ABTO was established in the year 2015 in Nalanda, Bihar – the Land of Dhamma, and is a common forum of like-minded Tour Operators and Tourism service providers, who are promoting Buddhist pilgrimage in the tourism industry in the world, especially in India-Nepal and other countries of Asia- Pacific.
In Kushinagar- The Timeless Heritage and the Divine Glory of Lord Buddha & the Capital of Malla,
6th ABTO International Convention, 6th IBTM-Travel BAZAAR was held Successfully from 10 to 12 December 2023 in Kushinagar.
With the Grace of God and your support, Kushinagar, the land of sages, India and the land of penance, meditation, knowledge, salvation, want to inform that the 6th ABTO International Convention, 6th IBTM-Travel BAZAAR, 6th Lord Buddha Peace Awards, 6th International Tourism Mitra Awards and “3rd ICBC” International Conference was held successfully in Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India from 10 to 12 December 2023.
Respected Mr. P.N. Pathak sir Honorable M.L.A., Kushinagar, Uttar Pradesh, India came and talked regarding the development of Buddhist Circuit with all International and National delegates and requested to please do this martagain in 2024 in Kushinagar. This chief Monk of Taiwan facilitated him and ABTO also awarded him the BODHGAYA TOURISM MITRA WARD 2023 for the promotion of Tourism in Kushinagar and around.
Thanks a lot sir for your kind support again and again.
Emerging Trends & Patterns
A strong drive from consumers for more authentic experiences, such as immersing themselves in the spiritual and cultural traditions associated with specfic religious and pilgrimage sites.
Globalisation has opened up religious tourism to a process of commercialisation, transforming it into "marketable product" which it was not in its beginnings.
Religious tourism has a wide demographic base involving overlapping markets: that of spirituality, wellness, leisure activities, culture, short stays and city-breaks.
Emerging Trends & Patterns
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