Subodh Kant Sahai, Union Minister for Tourism announced while addressing the media, that the Global Travel Mart India will be organised on 12.12.12.
 
Addressing an ‘Incredible! India evening’ at WTM, London,  the Minister said tourism in India has become the centre of activity, driving and creating more jobs and put a target of adding 5 million more tourists in the near future. "We are growing at 10 per cent and the additional 5 million tourist arrivals will create 25 million jobs in the country," he said.
 
Seeking the cooperation of tour operators to accomplish the task, Sahai said, "The coming year is going to be the Year of India."