RTDC looks at appointing GSAs and marketing agents by end of next month for state’s two luxury trains

With an aim to promote the state’s luxury trains- Palace on Wheels and Royal Rajasthan on Wheels, Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) has invited Expression of Interest (EoI) from tour operators to be appointed as GSAs (General Sales Agent) and marketing agents. In order to be appointed as GSA and marketing agent, the tour operator has to have strong domestic operations and influence / presence in international markets. This initiative is being taken to increase brand awareness of both the luxury trains on domestic and international level to attract large number of tourists, keeping in mind the upcoming Commonwealth Games 2010.

As per the EOI, the Corporation is looking at signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the GSA for a period of two years, which can be renewed for a maximum period of five years. While the marketing agent will be required to undertake road shows and other promotional activities in India and overseas market to promote both the luxury trains. RTDC is looking at appointing GSA and marketing agent by end of next month.