Siliguri, Aug. 26 -- The Eastern Himalaya Travel & Tour Operators Association (EHTTOA) and the Hotel & Restaurant Association of Bhutan (HRAB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen tourism cooperation between India and Bhutan, particularly by promoting cross-border travel and greater interaction between tourism stakeholders of the two countries.

The ceremonial signing of the MoU took place in connection with the 10th edition of the Bengal Travel Mart (BTM), scheduled to be held from January 7 to 9, 2027, in Siliguri.

"The MoU is an important step towards bringing the tourism and hospitality sectors of India and Bhutan closer. We want to create more opportunities for tourists to travel across the eastern Himalayas a...