India Tourism Development Corporation came into existence on 1st October 1966 and was entrusted with the task to develop and expand tourism infrastructure and promote India as a tourist destination. Major inroads have been made in the areas of accommodation, catering, transport and travel, cargo handling, conference and convention facilities, duty free shopping, entertainment, hospitality education and training, event management, publicity and consultancy services. ITDC provides one stop solution for all your travel and tourism needs. The Ashok Hotel, New Delhi has played a host to several prestigious national and international events by hosting the highest level of dignitaries from across the world and thus winning distinctions and accolades.