Kochi, Sept 21 (ANI): Tourists thronged the eighth edition of tourism mart, in Kochi city of Kerala. The fest is organised once in every two years in a bid to bring new business prospects and initiatives to the state. The Kerala Travel Mart Society hosted this mega event in partnership with the government to bring together the business entrepreneurs behind tourism products and services of Kerala on a single platform. It is perhaps the largest gathering in the tourism Industry of Kerala that facilitates the meeting and interaction of Buyers, Sellers and the Media. Tour Operators, Hotels, Resorts, Home stays, Houseboats, Ayurveda Resorts, cultural art centres and many others showcased their products and services at the fest. Ever since its inception, there has been an overwhelming response from national and international buyers, which has reflected in the steady escalation of the variety of products and in the number of participants. British tourist, James Sheen, said that Kerala is a very important destination for people who have not visited India, earlier.