The Gujarat tourism department has set aside ₹200 crore to develop special tourism zones (STZ) in the state. These projects will include Dholavira, Shivrajpur, Sir Creek and border areas of Banaskantha, which will be developed as greenfield and brownfield projects in collaboration with private sector.
Read More »Every tourist destination can develop its own revenue model: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in MOT’s post budget webinar mentioned the Kankaria lake project in Ahmedabad, Gujarat where the redevelopment of the lake and skill development for those working in the food stalls was carried out. “Every tourist destination can also develop its own revenue model,” he said.
Read More »Statue of Unity gets three new sites: Maze Garden, Miyawaki Forest & Ekta Houseboat
Statue of Unity in Kevadia, Gujarat, has got three new tourist attractions, which have been recently inaugurated PM Narendra Modi— the Maze Garden, Miyawaki Forest and a houseboat service, Ekta Houseboat in Ekta Nagar. The newly added tourist attractions are expected to bring many tourists to Narmada District.
Read More »Gujarat expects Rann Utsav to boost tourist count, aims for pre-Covid levels
Anjit Mukherjee, Deputy Manager, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat said with the celebrations of Rann Utsav in November-December this year, Gujarat anticipates to reach pre-pandemic levels. He further added that Gujarat never took a pause and has been continuously working on promoting itself even during the pandemic.
Read More »Gujarat develops Nada Bet as a destination, builds tourism infrastructure
The Gujarat government’s Seema Darshan project is being constructed as a major spot at Nada Bet in Banaskantha district. Jenu Devan, Managing Director, Tourism Corporation of Gujarat, said that the Seema Darshan project which was inaugurated in December 2016 at Nada Bet has already started receiving around 4,000-5,000 visitors during the weekends. “The tourism department is now trying to promote Nada Bet on the lines of the Wagah Border with not only a Retreat Ceremony, but also creating a two-three hours tour package for that entire area which will include a tourist facilitation centre, auditorium, museum, interpretation centres, and other amenities. Electric vehicles will be introduced that will take the tourists around the 25 km border area up to zero point where they will be allowed to take photographs,” he said.
Read More »Andaman, Gujarat & Karnataka seek urgent financial relief, write to government
Tourism stakeholders of the Andaman Islands, Gujarat and Karnataka have sought urgent financial relief from their respective state governments and tourism departments, while also suggesting measures of revival. Said representations have been made by Andaman Association of Tour Operators, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Karnataka Tourism Society, respectively.
Read More »TAAI Gujarat chapter begins vaccination drive
The Gujarat chapter of Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has tied up with Samved Hospital in Ahmedabad to facilitate COVID-19 vaccination of its accredited members as well as their spouse. The first round of the inoculation drive has already been completed successfully. With this, the Association aims to always be at the forefront for the betterment and benefit of its members.
Read More »ADTOI Convention kicks off today, Secretary and ADG sessions on Day-2
ADTOI, with support from MOT, is all set to kick-off its 10th Annual Convention today with support from Ministry of Tourism at Kevadia, Gujarat. The inauguration ceremony will start at 5pm today, and will be graced by the presence of Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State, Tourism & Culture. The business sessions will begin tomorrow, which will see Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism addressing a session on ‘Role of Aviation in Promotion of Tourism’. Rupinder Brar, ADG, Tourism will moderate a session on ‘Technology is Future-Travel Real from Virtual’.
Read More »The Fern Hotels & Resorts opens two more properties in Gujarat
The Fern Hotels & Resorts has further etched its imprint in the state of Gujarat by opening two new properties at Kevadia (Statue of Unity) and Junagadh. With the opening of these hotels, the group now has a presence of 19 hotels in 17 cities across the state. The two hotels will together add 355 rooms to the group’s existing inventory.
Read More »ADTOI Convention from 12-14 Feb at Statue of Unity, Gujarat
ADTOI has announced that their 10th Annual Convention will be taking place from 12-14 February at Statue of Unity, with the support of Gujarat Tourism. The theme of the convention is Domestic Tourism – Hope For The Revival ‘Dekho Apna Desh’. To be held at the Convention Hall, Tent City 2, Kevadia, Gujarat. PP Khanna revealed that the convention is aimed at promoting domestic tourism and they have been in talks with Gujarat Tourism for a long time, and they will be together be promoting Kevadia as an upcoming domestic destination.
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