Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Tourism, has said Ministry of Tourism, Government of India also lays great focus on development of rural tourism destinations that aim to preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage while also making sure that tourism leads to sustainable development
Read More »MOT constitutes National Tourism Advisory Council, to act as think tank with experts
MOT constituted National Tourism Advisory Council, will have Minister of Tourism as Chairman and Secretary as VC. Other ministries, stalwarts and associations are part of this council. It will be a ‘think tank’ to advise Govt on policy matters relating to tourism.
Read More »Union Ministry of Tourism partners with Airbnb to create the ‘Soul of India’ microsite
Ministry of Tourism, signed MoU with Airbnb to promote India as the most sought-after tourism destination. Under the MoU, Airbnb will launch a dedicated ‘Soul of India’ microsite for the global audience showcasing India’s rich culture and built heritage.
Read More »Need strategic infra boost to position Goa as favoured cruise tourism destination: Naik
Shripad Yesso Naik, Ministry of State for tourism highlighted the various inland and sea cruise experiences offered by Goa and stressed on the importance of a strategic infrastructural boost to position the state as a favored cruise tourism destination in the country.
Read More »Cruise Tourism sets sail as a trailblazer for sustainable & responsible travel
A national side event on ‘Making India a hub for Cruise Tourism’ organized at 4th TWG meeting. The focus areas of discussion was during the event were principles of sustainability & multiple facets from Coastal States, private & public stakeholders in cruise tourism
Read More »MOT, WTTC and UNWTO to host talks in Goa on tourism’s importance for G20 economies
Ministry of Tourism, in association with WTTC and UNWTO will co-organise Public Private Dialogue: Importance of Travel & Tourism to the G20 Economies in Goa on 21st June 2023. Participants can share their concerns and identify opportunities for mutual support.
Read More »TWG Ministerial meeting to coincide with Yoga day celebrations in Goa on 21st June
The International Yoga Day coinciding with the Tourism Ministerial meeting, will be celebrated on 21 June in Goa. The ministers and delegates attending the TWG ministerial meeting will be attending a special yoga session organized by the Goa government.
Read More »MOT focuses on circular economy of plastics in tourism along with UNEP & UNWTO
V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Tourism, said, “The MOT, in partnership with UNEP and UNWTO, is organizing a side event ‘Towards a circular economy of plastics in tourism – the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative’ to create an awareness on plastic pollution & sustainability.
Read More »MOT to make dashboard for sustainability case studies by other countries post G20: secretary tourism
V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Tourism, has said that a dashboard will be created for cases studies on sustainability from participating countries, which would be available for everyone for reference. It will be a legacy from India’s G20 presidency.
Read More »To make India a hub for cruise tourism, MOT to host side events at G20 TWG meet in Goa
In view of the growing potential of Cruise Tourism and the vast opportunities that it presents, Ministry of Tourism is organizing side events on Cruise Tourism on the sidelines of the fourth G20 Tourism Working Group meeting at Goa from 19-20 June 2023
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