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Rajasthan’s tourism is steadily advancing which is evident in the increasing influx of both national and international visitors, surpassing 10 crore by September this year. The state’s ranking has gone from 11th to 7th position on the national and international tourism scale this year.

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is researching to identify unique niche experiences India can offer. Pastoral tourism has been identified as an emerging trend, especially in Gujarat, Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh. A Camel Product Processing Utilisation centre was recently inaugurated in Bikaner.

Speaking about some of the long-term side effects of the pandemic, Harmandeep Singh Anand, MD, Jagsons Travels, says, “The number of travel agents in Nagpur and the surrounding tiered cities has reduced as they have left the industry, leading to a huge shortage of trained staff. And it will take some time for this gap to be filled.”

R. Arjun, Managing Director, West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC), says that they have plans to develop artisan cluster villages on the way to major tourist destinations. “This way tourists can have a small stopover to find out some of the important artisan products.”

Minister of Tourism, Govt. of Goa, . Rohan A. Khaunte, held the 11th Empowered Committee Meeting in the presence of Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism Goa, Girish Kulkarni, Founder of Temple Connect and the members of the empowered committee, to announce the state’s plan to establish Goa as a premier spiritual destination by highlighting various efforts made by the Department of Tourism, Goa wherein visitors from all over the world could seek spiritual experiences  across the state. Khaunte stated “Today the 11th Committee Meeting took place with a main focus on Marketing and Public Relations to ensure that people who visit can see the spiritual side of Goa along with wellness activities. Direct flights from Mopa Airport for locations such as Uttarakhand, Dehradun, Nagpur, and Guwahati will bridge the travel divide between Uttarkashi and Dakshin Kashi, to enhance tourism and connectivity and will attract more tourists in Goa.”

Evoke Experiences is embarking on an extensive journey of growth. The company’s expansion strategy has recently led to the acquisition of two remarkable properties in Gujarat, strategically situated in Sasan and ShivrajPur. These strategic additions are poised to provide travelers with the opportunity to immerse themselves in Gujarat’s rich culture, heritage, and natural beauty. In alignment with the commitment to enriching the tourism landscape, Evoke Experiences is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Gujarat Tourism. This collaboration underscores the company’s dedication to contributing to the growth of tourism in the region while offering unique, immersive experiences to travelers. Complementing its flagship project, the Rann Utsav, Evoke Experiences boasts a portfolio of other operational projects that include Niraan, a tent city in Varanasi, Statue of Unity Tent City 1, Evoke Dholavira and Gandhisagar Floating Festival Evoke Experiences envisions becoming synonymous with comprehensive destination experiences, emerging as the ultimate choice for travelers in search of immersive adventures. Bhavik Sheth, COO at Evoke Experiences, states, “Our vision is to position Evoke Experiences as the preferred brand for those seeking exceptional hospitality and unforgettable memories. Over the past decade, Evoke Experiences has achieved remarkable growth. In its inaugural year of 2013-14, the company hosted 10,000 guests. This number has seen an exponential increase, with a staggering 54,000 guests welcomed in the most recent year,”. Evoke Experiences cordially invites travelers, adventure enthusiasts, and seekers of extraordinary experiences to partake in this exciting phase of expansion.

Karnataka Tourism Society conducted its 4th Annual General Meeting on 26th September in Bengaluru to elect its Managing Committee. K Syama Raju (MD – Hotel Maurya) is President, Vineet Verma (CEO & ED, Brigade Hotel Ventures) is VP & S Mahalingaiah (Director, Skyway) is Secretary.

Syed Abid Rasheed, Tourism Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir, expressed his commitment to develop J&K’s Warwan into a tourism hub. Also, he made commitments to set up homestays & identify three trekking routes to attract domestic and international trekkers. 

Sharing news that his state entered top 10 list of foreign tourist arrivals, Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary (Tourism & Culture) & MD, MP Tourism Board, says, “Madhya Pradesh is in the top 10 state for foreign arrivals in 2022 as per MOT report. It is therefore essential to understand the needs of these tourists. The tourism department is dedicated to communicating and promoting the offerings of the state to foreign tourists and stakeholders and at least 8-10% of the total budget has been earmarked for international promotion.”

Launching the new Goa Taxi app, Goa CM Dr. Pramod Sawant, said, “Over the last four years, it has been our goal to develop innovative technology in various sectors in order to increase happiness index of tourists in Goa. Our goal is to attract quality visitors rather than numbers. It would also assist in decreasing accidents and keeping women safe while traveling. I encourage everyone to use the Goa Taxi App.”