Tejashwi Yadav, Deputy CM, Bihar mentioned, “In 2019, total number of tourists in Bihar was 3.5 crores but with continuous efforts to boost tourism, we have reached 5.75 cr till Sept.” This shows great scope in Bihar so we are launching tourism policy very soon, he added.
Read More »Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board & IATO signs MoU to promote tourism and develop cooperation in research
An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, (MPTB) and The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) in Bhopal today to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation in research, promotion and tourism development in Madhya Pradesh. MPTB and IATO agreed to assist each other to promote tourism to the state by organizing travel visits to destination of Madhya Pradesh; Organizing familiarization trips of Madhya Pradesh; Marketing & Awareness through all possible means; Exchange of publication, reports and other academic materials; Co-organize Travel and Tourism trade events/exhibitions; and Promoting Tourism Destinations through Media and PR. MPTB shall provide Madhya Pradesh Tourism specific brochures and publicity materials to IATO which IATO will share with its large membership base and foreign tour operators through its members in order to promote tourism destinations in Madhya Pradesh and rural tourism destinations. IATO will also share the information with potential investors in IATO membership for Capital Investment subsidy for creation of Tourism infrastructure and to establish Tourism Projects etc. by way of investment and interest subsidy with an intention to promote investment in Madhya Pradesh. IATO will also share the information with the foreign tour operators through its members regarding Madhya Pradesh Film Tourism Policy and motivate foreign filmmakers through FTOs to shoot films in location of Madhya Pradesh and get all the available benefits. The MoU was signed by Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, IAS, Managing Director – Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) and Mr. Rajiv Mehra Mehra, President – Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Shri Vivek Shrotriya, IAS, Additional Managing Director- MPTB, Mr. Yuvraj Padole, Deputy Director- MPTB, Mr. Ravi Gosain, Vice President – IATO and Mr. Mahendra Pratap Singh, Chairman – …
Read More »New caravan, homestay policies within a month, says minister Rohan Khaunte
Goa Tourism Minister, Rohan Khaunte has revealed that a new homestay and caravan policy will be launched within a month. The move will position Goa as a year-round destination that can be explored beyond its beaches and nightlife. He also shared that the vision of ‘Goa Tourism 2.0’ emphasises on ‘quality over quantity’ and responsible and sustainable practices that respect nature and are in consonance with local culture.
Read More »Tamil Nadu announces first tourism policy; aims for industry status, ₹20k cr investments
Tamil Nadu announces its first tourism policy to grant industry status to the sector and attract ₹20,000 cr investment. It will benefit tourism projects and stakeholders, leading to increased employment opportunities and training, according to TamilNadu Travel Mart Society.
Read More »Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board to organise 2 new mega festivals to attract tourists
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organizing two new mega festivals in the coming two months for the tourists of the country and the state. Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture and Managing Director Tourism Board Shri Sheo Shekhar Shukla said that Kuno Forest Festival is being organized for the first time from December 1 to celebrate the rich culture and diverse wildlife of the state. Before this, the second edition of Gandhi Sagar Floating Festival will be organized from 27th October. There will be cultural programs and an unmatched experience of exciting activities in the festivals being organized by the Tourism Department and Forest Department in collaboration with Lalluji & Sons. The tent city has been developed to provide a luxury glamping experience, along with various activities to promote local art and culture. On this occasion, Chief Wildlife Warden Aseem Shrivastava said that the message of wildlife conservation will be spread through these festivals. The message of wildlife conservation will make more and more people aware through a chain reaction. Through these festivals, people will get to know the wildlife closely and understand their important role in the eco system of nature.
Read More »WBTDC unveils 65 tour packages across all districts for Durga Puja celebrations
R Arjun, Managing Director, West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) said, “COVID had led to lot of disruption and one among them was the celebration of Durga Puja. This year, we are free from any hassles. We have developed 65 tour packages, which cover the main and important tourist destinations in all the 23 districts of West Bengal.”
Read More »Rajasthan Tourism estimates more than 10 cr domestic & intl tourists by Sept 2023 end
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.
Read More »MoT identifies niche experiences in India, promotes pastoral tourism in Guj, Raj, HP
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.
Read More »Shortage of skilled manpower in Nagpur and surrounding tiered cities, says Jagson Travels MD
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.”
Read More »West Bengal to develop artisan cluster villages on way to major tourist destinations
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.”
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