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In response to hotel industry’s demand for amendment in the definition of infrastructure status, Arvind Singh, Secretary, MOT said, “We are looking at changing the definition of infrastructure status for hotels to help the industry attract investment. It has the attention of the higher authorities and we will have an order on it shortly.  It is currently as per 2011 census and needs to change to accommodate the demands of hospitality business today.”

Arvind Singh, Secretary Tourism, has said that that the national conference of state tourism ministers is being held because we all want tourism to be a national priority and we all want the central and state governments to work in tandem as one team that works together to deliver. 

The iconic week of tourism under Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav will begin on World Tourism Day. The programmes will include heritage walks, food festivals etc. National Tourism Awards will be held on the same day. The celebrations will end in Mumbai with Paryatan Parv, said Arvind Singh, Secretary Tourism, GoI.

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, has said that they are considering many demands from the industry, including rationalisation of taxation and GST refund to foreign tourists. “There is news that the GoI is thinking of a pilot project for GST refund for foreign tourists in certain places,” he informed.

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, has said that we need to ensure sustainable, responsible and inclusive development of tourism in the country. “Everyone needs to be on the same page and need to promote Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat to provide a greater interaction between the states and Union Territories,” he added.

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, has said that earlier, countries that took G20 Presidency, used it as an opportunity to project their nation to global community. “Thus, it is an opportunity for us to utilise in 2023. We look forward to positioning India as an important destination for the rest of the world,” he claimed.

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, has said that the Ministry of Tourism will be setting up a National Tourism Board, which will have a CEO at the helm. It will formulate specific strategies for promotion in different countries by coordinating with respective international missions. He was speaking at the Hospitality and Tourism Conclave organised by Services Export Promotions Council (SEPC).

Addressing the second international conference on hospitality and tourism- revival strategies, Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism said, “The worst of the pandemic is behind us and it is time for us to rethink and reboot our strategies given the experience we have gone through in the past two years.” 

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Tourism, has said that the MOT will be organising a national conference of tourism ministers in July to work on a strategy for promoting India as an important destination to the rest of the world. “The agenda will be how to project India and the states to different parts of the world to attract both domestic and international tourism in the years to come,” he added.  

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said that we need to make use of cleaner fuels. “State tourism policies should recognise sustainability principles and the Sustainable Development Goals in their vision and strategic direction for tourism. With the vision to create a sustainable future for tourism, the Ministry of Tourism has also taken various steps in this direction”, he added.