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Ministry of Tourism initiative ‘Travel for LiFE’ highlights how tourism stakeholders share a collective responsibility towards actions that will help in mainstreaming sustainability in Indian tourism sector make a difference via responsible tourism to create a greener future

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism claimed. “We’re also planning to do a major event on international M!CE conference in Hyderabad in July to take advantage of the tailwinds created by the G20, which will focus and deliberate on how India can develop as a major M!CE destination”.

Festivals and events are a significant driver of tourism. Ministry of Tourism aims to promote and develop our numerous festivals across the regions and seasons as tourism products and experiences drawing Indian and foreign tourists to these festivals, the ministry said.

Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy for developing Rural tourism in the country in partnership with the States and Industry, tweets Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, MOT. “The Strategy aims to empower local communities, conserve cultural heritage, and promote environmental protection,” he says in the tweet

Manisha Saxena, DG, Ministry of Tourism, has said that as part of her new role in the central ministry, her focus would be to facilitate the tourism sector in as many ways as possible as part of Ministry of Tourism’s overall policy. “I want to be the part of the team which deliver tourism as one of the foremost economic activities in India,” she said.

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has said that MOT is stepping up efforts to promote India as a M!CE destination. “We are taking up all 55 destinations where G20 meetings are being held as places to be promoted. We will be launching a major M!CE campaign in digital marketing space so that people come to know about it,” he said. E

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has highlighted that this year’s budget advocates a shift from department centric and scheme centric approach to a destination centric approach for planning, development and management of tourism.

Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI, has said that setting up the National Board for Adventure Tourism by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, is a welcome step, “We have already had two board meetings and are gaining momentum. This inter-ministerial board with state governments’ participation will help resolve many issues pertaining to adventure tourism in India.”

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has said that the Mission LiFE by Govt has lot of relevance for travel & tourism. “All the stakeholders can contribute to mission life by adopting responsible tourism practices,” he added.

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has shared that the MOT has participated in WTM London and now they are planning to participate in Fitur and ITB Berlin. “In both the events, we will participate along with the industry and the states,” he added.