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Ahead of the Mahakumbh-2025, the new policy of star classification of hotels and resorts which was introduced in December 2023 by Yogi Adityanath government to promote the tourism industry in Uttar Pradesh will now be implemented in Prayagraj to boost tourism. The system will classify hotels based on their quality, services and guest experience, thereby boosting tourism.

Uttar Pradesh Chapter of IATO conducted two chapter meetings in Varanasi and in Agra on 21st of July and on the 26th of July respectively. Both the meetings were attended by about 40 members of IATO at each location and many attendees were new members who have recently joined IATO from UP. Uttar Pradesh is a very important state and in the last financial year only it has added 35 new members to the impressive membership list of IATO. Both the meetings were conducted by Prateek Hira, the Chapter Chair of Uttar Pradesh. Guest of Honour in Varanasi meeting was Rajendra Rawat, Deputy Director – UP Tourism and similarly In the Agra Meeting the Guest of Honour was Deepti Vatsa, Regional Tourist Officer along with Harish Kumar of Ministry of Tourism, GoI. Regional Chapter Chair, Sunil C. Gupta presided over the Agra meeting along with Prateek Hira. Uttar Pradesh Chairman of IATO and Varanasi meeting was chaired by Prateek Hira. The meetings discussed and deliberated on issues and problems faced by members in the state of Uttar Pradesh and solutions to these were instantly provided by the attending government officers and the IATO’s Regional chairmaen Sunil C. Gupta and UP Chapter Chairman Prateek Hira. Sunil C. Gupta enumerated the achievements of IATO and invited all members to register for the upcoming IATO Convention in Bhopal and take advantage of the knowledge sessions and familiarization tours planned thereafter. Prateek Hira on another hand spoke about the schemes of the governments and informed the members how each of them can take advantage of the schemes after registering with the state government. He also heard all the problems being faced by the members …

Jaiveer Singh, Minister of Tourism & Culture, UP, said, “Uttar Pradesh has an immense potential for tourism, particularly spiritual tourism. Our government’s zero-tolerance policy towards crime has improved the law and order situation of the state that led to the surge of 48 crore footfalls in UP in 2022 and 2023, a number double the population of the state.”

Addressing the ‘Eco-Tourism Samvad,’ Yogi Adityanath, CM, Uttar Pradesh, said, “There is immense tourism potential in UP. Last year, the state witnessed the arrival of 48 crore tourists. UP offers a myriad of offerings such as spiritual tourism, heritage, and eco-tourism. An average of 1.5-2 lakh tourists alone visit Ayodhya daily.”

To enhance the relationship of Uttar Pradesh Travel Trade Professionals with India’s and overseas travel trade fraternity and to highlight UP as a tourist destination, a cricket league was organised by UPTCL after 4-years in Lucknow. Eight teams from varied cities of UP participated. Rezbook Allahabad Warriors lifted the trophy.

Uttar Pradesh Tourism & Culture Minister, Jaiveer Singh, said, “To run their business, tour and travel in UP will have to register themselves with the tourism department as the state lacks their details. Post registration, the operators will be able to get economic benefits under Tourism Policy-2022.

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts declare the opening of  Tulip Inn in the pilgrimage city of Shravasti, Uttar Pradesh, a revered destination for Buddhist pilgrims. The hotel is the second Tulip Inn branded hotel in India following a successfully operational hotel in Koramangala, Bengaluru and the latest addition to Sarovar’s existing pilgrimage portfolio of 09 hotels across leading pilgrimage destinations including Haridwar, Katra, Bodhgaya, Tirupati, Amritsar, Pavagadh, Badrinath, Ayodhya and Vrindavan. The opening is aligned to Sarovar’s strategy of expanding its footprint and driving growth across popular pilgrimage and tourist destinations. Located near Airport Chouraha, Katra Balrampur – Bahraich Highway, the hotel is 18 km from Balrampur railway station and can be accessed via the nearest airport Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport, Lucknow. Nestled in Tarai region, the hotel features 71 rooms and suites that epitomize modern-day comfort, Tulipe Inn – an all-day dining restaurant, an expansive banquet hall with an attached lawn, swimming pool and fitness center. Mr. Ajay K. Bakaya, Managing Director Sarovar Hotels & Resorts and Director Louvre Hotels India said, “We are excited to enter into a partnership with Orison Hotel & Resort and express our deep gratitude to Dr. Anil Kedia and Dr. SK Verma for reposing trust in us with their flagship hotel. We stand committed to preserving and celebrating the cultural ethos of the region while offering a contemporary and world-class hospitality experience.” Dr. Anil Kedia said, “With Tulip Inn opening we intend to fill the gap for quality accommodation in one of the most popular pilgrimage destinations. We look forward to welcoming pilgrims from diverse backgrounds looking for comfortable and relaxed stays while discovering the scenic beauty of the Shravasti and seeking spiritual growth and …

Sunil B Satyawakta, Director, Civica Travels (Uttar Pradesh), has said that Modi has been his favourite for his vision and in depth understanding of tourism and its potentials. “His address to Indian community and to the world on 28th September 2014 at Madison Square Garden, New York showed his brilliant understanding on tourism in India. His appeal to every Indian to bring at least five foreigners to India could have been anyone’s guess but was real motivating as it came from the Prime Minister himself. Coming to his post budget webinar address on boosting India’s tourism potential where the emphasis is on pushing the states to involve students and promoting selected 50 destinations can be a game changer. To add to it, the states should make Students’ Tours a part of their curriculum and marks should be given on the students’ write-ups about their study cum pleasure tours,” he added.

Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh, has revealed, that usually one crore tourist used to come in a year in Varanasi, but this year, the destination received one crore tourists in one single month during monsoon.”

The 37th IATO Annual Convention is set to start in Lucknow today and will be inaugurated by Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh at the Centrum Hotel, Lucknow at 6 pm. The inauguration of the IATO Travel Mart will be done at 7pm, revealed Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO.