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GB Srithar, Regional Director (India, Middle East, and South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board, speaks about Singapore’s preparedness for the safe resumption of M!CE events. He also highlights the role that technology, as well as the government, plays in this effort. Hazel Jain What is the significance of successfully holding the …

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Gearing up for cooperative federalism

Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, shares how important South Indian states are and what needs to be done at the state level to ensure the right publicity for their flagship programme – Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He suggests the need for equal participation of states and centre towards pushing …

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Pet friendly hotels on the rise

Pet-friendly hotels take extra precautions to guarantee that the needs of pets and their owners are addressed without jeopardising the comfort of other hotel guests. Pet-friendly lodging enhances the brand’s value, occupancy levels, and competitive advantage, opening doors for an inclusive environment across hospitality units across India. Ananya Kukreja Pet-friendly …

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Need for joint mobilisation

Setting a positive note at the Tourism and Culture Ministers’ meeting of the Southern states, Rupinder Brar, ADG, Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India, shared that the region has a lot of potential and there is a need for the states to work in tandem with the central ministry to …

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Tapping heritage potential of Ayodhya

The development of Ayodhya is a priority for the Uttar Pradesh government. Ayodhya will soon become a popular tourist attraction for both domestic and foreign visitors. To exploit its heritage, the government along with Indian Association of Tour Operators, invited 60 tour operators exclusively to the state, for tourism development. …

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Promoting religious tourism

The UP government held Deepotsav in Ayodhya on the banks Saryu River.  The Dept of Tourism is giving subsidy to hoteliers to set up hotels and resorts in the state in order to exploit the tourism potential of more religious sites across the state. Janice Alyosius The Department of Tourism, …

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TravelBullz taps the cricket craze

TravelBullz claims to have a strong foothold in India and Thailand, and plans to keep it that way. TravelBullz, in collaboration with Thailand’s Tourism Authority (TAT), is organising the Indian Travel League (ITL) and partnering with Destino, Chennai-based representation organisation to expand their reach in Southern India. Janice Alyosius TravelBullz …

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DGCA digitalises with eGCA

eGCA, an online portal aimed at automation of the processes and functions of DGCA, has been implemented in line with the Prime Minister’s vision of Digital India. The platform will provide a strong basis for IT infrastructure and service delivery frameworks. Janice Alyosius The DGCA has implemented its e-governance platform, …

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Shoot films in India; get perks

Requesting all states in India to encourage and incentivise film shoots in their region, Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said that entertainment  industry can in turn boost tourism. Hazel Jain The government will develop a draft Model Film Policy based on the film facilitation policies rolled out by 14 …

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ADTOI aspires for sustainability

ADTOI is encouraging people to undertake travel and arranging programmes to build confidence among travellers and usher in a new era for the tourism sector through planning, managing, and developing tourism activities sustainably. The association is focusing on promoting tourism-related activities in a sustainable manner. Janice Alyosius When asked about …

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