MOT

‘India ready for business’

Rakesh Verma, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), says that the industry conducting physical events has helped build confidence in people and that revival is not too far ahead. Nisha Verma Rakesh Verma has said that as tourism opens, the MOT must support the industry. “The MOT needs to support …

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India to open to APAC first

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has said that India will partially reopen its borders for some regions by the end of 2021 and that Asia Pacific will be a priority. Nisha Verma Stressing on the fact that domestic tourism is growing manifold, Arvind Singh, in conversation with Mario Hardy, …

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Bidding adieu, not without hope

Meenakshi Sharma, outgoing Director General, Ministry of Tourism, joined the sector in 2016 as Additional Director General and spent almost five years in the industry. Sharing the highlights of her journey, she claims that there is hope and positivity awaiting tourism. Nisha Verma For Meenakshi Sharma, the last five years …

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Arvind Singh inaugurates ITDC’s programme on Entrepreneurship Development In Tourism & Hospitality

Ashok Institute of Hospitality & Tourism Management (AIH&TM), a certified hospitality training institute under India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), has introduced a tailor-made program in ‘Entrepreneurship Development’ exclusively designed for graduates in the tourism & hospitality industry. The programme was formally inaugurated by Arvind Singh, IAS, Secretary (Tourism) at a …

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Women: Enterprising & motivating

For Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, the effort put in by women in the tourism industry somehow doesn’t get the credit it deserves. She believes that bringing women in the limelight and encouraging them to not be shy of recognition will really help boost their participation in …

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Tourism, an economic driver

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, believes that the sector will be a major economic driver post COVID, and that revival of domestic travel aided by the commendable handling of the crisis would also help. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh has said that the top leadership of the country considers the …

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MOT addresses crucial concerns

  Addressing important queries of parliamentarians pertaining to various issues related to the tourism sector, Prahlad Singh Patel, Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism & Culture, offered written replies in both houses of the Parliament during the Budget session. Manas Dwivedi After Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Budget in …

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MOT budget gets 61% hike

The annual budget allocation for FY 2021-22 is 61 per cent higher than the revised annual estimates of FY 2020-21, says Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism (MOT). He says that the budget will be used for various infrastructure projects and promotional activities for the tourism sector. Nisha Verma Arvind …

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Focused promotions by MOT

Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, shares that while they are planning to start international campaigning, the current focus is on domestic tourism for which MOT is adopting market-specific promotions. Nisha Verma Amongst the many initiatives of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) this year is the India Tourism …

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Arvind Singh is the new Secretary Tourism

Arvind Singh, Chairman of Airports Authority of India (AAI), has been appointed as the new Secretary of Tourism, Government of India. Singh, who is a 1988-batch IAS officer of Maharashtra cadre, will be replacing Yogendra Tripathi, who, after more than two years of serving as Secretary Tourism, will be joining …

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