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Sustainable tourism in limelight

The National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveller Campaign, launched by the Ministry of Tourism in New Delhi recently, aims to mainstream sustainability in Indian tourism sector and ensure a more resilient, inclusive, carbon neutral and resource efficient tourism, while safeguarding natural and cultural resources. Janice Alyosius National Tourism …

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‘Govt helping cruise tourism’

First Incredible India International Cruise Conference 2022 laid emphasis on promoting cruise tourism in the country. It attempted to spread info about the government’s preparedness to develop cruise tourism in the country and showcasing it as a desired destination for tourists. TT Bureau Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and Development …

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Inbound tourism shows promise

Keeping in view the current recovery, tourism industry is hopeful of a good inbound season this year. Extending support to the industry, government has planned a slew of measures, including a Global Media Campaign to boost business, says Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism. Nisha Verma Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry …

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India says ‘Namaste World’

Ministry of Tourism has recently launched its India reopening campaign ‘Namaste World’ on social media, which welcomes tourists from around the world, showcasing its varied offerings. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General (ADG), Tourism, shares how the campaign came into being. “Even though the visas had opened on 15 …

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Tourism & ties

Rupinder Brar, Addl DG, Union Ministry of Tourism, talks about plans to promote tourism and relations with neighbouring countries. Janice Alyosius As per the data from Trip Advisor, travellers in South Asia, South East Asia and the neighbouring countries are showing a lot of interest in India. “It is very …

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Aviation spreads wings

Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia claims that Indian aviation sector will witness unprecedented growth in terms of connectivity and developing an ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders. Nisha Verma Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the Wings India 2022 at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad recently, where …

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Focus on cultural heritage

Government of India is developing 10 museums on tribal freedom fighters to recognise their contribution in the freedom struggle, besides continuing its support to specialised museums such as textiles and crafts museums, defence museums and railway museums. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER, recently …

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Efforts on to win tourists

Ministry of Tourism is leaving no stone unturned to make sure that India is in the eyes of potential inbound tourists, while making sure that domestic tourist influx continues via Dekho Apna Desh campaign. Nisha Verma G Kamala Vardhana Rao, Director General, Ministry of Tourism (MOT), speaking at the Pata …

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Policy on anvil

Ministry of Culture will formulate a National Culture Policy with a view to develop and improve museums in the country. Nisha Verma Speaking at the Global Summit on ‘Reimagining Museums in India’, Govind Mohan, Secretary, Ministry of Culture, said that the museums today are more crucial than ever before as …

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Digital tourism gets boost

Union Minister for Tourism G Kishan Reddy launched e-Marketplace as part of the digital tourism solution for IITFs and IITGs on International Women’s Day to bridge the gap between customers and service providers. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER, has launched the e-marketplace platform …

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