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‘Rural experiences our forte’

Bhavik Sheth, COO, Evoke Experiences, talks about Rann Utsav Tent City at Dhordo village, a 400-tent accommodation which can cater up to 1,100 guests on a daily basis and even offer triple occupancies during weddings and festivals. TT Bureau Evoke Experiences manages and curates a temporary project, known as Rann …

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Making Maharashtra sustainable

Girish Mahajan, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, says the government is keen to provide optimal facilities for tourists. He emphasizes on the need for green and sustainable tourism, urging collective efforts to make Maharashtra a sustainable destination. TT Bureau The Directorate of Tourism (DoT), Government of Maharashtra, in association …

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Kerala bets big on heli-tourism

Kerala has unveiled a number of groundbreaking products, including heli-tourism, at Kerala Tourism B2B Partnership meeting, held in Delhi recently. Sky Escapes, the heli-tourism project, will connect top destinations in the state to promote tourism. The initiatives are part of the government’s aggressive approach to increase domestic tourist footfall in …

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Glamping in vogue at Rann Utsav

Rann Utsav – The Tent City by Evoke Experiences with support from the Gujarat Tourism Department sees great business every year from November to February, during the festival. TT Bureau Rann Utsav-The Tent City, by Evoke Experiences with support from the Tourism Department of Gujarat, celebrates the beauty and rich …

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Need to look at tourism as industry

Maharashtra Tourism states that it is now committed to facilitate investments and business partnerships in the state. It recently launched a WhatsApp Chatbot to provide destination-related information as well as a new mobile app to encourage women entrepreneurs. Hazel Jain Maharashtra Tourism has announced an ambitious plan to enhance travel …

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Treading trending Lakshadweep

Lakshadweep has gained spotlight as a key domestic travel destination following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to the archipelago. Experts feel the destination needs better infrastructural facilities to cash in on its potential. Janice Alyosius & Hazel Jain The mesmerizing island group of Lakshadweep in the Arabian Sea has …

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Maha eyes inbound with trade help

After IATO Convention in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad), Maharashtra Tourism is gung-ho about working more closely with the travel trade – not just in the state but across India. Considering them as investment partners, it is now keener than ever to work in close conjunction with them to bring in more …

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MP leads in women’s safety

In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism & Culture, Government of Madhya Pradesh & Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, unveils an aggressive international outreach for tourism. TT Bureau Madhya Pradesh is strategically focusing on an aggressive outreach to potential travellers in various …

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Dive in Lakshadweep: a paradise of eco-tourism

After Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Lakshadweep, the archipelago is the talk of the world. The picturesque islands, known for their sparkling beaches and coral reefs, have seen an incredible jump in global search interest, the biggest in the past 20 years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to …

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Spotlight on Northeast tourism

The 11th International Tourism Mart in Shillong, Meghalaya, aimed to unite stakeholders, showcasing Northeast region’s rich cultural heritage and biodiversity. Janice Alyosius The 11th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM), organised in Shillong (Meghalaya) from 21-23 November, showcased the Northeast’s tourism potential, rich biodiversity, unique heritage, and cultural offerings, …

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