Tag Archives: Department of Tourism

Meet the new Tourism Secy

Yogendra Tripathi, Chairman, Food Corporation of India has been appointed as the new Secretary—Tourism, Govt of India, after the superannuation of Rashmi Verma from the post. TT Bureau Yogendra Tripathi will be taking charge as Secretary—Tourism from December 1, 2018, after completing three years in Food Corporation of India as …

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Of Filipino warmth & hospitality

Around 20 suppliers from The Philippines connected with 120+ travel agents from across India, resulting in more than 3000 B2B meetings at Focus Philippines 2018 in Goa. Kanchan Nath The Department of Tourism (DOT), Philippines recently conducted ‘Focus Philippines’ at the Lalit Golf & Spa Resort in Goa, for leading …

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Rajasthan travel mart concludes

The 1st Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM), organised by Federation of Hospitality & Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR) and Rajasthan Tourism, concluded in Jaipur with 200 exhibitors and 200 hosted buyers. Nisha Verma from Jaipur Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart recently concluded in Jaipur after a grand inaugural ceremony and two days …

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All hail progressive Punjab!

Shivdular Singh Dhillon, Special Secretary cum Director, Department of Tourism, Cultural Affairs, Archaeology—Museums & Archives, Punjab, reveals the state’s tourism focus and thrust. Inder Raj Ahluwalia Q. What is the key focus of Punjab Tourism today? The tourism potential of Punjab has been one of the best guarded secrets for …

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1st ever Telangana Tourism Conclave

The Federation of Telangana Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce (FTAPCCI) in association with Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) is poised to host the first-ever Telangana Tour-ism Conclave from June 28-30 at Hotel Marriott. FTAPCCI has selected Valmiki Hari Kishan to run the show under his dynamic leadership by forming the Managing …

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Adventure tourism on the anvil

Goutam Deb, Minister-In-Charge—Department of Tourism, West Bengal, shares details about a flurry of developmental activities the state is undertaking to boost tourist numbers. AMRITA GHOSH FROM SILIGURI Taking pride in the number of visitor arrivals to West Bengal from across the country and the world, Goutam Deb, MIC—Department of Tourism, …

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Odisha brings immense potential

Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister of State, Department of Tourism, Government of Odisha, shares that they are implementing policies that would strengthen the state’s agenda of furthering its tourism spectrum. A comprehensive plan has been drawn for efficiently and effectively tapping Odisha’s tourism potential, targeting a substantial increase in arrivals to …

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