Anil Singh

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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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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Way forward

Way ahead is not about identifying what is plaguing industry, but innovating and strategising, says Anita Mendiratta. Nisha Verma For Anita Mendiratta, Special Advisor to the Secretary General, UNWTO, travel started as a young girl from Canada, who used to visit India to meet relatives frequently. However, she entered the …

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New e-platform by MOT

On International Women’s Day, Ministry of Tourism is set to unveil new online marketplace for guiding and tourist facilitator services, which would not only empower men, but open new avenues for women. Nisha Verma Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, has revealed that instead of a physical event, …

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‘We are looking for support’

KB Kachru, a veteran in hospitality industry, says Union Budget was a letdown, but Hotel Association of India (HAI) will continue with its demand from government for industry and infrastructure status. Nisha Verma The Union Budget 2023 has “disappointed” the hospitality industry. KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South …

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Budget to boost tourism

After Union Budget presentation, Minister of Tourism thanks Prime Minister and Finance Minister for the focus placed on development of infrastructure, connectivity and border linkages, which, he says, will boost tourism in India. Nisha Verma G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, said that an additional amount …

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Unease over pre-travel testing

M!CE business hasn’t been able to catch a break since COVID-19 broke all over world and the industry is worried if immediate corrective action it is not taken, it may not recover at all this year. Hazel Jain In a bid to adjust to the new normal, the UK has …

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Raising a toast to tourism

Keeping in view Omicron variant’s scare, Ministry of Tourism had subdued celebration of National Tourism Day this year. Under Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, MOT organised virtual event that lasted for two hours. Nisha Verma The theme for the National Tourism Day celebration was ‘Rural and Community Centric Tourism’. The Chief …

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India shines at Dubai event

Senior officials of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT), Government of India participate in the various panel discussions at the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai and share various tourism opportunities in the country. Nisha Verma The India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai showcased the best of India during the India …

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