Commemorating World Tourism Day, which also coincided with the National Tourism Awards 2015-2016, the Ministry of Tourism unveiled three big initiatives to promote India as a preferred destination for tourists around the world — Incredible India 2.0 campaign; ‘Adopt A Heritage’ project and the new Incredible India website. NISHA VERMA …
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IATO to leverage tourism in Odisha
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently conducted a meeting in New Delhi, inviting Ashok Chandra Panda, Minister of Tourism and Culture (I/C), Government of Odisha, to announce the 33rd Convention of the association from September 7-10, 2017, at Hotel Mayfair Convention, Bhubaneswar.
Read More »Splendid Salerno says Grazie, UFTAA
The UFTAA Mid-Year Forum 2017 was hosted by the City of Salerno, Campania, Italy, from July 25-27. Travel agents association leaders from across the globe were extended authentic Italian hospitality, fine dine over three days and they explored the beauty of the gulf, Roman architecture, and the Amalfi Coast bustling …
Read More »MOT presses for ‘Adopt a Heritage’
Not only has the Centre announced a new campaign jointly with ASI, it is also giving final touches to its ‘Incredible India’ version 2.0 that will be market-specific and based on India’s thematic circuits. HAZEL JAIN FROM BHUBANESWAR New Camapign Two huge announcements were made by the Ministry of Tourism, …
Read More »Market small for big numbers
As he gets set to take office after the recent Cabinet reshuffle, the newly-appointed Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism, Alphons Kannanthanam expresses that India needs to carry its ancient history in stride and reflect the Incredible India tagline through a cleaner and well-marketed country. NIKHIL ANAND The Ministry of …
Read More »India to harbour cruise policy
Eyeing the untapped potential of cruise tourism, the government has taken earnest steps to develop and promote this segment aggressively. A cruise tourism policy is on the cards to help ease the business and propel revenue for India from this sector as well. The Ministry of Tourism (MOT), in collaboration …
Read More »Maya lauds excellence in East
The East India Travel Awards was held in Radisson Blu Hotel Guwahati on July 26, 2017, in appreciation of those who have played a significant role in the travel and tourism industry. The evening was graced by R Sudhan, Special Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of Manipur, who was the Guest of …
Read More »Air India’s up for sale, who’s buying?
Now that the government has decided to open the gates of Air India for disinvestment, experts and industry players are speculating what lies ahead for the national carrier. While many feel that the move is right, others believe that Ashwani Lohani, Chairman & MD, Air India, should have been given …
Read More »MOT moots for lower threshold
In a bid to improve tourism infrastructure in the country, the Ministry of Tourism has proposed to lower the threshold limit from `200 crore to `50 crore for small hotel projects, informs Rashmi Verma, Secretary, MOT. Ahana Gurung The Ministry of Tourism is working towards giving infrastructure status to smaller …
Read More »Agents: Wind beneath Air India’s wings
Air India celebrated its trade partners and hosted an evening of entertainment and dinner for them at the Pride Plaza Hotel, Aerocity, which saw in attendance the bigwigs from the travel fraternity as well as some of the top professionals from Air India under one roof.
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