TravTalk India Online Magazine
FHRAI regional presidents share how hoteliers can ensure that tourist destinations do not get destroyed by overtourism. They talk about developing lesser-known destinations with the right infrastructure.
Pranav Singh, President, HRAEI
There are plenty of destinations that can be developed in eastern India. Arunachal Pradesh has such natural beauty that it can be turned into the Switzerland of India with proper air, rail and road connectivity. It has pristine natural beauty, unexplored wildlife and also some quaint monasteries. Puri and Gopalpur are also well-known beaches, but Astaranga and Ramchandi could be developed into new destinations.
K Syama Raju, President, SIHRA
Due to crowds at such places of interest, many tourists do not get a chance to view the monument or spend as much time as they intended to. The solution is to develop lesser known destinations using the experience that one has gained from seeing the results in popular destinations. A good infrastructure is key to the development of such places and involving the local population in the efforts is important.
Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, President, HRANI
Strong marketing and promotion of lesser-known destinations should be highlighted and promoted by the industry. There is a need for the government and private sector to collaborate towards thematic development of these unexplored destinations. In North India, a few such regions are Auli, Munisiyari, Binsar, Almora & Tehri in Uttarakhand; Spiti, Kasol and Kaza in Himachal Pradesh.
