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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while unveiling the new Circuit House at Somnath in Gujarat, recently stressed on the importance of tourism and said it can be boosted by four factors, that is, cleanliness, convenience, time and thinking. He also advised people to learn from ‘our past, places of culture and …

Manoj Kumar, Managing Director of Jungle Lodges & Resorts, which is jointly owned by the forest department and tourism departments of Karnataka, shares how they are getting business from domestic tourists during the pandemic and promoting far-off eco-tourism destinations, along with prime destinations in the state. Nisha Verma Manoj Kumar …

It recently conducted an exclusive session with India Tourism on benefits that travel agents can gain access to by registering with Union Ministry of Tourism. Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI says travel and tourism sector kept going due to lucrative domestic market, which is huge segment. Hazel Jain The main focus …

Goa was witnessing unprecedented rush of tourists and there was a ray of hope in the travel and hospitality community of the state before the third wave of COVID put a spanner in the progress. However, the travel and hospitality industry of the state is still optimistic and preparing to …

Hareet Shukla, Principal Secretary Tourism, Devasthanam Management, Civil Aviation & Pilgrimage, Government of Gujarat, shares how Gujarat has a panoply of offerings for tourists. Right from sites featuring earliest civilisations, to various heritage sites, to seaplane services and heliports being developed, it has something for everyone. Nisha Verma Acknowledging that …

When it comes to welcoming international tourists in contempory world affected by the pandemic, all sectors, including government, hotels, transport and tour operators, have to work in tandem to make sure a loud and clear message went out all over world about Incredible India from all channels. Nisha Verma A …

Sanjay Kumar, Chief Strategy and Revenue Officer, IndiGo, shares how the market had revived to pre-COVID levels for them domestically before Omicron hit, and why it is in the interest of both the consumers and the airlines to restart international flights as soon as possible. Nisha Verma While the last …

Pandemic has hit global economy hard, especially tourism industry. There were challenges at every step, but what is more important is to address challenges and develop improved strategies for dealing with challenges. Janice Alyosius It has been a challenging couple of years for the travel and tourism industries as the …

A massive untapped tourism potential exists in India, and it is vital to utilise it to the fullest extent without harming the environment. The focus of the government and travel partners is on making and promoting policies centred on adventure tourism, so that the country becomes the number one destination …

Amid challeges posed by COVID-19 worldwide, Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, shares how India is preparing not only to welcome tourists whenever travel restarts, but also trying to be the best destination to attract investment in tourism sector. Nisha Verma While Omicron has brought travel to a …