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25 new wedding destinations

In a bid to unravel the potential of India’s wedding industry, Ministry of Tourism (MOT) has launched a wedding tourism campaign, under which 25 destinations have been shortlisted. Hazel Jain G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DoNER, recently launched the wedding tourism campaign, which seeks to expand …

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Taking tourism to rural areas

Under the Vibrant Villages Programme, the Union Ministry of Tourism recently organised an interactive session in New Delhi for more than 300 Sarpanches and Gram Pradhans from border villages of the country. Janice Alyosius More than 300 Sarpanches and Gram Pradhans from border villages of the country participated in a …

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Unfurling the Christchurch charm

Christchurch is one of the world’s most unique destinations, combining urban regeneration and innovation with heritage, culture, and exhilarating activity. It is a city that is evolving, from street art and innovative projects to a bustling hospitality scene and established green spaces. Christchurch is ready to be rediscovered. TT Bureau …

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Green tourism in spotlight at UN

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, recently addressed the ‘High-Level Political Forum 2023 – UN World Tourism Organization’, where he highlighted India’s commitment towards sustainable and green tourism. TT Bureau G Kishan Reddy, in his address at the UN Headquarters, said that India is creating a …

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Tourism made India richer by `16tn in ’22

Tourism planning is the best way forward for India to accomplish a $5 trillion economy, says Anish Kumar PK, CEO, The Travel Planners, Trivandrum, Kerala, who believes that it is possible by improving education, quality of travel and showcasing the best India has to offer. Nisha Verma Anish Kumar PK, …

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‘Govt addressing parking issue’

Ajay Bhatt, MoS for Tourism, says the tourists’ rush at famous tourist destinations has necessitated the need for more parking facilities, and govt has already started work in this direction. Poonam Akolia Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Tourism, has highlighted the pressing need for additional parking spaces at popular …

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M!CE momentum on with G20

Basking in the success of 4th TWG and Ministerial meetings in Goa, the Union Ministry of Tourism is hopeful that G20 meetings taking place in India will open doors for international M!CE. Nisha Verma V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, talking about the India’s M!CE potential with …

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Goa Roadmap’ gets global nod

The Goa Roadmap for Tourism will serve as a shared blueprint for G20 nations to achieve the 17 SDGs identified by the United Nations, said G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER, at the G20 Tourism Ministers’ Meet held in Goa soon after the 4th TWG Meeting. …

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‘FTAs up by 166% from Jan-Apr’

The 4th and final Tourism Working Group (TWG) meeting under G20 concluded in Goa recently, which deliberated on five priority areas for this year. G. Kishan Reddy, Union MOT, Culture and DoNER, along with Ministers of State Ajay Bhatt and Shripad Yesso Naik, Goa CM Pramod Sawant and Tourism Minister …

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G20 shaping tourism map

V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, speaks about the recently held TWG and Ministerial Meeting in Goa, and says that the major outcome of the event was the Goa Roadmap. Nisha Verma Speaking about the TWG meeting, V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, said that this time the theme was …

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