Rivers in India comprise a total area of 329 million hectares. They are significant in terms of culture, history, religion, and geography. India has long been known as the “Land of the Rivers.” It is a country where rivers and other bodies of water are revered as gods or goddesses. …
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The development of Ayodhya is a priority for the Uttar Pradesh government. Ayodhya will soon become a popular tourist attraction for both domestic and foreign visitors. To exploit its heritage, the government along with Indian Association of Tour Operators, invited 60 tour operators exclusively to the state, for tourism development. …
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The UP government held Deepotsav in Ayodhya on the banks Saryu River. The Dept of Tourism is giving subsidy to hoteliers to set up hotels and resorts in the state in order to exploit the tourism potential of more religious sites across the state. Janice Alyosius The Department of Tourism, …
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Odisha government is working tirelessly to attain inclusive growth. Despite the pandemic, the government has recognised the state’s potential and has been working hard to promote tourism as a major industry that will aid in economic growth and employment generation. Janice Alyosius Despite the pandemic, the sector’s stakeholders have shown …
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The Karnataka government’s five new policies are aimed at boosting heritage, wildlife, spiritual, cultural, adventure, coastal, nature, health, and agriculture tourism, as well as looking into the development of destinations, providing basic amenities, and generating revenue. The pandemic has had a significant impact on the industry, particularly in the tourism …
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Before the 2nd COVID wave, there were bookings for both the tour operators as well as hotels in Telangana, but things changed after that. However, the business is returning, and industry stakeholders finally see light at the end of the tunnel, as queries come not only for leisure, but for …
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In preparation for tourism restart, Maharashtra’s Department of Tourism recently launched a mobile app for tourists and a revamped website.The cabinet recently approved a budget of `250 crore for tourism development in the state. NishaVerma Maharashtra Tourism recently launched its revamped website and a new mobile app dedicated to tourists. …
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Caravan tourism is slated to be the next big thing for Kerala Tourism after houseboats in three decades. What’s more, the Caravan Tourism Policy also offers investment subsidy to attract operators and incentivise the purchase of caravans. Kerala has announced a comprehensive, stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism Policy that will offer visitors …
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Improving socio economic status of border districts, especially aspirational districts is one of the priorities of the government of India. An action plan is devised to lead to successful tourism in Bihar. Key priorities as well as a clear action plan to be followed by tourism authority. Jatinder Singh, Director, …
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The UT welcomed more than 2,60,000 tourists this year after re-opening, which bodes well for the destination that has largely depended on tourism. It is now promoting offbeat destinations and has planned B2B roadshows towards the end of 2021 with a budget that is 4X from the previous year. Hazel …
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