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North East India has a number of tribes and communities each with their own traditions and customs. This makes Community-Based Tourism (CBT) a promising segment for travellers looking for unique and authentic experiences, says Arijit Purkayastha, Chapter Chairman, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) –North East. Most of …

During a meeting in Bhubaneswar with HRAO members, SR Jadhav, Director & Additional Secretary – Tourism, Government of Odisha, said that tourism was being considered a priority sector by the state and several development projects were underway or in the pipeline. Manas Dwivedi Expressing his gratitude to Hotel & Restaurant …

Dharmendra Singh Chauhan, Maharashtra Chapter Chairman, Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), says his members are completely broken now and the help that Maharashtra government promised last year was not fulfilled by them. Hazel Jain Fresh lockdowns have brought with them the same problems agents faced last year. …

Gujarat Tourism recently conducted a Fam tour for agents to promote its international-class M!CE destination in the making – GIFT City. Narrating his experience is Randhir S Vaghela, IATO Chairman (Gujarat Chapter). Adding another flower to its bouquet of offerings, Gujarat Tourism is now looking to promote a new world-class …

Maharashtra has been using the time well and is developing new tourism spots in the state for travel agents to sell. Dr Dhananjay Sawalkar, Director, Directorate of Tourism, Maharashtra, tells us more. Hazel Jain In a bid to promote tourism, the state’s tourism board has decided to develop seven properties …

Hemendra Singh Jadon, Chapter Chairman, Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Chapter, Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), narrates his experience of a three-day familiarisation trip sponsored by Jehan Numa Hotels and what it means to go on a wildlife safari. We were recently invited by Jehan Numa Hotels on a three-night …

Rani George, Principal Secretary – Tourism, Government of Kerala, says that the new tourism campaigns initiated by the state government are helping Kerala resume tourism. The department is also mulling a physical KTM later this year. Manas Dwivedi Sharing details on the new domestic campaigns of the state’s tourism department, …

Despite Goa receiving one of the highest number of visitors from across the country, the state’s travel trade is merely surviving as these are low-spending, short-stay tourists. TTAG (Travel & Tourism Association of Goa) has requested its government to share the Rs300 crore budget it has received from the Centre …

Assam Tourism, with the help of trade associations, recently conducted a workshop as well as a familiarisation tour for travel agents to inform them about new experiences and destinations in Assam. Around 14 travel agents participated in the tour. The Chief Guest of the workshop was Deba Kumar Misra, MD, …