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From building a planetarium near Lonar Crater to developing six resorts in the interiors, Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation is creating experiences in remote spots. Vijay Kumar Gautam, Principal Secretary, Maharashtra, and the recently-appointed Managing Director, MTDC, shares more. Hazel Jain Q What are the areas MTDC is focusing on in terms …

With international roadshows planned for leading source markets in 2018, Goa is going all out to promote itself as a favourable destination. The state is upgrading its tourism facilities, exploring newer products and supporting travel trade by offering free participation space at its exhibition stall. TT Bureau In 2017, Goa …

The Gujarat tourism department is making investments to offer world-class tourism infrastructure, upgrade existing facilities for travellers. The state is also considering developing niche tourism products, like golf tourism and is also promoting film tourism. They also have a film board in place to make the procedures simpler to shoot …

Post the TAAI Convention in Srinagar, the delegates including travel agents, hoteliers and service providers, have promised to promote Kashmir aggressively in their respective regions. TT Bureau Balbir Mayal, MD, New Airways Travels The convention is a platform where industry issues can be addressed. The association can make a note …

The TAAI Convention proved to be successful with overbookings and rave reviews. Travel agents and members of the organising committee share their expectations and outcomes of the event. TT Bureau Mahmood Ahmed Shah, Director Tourism, Kashmir With an attempt to dilute negativity about the destination, TAAI’s visit to J&K is …

The Federation of Telangana Andhra Pradesh Chamber of Commerce (FTAPCCI) in association with Global Panorama Showcase (GPS) is poised to host the first-ever Telangana Tour-ism Conclave from June 28-30 at Hotel Marriott. FTAPCCI has selected Valmiki Hari Kishan to run the show under his dynamic leadership by forming the Managing …

In a joint initiative taken by ATOAI and Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Adventure NEXT will be held in Bhopal from December 10-12, 2018. TT Bureau Adventure NEXT is going to be a gathering of international and Indian travel business professionals, and government officials interested in the domain of adventure travel, informs …

Imagine holding your meetings and conferences in a picture perfect destination! Jammu and Kashmir helps you do exactly that. The Sher-i-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) in Srinagar, one of the most modern convention facilities in the country, will play host to TAAI’s 64th Annual Convention. TT Bureau Where the great …

The eastern Indian state of Odisha is going all out to promote its Buddhist circuit and beaches along with wildlife sanctuaries, apart from the already popular destinations of Puri, Bhubaneswar and Cuttack. Buddhism in Odisha Buddhist tourism in Odisha has observed the opening up of some new vistas by recent …