The two-day FICCI Tourism Investment Meet set the pace for driving investments for tourism development by bringing together state governments and investors. FICCI Tourism Investment Meet was held in New Delhi on July 5-6, 2017, in an attempt to facilitate investment in tourism through one-onone meetings. State tourism departments showcased …
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Odisha is going all out to promote its Buddhist heritage and hopes to attract South East Asian tourists through its international air connectivity, informs Nitin Jawale, Director–Tourism, Odisha. Ahana Gurung The commencement of international operations at the Bhubaneshwar airport has given renewed push for tourism in the state. In 2016, …
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The 2nd Odisha Tourism Conclave held at Hotel Swosti Premium, Bhubaneswar on June 17 by Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) witnessed 45 speakers and around 250 participants. While generating direct income employment, the tourism industry has tremendous potential to create indirect employment and income due to higher multiplier …
Read More »Tourist arrival to Odisha has shown an upward trend as a result of the state tourism’s aggressive campaign. Arti Ahuja, Principal Secretary, Odisha Tourism, talks about the efforts taken to place the state prominently on the domestic and global tourism map. Kanchan Nath The State of Odisha secured 3rd rank …
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Arunachal Pradesh government wants to merge multiple Inner Line Permits that domestic tourists need to apply for to access different regions into a single permit, while increasing air connectivity. P.D. Sona, Parliamentary Secretary, Tourism of Arunachal Pradesh, speaks to TRAVTALK about the same. HAZEL JAIN Aware of the hurdles that …
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Maharashtra tourism department is encouraging farmers to develop their lands for tourists looking for farm-stays, in keeping with its ‘Mahabhraman Scheme’. HAZEL JAIN The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) recently organised a conference on National Agri Tourism on the occasion of the tenth World Agri Tourism Day in Mumbai. The …
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Manipur will celebrate its State Flower– Shirui Lily at the Shirui Lily Festival from May 16-20, 2017, in Ukhrul district. Dr. Sapam Ranjan Singh, Parliamentary Secretary (Tourism), Govt. of Manipur, explains why the flower is revered in the state. Live music, cultural shows, beauty pageants, exhibits, folk songs, traditional dances …
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At the first Arunachal Pradesh Tourism Conclave 2017, Dr. Joram Beda, Tourism Secretary, informed that tourism in the state has doubled in the past five years and wants the momentum to pick up through adventure and ecotourism. AHANA GURUNG The largest North Eastern state, Arunachal Pradesh is leaving no stone …
Read More »Tourism Mart of Tamil Nadu is all set to be held from May 20-22 in Chennai. The event is aimed to bring together all stakeholders and other government departments with travel agents and other tourism agencies. In addition, Tamil Nadu Tourism Department has launched a mobile app, called pinakin, which …
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Jayakumar Jitendrasinh Rawal, Tourism Minister, Government of Maharashtra, promises to encourage and strengthen student exchange programs between India and Japan. During his tour to the Wakayama Prefecture in Japan, Rawal stated, “We are honoured to be invited by the Mayor of Tanabe City. Our discussion with the Mayor focused on …
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