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There are numerous lesser-known destinations in Uttar Pradesh that have huge tourism potential. Realizing this fact, the state government is seriously attempting to showcase and market the state’s tourism attractions and offerings. Recently, held IATO Convention in Lucknow has been one of the steps in this direction. Inder Raj Ahluwalia …

Vigneshwari, Managing Director, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), shares how they are making sure that Kerala, known for offering innovative tourism products, has a plethora of experiences and destinations for tourists coming to the state. Nisha Verma Kerala is currently focusing on Caravan tourism and making sure that the tourists …

Odisha and Hockey India are now set to host the Hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time. Officials of Odisha government and Hockey India have left no stones unturned in the preparations for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. TT Bureau Over the past few years, Odisha, …

Keeping sustainable tourism in mind, Meghalaya is determined to welcome more than 15 lakh tourists by the end of 2024. Here are the measures the state has been taking to attract visitors. TT Bureau Meghalaya has been working on a master plan to develop its tourist routes keeping sustainable tourism …

After its two destinations entered the UNESCO heritage list, Telangana is making sure that they spread the word around and lure more tourists to the state. Uppala Srinivas Gupta, Chairman, TSTDC, shares what kind of initiatives they have taken in the state to boost tourism not only in its capital …

Even though there is huge emphasis on development of tourism and tourism infrastructure in the region by both the Union Ministry of Tourism and the Union Ministry of Civil Aviation, there still exists a problem of connectivity, says Namgyal P. Sherpa, IATO Co-Chairman (Sikkim), and owner of Namgyal Treks & …

Uttar Pradesh government is eager to showcase the state’s rapid development of tourism infrastructure and tourist attractions to the participants at the 37th IATO convention, scheduled in Lucknow from 16 to 19 December 2022. Janice Alyosius With the 37th IATO convention scheduled in Lucknow from 16 to 19 December 2022, …

Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary, Tourism, Jammu & Kashmir, shares how the upsurge of tourists in the Union Territory (UT) has been a blessing in disguise for the industry, which has revived like never before. The state has welcomed 1.5 crores tourists this year, making it one of the busiest tourism years …

The Assam Tourism Policy 2022, launched in consultation with the World Bank, aims to drive sustainable tourism development in the state by creating a policy framework and strategic roadmap. TT Bureau The Assam Government unveiled a new tourism policy on the sidelines of ‘Assam Tourism Road Show 2022’, organised recently …

Goa is going through a facial change by exploring new tourism segments, reveals Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, IT, Printing and Stationery, Government of Goa. Nisha Verma Goa is trying to portray an image beyond the sun, sand and sea, for which it’s known for, reveals Rohan Khaunte, Minister for …