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NE’s biggest tourism fair

The Bengal Travel Mart will be held to promote the tourism industry from March 5 to 7 at Mayfair Tea Resort in Siliguri – the gateway to the Northeast part of India West Bengal is well-known for its opulent tourism opportunities that meet even the most discerning traveller’s needs. The …

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Tourism supporting women

Travel and tourism is a powerful growth tool that is assisting women in defying perceptions that this business is solely dominated by men, says Shishta Sharma, ADTOI-LEO, Punjab Haryana Chapter. Janice Alyosius In 2022, the globe will be more free and equitable than it has ever been, with tourism and …

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Mélange of tourism and academia

Third International Conference on Enterprise and Entrepreneurialism, organised by Jamia Millia Islamia in New Delhi recently, witnesses newer research insights and best practices with viable solutions being presented on varied topics related to tourism and hospitality. Nisha Verma Jamia Millia Islamia recently organised the third International Conference on Enterprise and …

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Spotlight on agritourism

The Directorate of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, held a physical event in Mumbai focusing on rural and community-based tourism, which has started to gain popularity in last couple of years. At a physical event held in Mumbai, the Directorate of Tourism (DoT) of Maharashtra government put a spotlight on agritourism, …

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Trans Bhutan Trail to reopen

Community tourism pioneer, G Adventures, has been selected by the Bhutan Canada Foundation, which led the restoration of the trail as the first group adventure operator when the trail launches. In March 2022, following two years of extensive restoration, the Kingdom of Bhutan will reopen the historic and sacred Trans …

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NE gets down to business

The North East Festival 2022 in Guwahati not only highlighted region’s culture, but also managed to put spotlight on its travel trade with a B2B roadshow and panel discussions. Hazel Jain The ninth edition of the North East Festival came to a glittering end, igniting the spirits of entrepreneurs and …

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MP: A potpourri of experiences

Shilpa Gupta, Additional Managing Director, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, shares the latest initiatives and policies for tourism promotion in the state, along with involvement of tour operators. She highlights fully vaccinated sector and better road connectiviy as the USP of the state. Nisha Verma Shilpa Gupta, speaking at the recent …

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PM opens Circuit House in Somnath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while unveiling the new Circuit House at Somnath in Gujarat, recently stressed on the importance of tourism and said it can be boosted by four factors, that is, cleanliness, convenience, time and thinking. He also advised people to learn from ‘our past, places of culture and …

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Goa upbeat in anticipation

Goa was witnessing unprecedented rush of tourists and there was a ray of hope in the travel and hospitality community of the state before the third wave of COVID put a spanner in the progress. However, the travel and hospitality industry of the state is still optimistic and preparing to …

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Many shades of Gujarat

Hareet Shukla, Principal Secretary Tourism, Devasthanam Management, Civil Aviation & Pilgrimage, Government of Gujarat, shares how Gujarat has a panoply of offerings for tourists. Right from sites featuring earliest civilisations, to various heritage sites, to seaplane services and heliports being developed, it has something for everyone. Nisha Verma Acknowledging that …

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