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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 …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

After Dholavira’s inclusion in Unesco World Heritage Sites list, Gujarat is now home to four World Heritage Sites. These include Dholavira (prominent Indus Valley Civilization site), Champaner near Pavagadh, Rani ki Vav in Patan and the city of Ahmedabad, frequently researched by students because of its Gandhian legacy, have made …

The UP government is working to promote tourism in Ayodhya. The city has become a popular religious site for tourists. UP has always been known for the world-famous Taj Mahal in Agra, but after the speedy development of Ayodhya, a new tourist triangle could come into the picture. Janice Alyosius …