India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects
1 week, 6 days ago

India must envision and develop ambitious new tourism projects

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Our economy has been one of the fastest growing globally, successfully doubling its per capita income over the last decade. One perennial problem is: ‘Why our world-class tourism assets like monuments, beaches, etc., offer poor tourist experiences? There is also a tourism governance gap where the framework operates primarily at the national and state levels, with local self-governing bodies largely indifferent to tourism, leaving a gap for localized destination-level management. DMOs or destination management organizations play a critical role in maintaining destination quality, enhancing the visitor experience, balancing tourism with community well-being, and creating year-round tourism products to address seasonality. For instance, Ekta Nagar at Kevadia, Gujarat, which is a green-field tourism destination, has established a Statue of Unity Area Development and Tourism Governance Authority to manage its tourism ecosystem, sustainability, ticketing, and crowd control, economic avenues for local tribal communities, and develop supporting attractions.

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Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister
1 week, 3 days ago

Tourism is heart of Goa’s economy: Minister

Live Mint  

Panaji, Dec 30 Tourism is the heart of Goa's economy and its two airports have transformed connectivity, making it easier for travellers to reach the coastal state, minister Rohan Khaunte said on Monday. The current tourist season has been exceptional with four-star and five-star hotels registering almost full occupancy, the state tourism minister said in a statement. "The season has …

40 lesser-known tourism spots to be developed, Rs 3,295 crore approved | Check your state's sites in list
1 month ago

40 lesser-known tourism spots to be developed, Rs 3,295 crore approved | Check your state's sites in list

India TV News  

In a big boost for the tourism sector, the Ministry of Tourism approved 40 projects worth Rs 3295.76 crore for development of lesser-known tourism sites across 23 states. Development of Tribal & Cultural Convention Centre - Rs 51.87 crore Goa 10. Orchha A Medieval Splendour - Rs 99.92 crore 20. International Convention Centre for MICE in Bhopal - Rs 99.38 …

Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs
1 month, 1 week ago

Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs

Hindustan Times  

Given India’s under-tapped tourism potential, the Centre’s ₹3,295-crore assistance to 23 states to develop 40 less-known tourism sites is a welcome initiative. States will be required to develop the sites within two years under Union tourism ministry oversight, and then operate and manage the same. The Centre is urging the states to explore possibilities of partnering with the private sector …

Incredible India’s tourism target of 100 million visitors is credible if we try hard
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Incredible India’s tourism target of 100 million visitors is credible if we try hard

Live Mint  

It is a welcome development that the government is drawing up a plan to develop 100 tourism centres in the country and promote India as a tourist destination across the world. Such is the country’s tourism potential that we would not just gain a larger share of the world’s $1.5 trillion tourism receipts, but also expand the global pie. The …

Govt discussing a 5-year plan to develop India’s tourism potential
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Govt discussing a 5-year plan to develop India’s tourism potential

Live Mint  

New Delhi: A blueprint to spruce up India’s tourism industry is in the works. The development comes in the backdrop of India drawing up an ambitious goal to build a $3-trillion tourism economy and attract 100 million foreign visitors annually by 2047 as part of the Viksit Bharat@2047 initiative. In 2023, India saw 9.23 million foreign tourists, and the current …

India's Domestic Tourism: A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes and Cultural Treasures
2 months, 2 weeks ago

India's Domestic Tourism: A Journey Through Diverse Landscapes and Cultural Treasures

News 18  

India's domestic tourism sector is experiencing a renaissance, driven by a collective yearning to explore the country's diverse landscapes, cultural richness, and tranquil destinations. As the travel appetite of Indian tourists shifts from traditional hotspots to more secluded, meaningful, and immersive journeys, the country's hospitality industry is embracing this transformation with tailored offerings and services. Properties are seizing the opportunities …

UP govt targets five-fold growth in tourism by 2028
4 months, 4 weeks ago

UP govt targets five-fold growth in tourism by 2028

Hindustan Times  

To promote tourism in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government is focusing on revitalizing tourist destinations and strengthening transport infrastructure over the past seven and a half years, according to a government spokesperson. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is committed to boosting tourism alongside industrial development in the state. This measure has led to a significant increase in tourist footfall, with …

Tourism has potential to contribute to India's achievement of being third-largest economy: Union Minister
5 months ago

Tourism has potential to contribute to India's achievement of being third-largest economy: Union Minister

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The 7th edition of the India International Hospitality Expo was inaugurated by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Saturday at the India Expo Centre and Mart. In his keynote address, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that it was a matter of pride for everyone to be part of IHE 2024 which is being successfully organized …

Karnataka will see 10% increase in tourists if we educate them about our art and culture: Minister
6 months ago

Karnataka will see 10% increase in tourists if we educate them about our art and culture: Minister

The Hindu  

“Luxury tourism has become the focus in today’s age. It is important to educate tourists about our art and culture and if we inculcate this, I believe that Karnataka will see a 10% increase in the number of tourists,” said H.K. Along with officials of different wings of the Tourism Department, several stakeholders, including members of Karnataka Tourism Society, hoteliers, …

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana
6 months ago

Jupally outlines roadmap for the revival of tourism sector in Telangana

The Hindu  

Stating that Telangana’s tourism sector witnessed significant stagnation over the past decade due to various factors, Tourism Minister Jupally Krishna Rao announced that they had prepared a comprehensive roadmap to rejuvenate the tourism sector by making a draft Telangana Tourism policy. Emphasising the importance of language and culture, he said, “We aim to promote Telangana’s art forms like ‘Perini Shivatandavam’ …

Telangana government Drafts New Tourism Policy to Boost Sector
6 months ago

Telangana government Drafts New Tourism Policy to Boost Sector

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The state government has drafted a new tourism policy to attract more tourists to the state’s iconic landmarks like Somasila, Ramappa, Laknavaram, Nagarjunasagar and Anantagiri Hills, said minister of tourism and culture Jupally Krishna Rao. He said the tourism policy will make Telangana a major tourism hub in the country and will boost economic development and employment opportunities by …

‘Country poised to be a global hospitality leader’
8 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Country poised to be a global hospitality leader’

The Hindu  

India’s hospitality sector will witness better growth than the rest of the world over the next seven years said Sunjae Sharma, MD, India, at Hyatt India. “These are indeed promising times, and I foresee substantial growth over the next five to seven years, with India emerging as a global player in the hospitality industry,” Mr. Sharma told The Hindu. Mr. …

Interim Budget | Long Term Interest Free Loans For Iconic Tourist Spots
11 months, 1 week ago

Interim Budget | Long Term Interest Free Loans For Iconic Tourist Spots

Deccan Chronicle  

Chennai: Ahead of the elections, the interim budget sought to make political statements by mentioning the development of Lakshadweep as a tourism destination and promotion of spiritual tourism. States will receive long-term interest-free loans for the development of iconic tourist centres. “Tourism, including spiritual tourism, has tremendous opportunities for local entrepreneurship,” the Finance Minister said in her Budget speech made …

Budget 2024 | Branding and marketing of iconic tourist destinations to push tourism
11 months, 1 week ago

Budget 2024 | Branding and marketing of iconic tourist destinations to push tourism

The Hindu  

The Centre will work with States for the comprehensive development of iconic tourist centres and their branding and marketing at a global scale in order to promote Indian tourist destinations within the country as well as abroad. Interim Budget 2024 LIVE updates Presenting the Interim Budget for 2024-25, she said: “Our economic strength has made the country an attractive destination …

Hoteliers seek infra push for hospitality
11 months, 1 week ago

Hoteliers seek infra push for hospitality

Live Mint  

New Delhi: With tourism emerging from the pandemic’s shadow, hoteliers have urged the government to prioritize infrastructure development and tax reforms in the upcoming budget to unlock the potential of the hospitality sector. Bezbaruah pointed to last year’s budget proposal to develop 50 new tourist destinations, a plan which remains largely unimplemented. “We need much more development to achieve a …

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry
1 year, 7 months ago

Unique city image, branding, and slogans can boost Indian local tourism industry

Firstpost  

The recent budget by the Government of India emphasises developing a complete package for a tourist destination, and at least 50 such tourist destinations are proposed to be developed through an innovative and integrated approach immediately. Though India has a broad national tourism image, Indian local tourism at present lacks a “unique city image”, “branding” and “slogan”. From implementation point …

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Travel and tourism sector poised for continued growth’

The Hindu  

In FY23, Indian Hotels Company Ltd., the hospitality company of the Tata Group, owning and operating Taj, Vivanta and Ginger hotels, reported a net profit of ₹1,003 crore against a loss of ₹265 crore a year earlier, thus offsetting the compound losses incurred during the COVID years. We witnessed consecutive four quarters of sustained high demand resulting in an all-time …

Tourism Needs a Mission Now: A Policy Alone Will Not Deliver Cultural Entrepreneurship - News18
1 year, 11 months ago

Tourism Needs a Mission Now: A Policy Alone Will Not Deliver Cultural Entrepreneurship - News18

News 18  

The government has decided to build 50 cities as tourist destinations, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in her Union Budget 2023 speech. Therefore, to rebuild or build digital trust in the tourism supply chain, global and domestic travellers need to be given a better experience with trust and redressal mechanisms built in. The draft tourism policy of the country currently …

India Needs To Develop High End Tourism And Focus On Hosting Global Biz Events: Report
2 years, 5 months ago

India Needs To Develop High End Tourism And Focus On Hosting Global Biz Events: Report

News 18  

The government should allocate funds for developing ‘high-end’ tourism to bring in wealthier visitors, besides focusing on making India the leading country for hosting business events to revive the tourism sector, a report has said. The ‘Rebuilding Tourism For the Future 2022’ report, prepared by Nangia Andersen LLP in association with Ficci, said post Covid, a new term ‘Bleisure travel’ …

As we emerge into a 'new normal', India needs to evolve to create a COVID-ready tourism destination
4 years, 5 months ago

As we emerge into a 'new normal', India needs to evolve to create a COVID-ready tourism destination

Firstpost  

COVID-19 – despite its negative impact on the tourism industry – can be turned into a rare opportunity to fix challenges that have long plagued the sector One in every eight jobs in India is directly or indirectly linked to tourism. As we emerge into a new “normal” and learn to live with COVID-19, India’s tourism industry must evolve to …

Tourism Sector Budget 2019: Govt plans to transform 17 'iconic sites' into world-class destinations to boost tourism sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman
5 years, 6 months ago

Tourism Sector Budget 2019: Govt plans to transform 17 'iconic sites' into world-class destinations to boost tourism sector, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Firstpost  

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday during the Union Budget 2019 said 17 “iconic sites” will be transformed into world-class destinations to give a boost to the tourism sector. New Delhi: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Friday said 17 “iconic sites” will be transformed into world-class destinations to give a boost to the tourism sector. In her maiden …

Towards Conscious tourism
5 years, 8 months ago

Towards Conscious tourism

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian tourists have forever explored each destination with the spirit of conquerors, hopeful of ticking off a laundry-list of attractions. A traveller interacts with locals during one of Antara’s trips The World Tourism Organisation defines sustainable tourism as “Tourism that takes full account of its current and future economic, social and environmental impacts, addressing the needs of visitors, the industry, …

Challenge of ’growth with jobs’ biggest poll issue: Amitabh Kant
5 years, 9 months ago

Challenge of ’growth with jobs’ biggest poll issue: Amitabh Kant

Live Mint  

Ensuring growth with jobs is the biggest challenge for the country as it heads into the general elections, NITI Aayog chief executive Amitabh Kant said Wednesday. The travel, tourism and hospitality sector has the best answer to this challenge as it creates quality jobs, Kant said, announcing that the government plans to introduce 100 new tourism-centric trains after the elections. …

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