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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - March 2019

Mar 2019

Feb 28, 2021

Swachh Iconic Places: 12 Sites to be Transformed into 'Swachh Tourist Destinations'

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Jal Shakti Ministry has selected 12 iconic sites that will be transformed into 'Swachh Tourist Destinations' under Phase IV of Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) initiative of Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G).
The announcement takes forward Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for transforming iconic heritage, spiritual and cultural places in the country.
The initiative aims to enhance the experience of both domestic and foreign visitors to the iconic sites by improving the sanitation and cleanliness standards at and around the sites.

Feb 27, 2021

Karnataka Govt. to Develop Nandi Hills as an International Tourist Destination

Nandi Hills, a popular hill station in Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka will be developed as an international tourist destination, said state Health and Medical Education Minister Dr. K. Sudhakar.
Nandi hills, which draws many visitors from Bengaluru, especially on weekends, to watch the spectacular sunrise, offers a breathtaking array of flora and fauna and is also of historical and spiritual significance to locals. Nandi Hills meets all the qualifications to be developed as an international tourist destination. The government has already sanctioned Rs. 10 crore for the purpose.

Feb 26, 2021

India Tourism Mart 2021

Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH), the coverage federation of all the nationwide associations representing the entire tourism, journey and hospitality trade of India and trigger associate AIRDA in affiliation with ministry of tourism and KPMG as its information associate, kick-started its annual India Tourism Mart (ITM) with a bodily inauguration.
India Tourism Mart – ITM, which is a purchaser vendor meet happened in a digital format in February 2021. In his inaugural tackle, Subhash Goyal, chairman – ITM 2021 and honorary secretary, FAITH emphasised how the 12 months passed by was the darkest within the historical past of mankind and tourism was the worst hit the place the journey fraternity was actually left hanging from a thread.

Feb 25, 2021

TAAI to Hold Knowledge Conclave

Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) will be hosting a national knowledge conclave at Kevadiya (Statue of Unity) in Gujarat between March 9 and 11.
According to Jyoti Mayal, National President of TAAI, around 200 travel agents from across India will participate in the three-day conclave.

Feb 17, 2021

Israel and Greece Sign New Tourism Partnership

Israel and Greece have signed a bilateral agreement on tourism cooperation in Jerusalem, providing hope to an industry which has come to a standstill because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, Orit Farkash-Hacohen, told Greek Minister of Tourism, Harry Theoharis that she looked forward to welcoming Greek and other visitors to Israel, as it continues to vaccinate its population and position itself as a healthy post-Covid destination.
Following a working meeting between the ministers, they signed an agreement to strengthen the cooperation in the fields of research and training in the field of tourism, as well as to promote joined packages and initiatives between the tourism industries in both countries.

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