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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - April 2019

Apr 2019

Nov 15, 2022

India to Build its First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Catamaran Vessel

Cochin Shipyard signed an MoU with the Inland Waterways Authority of India to build the country's first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Another MoU was signed by the Shipyard for the construction of six electric catamaran vessels for Uttar Pradesh and two more such vessels for Guwahati.
The MoU by the Shipyard was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
Union Minister for Heavy Industry Mahendra Nath Pandey, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries were part of the event.
The Cochin Shipyard informed us that the air-conditioned hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel will have a seating capacity for 100 passengers.
It will be deployed at Varanasi after the test and trials are done in Kochi.
The air-conditioned electric hybrid vessels are designed for short-distance commutes in riverine waters.

Nov 09, 2022

Kerala Tourism Bags Responsible Tourism Global Award in London Travel Mart

The Kerala Tourism bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London.
State Tourism Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas received the award on behalf of the department at London and said that it was an encouragement for the Kerala tourism sector.
The award was given for the STREET project implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission under the Kerala Government.
The 'street' initiative is a water protection and conservation project in Tourism sector implemented with public participation.
The Jury made special remarks about the water street project implemented at Maravanthuruthu in Kottayam district.
The project aims to deepen the canals and various water bodies and clean them for the purpose of tourism activities.

Nov 07, 2022

Tourism Ministry to Participate in World Travel Market

India is participating in the three-day World Travel Mart November 7 to 9, 2022, which is one of the largest international travel exhibitions, in London to showcase itself as a preferred destination for tourism.
With the reopening of the country to foreign tourists after a gap of almost two years, this year's (2022) participation of India is particularly significant.
The objective is to showcase the diverse tourism products and services, including medical value travel, luxury trains and the gamut of tourism products to the international business community.
This year, the Indian delegation is being led by Arvind Singh, Union Tourism Secretary and also includes Rakesh Verma, additional secretary and other senior officials from the ministry, besides representatives from the Indian travel and tourism stakeholders.

Oct 31, 2022

Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya is One of the First 100 Geoheritage Sites Listed by UNESCO

Mawmluh Caves located in the East Khasi Hills district has made it to the first 100 geological heritage sites listed under International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) by UNESCO.
The first 100 sites were chosen from 56 countries. The full list will be presented at the IUGS's 60^th anniversary event, which will take place in Zumaia, Spain.
It is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent and is referred to locally as Krem Mawmluh. The word "krem" in the local Khasi language means cave.
Therria sandstone, thick dolomite, Sylhet limestone are among the layers that make up this intricate sub-horizontal network of passages.
The cave, which is 7.2 kilometres long, has numerous entrances. It is known for stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Oct 28, 2022

Kerala Set to Become Women-friendly Tourism Destination

With a view to becoming a women-friendly tourism destination, Kerala launched a project to encourage the participation of women in all tourism activities and attract more women tourists to the state.
The 'women-friendly tourism' project, an initiative of the State Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission) aims to establish women-friendly tourism centres and empower women. The project will be implemented ensuring the participation of women from all sections of society.
Through the project, the RT Mission aims to create a network of women's units and tourism centres manned by women. The project will also ensure that tourism destinations in the State are fulfilling the needs of women tourists. As part of taking the initiative to all districts, the mission will provide training to selected women to work as tour coordinators, storytellers, community tour leaders, auto/taxi drivers (guest Handling), homestay operators etc.

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