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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Feb 29, 2024

PM Modi Launches 1st Made in India Green H2 Fuel Cell Inland Waterway Vessel

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated various other projects aimed at making the V. O. Chidambaranar Port as the first Green Hydrogen Hub Port of the country. These projects include desalination plant, hydrogen production and bunkering facility etc.
The Prime Minister also launched India's first indigenous green hydrogen fuel cell inland waterway vessel under Harit Nauka initiative.
The hydrogen-fuelled electric vessels project is part of India's transformative efforts on the innovative and new technology front on green energy and sustainable cost-effective alternate fuel front. Hydrogen fuel cells can be used in a wide range of applications, including transportation, material handling, stationary, portable, and emergency backup power applications.

Feb 28, 2024

Tripura CM Inaugurates Jagannath Dighi Waterfront Development Project in Udaipur

The Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, marked a pivotal moment in the state's development with the inauguration of the Jagannath Dighi Waterfront Development Project in Udaipur. This significant endeavour reflects the government's commitment to enhancing infrastructure and promoting tourism in the region.
The project aims to rejuvenate the water body and its surroundings, fulfilling the aspirations of the local community and bolstering the area's appeal to tourists.

Feb 24, 2024

Dubai Rolls Out 5-Year Multiple Entry Visa for Indian Tourists

According to the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), Dubai introduced a five-year multiple-entry visa to boost travel between India and the Gulf nation.
In 2023, Dubai welcomed 2.46 million overnight visitors from India, which is a 25 per cent increase from the pre-pandemic era. This made the country the number one source market, according to the latest data from DET.
This step ensures that the visa, issued within 2-5 working days upon receiving and accepting the service request, allows its holder to stay in the country for 90 days, extendable once for a similar period, with a total stay not exceeding 180 days in one year.

Feb 23, 2024

Goa Govt, MakeMyTrip Ink Pact to Promote state's Cultural, Culinary Traditions

Government of Goa and Indian travel major MakeMyTrip (MMT) inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to further turn Goa in a year-round destination, moving beyond its iconic sun, sand, and beaches. The one of a kind public-private partnership aims to outline a series of innovative initiatives to showcase Goa's lesser-known inland treasures, its rich cultural tapestry and delectable culinary traditions.

Feb 20, 2024

The World's Most Powerful Passports in 2024

Six countries -- four European and two Asian -- have jointly secured the top position for the most powerful passports, according to Henley Passport Index data. Singapore and Japan, besides France, Germany, Italy, and Spain, have the most powerful passports in the world with access to 194 destinations without a visa, according to the 2024 Henley Passport Index.
South Korea, Finland and Sweden stood at the second position with access to 193 destinations without a visa.
With access to 192 destinations, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, and the Netherlands secured the third spot, followed by Belgium, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, and the United Kingdom, ranking fourth on the list.
India slipped one rank compared to last year's 84th position to 85th position.

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