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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - June 2019

Jun 2019

Aug 23, 2021

Ministry Bats for Tourism's Inclusion in Concurrent List

Taking the key demand of hospitality and tourism sector ahead, the ministry of tourism has initiated a proposal for inclusion of tourism in the Concurrent List of the Constitution. This move will allow both Centre and the states to formulate policies that could benefit the sector which has faced severe setback due to the covid-19 pandemic.
The Ministry of Tourism has taken up the issue of inclusion of tourism in the Concurrent List with the ministry concerned, so that tourism can be placed on the national agenda.
Currently, the travel and tourism sector is largely treated as a state subject. However, multiple industry bodies including Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) suggested that the sector needed to be included in the Concurrent list of the constitution so that effective policies can be made to regulate it.

Aug 19, 2021

Tourism Ministry Signs Pact with MakeMyTrip, Ibibo to Boost Hospitality Industry

The Ministry of Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MakeMyTrip (India) Private Limited and Ibibo Group Private Limited as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry in the aftermath of the coronavisrus pandemic.
The Ministry of Tourism has already signed MoUs with EaseMyTrip, Cleartrip and Yatra.com.
The primary objective of this MoU is to provide an extensive visibility to accommodation units, which have self-certified themselves on SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for the Hospitality Industry) on the OTA platform. The MoU also outlines both parties to encourage units to register on NIDHI and thereby on SAATHI and encourage local tourism industry with appropriate safeguards for curbing spread of COVID-19.

Aug 18, 2021

Indiatourism Delhi Launches 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' And 'Dekho Apna Desh Campaign'

Indiatourism Delhi launched a week-long (from 15th August 2021 to 21st August 2021) Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav and Dekho Apna Desh promotional campaign at Dwarka, New Delhi.
The Indiatourism Delhi stall was inaugurated by Anil Oraw, Regional Director (North), Indiatourism Delhi. There was huge participation from all walks of life.
The weeklong celebration includes dissemination of tourist information under Dekho Apna Desh, spot quiz contest for children, cultural programme and singing of Rashtra Gaan.

Aug 13, 2021

Four Indian Airports Finds Place in Skytrax's Top 100 Airport List

The Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi has found place among world's top 50 best airports in the 2021 Skytrax World Airport Awards. Delhi airport has improved its overall ranking by five places. In 2020, it was placed at 50th spot. With this, it has also become the first Indian airport to be placed among top 50 list. The Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar, has been named the "Best Airport in the World".

Aug 11, 2021

Online Programme for Tourist Facilitators

The Ministry of Tourism has launched an online certificate programme with the objective of creating a pool of well-trained and professional tourist facilitators across the country.
The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM), which is an autonomous institute of the ministry, is the implementing agency for the programme called Incredible India Tourist Facilitator/ Incredible India Tourist Guide (IITF/IITG), which is a digital initiative.

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