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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - October 2019

Oct 2019

Nov 20, 2023

KSRTC Bags Prestigious SKOCH National Award for Innovative Insurance Scheme

The Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bagged prestigious SKOCH National Award- 2023 for its innovative Rs. 1 Crore accident relief Sarige Suraksha Insurance Scheme for its staff which is the first in the history of transport organisations in the country.
SKOCH Group India is an independent think tank industry based in Delhi established in 1997, which has instituted SKOCH awards in 2003 for best governance, finance, technology and inclusive growth. SKOCH group selects the projects for awards based on benchmark performance and outcome.

Nov 18, 2023

Kochi in Condé Nast List of Best Places To Visit in 2024

Kochi, a vibrant city in the Indian state of Kerala, earned a prestigious spot on Condé Nast Traveller's list of the best places to visit in Asia in 2024. The recognition highlights the city's resurgence in tourism, driven by its unique attractions and sustainable practices. Kochi's inclusion in Condé Nast Traveller's prestigious list is a testament to the city's allure as a tourist destination. From sustainable airport operations to responsible tourism initiatives, Kochi continues to evolve as a cultural and environmental gem in India. The recognition is a nod to the city's commitment to providing enriching experiences for travellers while embracing eco-friendly practices and preserving its cultural heritage.

Nov 13, 2023

ATOAI Announces Its 15th Annual Convention at Statue of Unity

The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) announced its 15th Annual Convention in collaboration with the Government of Gujarat. This event is set to take place at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat from December 16 to 19, 2023, bringing together stakeholders from across the country to discuss and celebrate the exponential growth and potential of responsible adventure tourism in India.
The vision of ATOAI is to position India as the epicentre of global adventure tourism and be ranked among the top ten global destinations for Adventure Travel by 2033.
The theme for the Convention this year (2023) is 'Indian Adventure Travel: Exploring New Frontiers'.

Nov 12, 2023

Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participates in World Travel Market 2023

Ministry of Tourism, along with various stakeholders including tour operators and state tourism departments participated in WTM London 2023. The Ministry of Tourism had taken a space of 650 square meters for the Incredible India Pavilion at WTM 2023, London and showcased varied tourism products and series of transformative experiences for travellers to India under the theme 'Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023'.
In WTM 2023, 47 participants including tour operating companies / DMCs, State Tourism Departments from Delhi, Uttarakhand, Jammu & Kashmir, Bihar, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Odisha, Assam and Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) participated in the Incredible India Pavilion whereas States Tourism Departments of Kerala, Karnataka, Ladakh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Goa, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat, took their own pavilions and showcased their products and services and connected with potential clients and partners.

Nov 08, 2023

Kerala Honoured with Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023

The Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission won the Global Responsible Tourism Award 2023 for promoting sustainable and women-inclusive initiatives.
The award is instituted by the Responsible Tourism Partnership and International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) in the best for local sourcing, food, and craft category.
This international award reflects the universal appeal of the Responsible Tourism projects that Kerala implemented.

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