General Awareness

TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - October 2019

Oct 2019

Oct 02, 2023

Kanthallur Village Bags Gold Award for Best Tourism Village

Kanthalloor village in Idukki district, Kerala where a sustainable and inclusive tourism project of the State Responsible Tourism Mission was successfully implemented, was bestowed with the 'Gold' award by the Government of India in the category of Best Rural Tourism Projects. The project named STREET, which stands for 'Sustainable, Tangible, Responsible, Experiential, Ethnic, Tourism' was implemented in selected places across the state, including Kanthalloor, based on UNWTO's theme 'Tourism for Inclusive Growth'.
Kerala Tourism director P. B. Nooh received the award from the Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, India, V. Vidyavathi at a ceremony held at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi. Kerala Responsible Tourism Mission (RTM) coordinator and state Rural Tourism nodal officer K. RupeshKumar and Kanthalloor village panchayat president P. T. Mohandas were also present.
Kanthalloor was selected for the honour after an eight-month-long extensive evaluation of rural village projects across the country. In all, 767 projects from around the country vied for honours, and, 5 of them won 'Gold', 10 won 'Silver' and 20 won 'Bronze.' This honour is a huge endorsement for Kerala's sustainable and responsible tourism initiatives led by the Responsible Tourism Mission.

Sep 29, 2023

CM Stalin Releases TN's First 'Tourism Policy

In what is believed to be the first time in Tamil Nadu, Chief Minister M. K. Stalin released a separate policy for the tourism department. As per the statement issued by Stalin, the 'Tourism Policy 2023' is a landmark initiative that aims to propel Tamil Nadu to new heights in the tourism space.
With this policy, the state can harness its inherent strengths and leverage the power of tourism as a vital catalyst in realising our ambitious goal of achieving a USD 1 Trillion economy by 2030.
The policy aims to attract investments to the tune of Rs. 20,000 crore in the next five years and proposes strategic interventions, attractive incentives, and requisite regulatory reforms to facilitate investment and incubate private participation in the tourism sector. Further, it strives to create a sustainable tourism ecosystem in Tamil Nadu and lays emphasis on providing safe and high-quality experiences for tourists.

Sep 27, 2023

Biswanath Ghat in Assam Named 'Best Tourism Village of India 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Biswanath Ghat has been selected as the Best Tourism Village of India 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism.
Located on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, Biswanath Ghat is also popularly known as 'Gupta Kashi' and is named after the ancient Biswanath Mandir.
The village is located towards the south of Biswanath Charialii Town.
The ghat boasts a cluster of temples of different gods.

Sep 26, 2023

Ministry of Tourism Recognises Pembarthi and Chandlapur as Best Tourism Villages in Telangana

In Telangana, Pembarthi in Jangoan district and Chandlapur of Siddipet district were chosen by the Ministry of Tourism as the best tourism villages in Telangana for the year. Union Tourism Minister G. Kishan Reddy announced this.
Pembarthi is known for brass and bronze products and home decorations, figurines of gods and goddesses, and other handicrafts, which are exported to countries like the U.S., Germany, Belgium, and Japan. About 25 thousand people visit the village annually. Chandlapur village is renowned for the famous Ranganayaka Swamy temple, 'Gollabama' sarees, and other crafts of the region. The Minister further said the Central government actively promoted Telangana arts and crafts, especially during the conclusion of the G-20 summit, where foreign delegates were presented with the Pochampally sarees and scarves.

Sep 25, 2023

Biswanath Ghat in Assam the Best Tourism Village of India

The Biswanath Ghat of Sonitpur district in Assam was selected as the best tourism village of India 2023 by the Ministry of Tourism.
This recognition came after an extensive selection process that involved reviewing 791 applications from 31 different states and union territories across the country.
Biswanath Ghat, situated to the south of Biswanath Chariali Town, is famously referred to as 'Gupta Kashi.' This name is derived from the ancient Biswanath temple in the town and draws a parallel with Kashi during the illustrious Gupta Empire era. This picturesque ghat is adorned with a collection of temples dedicated to various deities. Notably, a Shiva temple graces the confluence of the Bridhaganga (Burigonga) River with the Brahmaputra.
Assam, known for its diverse landscape and rich cultural heritage, offers a wide range of attractions to tourists. From picturesque hills to serene wetlands and lush reserve forests, the state provides visitors with a truly immersive travel experience.

Share on

TCY Analytics (View Subscription Plans)

Subscribe to GK Updates

I want to receive

GK Tags

August GK, July GK, June GK, INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, ENVIRONMENT, BUSINESS AND ECONOMY, SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, SPORTS, NATIONAL AFFAIRS, DEFENCE, PERSONS IN NEWS, DAYS AND EVENTS, AWARDS AND HONOURS, GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES, GENDER/ HEALTH/ EDUCATION, ART AND CULTURE, BOOKS AND AUTHORS, TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS, ART AND CULTURE, LAW AND CONSTITUTIONAL AFFAIRS

Start Discussion

On any topic

Take Tests

Compiled from GK updates

Login

Sign Up

Forgot Password

Download TCY App

Unlock All Services And Enjoy The Premium Benefits

US$ 10

US$ 13

US$ 15

US$ 17

US$ 19

US$ 20

US$ 21

US$ 22

US$ 23

US$ 24

US$ 25

US$ 26