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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - February 2020

Feb 2020

Oct 06, 2021

Ministry of Tourism Organises Conference on Buddhist Crcuit

The Ministry of Tourism is organising a "Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference in a bid to tap the potential of the Buddhist tourism.
The FAM tour will comprise of the visit of prominent Buddhist sites as well as conferences at Bodh Gaya and Varanasi.
This conference is likely to be attended by 125 delegates including tour operators, media, hoteliers, and officials of Ministry of Tourism & State Governments.
Around 100 local tour operators and other stakeholders of tourism & hospitality sector will attend the event at Bodh Gaya and Varanasi for discussing the key issues with respect to the development and promotion of tourism in the circuit.

Oct 04, 2021

ITC Hotel to Launch New Luxury Hotel Brand Mementos

ITC Hotel is set to launch a destination-led luxury brand called Mementos adding to its bouquet of five brands including the recently announced Storii. Mementos would be aimed at addressing the need for boutique luxury hotels across various destinations.
The launch of the two new brands-- Storii as a premium and Mementos, as a luxury one, is in line with the larger strategy of the hotel chain to offer a differentiated experience to the travellers.

Sep 28, 2021

Delhi CM Kejriwal Launches One-stop App for Tourists

The Delhi government launched a mobile phone app, "Dekho Meri Dilli", that will act as a one-stop centre for tourism related information and tickets to all major tourist spots in Delhi, including popular market places and eateries.
The app, built by the Delhi government's tourism department, was launched by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
The "Dekho Meri Dilli" app offers six unique ways to discover Delhi and helps one plan a city tour ranging from half a day to six days. It also provides access to Google Maps to the required destination, and lists public and paid toilet facilities nearest to the user.

Sep 27, 2021

Goa, Jaipur Set to Become India's Top Leisure Destinations

As the population across the world continues to get vaccinated, travellers have begun boarding flights and checking into hotels among a lot more movement.
OYO released the findings of its Unlocking Travel Report 2021 on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
In India, Goa, followed by Jaipur, Manali, Ooty and Mysore are set to become India's top leisure destinations for the upcoming holiday season. The booking data shows an inclination towards hill stations, followed by heritage cities and beach destinations.
According to OYO's consumer survey, 37 per cent travellers have a preference for mountains, and 33 per cent for beaches in India.
The remaining 14 per cent prefer visiting motorable places (or roadtrips), followed by heritage cities and pilgrimages.

Sep 20, 2021

IRCTC Launches Cruise Liner Tours to Goa, Lakshadweep, Sri Lanka

In partnership with Cordelia Cruises – a private company, India's first luxury, the indigenous cruise liner was launched by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC).
The luxury cruise will take guests on-board to some of the most popular Indian and international tourist destinations – such as Goa, Diu, Kochi, the Lakshadweep islands and Sri Lanka.
Cordelia Cruises is one of India's premium cruise liners and wants to promote and drive the cruise culture in India through experiences that are stylish, luxurious, and most importantly, inherently Indian.
Cordelia Cruises offers a whole package of recreational and leisure activities including- restaurants, swimming pool, bar, open cinema, theatre, kids' area, gymnasium, etc. According to reviews, the kind of luxury opportunities provided aboard Cordelia Cruises matches the standard of international cruise liners.

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