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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - August 2020

Aug 2020

Sep 20, 2025

Mumbai Gets India's Largest Cruise Terminal

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai International Cruise Terminal (MICT) at Indira Dock, marking a major milestone in India's maritime and tourism development.
Spread across 4,15,000 sq ft, MICT is India's largest international cruise terminal, designed to handle 1 million passengers annually and accommodate 5 ships simultaneously.
Built at a cost of Rs. 556 crore under the Cruise Bharat Mission, MICT reflects a blend of modern architecture and maritime heritage, setting the tone for India's ambitions in cruise tourism.

Sep 18, 2025

Tamil Nadu inks MoU with France's Centre-Val de Loire

The Tamil Nadu government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with France's Centre-Val de Loire at the Secretariat Chennai in September 2025 for cultural exchange and efforts to boost tourism.
The MoU was signed in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin and France's Consul General in Puducherry and Chennai Etienne Rolland-Piegue.
The understanding was aimed at facilitating the easy exchange, travel and associations of artists, cultural organisations and establishments between Tamil Nadu and Centre-Val de Loire.
Exchanging experiences and best practices in the tourism sector and public policy, conservation of traditional knowledge, practices in archaeology, and maintaining museums would be among the common areas of interest.

Sep 17, 2025

Visakhapatnam Airport to Hosts Yatri Seva Diwas

Yatri Seva Diwas organised by the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Visakhapatnam International Airport in September 2025, with the objective of enhancing passenger delight and reinforcing AAI's citizen-centric service commitment.
As part of the environmental awareness drive, visitors encouraged to plant saplings under the 'Ek Ped Ma Ke Naam' initiative on the city side of the terminal building.

Sep 16, 2025

Bahraich's Karikot Village Gets Tourism Award for 'Inclusivity'

Karikot, a border village in UP's Bahraich district, honoured with the Indian Subcontinent Responsible Tourism Award 2025 under the category of 'Peace, Understanding and Inclusivity.'
The award was presented at the Business Leisure Travel and MICE Conclave 2025 held in Delhi.
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satyapal Maharaj presented the award to Chief Development Officer (CDO) Bahraich Mukesh Chand, Village Development Officer (VDO) Sushil Singh, and Gram Pradhan Parvati Devi, who received the honour on behalf of the community.
The recognition came under the framework of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT), acknowledging Karikot's exemplary efforts in promoting sustainable and inclusive rural tourism.
Situated beside the Katarniaghat landscape near the confluence of the Gerua and Kauriala rivers, Karikot has developed homestays, culture-rich walks, local cuisine experiences, and women-led turmeric value chains that welcome visitors while strengthening household incomes and social cohesion.
The village represents a unique example of inclusivity, where the Tharu community, along with Hindu, Sikh, and Muslim families, has joined hands to develop rural tourism in a sustainable and collective manner.

Sep 11, 2025

Government of India and ADB Sign $126.4 Million Loan Agreement to Promote Sustainable Tourism in ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed a $126.42 million loan agreement to promote rural development through sustainable and climate-resilient tourism in the Tehri Lake region of Uttarakhand.
The ADB loan supports the Government of Uttarakhand's policy to position the state as a diversified, all-weather tourism destination, with Tehri Lake identified as a priority area for development.
The project showcases a model for sustainable tourism anchored around a hydropower lake by adopting a multisector approach to generate jobs, diversify income, and build climate resilience.
The project targets the Tehri Garhwal District, one of Uttarakhand's most climate-vulnerable and economically disadvantaged regions. It aims to benefit over 87,000 residents and 2.7 million annual visitors through improved tourism planning, upgraded infrastructure, enhanced sanitation and waste management, and disaster preparedness.

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