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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - November 2020

Nov 2020

Sep 09, 2021

Rajasthan Ties up with Incredible India

The Rajasthan Tourism Department has joined hands with Incredible India, the Centre's official tourism handle, to promote tourism in the state. This is a one-of-a-kind collaboration that seeks to promote a state on a large scale and reach out to maximum people. The collaboration will emphasise domestic tourism and align it to various aspects of Rajasthan.
Incredible India uploaded the first collaborative post that highlighted Rajasthan's scenic destinations, including the monsoon destinations in south Rajasthan such as Banswara, Udaipur, and Mount Abu.
The state government has already taken various steps to promote tourism in Rajasthan, especially after the outbreak of Covid-19 crippled the sector.
The state is setting up 10 cultural tourism hubs in western Rajasthan's Barmer, Jaisalmer, Bikaner, and Jodhpur districts using the 'Art of Life' methodology.

Sep 07, 2021

Varanasi-Chunar Cruise Service Begins to Boost Tourism

The Varanasi-Chunar Cruise service which started in September 2021 has added a new dimension to the tourism facilities in Varanasi.
This cruise service in Ganga River runs from Varanasi to historic Chunar Fort in Mirzapur.
Tourists travelling to Varanasi can now travel around 30 km long journey in River Ganga.
State government is further planning to extend this journey till Sangam in Prayagraj.
Chunar Fort is located in Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. Chunar town is also situated below the fort. Both the places are historic places with common history and legends. The history span of the fort is from 56 BC and between Afghan decedent Sher Shah Suri's rule, the Mughal Empire rule, as well as the Maratha rule in 1782 to 1804. British Raj occupied this fort till 1947 when India gained independence.

Sep 03, 2021

Uttarakhand: Post-Covid Relief to People in Tourism Sector

The Uttarakhand government has given over Rs. 3.66 crore so far as part of a relief package to people in the tourism sector in view of the financial setback caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Under the relief package announced by the state government for the tourism sector Rs. 3,66,37,580 have been transferred directly to the accounts of 9,398 people till August 31 across the state.
An amount of Rs. 2,000 per month is being paid under the package to employees of hotels, restaurants and home stays that are registered with the tourism department.
Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami had announced a package of Rs. 200 crore for the tourism sector soon after taking over.

Sep 02, 2021

Indian Hotels Launches New exclusive Taj The Chambers Club in London

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) has launched its newest membership club, Taj The Chambers, in London as part of a wider re-imagined worldwide drive for India's leading hospitality brand.
The Chambers is a special private membership club, very closely associated with the hotel brand Taj. It is really for achievers and it's by invitation, driven by a process of accepting members.

Sep 01, 2021

Push for Turning Naxal Hotbed of Bastar into Eco-tourism Hub

Tucked away in the dense forests of the Vindhyas in south Chhattisgarh, the Chitrakote waterfall, popularly known as the Niagara of India, is just one of 25 in Chhattisgarh's picturesque Bastar region, viewed by many as a Naxal stronghold, and yet to make it to the bucket list of most tourists. But the administration is working to maximise the potential of the region that also has mountains, valleys, streams, caves, national parks and monuments.
Despite its natural riches and huge eco-tourism possibilities, the people of the region have been migrating to other states in search of work.
Since the region is covered under the Panchayats (Extension to the Scheduled Areas) Act, or PESA Act, which ensures self-governance through Gram Sabhas in scheduled areas, only the samitis can decide which tourism activities can be taken up in their areas.

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