TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - October 2021
Oct 2021
Jul 24, 2024
Next Tourism Destination to be in East: from UP, Focus Shifts to Bihar, Odisha
While Bihar got the biggest share of the tourism pie in the Union Budget 2024-25 with the development of Vishnupad temple in Gaya, Mahabodhi temple in Bodhgaya, along with Nalanda and Rajgir finding a pride of place in Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget speech, a plan for an overall development of tourism sites in Odisha was also announced. The BJP formed its first government in Odisha.
While Uttar Pradesh got maximum focus in Narendra Modi government's previous terms, with Ayodhya and Varanasi getting an overhaul with the redevelopment of temples and upgradation of ground infrastructure, the tilt seems to have moved eastwards to Bihar and Odisha, along with the party's political ambitions and successes.
Jul 23, 2024
Mizoram's Aizawl to Become 4th State Capital in NE to Have Rail Link by Next Year
Mizoram's Aizawl would be the fourth capital city in the northeast region to come under railway connectivity by July 2025.
Assam's main city of Guwahati (adjoining capital Dispur), Tripura capital Agartala, and Arunachal Pradesh's Naharlagun (adjacent to capital city Itanagar) are already connected with the railway network.
Bairabi-Sairang railway project goes from Bairabi in Assam to Sairang in Mizoram's Aizawl District and is 52 km long. This project, which started in 2008-2009 and cost about Rs. 8,213.72 crore, is meant to improve transportation in the area.
This Indian State Makes it Mandatory for Tourist Vehicles to Carry Garbage Bags
Sikkim made it mandatory for all tourist vehicles entering the north-eastern Indian state to carry a large garbage bag. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas, Sikkim is the least populated state of India but in recent years, the large footfall of tourists has led to a disturbance in the delicate ecology of the region.
The decision had been taken to ensure community participation towards achieving the goal of environmental sustainability.
Additionally, random checks will be carried out on the tourist vehicles to ensure compliance. If any vehicle is found violating the orders, it would be penalised.
As many as two million tourists visit the pristine locations in Sikkim every year. However, the lack of civic sense means they litter the area with garbage - a problem that most tourist states in India are struggling with.
Jul 22, 2024
China Makes World's First High-speed Carbon Fiber Train
China presented a ground-breaking advancement in high-speed rail technology, cementing its position as a global leader in the sector. The country unveiled the first carbon fiber-only passenger train in history. Because this train is noticeably lighter than conventional trains, and it will help cut pollution tremendously.
Jul 20, 2024
Belarus Introduces 90-Day Visa-Free Regime for 35 European Countries
Belarus announced a new visa-free regime allowing citizens from 35 European countries to stay in the country for up to 90 days per year. This policy, effective from July 19, 2024, is seen as an attempt by Minsk to ease tensions with the West, following recent geopolitical shifts and ongoing sanctions.
Under this new policy, citizens from Germany, Britain, France, and other listed nations can enter Belarus without a visa and stay for up to 90 days annually. Previously, these travellers were restricted to a 30-day stay and could only enter via Minsk airport. The visa-free entry can be utilised multiple times within a year but does not apply to holders of special passports such as diplomatic or official passports.
Belarus, traditionally aligned with Russia, had faced Western sanctions after President Alexander Lukashenko permitted Russian troops to operate from Belarusian territory during the Ukraine conflict in 2022. Recent moves, including the withdrawal of Belarusian troops from the Ukrainian border, suggest a shift towards reducing regional tensions. The new visa-free policy is also a part of Belarus's broader strategy to improve relations and demonstrate openness.
Jul 16, 2024
India to Host 2nd Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation
The second Asia Pacific ministerial conference on civil aviation will be held in the national capital on September 11 and 12, 2024 which is expected to see the participation of representatives from around 40 countries, including China and Pakistan. The Asia Pacific region is a significant contributor to global air traffic, and India is the world's fastest growing aviation market. The conference is jointly organised by the Indian government and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) APAC.
The first Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Civil Aviation was held in Beijing in 2018. At the curtain raiser event for the conference in the national, DGCA chief Vikram Dev Dutt said that the Asia Pacific region accounted for more than 33 per cent of the total global flight departures in 2023.
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