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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - August 2022

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Oct 31, 2022

Mawmluh Cave in Meghalaya is One of the First 100 Geoheritage Sites Listed by UNESCO

Mawmluh Caves located in the East Khasi Hills district has made it to the first 100 geological heritage sites listed under International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) by UNESCO.
The first 100 sites were chosen from 56 countries. The full list will be presented at the IUGS's 60^th anniversary event, which will take place in Zumaia, Spain.
It is the fourth longest cave in the Indian subcontinent and is referred to locally as Krem Mawmluh. The word "krem" in the local Khasi language means cave.
Therria sandstone, thick dolomite, Sylhet limestone are among the layers that make up this intricate sub-horizontal network of passages.
The cave, which is 7.2 kilometres long, has numerous entrances. It is known for stunning stalactite and stalagmite formations.

Oct 28, 2022

Kerala Set to Become Women-friendly Tourism Destination

With a view to becoming a women-friendly tourism destination, Kerala launched a project to encourage the participation of women in all tourism activities and attract more women tourists to the state.
The 'women-friendly tourism' project, an initiative of the State Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission) aims to establish women-friendly tourism centres and empower women. The project will be implemented ensuring the participation of women from all sections of society.
Through the project, the RT Mission aims to create a network of women's units and tourism centres manned by women. The project will also ensure that tourism destinations in the State are fulfilling the needs of women tourists. As part of taking the initiative to all districts, the mission will provide training to selected women to work as tour coordinators, storytellers, community tour leaders, auto/taxi drivers (guest Handling), homestay operators etc.

Oct 22, 2022

Jeypore Airport in Odisha Gets DGCA Nod

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted Jeypore Airport the licence to carry out commercial flight operations under the regional connectivity scheme. The airport, 33 km northwest of Koraput town and 500 km southwest of Bhubaneswar, would boost tourism.
Jeypore Airport is located three kilometres north-west of the city of Jeypore in Odisha, India. The airstrip was constructed in 1962 along with the establishment of a Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) factory nearby at Sunabeda.

Oct 20, 2022

CASHe, IRCTC Partner to Launch 'Travel Now Pay Later' Facility

India's AI-driven financial wellness platform CASHe partnered with Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) to provide a Travel Now Pay Later (TNPL) payment option on its travel app IRCTC Rail Connect. According to CASHe, the new scheme will help customers to book their rail tickets instantly and pay for it later in pocket-friendly EMIs, ranging from three to six months.
V. Raman Kumar, Founder Chairman, CASHe, said that the scheme will be a big venture in its sector. "The CASHe, IRCTC partnership will help CASHe to reach out to the millions and provide them with a convenient option to travel now and pay for their fare later in easy EMIs."
He added that the Travel Now and Pay Later option is a popular choice among travellers and tourists and has seen remarkable growth in recent times. "With CASHe's Travel Now Pay Later scheme, we will significantly enhance the payment facility and flexibility for the customers."

Oct 09, 2022

Jammu and Kashmir's Tourism Flourishes, Receives Highest Footfall since Independence

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the highest footfall of tourists since the British rule ended in India, Trade and Industries Minister Piyush Goyal informed. The update came as a boost to the Narendra Modi led Central Government's decision to scrap the special rights of the state in 2019.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government touted the numbers as a sign of significant economic development in the valley.
Goyal said that 16.2 million tourists had visited since January, the highest number in 75 years, adding that the government's transformative initiatives and reforms to uplift Jammu and Kashmir have given a major thrust to tourism.
Known for its snow-topped Himalayan mountains, fast-flowing rivers, Mughal-era gardens, Alpine meadows and houseboats around a beautiful lake, the federal territory has seen a resurgence in domestic tourism since most COVID-19 restrictions ended this year.

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