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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - December 2022

Dec 2022

Dec 16, 2023

Iran Waives Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Iranian Minister of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts Ezzatollah Zarghami said that the Iranian Cabinet decided to unilaterally cancel visa requirements for visitors from India and 32 other nations.
This decision is aimed at boosting tourism arrivals and attracting more visitors from countries around the world.
The 33 countries approved for Iran's new visa-waiver program are as follows: India, Russian, United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Lebanon, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Mauritania, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Seychelles, Indonesia, Darussalam, Japan, Singapore, Cambodia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Brazil, Peru, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Croatia and Belarus.

Dec 11, 2023

Sourav Ganguly Signs Agreement as Tripura Tourism Brand Ambassador

Former Indian cricket team captain Sourav Ganguly formally signed an agreement with the Tripura Tourism Department and became its brand ambassador.
Ganguly's appointment as Tripura tourism's brand ambassador will have a positive impact on the state's strive for sustainable development through tourism.

Dec 04, 2023

Union Tourism Ministry Launches National Best Tourism Village Competition & National Best Rural H...

Union Tourism Ministry launched National Best Tourism Village Competition and the National Best Rural Homestay Competition 2024 to strengthen the promotion and development of Rural Tourism in the country. The Ministry said that the government has launched the comprehensive National Strategy and Roadmap for the Development of Rural Tourism in India, along with the National Strategy for the Promotion of Rural Homestays. It initiated the implementation of the National strategies in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management.
To foster collaboration and create a conducive environment for the growth of Rural Tourism, the Ministry has actively engaged with industry stakeholders, NGOs and local communities through these competitions. The Ministry said that the competitions aim to develop healthy competitiveness among the villages and the rural homestays to identify and reward outstanding contributions to Rural Tourism.

Dec 01, 2023

Nitin Gadkari Inaugurates 'Classic Imperial' Luxury Cruise in Kerala

Nitin Gadkari virtually marked the inauguration of 'Classic Imperial,' a luxury cruise vessel, in Kochi, Kerala. This event was a significant milestone in the efforts to promote cruise tourism in the region. The Union Minister commended the commissioning of the vessel, emphasising the display of professional excellence and entrepreneurial skills.
The luxury cruise vessel, 'Classic Imperial,' was inaugurated at the Neo classic Boat Jetty at Marine Drive. Attended by dignitaries such as Kochi Corporation Mayor M. Anilkumar, Hibi Eden, MP, T. J. Vinod, MLA, and GCDA chairman K. Chandran Pillai.
The inauguration of 'Classic Imperial' marked a new era for cruise tourism in Kerala and India as a whole, with the government's commitment to convert rivers into waterways, coupled with entrepreneurial initiatives like 'Classic Imperial.

Nov 30, 2023

Ministry of Tourism Organises Prequel Event of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India in association with Ministry of Culture, Sangeet Natak Academy and State Government of Andhra Pradesh successfully organised the prequel event of Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam, a first of its kind festival to celebrate the rich heritage of classical music and promote lesser-known tourist attractions.
The prequel events organised at six locations on November 27, 2023 across the state were a resounding success and offered a glimpse of the main event to be organised in December 2023.
The Krishnaveni Sangeetha Neerajanam will be organised from December 10 to 12, 2023 in Vijayawada.
The event will also feature spectacular display and sale of regional cuisine, local handicrafts and handlooms. The festival also aims to promote the hidden gems of the region including spiritual, heritage and eco destinations.

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