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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - September 2023

Sep 2023

Oct 23, 2023

Gujarat's Dhordo Awarded UNWTO's Best Tourism Village 2023

The beautiful village of Dhordo in Kutch district of Gujarat garnered international recognition after it secured a place on the list of the 54 best tourism villages announced by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).
The UNWTO's Best Tourism Villages 2023 accolade is a tribute to villages leading the way in nurturing rural regions, preserving landscapes, upholding cultural diversity, safeguarding local values, and celebrating culinary traditions. Launched in 2021, this initiative is a vital component of the UNWTO's Tourism for Rural Development program, which aims to promote sustainable tourism practices.
In its third edition, the UNWTO's initiative selected 54 villages from diverse regions out of nearly 260 applications. The announcement was made during the UNWTO General Assembly held in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, from October 16 to 20, where leaders and experts gathered to discuss the future of global tourism.
Alongside Dhordo, several other villages from around the world achieved recognition, including Barrancas in Chile, Biei in Japan, Cantavieja in Spain, Dahshour in Egypt, Dongbaek in the Republic of Korea, Douma in Lebanon, Ericeira in Portugal, and Filandia in Colombia, among others.

Oct 20, 2023

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board and IATO Sign MoU

A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, (MPTB) and The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) in Bhopal to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation in research, promotion and tourism development in Madhya Pradesh.
MPTB and IATO agreed to assist each other in promoting tourism in the state by organising travel visits to Madhya Pradesh, conducting FAM trips, engaging in marketing and awareness campaigns, exchanging publications and academic materials, co-organising travel and tourism trade events, and promoting tourism destinations through media and public relations.
MPTB and IATO will jointly identify some lesser-known but potential tourism sites for developing and marketing amongst tourists and create new circuits, and itineraries depending upon available approaches to the sites and comfortable accommodations at those locations.

Oct 17, 2023

Bangaluru Airport: Awarded the World's Most Punctual Airport

Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru secured the top position as the world's most punctual airport for the past three consecutive months, according to Cirium's 'The On-Time Performance Monthly Report.' The Kempegowda International Airport operated by Bangalore International Airport Limited maintained an impressive on-time departure experience for passengers, with 87.51 per cent punctuality in July, 89.66 per cent in August, and 88.51 per cent in September, a BIAL statement said.
Cirium's latest on-time performance (OTP) monthly report for September 2023 hailed KIA, stating, 88.51 per cent of Kempegowda International Airport's flights took off punctually. This achievement is a testament to KIA's unwavering commitment to efficiency and punctuality.

Oct 14, 2023

India-Sri Lanka Ferry Service Begins

The much-awaited passenger ferry service between India and Sri Lanka commenced operations, around 12 years after the plan was first mooted and a memorandum of understanding was signed between the two countries.
The ferry will operate between Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Jaffna, Sri Lanka. The transit time is expected to be three hours.
The ferry service is operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). The service offers an excellent opportunity for the people of India and Sri Lanka to make a low-cost trip to Jaffna and Tamil Nadu.
The vessel used as the ferry is called Cheriyapani.

Oct 05, 2023

EaseMyTrip, Uttarakhand Govt. Sign MoU to Make State a Global Tourism Spot

Online travel tech platform EaseMyTrip and the government of Uttarakhand signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to elevate Uttarakhand's standing as a global tourism hotspot, under a deal worth over Rs. 250 crore.
The MOU was signed during the Global Investors Summit in London, in the presence of Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami.
The collaboration will witness the launch of an extensive series of dynamic joint marketing campaigns, strategically designed to target diverse markets such as the UK/Europe, the Middle East, Asia, US/Canada, and more. Leveraging EaseMyTrip's extensive global reach and robust platforms, these campaigns are poised to significantly amplify awareness and attract tourists and events to the captivating state of Uttarakhand.

Central Railway Station Awarded Platinum Shield by IGBC

The Dr. MGR Chennai Central railway station was awarded the platinum certificate by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for developing the railway station into a net zero energy building. Southern Railway General Manager R. N. Singh received the IGBC platinum shield from Ajith Kumar Chordia, Chairman of IGBC.
The recognition was awarded for the station's efforts in becoming energy-efficient by utilizing renewable energy sources, such as a 1.80 MW rooftop solar plant, LED lighting, and energy-efficient fans. Additionally, a water recycling plant has contributed to water resource conservation, and these initiatives have collectively prevented the emission of 3,24,400 kilograms of carbon per year.

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