TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - September 2024
Sep 2024
Oct 07, 2024
ADB Approves $162 Million Loan to Boost Sustainable Tourism Development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $162 million loan aimed at enhancing tourism development projects in Himachal Pradesh.
As per Vivek Vishal, ADB's Senior Project Officer, the initiative will bolster the state's tourism potential by upgrading and preserving cultural and heritage sites, and build new facilities to strengthening the tourism sector.
The Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Development Project in Himachal Pradesh is designed to promote heritage and cultural centres in the Mandi and Hamirpur districts. It will also involve restoring the historic Naggar Castle in Kullu, beautifying public spaces, and constructing a convention centre along with other amenities in Kangra. Additionally, there will be improvements in wayside facilities across Kullu, Hamirpur, and Kangra.
Furthermore, ADB will assist in strengthening the institutional capacity of the Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Board to formulate a comprehensive tourism strategy and marketing plan.
Oct 03, 2024
Launch of 'Cruise Bharat Mission' to Boost Cruise Tourism in India
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched the 'Cruise Bharat Mission' from Mumbai port. The mission aims to enhance India's potential as a global hub for cruise tourism, targeting a doubling of cruise passenger traffic by 2029. It focuses on three key cruise segments: ocean and harbour, river, inland, and island. This initiative is expected to significantly revamp the cruise sector in India and promote the country as a leading global cruise destination.
The Cruise Bharat Mission is being executed in three phases:
Phase 1 (October 1, 2024 – September 30, 2025): This phase focuses on conducting studies, master planning, and forming cruise alliances with neighbouring countries. It will also involve modernising existing cruise terminals, marinas, and destinations to enhance cruise circuits.
Phase 2 (October 1, 2025 – March 31, 2027): This phase will concentrate on developing new cruise terminals, marinas, and destinations to activate high-potential cruise locations and circuits.
Phase 3 (April 1, 2027 – March 31, 2029): This final phase will focus on integrating all cruise circuits across the Indian Subcontinent, ensuring the maturity of the cruise ecosystem while continuing infrastructure development.
Oct 02, 2024
Adventure Tourism Meet 2024 to Kick Off in Shillong on October 4
Shillong in Meghalaya will host the Adventure Tourism Meet (ATM) 2024 on October 4, organised by Indian Express Online in collaboration with Meghalaya Tourism.
This daylong event, which will take place at the State Convention Centre, aims to bring together tourism leaders, adventure enthusiasts, and industry stakeholders to discuss the potential of adventure tourism in India, particularly in Meghalaya.
The meet will feature prominent speakers, including Meghalaya Minister of Tourism Bah Paul Lyngdoh, Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida, and Meghalaya Commissioner and Secretary (tourism) Vijay Kumar D.
The panellists will discuss the role of adventure tourism as a driver of economic growth, particularly in rural and lesser-known regions. Experts will deliberate over the strategic involvement of state governments in developing essential infrastructure and policies to foster this sector.
Sep 30, 2024
Ministry of Tourism Unveils Paryatan Mitra and Didi Initiative
The Ministry of Tourism launched 'Paryatan Mitra and Paryatan Didi', a responsible tourism initiative aimed at improving tourist experiences across India. The initiative focuses on empowering local communities, especially women and youth, to serve as ambassadors and storytellers of their destinations, enhancing hospitality, cleanliness, and sustainability.
The initiative, inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision, aims to promote tourism as a means of social inclusion, employment, and economic growth. The program focuses on training individuals in hospitality, safety, and sustainability, while emphasising cleanliness and the importance of a positive tourist experience.
Ministry of Tourism Announces Winners of Best Tourism Villages Competition-2024
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India announced winners of the Best Tourism Villages Competition 2024, on the occasion of World Tourism Day.
To promote tourism to the Soul of India (India's villages), the Best Tourism Villages Competition was introduced in 2023. The focus was to identify and recognise villages which preserve and promote cultural and natural assets through community-based values and commitment to sustainability in all aspects.
The first edition of the Best Tourism Villages Competition in 2023 saw applications from 795 villages. In the second edition of the Best Tourism Villages Competition, a total of 991 applications were received from 30 States and UTs, out of which 36 villages were recognised as winners across 8 categories of the Best Tourism Villages competition 2024.
Some of the winners are: Harshil and Gunji in Uttrakhand were recognised as best Vibrant Villages, Chitrakote in Chhattisgarh was recognised among the ones for Community Based Tourism, Kuthlur in Karanataka was among the ones recognised for Adventure Tourism.
Sep 20, 2024
Sujan Jawai the Only Indian Stay That Made It to "World's Best 50 Hotels"
Rajasthan's Sujan Jawai was named among the world's best fifty hotels. Located in Rajasthan's Pali, an area popular for its leopard sightings, it is the only Indian hotel that made it to the prestigious list and stands at 43rd rank. The hotel received a prize from 'The World's 50 Best Hotels' in Guildhall, London.
The "World's 50 Best Hotels" are chosen based on feedback from anonymous voters across the world. The voters include travel journalists, hoteliers and seasoned travel specialists. A total of 600 voters curated the "World's 50 Best Hotels" list.
The other hotels featured in the list include Capella Bangkok, which ranked first, Paris' Cheval Blanc, Raffles Singapore, Aman Tokyo, Dubai's The Lana, and Paris' le Bristol among others.
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