‘Lakshadweep has huge potential…’: Tourism Minister
Amid the ongoing Lakshadweep vs Maldives row Union Minister G Kishan Reddy stated on January 07 that Lakshadweep has huge potential from the tourism point of view. He went on to say that Lakshadweep will become a tourist destination in the coming years and requested that citizens visit and explore the Indian island instead of going to foreign countries for holidays. G Kishan Reddy further added that once anyone goes to Lakshadweep, they will become ambassadors for the place.
BWH Hotels to enhance presence of World Hotels in India
Harnessing the power of Sorrel Hospitality, BWH Hotels is set to expand its footprint in the South Asian market, with a focused initiative to strengthen the presence of World Hotels in India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka. These countries hold immense potential in the luxury hospitality sector and this strategic move is a testament to the group’s dedication to enhancing the presence of World Hotels in this region.
MoT conducts training in Chilika Lake
Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in collaboration with Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change (MoEF&CC) launched the fifth training under the Amrit Dharohar Capacity Building Scheme on 6th January 2024 for local community members, boat owners, and Forest department officials of Chilika Lake in Odisha. Two training programmes of 15 days each namely Alternative Livelihood program (ALP), and Paryatan Navik Certificate (PNC) will be conducted.
Accor collaborates to unveil Grand Mercure Jaipur Kukas
The Accor hospitality group has collaborated with Shree Kamalam Elite Resorts to introduce Grand Mercure Jaipur Kukas, marking the 8th Grand Mercure property in India and a premium addition to its collection. Expected to open its doors in 2028, this luxurious establishment aims to curate an unmatched guest experience in India’s prominent tourist hub. This six-storey hotel will sprawl across 16,522 square meters, housing 160 exquisitely designed rooms.
FIRST OPINION
“Our mission and vision is that we want our country to be ranked amongst the ten best adventure destinations in the world in the next ten years. We are getting a lot of support from our Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. They have set up a National Board for Adventure Tourism. We are working closely with the Bureau of Indian Standards to standardise the adventure equipment for adventure sports in the country. As adventure operators we have to remember the three ‘G’s-Guidelines, Gear and Guides. Most importantly, we have to be custodians for Mother Nature for the beautiful wilderness areas of our country and all of us have to pledge to be honorary wardens with a strict ‘leave no trace ethos.”
Ajeet Bajaj,
President, ATOAI
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