2020 Nov Dec

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Nov - Dec 2020

We have been talking about revival of Indian Tourism after the negative impact of Covid 19 menace and carry a sentiment that it may take minimum 3 to 4 years to be back in business. Even many experts have suggested only domestic tourism can be the saviour of Indian tourism.

To some extent that may be right, By- Gour Kanjilal but I find there is cause for cautious optimism in the coming year for inbound tourism as economic stability with signs of nascent growth, control on the pandemic and increase in business traffic with in Western Europe. The Asia region is quite visible and once air connectivity situation improves in India with overseas countries say by January-March 2021 end.

The tourism industry in India is in touch with the Union Civil Aviation minister to liberalize international air

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flight regulations to India, so that all our 30 international airports start getting international tourists. Somewhere this growth has to be made to revive Indian tourism.

The image perceived by those who use or are likely to use our brand and services need a clear cut decision from the government. Branding is thus a process that puts together and sustains complex mixtures of attributes and values which are intangible, but needs careful consideration to reach international markets. The objective of branding India is now to spread the message of how safe it is and alternative offerings to cover both domestic and international tourists. At present, the image factor is not so convincing, especially due to confused messages about Covid-19 safety operations at the Indian airports and stead governments having a different entry-exit formalities and Covid norms. Even state entries by road and airports have different norms. That creates confusion.

NEWS FLASH

Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel held a virtual meeting with 21 States/UTs Tourism Ministers/Officials. The agenda of meeting included:  Facilitating Ease of Travel between States/UTs for promoting Domestic Tourism  Incentives being offered by States/UTs to the Tourism and Hospitality Sector  Working on System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for Hospitality Industry (SAATHI) for the adherence of safety norms.  Suggestions on Way Forward for revival of Tourism, including working on the National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI) Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism to create robust database of hospitality units etc.

Shri Patel stressed on the use of SAATHI and NIDHI initiatives of

the Tourism Ministry which are becoming very crucial during current situation. He said that earlier we only had 1400 registrations of hotels with us but because of NIDHI initiative now we have 27000 hotels registered with us and the number is growing regularly. It gives us more reliable data of the tourists and hospitality industry. He also said that the use of SAATHI initiative will build confidence in tourists as it helps hospitality industry in preparedness to continue operations safely and mitigate risks arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He mentioned about the good work carried out by UT of Chandigarh mentioning that Chandigarh had 110 hotels out of which 108 are now registered on NIDHI and 83 on SAATHI. He advised the states to use these two platforms for data capturing and confidence building among the travelers to travel to their states.

He requested the States/UTs to share their observations on the draft National Tourism Policy to enable the Ministry to finalize it at the earliest.

Shri Patel informed about the 'Dekho Apna Desh' campaign of Ministry of Tourism and urged the states to join the campaign by focusing on promotion of domestic tourism. He advised the states to develop 30-40 sec videos promoting new destinations in their states as the preference of visitors have shifted to less frequented new destinations. He also urged the states to adopt uniform protocol for interstate tourists to make their travel hassle free.

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The Minister also informed about the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification program (IITF) which is an online program to train guides and is seen as a potential employment generator at the Pan India level. Currently the program has almost 6000 persons enrolled and with the qualified persons being eventually coming on the e-marketplace.

Talking during the meeting Shri Conrad Kongkal Sangma, Chief Minsiter of Meghalaya mentioned that Meghalaya had utilised the COVID time productively. They have carried out training and capacity building of stakeholders, upgraded the tourism website, have developed new promotional videos and had worked on better connectivity to the state as way forward. UDAN scheme has improved the connectivity in the North East region and now the state is working on direct flight to Delhi from Shillong.

Shri Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism Kerala informed about the various measures Government of Kerala has undertaken to support the tourism Industry by providing incentives and waivers in the form of Loan assistance, extension of time line for submission of property tax, waiver of electricity and water bills for the period the accommodation units were non-functional. The State has opened to interstate tourism from 10th October and is ready with its new marketing campaign focussing on changed times.

Shri Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi, Minister for Tourism, Odisha informed that tourists from other parts of the country have started visiting Odisha. The state has not opened the temples to the tourists yet.

Shri P U Robert Romawia Royte, Minister for Tourism Mizoram mentioned that they are working on ways to restore travellers’ confidence and have developed new products for MICE, Golf and Adventure activities in the state.

Shri Thiru. Vellamandi N. Natarajan, Minister for Tourism, Tamilnadu informed that the state has issed SOPs and guidelines for resumption of tourism in the state and state is now ready to welcome the tourists.

Shri Bedu Singh Panth, Tourism Minister of Sikkim stated that the state is now open to interstate travel, they will be opening the tourism services and destination in phased manner.

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NEWS FLASH

Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (IC) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel held a virtual meeting with 21 States/UTs Tourism Ministers/Officials. The agenda of meeting included:  Facilitating Ease of Travel between States/UTs for promoting Domestic Tourism  Incentives being offered by States/UTs to the Tourism and Hospitality Sector  Working on System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for Hospitality Industry (SAATHI) for the adherence of safety norms.  Suggestions on Way Forward for revival of Tourism, including working on the National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry (NIDHI) Scheme of the Ministry of Tourism to create robust database of hospitality units etc.

Shri Patel stressed on the use of SAATHI and NIDHI initiatives of

the Tourism Ministry which are becoming very crucial during current situation. He said that earlier we only had 1400 registrations of hotels with us but because of NIDHI initiative now we have 27000 hotels registered with us and the number is growing regularly. It gives us more reliable data of the tourists and hospitality industry. He also said that the use of SAATHI initiative will build confidence in tourists as it helps hospitality industry in preparedness to continue operations safely and mitigate risks arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic.

He mentioned about the good work carried out by UT of Chandigarh mentioning that Chandigarh had 110 hotels out of which 108 are now registered on NIDHI and 83 on SAATHI. He advised the states to use these two platforms for data capturing and confidence building among the travelers to travel to their states.

He requested the States/UTs to share their observations on the draft National Tourism Policy to enable the Ministry to finalize it at the earliest.

Shri Patel informed about the 'Dekho Apna Desh' campaign of Ministry of Tourism and urged the states to join the campaign by focusing on promotion of domestic tourism. He advised the states to develop 30-40 sec videos promoting new destinations in their states as the preference of visitors have shifted to less frequented new destinations. He also urged the states to adopt uniform protocol for interstate tourists to make their travel hassle free.

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The Minister also informed about the Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification program (IITF) which is an online program to train guides and is seen as a potential employment generator at the Pan India level. Currently the program has almost 6000 persons enrolled and with the qualified persons being eventually coming on the e-marketplace.

Talking during the meeting Shri Conrad Kongkal Sangma, Chief Minsiter of Meghalaya mentioned that Meghalaya had utilised the COVID time productively. They have carried out training and capacity building of stakeholders, upgraded the tourism website, have developed new promotional videos and had worked on better connectivity to the state as way forward. UDAN scheme has improved the connectivity in the North East region and now the state is working on direct flight to Delhi from Shillong.

Shri Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism Kerala informed about the various measures Government of Kerala has undertaken to support the tourism Industry by providing incentives and waivers in the form of Loan assistance, extension of time line for submission of property tax, waiver of electricity and water bills for the period the accommodation units were non-functional. The State has opened to interstate tourism from 10th October and is ready with its new marketing campaign focussing on changed times.

Shri Jyoti Prakash Panigrahi, Minister for Tourism, Odisha informed that tourists from other parts of the country have started visiting Odisha. The state has not opened the temples to the tourists yet.

Shri P U Robert Romawia Royte, Minister for Tourism Mizoram mentioned that they are working on ways to restore travellers’ confidence and have developed new products for MICE, Golf and Adventure activities in the state.

Shri Thiru. Vellamandi N. Natarajan, Minister for Tourism, Tamilnadu informed that the state has issed SOPs and guidelines for resumption of tourism in the state and state is now ready to welcome the tourists.

Shri Bedu Singh Panth, Tourism Minister of Sikkim stated that the state is now open to interstate travel, they will be opening the tourism services and destination in phased manner.

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EVENT

Due to the pandemic situation KTM Society has decided to postpone the KTM event to next year. And since all the physical meetings and get-togethers are being held on virtual platforms for preventing and overcoming the crisis, they announced 1st edition of virtual mart KTM Virtual Mart 2020 which will be held from 23rd Nov to 27th Nov 2020.

The virtual mart will turn of the tide to initiate the marketing strategies of our tourism

products, to showcase them to the world and to get in touch with our potential buyers from all over the world.

The Buyers can Pre-register on w e b s i t e https://www.keralatravelmart. org/BuyersRegister. Once the buyer registered the form will be approved by a Committee and depending on your profile you may be offered the status of a Registered Buyer where you will be provided with a login id and password.

All our registered valued buyers can interact with our members through this digital platform, and each buyer can schedule their pre fixed appointments with our sellers from 12: 00 pm to 12:00 am (the dates of pre fixing the appointments will intimate you later) using their respective login details.

For more information one can contact the KTM Secretariat at ktm@keralatravelmart.org

As Sikkim Tourism is gearing up for phase-wise opening of the tourism sector, the present guidelines will be applicable to tourists visiting the state during the 1st Phase of Sikkim Tourism Unlock 1.0 The guidelines will be issued for subsequent phases of opening of other tourism sector in the State, till such time, any person intending to visit Sikkim will be subjected to extant protocols under this guidelines. In addition, it is the responsibility of Hotels/Travel Agents/ Tour Operators and other tourism establishments in the state to ensure that the tourists adhere to the guidelines provided in this document. While these guidelines are obligatory on all the tourists, any instructions issued by the State Government or other Competent Authorities from time to time will be binding and will override the provisions in this document and must be strictly complied with. In order to have a hassle-free entry into the state, all the tourists are required to be aware of the following: i. The First phase re-opening will be considered for domestic tourists and the foreign nationals residing in India only. ii. A tourist is adviced to preferably possess a valid A

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COVID- Negative certificate (RTPCR / Truenat test) issued within 72 hours prior to date of arrival. iii. A Tourist must compulsorily register in the Sikkim Tourism Web Portal before travelling to Sikkim and a copy of "Travel Card" issued on the basis of tourist registration should be carried at all times of travel in Sikkim. iv. The Travel Card is required to be carried by the tourist at all times, and they may be asked to produce it for verification and checking by designated Enforcement officers deputed for such purpose.

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EVENT

Due to the pandemic situation KTM Society has decided to postpone the KTM event to next year. And since all the physical meetings and get-togethers are being held on virtual platforms for preventing and overcoming the crisis, they announced 1st edition of virtual mart KTM Virtual Mart 2020 which will be held from 23rd Nov to 27th Nov 2020.

The virtual mart will turn of the tide to initiate the marketing strategies of our tourism

products, to showcase them to the world and to get in touch with our potential buyers from all over the world.

The Buyers can Pre-register on w e b s i t e https://www.keralatravelmart. org/BuyersRegister. Once the buyer registered the form will be approved by a Committee and depending on your profile you may be offered the status of a Registered Buyer where you will be provided with a login id and password.

All our registered valued buyers can interact with our members through this digital platform, and each buyer can schedule their pre fixed appointments with our sellers from 12: 00 pm to 12:00 am (the dates of pre fixing the appointments will intimate you later) using their respective login details.

For more information one can contact the KTM Secretariat at ktm@keralatravelmart.org

As Sikkim Tourism is gearing up for phase-wise opening of the tourism sector, the present guidelines will be applicable to tourists visiting the state during the 1st Phase of Sikkim Tourism Unlock 1.0 The guidelines will be issued for subsequent phases of opening of other tourism sector in the State, till such time, any person intending to visit Sikkim will be subjected to extant protocols under this guidelines. In addition, it is the responsibility of Hotels/Travel Agents/ Tour Operators and other tourism establishments in the state to ensure that the tourists adhere to the guidelines provided in this document. While these guidelines are obligatory on all the tourists, any instructions issued by the State Government or other Competent Authorities from time to time will be binding and will override the provisions in this document and must be strictly complied with. In order to have a hassle-free entry into the state, all the tourists are required to be aware of the following: i. The First phase re-opening will be considered for domestic tourists and the foreign nationals residing in India only. ii. A tourist is adviced to preferably possess a valid A

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COVID- Negative certificate (RTPCR / Truenat test) issued within 72 hours prior to date of arrival. iii. A Tourist must compulsorily register in the Sikkim Tourism Web Portal before travelling to Sikkim and a copy of "Travel Card" issued on the basis of tourist registration should be carried at all times of travel in Sikkim. iv. The Travel Card is required to be carried by the tourist at all times, and they may be asked to produce it for verification and checking by designated Enforcement officers deputed for such purpose.

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Indiatourism Mumbai, the Regional Office of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for Western & Central Region organised a reception and felicitation for Six members team (From Surat - Mr Rajiv Shah, Mr Ritesh Parekh, Mr Sanjay Patel, Mr Nitin Gupta, Mr Thomas Koshy from Ahmedabad & Mr Pawan Dubey from Mumbai) who were on a self driven car expedition across India spreading the message of “Vocal for Local and Promoting Domestic Tourism" on 24th October.

Speaking during the event, Mr. Venkatesan Dhattareyan, Regional Director, Indiatourism Mumbai stated that this expedition proves that adventure is part of the tour operator and Travel agents and that dreams do come true w i t h perseverance and hard work.

He further added that Domestic t o u r i s m continues to be an important contributor to the tourism sector providing much needed resilience. Focusing on domestic tourism potential, encouraging fellow countrymen to explore their own country, taking a much-needed break within their own borders will be a winning strategy for India as the country eases the lockdown in phased manner. In 2019, it grew by 25.3% to reach 2321.98 million visits. Venkatesan also touched upon the steps taken by Ministry to bring the tourism sector back on track.

Ms. Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI who addressed the function on a virtual mode recounted the role of TAAI in driving the tourism economy of the country and the support that it provides to Ministry of Tourism in an advisory role.

The team members shared their experience of travelling to state capitals of 29 States in India and all Union Territories except the Andaman & Nicobar islands and Lakshdweep. The team

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highlighted the COVID safety protocols followed by hotels, accommodation units, restaurants, be it big or small in every city which made them feel safe . The team also through social media and interaction with press had highlighted the attractions at every places they has visited. The team commended the road conditions across the country and the talked about how unique each place in India was thus making it truly incredible.

Mr Rajiv Shah, said, “No sector has been spared from the economic downfall brought up by this pandemic & the travel industry has also been badly hit. Now as we begin to Unlock in phases and everything is falling back to place, travel industry also deserves the speed to boost back. Currently international travel is not possible and with an endeavour to support the message VOCAL F O R LO C A L & persuade Indians t o t r a v e l domestically, we have commenced this Road trip of 18000 kms within 38 days.”

Mr. Pawan Dubey said, “This is our attempt to influence people and motivate them to travel and it is safe to travel with responsibly taking all the safety measures against corona virus.

We should take this as an opportunity to promote Domestic Tourism. We should also be revealing how all hotels & destinations are covid ready & looking forward to welcome tourists with utmost health & safety measures.”

The aforesaid Car Expedition left Surat on 18th September 2020 and has travelled across India covering the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Odisha, Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and also the Union Territories of Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry.

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Indiatourism Mumbai, the Regional Office of Ministry of Tourism, Government of India for Western & Central Region organised a reception and felicitation for Six members team (From Surat - Mr Rajiv Shah, Mr Ritesh Parekh, Mr Sanjay Patel, Mr Nitin Gupta, Mr Thomas Koshy from Ahmedabad & Mr Pawan Dubey from Mumbai) who were on a self driven car expedition across India spreading the message of “Vocal for Local and Promoting Domestic Tourism" on 24th October.

Speaking during the event, Mr. Venkatesan Dhattareyan, Regional Director, Indiatourism Mumbai stated that this expedition proves that adventure is part of the tour operator and Travel agents and that dreams do come true w i t h perseverance and hard work.

He further added that Domestic t o u r i s m continues to be an important contributor to the tourism sector providing much needed resilience. Focusing on domestic tourism potential, encouraging fellow countrymen to explore their own country, taking a much-needed break within their own borders will be a winning strategy for India as the country eases the lockdown in phased manner. In 2019, it grew by 25.3% to reach 2321.98 million visits. Venkatesan also touched upon the steps taken by Ministry to bring the tourism sector back on track.

Ms. Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI who addressed the function on a virtual mode recounted the role of TAAI in driving the tourism economy of the country and the support that it provides to Ministry of Tourism in an advisory role.

The team members shared their experience of travelling to state capitals of 29 States in India and all Union Territories except the Andaman & Nicobar islands and Lakshdweep. The team

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highlighted the COVID safety protocols followed by hotels, accommodation units, restaurants, be it big or small in every city which made them feel safe . The team also through social media and interaction with press had highlighted the attractions at every places they has visited. The team commended the road conditions across the country and the talked about how unique each place in India was thus making it truly incredible.

Mr Rajiv Shah, said, “No sector has been spared from the economic downfall brought up by this pandemic & the travel industry has also been badly hit. Now as we begin to Unlock in phases and everything is falling back to place, travel industry also deserves the speed to boost back. Currently international travel is not possible and with an endeavour to support the message VOCAL F O R LO C A L & persuade Indians t o t r a v e l domestically, we have commenced this Road trip of 18000 kms within 38 days.”

Mr. Pawan Dubey said, “This is our attempt to influence people and motivate them to travel and it is safe to travel with responsibly taking all the safety measures against corona virus.

We should take this as an opportunity to promote Domestic Tourism. We should also be revealing how all hotels & destinations are covid ready & looking forward to welcome tourists with utmost health & safety measures.”

The aforesaid Car Expedition left Surat on 18th September 2020 and has travelled across India covering the states of Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Assam, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Meghalaya, West Bengal, Odisha, Hyderabad, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and also the Union Territories of Delhi, Chandigarh and Puducherry.

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It is now even more comfortable for pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand to reach Kedarnath Dham. Helipad service for devotees going to Kedarnath Dham has started from Friday.

Helipad service, which had been stalled for a long time due to the Covid 19 pandemic, has now started at three places which are Gupt Kashi, Sirsi and Fata helipad for Kedarnath Dham.

Earlier, all the three helipads were inspected by the DGCA team in which the security arrangements and facilities made for the passengers were reviewed.

Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Authority (Yucada) has started online booking of heli tickets. Seven aviation companies are operating helipad services from Sirsi, Phata, Gupt Kashi in which Aero Air Craft from Guptkashi to Kedarnath, Pawan Hans for Fata to Kedarnath, Thambi Aviation, Pinnacle Air, Chipson Aviation and Ketral Aviation to Kedarnath from Sirsi, Himalayan Heli and Arrow Air Craft are being served.

The fare per passenger is Rs. 7750 from Guptkashi, Rs. 4720 from FATA and Rs. 4680 from Sirsi.

Tourism Secretary Dilip Javalkar said, "After Unlock 5, pilgrims' enthusiasm for Chardham Yatra is steadily increasing. The number of tourists in the state has increased considerably due to the exemption given in the Covid Report and Quarantine to tourists in Unlock 5.

It is now even more comfortable for pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand to reach Kedarnath Dham. Helipad service for devotees going to Kedarnath Dham has started from Friday. Helipad service, which had been stalled for a long time due to the Covid 19 pandemic, has now

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To promote tourism and pilgrimage in the state, every possible effort is being made by the state government. Devotees and tourists coming need to take care of social distancing.

Fo r b o o k i n g at yo u r co nve n i e n c e , p l e a s e l o g i n https://heliservices.uk.gov.in

started at three places which are Gupt Kashi, Sirsi and Fata helipad for Kedarnath Dham. Earlier, all the three helipads were inspected by the DGCA team in which the security arrangements and facilities made for the passengers were reviewed.

U tta ra k h a n d C i v i l Av i at i o n A u t h o r i t y ( Yu ca d a ) h a s s t a r t e d o n l i n e b o o k i n g o f h e l i t i c ke t s . S e v e n av i at i o n co m p a n i e s a re o p e rat i n g h e l i p a d s e r v i c e s f ro m S i rs i , P h ata , G u pt Ka s h i i n w h i c h A e ro A i r C raf t f ro m G u pt ka s h i to Ke d a r n at h , Pawa n H a n s fo r Fata to Ke d a r n at h , T h a m b i Aviation, Pinnacle Air, Chipson Aviation and Ketral Aviation to Kedarnath from Sirsi, Himalayan Heli and Arrow Air Craft are being served.

T h e fa re p e r p a s s e n ge r i s R s . 7 7 5 0 f ro m G u pt ka s h i , R s . 4 7 2 0 f ro m FATA a n d R s . 4 6 8 0 f ro m S i rs i .

To u r i s m S e c reta r y D i l i p J ava l ka r s a i d , " A f te r U n l o c k 5 , p i l g r i m s ' e nt h u s i a s m fo r C h a rd h a m Yat ra i s ste a d i l y i n c re a s i n g . T h e n u m b e r o f to u r i st s i n t h e state has increased considerably due to the exemption given in the Covid Report and Q u a ra nt i n e to to u r i st s i n U n l o c k 5 .

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It is now even more comfortable for pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand to reach Kedarnath Dham. Helipad service for devotees going to Kedarnath Dham has started from Friday.

Helipad service, which had been stalled for a long time due to the Covid 19 pandemic, has now started at three places which are Gupt Kashi, Sirsi and Fata helipad for Kedarnath Dham.

Earlier, all the three helipads were inspected by the DGCA team in which the security arrangements and facilities made for the passengers were reviewed.

Uttarakhand Civil Aviation Authority (Yucada) has started online booking of heli tickets. Seven aviation companies are operating helipad services from Sirsi, Phata, Gupt Kashi in which Aero Air Craft from Guptkashi to Kedarnath, Pawan Hans for Fata to Kedarnath, Thambi Aviation, Pinnacle Air, Chipson Aviation and Ketral Aviation to Kedarnath from Sirsi, Himalayan Heli and Arrow Air Craft are being served.

The fare per passenger is Rs. 7750 from Guptkashi, Rs. 4720 from FATA and Rs. 4680 from Sirsi.

Tourism Secretary Dilip Javalkar said, "After Unlock 5, pilgrims' enthusiasm for Chardham Yatra is steadily increasing. The number of tourists in the state has increased considerably due to the exemption given in the Covid Report and Quarantine to tourists in Unlock 5.

It is now even more comfortable for pilgrims coming to Uttarakhand to reach Kedarnath Dham. Helipad service for devotees going to Kedarnath Dham has started from Friday. Helipad service, which had been stalled for a long time due to the Covid 19 pandemic, has now

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To promote tourism and pilgrimage in the state, every possible effort is being made by the state government. Devotees and tourists coming need to take care of social distancing.

Fo r b o o k i n g at yo u r co nve n i e n c e , p l e a s e l o g i n https://heliservices.uk.gov.in

started at three places which are Gupt Kashi, Sirsi and Fata helipad for Kedarnath Dham. Earlier, all the three helipads were inspected by the DGCA team in which the security arrangements and facilities made for the passengers were reviewed.

U tta ra k h a n d C i v i l Av i at i o n A u t h o r i t y ( Yu ca d a ) h a s s t a r t e d o n l i n e b o o k i n g o f h e l i t i c ke t s . S e v e n av i at i o n co m p a n i e s a re o p e rat i n g h e l i p a d s e r v i c e s f ro m S i rs i , P h ata , G u pt Ka s h i i n w h i c h A e ro A i r C raf t f ro m G u pt ka s h i to Ke d a r n at h , Pawa n H a n s fo r Fata to Ke d a r n at h , T h a m b i Aviation, Pinnacle Air, Chipson Aviation and Ketral Aviation to Kedarnath from Sirsi, Himalayan Heli and Arrow Air Craft are being served.

T h e fa re p e r p a s s e n ge r i s R s . 7 7 5 0 f ro m G u pt ka s h i , R s . 4 7 2 0 f ro m FATA a n d R s . 4 6 8 0 f ro m S i rs i .

To u r i s m S e c reta r y D i l i p J ava l ka r s a i d , " A f te r U n l o c k 5 , p i l g r i m s ' e nt h u s i a s m fo r C h a rd h a m Yat ra i s ste a d i l y i n c re a s i n g . T h e n u m b e r o f to u r i st s i n t h e state has increased considerably due to the exemption given in the Covid Report and Q u a ra nt i n e to to u r i st s i n U n l o c k 5 .

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Rukmini Temple Nagpur

Some significant temples of

Vidarbha The temples of a place tell us about not only the rich heritage of that place, but also about the religious beliefs of the rulers who built those temples and also of the people living in that region.Vidarbha, located in the centre of India has a very important place in the history of India. It was a part of Dandakaranya. Vidarbha has been ruled by various dynasties and each one of them has left their impressions in the form of their monuments like their temples. Each dynasty were worshippers of different gods and this was visible through the temples built by them.

This temple was built by the mistress of King Raghuji III in 1853. The Temple is dedicated to Rukmini Narayan . The temple is located in the premises of Senior Bhosala Palace in Mahal area of Nagpur. The temple is constructed in Nagar style and has beautiful carvings on the Shikhar, walls and Pillars.

Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir

Ramtek

The Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir at Telangkhedi is 226 years old. It was constructed by Raje Raghuji Bhosale in 1785. Starting the day by offering prayers to the idol there was Raghuji's routine. During Shravan month, the king's family lived in the temple which is east facing. It has 'garbha gruha', 'antralaya' and 'mandap' in stone masonry. The temple has a domed roof over the 'garbha gruha'

Kalidas's inspiration of Meghadootam

Ramtek is situated at a distance of 48 Km from Nagpur. It is built on a hillock called as Ramgiri.

Ramtek has the evidence of the earliest style of hindu temples, The Kevala Narsimha temple, the Rudra Narsimha temple and the Trivikram temple, constructed in the Vakatak period in the 5th Cent AD. It is believed that lord Rama in his exile took rest in this place so this place id called Ramtek. Later on in the 13th Cent the Yadava Kings constructed the Ramtek group of temples consisting of Ram Temple, Lakshman temple and Hanuman temple. Ramgiri looks very beautiful in the monsoon and no wonder the famous Sanskrit poet Kalidas was inspired to write his famous poem Meghdootam in the beautiful atmosphere of Ramgiri. This place is also mentioned in the biography of Akbar Aaine Akbari.

Mahakali Temple Mahakali Temple is situated in Chandrapur. It is dedicated to lord Mahakali, one of the forms of godess Parvati. It was built by the Gond Ruler Dhundya Ram Shah in the 15th Cent. It is built on congregation of river Irai and Jharpat. The temple is built in north Indian style and its walls and Ceilings are decorated with beautiful mural paintings.

Markandeshwar The Khajuraho of Vidarbha Markanda is 180 Km from Nagpur in Gadhchiroli district. These are a group of temples built by the Parmar king Jagat Dev Parmar in the 12th Cent. These temples are built in north Indian style architecture and are situated on the bank of river Wainaganga. It is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is called the Khajuraho of Vidarbha because of its Architectural plan, style and sculptural similarity to Khajuraho. Every year a huge Jatra of religious gathering is held here during Mahashivaratri. Presently the Archaeological Survey of India Nagpur branch is conduction restoration of the temple.

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Adasa Adasa is one of the Ashta Vinayak of Vidarbha and is situated at a distance of 40 Km from Nagpur. The idol is of lord Ganesha in Dancing posture. The idol is about 11 ft in height and belongs to the Parmar period and was built in the 12th Cent. . The original temple was built by the Parmars. But the present temple structure has undergone renovations a number of times.

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Rukmini Temple Nagpur

Some significant temples of

Vidarbha The temples of a place tell us about not only the rich heritage of that place, but also about the religious beliefs of the rulers who built those temples and also of the people living in that region.Vidarbha, located in the centre of India has a very important place in the history of India. It was a part of Dandakaranya. Vidarbha has been ruled by various dynasties and each one of them has left their impressions in the form of their monuments like their temples. Each dynasty were worshippers of different gods and this was visible through the temples built by them.

This temple was built by the mistress of King Raghuji III in 1853. The Temple is dedicated to Rukmini Narayan . The temple is located in the premises of Senior Bhosala Palace in Mahal area of Nagpur. The temple is constructed in Nagar style and has beautiful carvings on the Shikhar, walls and Pillars.

Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir

Ramtek

The Kalyaneshwar Shiv Mandir at Telangkhedi is 226 years old. It was constructed by Raje Raghuji Bhosale in 1785. Starting the day by offering prayers to the idol there was Raghuji's routine. During Shravan month, the king's family lived in the temple which is east facing. It has 'garbha gruha', 'antralaya' and 'mandap' in stone masonry. The temple has a domed roof over the 'garbha gruha'

Kalidas's inspiration of Meghadootam

Ramtek is situated at a distance of 48 Km from Nagpur. It is built on a hillock called as Ramgiri.

Ramtek has the evidence of the earliest style of hindu temples, The Kevala Narsimha temple, the Rudra Narsimha temple and the Trivikram temple, constructed in the Vakatak period in the 5th Cent AD. It is believed that lord Rama in his exile took rest in this place so this place id called Ramtek. Later on in the 13th Cent the Yadava Kings constructed the Ramtek group of temples consisting of Ram Temple, Lakshman temple and Hanuman temple. Ramgiri looks very beautiful in the monsoon and no wonder the famous Sanskrit poet Kalidas was inspired to write his famous poem Meghdootam in the beautiful atmosphere of Ramgiri. This place is also mentioned in the biography of Akbar Aaine Akbari.

Mahakali Temple Mahakali Temple is situated in Chandrapur. It is dedicated to lord Mahakali, one of the forms of godess Parvati. It was built by the Gond Ruler Dhundya Ram Shah in the 15th Cent. It is built on congregation of river Irai and Jharpat. The temple is built in north Indian style and its walls and Ceilings are decorated with beautiful mural paintings.

Markandeshwar The Khajuraho of Vidarbha Markanda is 180 Km from Nagpur in Gadhchiroli district. These are a group of temples built by the Parmar king Jagat Dev Parmar in the 12th Cent. These temples are built in north Indian style architecture and are situated on the bank of river Wainaganga. It is dedicated to lord Shiva. It is called the Khajuraho of Vidarbha because of its Architectural plan, style and sculptural similarity to Khajuraho. Every year a huge Jatra of religious gathering is held here during Mahashivaratri. Presently the Archaeological Survey of India Nagpur branch is conduction restoration of the temple.

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Adasa Adasa is one of the Ashta Vinayak of Vidarbha and is situated at a distance of 40 Km from Nagpur. The idol is of lord Ganesha in Dancing posture. The idol is about 11 ft in height and belongs to the Parmar period and was built in the 12th Cent. . The original temple was built by the Parmars. But the present temple structure has undergone renovations a number of times.

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One aspect we all must understand that after this pandemic, our lives will never be the same again, and the world surrounding us now has a new standard. This new standard will be focusing on safety only. Tourists will visit a destination where they have the confidence that ensures the safety of their lives. For that matter, they are willing to follow all the safety regulations such as covering their faces with a mask, sanitizing and washing their hand frequently and maintaining social distance from others.

They would like to avoid the places where there is a crowd. Our tour operators should learn soon to adapt these new normals, and have full knowledge about the shift in the travellers’ expectations. They would like to travel to countries where borders are open, and not much paperwork is needed to obtain a VISA, so to attract foreign tourists, even VISA-free entries should be allowed, with some regulations, such as a 15 day minimum stay. This is being done by many competitive countries to boost tourists into their various destinations, so the government has to be requested by the industry to liberalize VISA regulations.

Our tour operators must understand tourist psychology that works on a different way of handling the Covid situation, and that is the special care that they had been rendering before the pandemic. The focus is on, and will be on until the pandemic is over, safety and how safety standards have been adopted in business operations. The future of tourism depends on emerging niches , which will cover trouble to destinations where it is easy to maintain social distancing practices and offer a unique experience. The tour operators thus need to work out programs that avoid public forms of transportation and crowded tourist areas. The customers’ expectation is a visit to a secluded location. Destinations like clean beaches in the Andamans, the tulip gardens of Panchuli in Mansuri, Kumaon, Gurudanar Lake in Sikkim, the floating market in Srinagar, the tea plantations in Munnar, or Thar desert in Jaisalmer and many such other destinations, but not urban cities. Old standards of the hustle-bustle of city tours, shopping tours, and festivals are not to be included in the itinerary.The packages have to be eco-sensitive and sustainable.

Safety with masks and social distancing is a must in the packages.

Tour operators must educate themselves, and especially their coworkers, with the latest trouble guidelines from the government and overseas

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countries. Digital marketing will be the key to success.

Hence, tour operators must put all the information online and refresh regularly to keep clients informed about the newest updates. This should be presented with inspirational messages.

Tour operators must give reliable news to the clients to motivate them to check daily and join them. The experienced operators will be more for F.I.Ts (First Individual Tourists) and small family groups. Thus the tour operators will be needed to keep a selection of holiday packages ready. Selected destinations should be the place where Covid threats are under control, and safety procedures are regulated with a strict enforcement.

Clients are mentally aware that freely travelling is in the past because of the coronavirus health directictives, such as: visiting shopping bazaars being withheld because of the need of social distancing, and less devotees are being admitted into cultural events for the same reasons.

Tour operators must ensure that the world is recovering, even though piece by piece, from Covid-19, and borders are gradually starting to open by Mid-January 2021. Tourism has great resilience power. It will bounce back. People can’t stay at home much longer with lockdown driving them mad.

They have to experience the adventures and thrills of tourism.

Exodus will be there sooner or later for inbound tours. The Indian travel industry professionals should be ready and fully equipped to take their share of the global business. Adopting new standards and innovating are keys to reviving Indian tourism. *By Gour Kanjilal - The writer is former Deputy Director General Ministry of Tourism Government of India and former Executive Director IATO. Views expressed are personal

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They would like to avoid the places where there is a crowd. Our tour operators should learn soon to adapt these new normals, and have full knowledge about the shift in the travellers’ expectations. They would like to travel to countries where borders are open, and not much paperwork is needed to obtain a VISA, so to attract foreign tourists, even VISA-free entries should be allowed, with some regulations, such as a 15 day minimum stay. This is being done by many competitive countries to boost tourists into their various destinations, so the government has to be requested by the industry to liberalize VISA regulations.

Our tour operators must understand tourist psychology that works on a different way of handling the Covid situation, and that is the special care that they had been rendering before the pandemic. The focus is on, and will be on until the pandemic is over, safety and how safety standards have been adopted in business operations. The future of tourism depends on emerging niches , which will cover trouble to destinations where it is easy to maintain social distancing practices and offer a unique experience. The tour operators thus need to work out programs that avoid public forms of transportation and crowded tourist areas. The customers’ expectation is a visit to a secluded location. Destinations like clean beaches in the Andamans, the tulip gardens of Panchuli in Mansuri, Kumaon, Gurudanar Lake in Sikkim, the floating market in Srinagar, the tea plantations in Munnar, or Thar desert in Jaisalmer and many such other destinations, but not urban cities. Old standards of the hustle-bustle of city tours, shopping tours, and festivals are not to be included in the itinerary.The packages have to be eco-sensitive and sustainable.

Safety with masks and social distancing is a must in the packages.

Tour operators must educate themselves, and especially their coworkers, with the latest trouble guidelines from the government and overseas

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countries. Digital marketing will be the key to success.

Hence, tour operators must put all the information online and refresh regularly to keep clients informed about the newest updates. This should be presented with inspirational messages.

Tour operators must give reliable news to the clients to motivate them to check daily and join them. The experienced operators will be more for F.I.Ts (First Individual Tourists) and small family groups. Thus the tour operators will be needed to keep a selection of holiday packages ready. Selected destinations should be the place where Covid threats are under control, and safety procedures are regulated with a strict enforcement.

Clients are mentally aware that freely travelling is in the past because of the coronavirus health directictives, such as: visiting shopping bazaars being withheld because of the need of social distancing, and less devotees are being admitted into cultural events for the same reasons.

Tour operators must ensure that the world is recovering, even though piece by piece, from Covid-19, and borders are gradually starting to open by Mid-January 2021. Tourism has great resilience power. It will bounce back. People can’t stay at home much longer with lockdown driving them mad.

They have to experience the adventures and thrills of tourism.

Exodus will be there sooner or later for inbound tours. The Indian travel industry professionals should be ready and fully equipped to take their share of the global business. Adopting new standards and innovating are keys to reviving Indian tourism. *By Gour Kanjilal - The writer is former Deputy Director General Ministry of Tourism Government of India and former Executive Director IATO. Views expressed are personal

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A departure from the traditional architecture of a church or cathedral, the church of San Giovanni Battista in Ticino is made up of modern geometrical shapes: a cylinder, a rectangle, a circle. Made of white marble and dark gneiss, locally sourced from the nearby Maggia Valley, the structure lets in light from above, through a glass roof, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere.

After an avalanche in 1986, destroyed, the original 17th-century church, a Swiss architect Mario Botta was appointed to erect a new church on the premises.Monumental yet modest in its proportions Botta’s church, completed in 1996, was a structure in his signature style -strong, geometric, towering.

A melting pot of different cultures, Switzerland’s uniquely diverse architectural styles reflect every major trend of European architecture. Switzerland’s interesting architectural attractions include old stone houses, castles and cathedrals across the country, and many fascinating museum buildings! But history-lovers are not the only visitors who will find plenty to interest them in Switzerland. From the early 20th century onwards, the country has produced several daring and visionary architectural wonders that have achieved global renown. Many of their works enrich the beautiful vista of the country with mellow contrasts and modern accents. Probably the reason why the country has earned a reputation for being a big, open-air museum! Here are seven of the most brilliant and ingenious constructions in the country.

Switzerland’s most famous historic structure, Chillon Castle is one of the most intriguing buildings in all of Switzerland.

Located near the resort town of Montreux, the castle sits in front of one of the most picturesque backdrops of the Alps.

The castle has a fascinating history including serving as a defensive camp during medieval times and eventually becoming a prison, it’s first construction dates back to the 10th century!

Though this villa wasn’t really meant to be a hobbit home, there are many hobbit influences. Designed by Bjarne Mastenbroek and Christian Müller, this hillside home leaves nature unspoiled. The wide elliptical opening that accentuates the view could be mistaken for the entrance.

But in fact, the entrance is located in a separate traditional barn which is connected to the living quarters with a tunnel, a few paces away.

An iconic building in the Zurich city landscapeGrossmuenster Church is a historic Romanesque church with double towers. Its sombre interior reflects its role as the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation in Zurich, from where the tide of religious reform swept across the country and shaped Switzerland into the country it is today.

Kapellbrücke, better known as the Chapel Bridge sits in the city of Lucerne. Stretched across the Reuss River this structure built in 1333, is the oldest surviving wooden bridge in all of Europe.

The interior of this bridge, sports paintings in triangular sections that detail the city's history.

Giger Museum and Bar, Gruyères; is an ode to Oscar-winning Swiss Artist H.R. Giger-known for his work in the movie ‘Alien’! Giger turned the Château St. Germain castle into an extraordinary exhibition after the iconic success of the Movie! His surreal work- the famous film decor, pictures, sculptures, and furniture come alive inside the beautiful castle! Equally fantastic are the furnishings of the affiliate HR Giger Bar where you can take a seat in and sip martinis in a vault of bone. Opened in 1992, both locations crawl with all the spooky Biomech you would expect, including versions of the Harkonnen Capo Chair Giger designed for Jodorowsky’s film Dune.

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The spectacular new home of the watchmaker Audemars Piguet, this spiral-shaped museum completed by the Bjarke Ingels Group is in Le Brassus, Switzerland is a modern architectural wonder. The 2,373-square-metre building is a continuous spiral path and explores the process of the brand’s 145 years of watchmaking throughout the new spatial organization.

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A departure from the traditional architecture of a church or cathedral, the church of San Giovanni Battista in Ticino is made up of modern geometrical shapes: a cylinder, a rectangle, a circle. Made of white marble and dark gneiss, locally sourced from the nearby Maggia Valley, the structure lets in light from above, through a glass roof, enhancing the spiritual atmosphere.

After an avalanche in 1986, destroyed, the original 17th-century church, a Swiss architect Mario Botta was appointed to erect a new church on the premises.Monumental yet modest in its proportions Botta’s church, completed in 1996, was a structure in his signature style -strong, geometric, towering.

A melting pot of different cultures, Switzerland’s uniquely diverse architectural styles reflect every major trend of European architecture. Switzerland’s interesting architectural attractions include old stone houses, castles and cathedrals across the country, and many fascinating museum buildings! But history-lovers are not the only visitors who will find plenty to interest them in Switzerland. From the early 20th century onwards, the country has produced several daring and visionary architectural wonders that have achieved global renown. Many of their works enrich the beautiful vista of the country with mellow contrasts and modern accents. Probably the reason why the country has earned a reputation for being a big, open-air museum! Here are seven of the most brilliant and ingenious constructions in the country.

Switzerland’s most famous historic structure, Chillon Castle is one of the most intriguing buildings in all of Switzerland.

Located near the resort town of Montreux, the castle sits in front of one of the most picturesque backdrops of the Alps.

The castle has a fascinating history including serving as a defensive camp during medieval times and eventually becoming a prison, it’s first construction dates back to the 10th century!

Though this villa wasn’t really meant to be a hobbit home, there are many hobbit influences. Designed by Bjarne Mastenbroek and Christian Müller, this hillside home leaves nature unspoiled. The wide elliptical opening that accentuates the view could be mistaken for the entrance.

But in fact, the entrance is located in a separate traditional barn which is connected to the living quarters with a tunnel, a few paces away.

An iconic building in the Zurich city landscapeGrossmuenster Church is a historic Romanesque church with double towers. Its sombre interior reflects its role as the birthplace of the Protestant Reformation in Zurich, from where the tide of religious reform swept across the country and shaped Switzerland into the country it is today.

Kapellbrücke, better known as the Chapel Bridge sits in the city of Lucerne. Stretched across the Reuss River this structure built in 1333, is the oldest surviving wooden bridge in all of Europe.

The interior of this bridge, sports paintings in triangular sections that detail the city's history.

Giger Museum and Bar, Gruyères; is an ode to Oscar-winning Swiss Artist H.R. Giger-known for his work in the movie ‘Alien’! Giger turned the Château St. Germain castle into an extraordinary exhibition after the iconic success of the Movie! His surreal work- the famous film decor, pictures, sculptures, and furniture come alive inside the beautiful castle! Equally fantastic are the furnishings of the affiliate HR Giger Bar where you can take a seat in and sip martinis in a vault of bone. Opened in 1992, both locations crawl with all the spooky Biomech you would expect, including versions of the Harkonnen Capo Chair Giger designed for Jodorowsky’s film Dune.

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The spectacular new home of the watchmaker Audemars Piguet, this spiral-shaped museum completed by the Bjarke Ingels Group is in Le Brassus, Switzerland is a modern architectural wonder. The 2,373-square-metre building is a continuous spiral path and explores the process of the brand’s 145 years of watchmaking throughout the new spatial organization.

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Govardhan Ecovillage has developed an innovative tourism model combining both tourism and the promotion of sustainable development by attracting the tourists and visitors through an integrated environmental, social, cultural and spiritual model to experience wellness and harmony with nature, along with comfortable facilities to stay and relax. An eco-community located around 100km from Mumbai, nested in an ecological infrastructure amidst a picturesque landscape of the Sahyadri mountains in Wada. The ecovillage is composed of farms, animal shelter, yoga school, ayurveda center, community area and geotourism site, all nested in the setting of an ashram.

Tourists also get a chance to interact and support local tribal communities who are empowered in various skills needed to generate income through various rural development initiatives by Govardhan Ecovillage.

Some of Govardhan Ecovillage’s sustainability initiatives are also being replicated in nearby villages so that the

villagers learn to live a life, which is preserving the environment and enabling them to be financially sustainable.

Goverdhan Ecovillage is recognised as role model for creating sustainable solutions for synergised social, economic, ecological and cultural conditions in rural communities. Shri Gauranga Das, Director Govardhan Ecovillage said, “The aim is to develop farm communities as they present the only sustainable way of leading a life which is physically, mentally, socially, economically, spiritually and environmentally friendly.”

Govardhan Ecovillage also got honored with the UNWTO Award for transforming the landscape of rural India using ecotourism to reduce poverty and provide sustainable livelihoods in one of the most backward tribal regions of India. Thus serving as a catalyst for rural development & positively impacts & inspires sustainable tourism development.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the World’s longest Highway tunnel – Atal Tunnel in Manali. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier the valley was cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall.

The Tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 Mtrs (10,000 Feet) from the Mean Sea Level (MSL). The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 Kms between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours.

It has state of the art electromechanical systems including semi transverse ventilation, SCADA controlled fire fighting, illumination and monitoring systems. The Tunnel has ample safety features built into it.

Prime Minister Shri Modi in his address, termed the day as historic as it only fructifies the vision of the former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee but also the decades old wish and dream of crores of people from the region.

He said, Atal Tunnel is going to be a lifeline for a large part of Himachal Pradesh as well as the new Union Territory of LehLadakh and would reduce the distance between Manali and Keylong by 3-4 hours. Now parts of Himachal Pradesh and LehLadakh will always be connected with the rest of the country

and would witness speedier economic progress. Even the farmers, horticulturalists and youth will now also have easy access to the capital of Delhi and other markets.

The Prime Minister said that such border connectivity projects will also aid the security forces in ensuring regular supplies to them and also in their patrolling.

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Govardhan Ecovillage has developed an innovative tourism model combining both tourism and the promotion of sustainable development by attracting the tourists and visitors through an integrated environmental, social, cultural and spiritual model to experience wellness and harmony with nature, along with comfortable facilities to stay and relax. An eco-community located around 100km from Mumbai, nested in an ecological infrastructure amidst a picturesque landscape of the Sahyadri mountains in Wada. The ecovillage is composed of farms, animal shelter, yoga school, ayurveda center, community area and geotourism site, all nested in the setting of an ashram.

Tourists also get a chance to interact and support local tribal communities who are empowered in various skills needed to generate income through various rural development initiatives by Govardhan Ecovillage.

Some of Govardhan Ecovillage’s sustainability initiatives are also being replicated in nearby villages so that the

villagers learn to live a life, which is preserving the environment and enabling them to be financially sustainable.

Goverdhan Ecovillage is recognised as role model for creating sustainable solutions for synergised social, economic, ecological and cultural conditions in rural communities. Shri Gauranga Das, Director Govardhan Ecovillage said, “The aim is to develop farm communities as they present the only sustainable way of leading a life which is physically, mentally, socially, economically, spiritually and environmentally friendly.”

Govardhan Ecovillage also got honored with the UNWTO Award for transforming the landscape of rural India using ecotourism to reduce poverty and provide sustainable livelihoods in one of the most backward tribal regions of India. Thus serving as a catalyst for rural development & positively impacts & inspires sustainable tourism development.

Learn more about - https://ecovillage.org.in/

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation the World’s longest Highway tunnel – Atal Tunnel in Manali. The 9.02 Km long tunnel connects Manali to Lahaul-Spiti valley throughout the year. Earlier the valley was cut off for about 6 months each year owing to heavy snowfall.

The Tunnel is built with ultra-modern specifications in the Pir Panjal range of Himalayas at an altitude of 3000 Mtrs (10,000 Feet) from the Mean Sea Level (MSL). The tunnel reduces the road distance by 46 Kms between Manali and Leh and the time by about 4 to 5 hours.

It has state of the art electromechanical systems including semi transverse ventilation, SCADA controlled fire fighting, illumination and monitoring systems. The Tunnel has ample safety features built into it.

Prime Minister Shri Modi in his address, termed the day as historic as it only fructifies the vision of the former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee but also the decades old wish and dream of crores of people from the region.

He said, Atal Tunnel is going to be a lifeline for a large part of Himachal Pradesh as well as the new Union Territory of LehLadakh and would reduce the distance between Manali and Keylong by 3-4 hours. Now parts of Himachal Pradesh and LehLadakh will always be connected with the rest of the country

and would witness speedier economic progress. Even the farmers, horticulturalists and youth will now also have easy access to the capital of Delhi and other markets.

The Prime Minister said that such border connectivity projects will also aid the security forces in ensuring regular supplies to them and also in their patrolling.

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A hospitality consultant Mr. Hemant Patil who runs a company named ‘VELEMARK’ started city sales call in pandemic situation to see & encourage travel agents by bicycle as joy ride. But as his journey began this joy ride turned into Save Tourism Campaign. He started visiting to travel agents and resorts - 70 kms to Mehsana and 125 kms to Nadiad- Anand & Baroda. This mission continued for 25 days.

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A hospitality consultant Mr. Hemant Patil who runs a company named ‘VELEMARK’ started city sales call in pandemic situation to see & encourage travel agents by bicycle as joy ride. But as his journey began this joy ride turned into Save Tourism Campaign. He started visiting to travel agents and resorts - 70 kms to Mehsana and 125 kms to Nadiad- Anand & Baroda. This mission continued for 25 days.

This encouraged him to expand his boundaries to other states and his next mission was Uttarakhand, he started on 28th Sept and travelled all most Kumaon & Dehradun - Haridwar - Rishikesh for the Save Tourism Campaign. He cycled till Nainital & then travelled by public transport - pick up jeep, truck, bus, scooter and recently he came back to his hometown on 13th Oct. via Jaipur & Udaipur.

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UPDATES GoaMiles has just launched Goa's first Anti-Viral Vehicle Coating station 'Vaahan Kavach'. This is one additional step in fighting Covid-19 while supporting the tourism sector.

The launch was celebrated under the auspices of Shri. Mauvin Godinho, Hon’ble Minister for Transport & Shri Gagan Malik, Director - Airport Authority Of India - Goa & other dignitaries.

The Anti-Viral Coating station will utilise nanotechnology coating for vehicles that protects against germs, bacteria and viruses. GoaMiles is a safe, affordable and efficient way to travel across Goa. The coating lasts for a month and comes with a certification. Each vehicle with GoaMiles will be sanitised with a coating of antimicrobial nano-particle with a meter of 30 Days/90 days. The coating will guarantee a safe ride for the passengers of GoaMiles, the first and only on-demand taxi app in Goa. More Info - https://goa-tourism.com/goamilespax

Sri Lanka Tourism confirms its place as a top travel destination Goa is indeed a 365 days holiday destination and now you have one more reason to GO,,, GOA... Yes, you can now enjoy the Bungee Jump in Goa. Goa’s first and only permanent bungy site is located at the scenic Mayem Lake.

Jumpin Heights, have set up India’s First Extreme Adventure Zone in Rishikesh in 2010 and now this thrilling adventure is set up in Goa. The company is also recognised by the Ministry of tourism, Govt of India for their international safety standards.

The 55 meters Jump is set up at Mayem Lake, North Goa, a 35 minutes’ drive from the very popular Baga Beach. Run by exArmy officers and with Jump Masters trained extensively under Experts from New Zealand, Jumpin Heights adheres to Australia and New Zealand standards of safety for bungee operations and have revolutionized how safety in adventure sports is perceived in India. This glorious project is supported by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC).

Captain Rahul Nigam, Managing Director and Founder, Jumpin Heights said, “We are excited to launch our Bungee location and proud to provide this platform for adventure to the youth and

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tourists within the beautiful state of Goa. We are grateful to the government of Goa for supporting us. The overwhelming response in Rishikesh is something we adore and we are expecting the same enthusiasm from Goa as well.”

He added, “Jumpin Heights Goa is reopening only after receiving approval on the safety protocol system submitted to the Goa Ministry of Tourism. There will be mandatory temperature and oximeter checks upon entry. Our Staff is working with face shields and tables in cafeteria have only 2 chairs per table with acrylic sheet separators. All card machines, equipment and premises are sanitised after every use. There will be sticker markings for social distancing.”

Price: Rs 4110/- (+GST) includes video! Bungy is operational throughout the year, barring monsoons (mid June to mid August).

For more info - http://jumpinheights.com/

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UPDATES GoaMiles has just launched Goa's first Anti-Viral Vehicle Coating station 'Vaahan Kavach'. This is one additional step in fighting Covid-19 while supporting the tourism sector.

The launch was celebrated under the auspices of Shri. Mauvin Godinho, Hon’ble Minister for Transport & Shri Gagan Malik, Director - Airport Authority Of India - Goa & other dignitaries.

The Anti-Viral Coating station will utilise nanotechnology coating for vehicles that protects against germs, bacteria and viruses. GoaMiles is a safe, affordable and efficient way to travel across Goa. The coating lasts for a month and comes with a certification. Each vehicle with GoaMiles will be sanitised with a coating of antimicrobial nano-particle with a meter of 30 Days/90 days. The coating will guarantee a safe ride for the passengers of GoaMiles, the first and only on-demand taxi app in Goa. More Info - https://goa-tourism.com/goamilespax

Sri Lanka Tourism confirms its place as a top travel destination Goa is indeed a 365 days holiday destination and now you have one more reason to GO,,, GOA... Yes, you can now enjoy the Bungee Jump in Goa. Goa’s first and only permanent bungy site is located at the scenic Mayem Lake.

Jumpin Heights, have set up India’s First Extreme Adventure Zone in Rishikesh in 2010 and now this thrilling adventure is set up in Goa. The company is also recognised by the Ministry of tourism, Govt of India for their international safety standards.

The 55 meters Jump is set up at Mayem Lake, North Goa, a 35 minutes’ drive from the very popular Baga Beach. Run by exArmy officers and with Jump Masters trained extensively under Experts from New Zealand, Jumpin Heights adheres to Australia and New Zealand standards of safety for bungee operations and have revolutionized how safety in adventure sports is perceived in India. This glorious project is supported by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC).

Captain Rahul Nigam, Managing Director and Founder, Jumpin Heights said, “We are excited to launch our Bungee location and proud to provide this platform for adventure to the youth and

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tourists within the beautiful state of Goa. We are grateful to the government of Goa for supporting us. The overwhelming response in Rishikesh is something we adore and we are expecting the same enthusiasm from Goa as well.”

He added, “Jumpin Heights Goa is reopening only after receiving approval on the safety protocol system submitted to the Goa Ministry of Tourism. There will be mandatory temperature and oximeter checks upon entry. Our Staff is working with face shields and tables in cafeteria have only 2 chairs per table with acrylic sheet separators. All card machines, equipment and premises are sanitised after every use. There will be sticker markings for social distancing.”

Price: Rs 4110/- (+GST) includes video! Bungy is operational throughout the year, barring monsoons (mid June to mid August).

For more info - http://jumpinheights.com/

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INTERNATIONAL

World Dream, Dream Cruises' 150,695 gross ton megaship , arrived in Singapore in the morning on October 25 with 187 crew members aboard, who have completed their 14day quarantine on the cruise ship prior to arrival in Singapore. The crew will undergo a further series of mandatory COVID-19 testing as stipulated by the local authorities and are required to test negative before signing-up for active duty.

London

Are you wondering if it’s ok to take that quick getaway after you got hitched amidst this pandemic? While some couples took their wedding vows, the 2020 newlyweds still have options for their fun and romantic honeymoon.

For the couples hoping to travel for their honeymoon, we are here to help you to envision that longawaited getaway with your partner!

Cheval Gloucester Park offers luxury apartments for travellers who want the comfort and privacy of a home while on their vacation! These stunning apartments offer a taste of elegant London living in beautiful West London. The property features a combination of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as

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Prior to her arrival in Singapore, World Dream has been on hiatus in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after being taken out of service in early February. The cruise ship will undergo thorough cleaning and sanitization prior to her inaugural “Super Seacation” sailings on November 6, to ensure the health and safety of all passengers on board. World Dream will be the newest built cruise ship to call Singapore home and will be the first cruise ship to restart service in the Lion City.

well as three spectacular five-bedroom penthouses on the upper floors. The penthouses here, boast uninterrupted views over Kensington and towards the city. For an unmatched experience with your most loved ones, plan a stay at Cheval and eliminate all the stressful elements of your daily life while you feel completely safe at a place that’s like a home away from home!

Sometimes it is nicer to spend some time inside, flick on the kettle and enjoy a hot tea with a good book, even a movie marathon in the comfort of your private cinema, particularly on the colder days. At Cheval Gloucester Park, these are all enticing options, especially because you needn’t leave the building to breathe in the fresh outdoors, thanks to the p r i vate b a l co n i e s a n d dreamy city views. But when some of London’s iconic attractions are only just a few-minutes’ walk from your Residence, it’s a bit too tempting to stay in. You’ll want to swap the bathrobe for your city-ready outfit, venture out of your bubble and into the action for the day.

Activities during your stay at Cheval Gloucester Park - National History Museum in London, Victorian Fort, Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens.

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INTERNATIONAL

World Dream, Dream Cruises' 150,695 gross ton megaship , arrived in Singapore in the morning on October 25 with 187 crew members aboard, who have completed their 14day quarantine on the cruise ship prior to arrival in Singapore. The crew will undergo a further series of mandatory COVID-19 testing as stipulated by the local authorities and are required to test negative before signing-up for active duty.

London

Are you wondering if it’s ok to take that quick getaway after you got hitched amidst this pandemic? While some couples took their wedding vows, the 2020 newlyweds still have options for their fun and romantic honeymoon.

For the couples hoping to travel for their honeymoon, we are here to help you to envision that longawaited getaway with your partner!

Cheval Gloucester Park offers luxury apartments for travellers who want the comfort and privacy of a home while on their vacation! These stunning apartments offer a taste of elegant London living in beautiful West London. The property features a combination of one, two and three-bedroom apartments, as

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Prior to her arrival in Singapore, World Dream has been on hiatus in Rotterdam, the Netherlands after being taken out of service in early February. The cruise ship will undergo thorough cleaning and sanitization prior to her inaugural “Super Seacation” sailings on November 6, to ensure the health and safety of all passengers on board. World Dream will be the newest built cruise ship to call Singapore home and will be the first cruise ship to restart service in the Lion City.

well as three spectacular five-bedroom penthouses on the upper floors. The penthouses here, boast uninterrupted views over Kensington and towards the city. For an unmatched experience with your most loved ones, plan a stay at Cheval and eliminate all the stressful elements of your daily life while you feel completely safe at a place that’s like a home away from home!

Sometimes it is nicer to spend some time inside, flick on the kettle and enjoy a hot tea with a good book, even a movie marathon in the comfort of your private cinema, particularly on the colder days. At Cheval Gloucester Park, these are all enticing options, especially because you needn’t leave the building to breathe in the fresh outdoors, thanks to the p r i vate b a l co n i e s a n d dreamy city views. But when some of London’s iconic attractions are only just a few-minutes’ walk from your Residence, it’s a bit too tempting to stay in. You’ll want to swap the bathrobe for your city-ready outfit, venture out of your bubble and into the action for the day.

Activities during your stay at Cheval Gloucester Park - National History Museum in London, Victorian Fort, Kensington Palace, Kensington Gardens.

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AVIATION

15th Edition

Virgin Atlantic announced its services from Delhi and Mumbai to Manchester as the airline ramps up flying from its home in the north of England.

Flying three times a week from Mumbai to Manchester beginning in December and twice weekly from Delhi starting in January, these new services will go on sale on 20th October and will complement the airline’s existing services from Mumbai and Delhi to London Heathrow.

With over 16 million Indians living outside of the country and 500,000 living across the north of England, India has the world’s largest diaspora. These new services will open up over 130,000 seats between India and Manchester and aim to respond to the large, fast-growing demand to visit friends and relatives as well as capturing demand for business and leisure travel to the region as global economies gradually recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Route details: Mumbai to Manchester - Frequency: Three times a week (Tue, Thu, Sun) starting on 20th December 2020. Aircraft

Rs 500 type: Boeing 787-9 – 31 Upper Class. 35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light. Fare: Return Economy fares start from INR 49885 per person, Premium from INR 79500, and Upper Class from INR 207270 Delhi to Manchester - Frequency: Twice a week (Wed, Sat) starting on 6th January 2021. Aircraft type: Boeing 787-9 – 31 Upper Class.

35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light. Fare: Return Economy fares start from INR 52369 per person, Premium from INR 91000, and Upper Class from INR 216150 Flights are on sale from 20th October. For further information visit www.virginatlantic.com.

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Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has launched its express COVID-19 RT-PCR test facility for all passengers departing from the airport from October 15, 2020.

This facility is also available for non-passengers visiting the airport to drop off or collect their loved ones. This initiative addresses passenger concerns regarding the different COVID-19 regulations across domestic and international destinations; departing passengers can undergo the test at CSMIA before travelling to their onward destination and produce their negative test report to skip institutional quarantine at their destination.

Initially launched for arriving international transit passengers in line with the directive from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), CSMIA has now further extended the availability of the test facility for passengers departing from the airport as well.

The facility is located on the curbside of Level 4 at Terminal 2 for departing passenger; non-passengers can also opt to undergo

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the test at this location. Departing passengers can make an online booking by through the test feature available on www.csmia.aero or register themselves at the helpdesk set up at departures to enroll for the RT-PCR test before entering the terminal and receive a digital copy mailed directly or can also collect the physical copy of the test report within 8 hours.

Passengers departing from the airport are encouraged to arrive at the terminal 8-12 hours before their scheduled departure.

CSMIA had first launched the RT-PCR test facility on September 6, 2020, for arriving international passengers transiting to a domestic destination from Mumbai as a measure to skip institutional quarantine upon arrival. This was later extended to all passengers arriving at the airport as directed by MoCA. Since the commemoration of the test facility at the airport, CSMIA has witnessed a total of over 3,340 passengers who opted for the test, of which over 2930 were males and over 400 females. The testing facility at the airport registers on average approx. 100 tests per day at the airport. Out of the test conducted at the airport till date, 38 passengers tested positive for Covid-19 and were transferred by the state authorities to designated COVID19 institutions. Additionally, the RT-PCR testing at the airport is the fastest test facility in the city of Mumbai.

With test facilities now available at both departures and arrivals at the airport, passengers can easily transit to and from CSMIA with comfort. The airport continues to follow all protocols laid down by the government and maintain the highest standard of hygiene along with all necessary standard operating procedures to curb the spread of the virus. CSMIA is making all efforts to mitigate travel restrictions for its passengers and provide in a secure and seamless journey in the wake of the pandemic.

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AVIATION

15th Edition

Virgin Atlantic announced its services from Delhi and Mumbai to Manchester as the airline ramps up flying from its home in the north of England.

Flying three times a week from Mumbai to Manchester beginning in December and twice weekly from Delhi starting in January, these new services will go on sale on 20th October and will complement the airline’s existing services from Mumbai and Delhi to London Heathrow.

With over 16 million Indians living outside of the country and 500,000 living across the north of England, India has the world’s largest diaspora. These new services will open up over 130,000 seats between India and Manchester and aim to respond to the large, fast-growing demand to visit friends and relatives as well as capturing demand for business and leisure travel to the region as global economies gradually recover from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Route details: Mumbai to Manchester - Frequency: Three times a week (Tue, Thu, Sun) starting on 20th December 2020. Aircraft

Rs 500 type: Boeing 787-9 – 31 Upper Class. 35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light. Fare: Return Economy fares start from INR 49885 per person, Premium from INR 79500, and Upper Class from INR 207270 Delhi to Manchester - Frequency: Twice a week (Wed, Sat) starting on 6th January 2021. Aircraft type: Boeing 787-9 – 31 Upper Class.

35 Premium and 192 Economy Delight, Classic and Light. Fare: Return Economy fares start from INR 52369 per person, Premium from INR 91000, and Upper Class from INR 216150 Flights are on sale from 20th October. For further information visit www.virginatlantic.com.

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We are now Online ~ Register your company on below link

www.onlinetraveldirectory.co.in/traveldirectory/Registration.aspx

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has launched its express COVID-19 RT-PCR test facility for all passengers departing from the airport from October 15, 2020.

This facility is also available for non-passengers visiting the airport to drop off or collect their loved ones. This initiative addresses passenger concerns regarding the different COVID-19 regulations across domestic and international destinations; departing passengers can undergo the test at CSMIA before travelling to their onward destination and produce their negative test report to skip institutional quarantine at their destination.

Initially launched for arriving international transit passengers in line with the directive from the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), CSMIA has now further extended the availability of the test facility for passengers departing from the airport as well.

The facility is located on the curbside of Level 4 at Terminal 2 for departing passenger; non-passengers can also opt to undergo

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the test at this location. Departing passengers can make an online booking by through the test feature available on www.csmia.aero or register themselves at the helpdesk set up at departures to enroll for the RT-PCR test before entering the terminal and receive a digital copy mailed directly or can also collect the physical copy of the test report within 8 hours.

Passengers departing from the airport are encouraged to arrive at the terminal 8-12 hours before their scheduled departure.

CSMIA had first launched the RT-PCR test facility on September 6, 2020, for arriving international passengers transiting to a domestic destination from Mumbai as a measure to skip institutional quarantine upon arrival. This was later extended to all passengers arriving at the airport as directed by MoCA. Since the commemoration of the test facility at the airport, CSMIA has witnessed a total of over 3,340 passengers who opted for the test, of which over 2930 were males and over 400 females. The testing facility at the airport registers on average approx. 100 tests per day at the airport. Out of the test conducted at the airport till date, 38 passengers tested positive for Covid-19 and were transferred by the state authorities to designated COVID19 institutions. Additionally, the RT-PCR testing at the airport is the fastest test facility in the city of Mumbai.

With test facilities now available at both departures and arrivals at the airport, passengers can easily transit to and from CSMIA with comfort. The airport continues to follow all protocols laid down by the government and maintain the highest standard of hygiene along with all necessary standard operating procedures to curb the spread of the virus. CSMIA is making all efforts to mitigate travel restrictions for its passengers and provide in a secure and seamless journey in the wake of the pandemic.

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24/7 Virtual Exhibition with Interactive Booths Discover MICE and Corporate suppliers from across the Asia-Pacific and the world anytime during the event week with 24/7 round the clock access.

Up to 24 Scheduled Meets (SM) on Mutual Request Each exhibitor or buyer receives up to 24 x 20min schedulable meeting slots over 4 days. Mutual request for meetings can be done from 9 November, right up to the 5 actual event days, inclusive.

Brand Showcase Presentations Tune in first-hand to the latest highlights and developments by participating destination and corporate brands, during 30-min presentations.

Mini Destination / Brand Roadshows NEW! An exclusive mini event dedicated to immersing with the destination or brand host. Programme highlights can include an opening overview presentation, followed by Exhibitor Familiarisation sessions with individual co-exhibitors, concluding with an interactive social soiree of entertainment, fun & games, and giveaways.

Daily Themed Knowledge Sessions Daily opportunities to engage in the year’s hot topics with our prolific panel of industry thought leaders and experts.

Flexible Meetings-Your-Way 2 ways to optimise your one-on-one business meeting potential: (1) mutual request Scheduled Meet (SM) slots (2) anytime Walk-in Meets (WM), for maximum lead generation throughout the event.

Daily Full Business Day Walk-In Meets (WM) In addition to scheduled meets, anytime WMs can take place throughout the 5 event days from 9am to 6pm (GMT+8), subject to the Exhibitors’ preferred booth opening hours and Buyers’ online availability. Buyer / Exhibitor can directly request for a WM meet anytime without a prior appointment.

Exhibitors and Buyers also have the added convenience of pre-arranging a meet based on mutual availability anytime during the event, including times outside the business day of 9am to 6pm (GMT+8).

Buyer Procurement Showcase NEW! A new event segment featuring MICE, Association and Corporate buyers as they share their procurement requirements with relevant and interested destination and supplier leads. Each showcase is 30-min in duration.

Daily Themed Networking Sessions Stretch your social muscles even further over virtual conversations, ice-breakers and interactive games.

Register as Buyer and earn Rewards, Grand Prize Valued at up to USD 900!  2D1N Stay with Breakfast for 2 at Courtyard by Marriott  

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Bangkok 4D3N Stay with Breakfast and full Club Benefits for 2 at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside Complimentary Recee in Bangkok or Phuket for 4 including 2D1N Stay at 5* category and return airport transfers in VIP car

by Redfox Events 3D2N Stay including Full Board Plus made by ROBINSON for 2 at ROBINSON Club Khao Lak 3D2N Stay with Breakfast for 2 at The Nature Phuket and more!

Regd. Office: 103 Ganjawala Elegance, Above PNB, Opp Petrol Pump, Borivali West, Mumbai 400092

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24/7 Virtual Exhibition with Interactive Booths Discover MICE and Corporate suppliers from across the Asia-Pacific and the world anytime during the event week with 24/7 round the clock access.

Up to 24 Scheduled Meets (SM) on Mutual Request Each exhibitor or buyer receives up to 24 x 20min schedulable meeting slots over 4 days. Mutual request for meetings can be done from 9 November, right up to the 5 actual event days, inclusive.

Brand Showcase Presentations Tune in first-hand to the latest highlights and developments by participating destination and corporate brands, during 30-min presentations.

Mini Destination / Brand Roadshows NEW! An exclusive mini event dedicated to immersing with the destination or brand host. Programme highlights can include an opening overview presentation, followed by Exhibitor Familiarisation sessions with individual co-exhibitors, concluding with an interactive social soiree of entertainment, fun & games, and giveaways.

Daily Themed Knowledge Sessions Daily opportunities to engage in the year’s hot topics with our prolific panel of industry thought leaders and experts.

Flexible Meetings-Your-Way 2 ways to optimise your one-on-one business meeting potential: (1) mutual request Scheduled Meet (SM) slots (2) anytime Walk-in Meets (WM), for maximum lead generation throughout the event.

Daily Full Business Day Walk-In Meets (WM) In addition to scheduled meets, anytime WMs can take place throughout the 5 event days from 9am to 6pm (GMT+8), subject to the Exhibitors’ preferred booth opening hours and Buyers’ online availability. Buyer / Exhibitor can directly request for a WM meet anytime without a prior appointment.

Exhibitors and Buyers also have the added convenience of pre-arranging a meet based on mutual availability anytime during the event, including times outside the business day of 9am to 6pm (GMT+8).

Buyer Procurement Showcase NEW! A new event segment featuring MICE, Association and Corporate buyers as they share their procurement requirements with relevant and interested destination and supplier leads. Each showcase is 30-min in duration.

Daily Themed Networking Sessions Stretch your social muscles even further over virtual conversations, ice-breakers and interactive games.

Register as Buyer and earn Rewards, Grand Prize Valued at up to USD 900!  2D1N Stay with Breakfast for 2 at Courtyard by Marriott  

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Bangkok 4D3N Stay with Breakfast and full Club Benefits for 2 at Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Bangkok Menam Riverside Complimentary Recee in Bangkok or Phuket for 4 including 2D1N Stay at 5* category and return airport transfers in VIP car

by Redfox Events 3D2N Stay including Full Board Plus made by ROBINSON for 2 at ROBINSON Club Khao Lak 3D2N Stay with Breakfast for 2 at The Nature Phuket and more!

Regd. Office: 103 Ganjawala Elegance, Above PNB, Opp Petrol Pump, Borivali West, Mumbai 400092

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Indigenous Toys

Indiatourism Mumbai

Metal Toys from Ghunsiya Village

Gujarat

Nov - Dec 2020

We have been talking about revival of Indian Tourism after the negative impact of Covid 19 menace and carry a sentiment that it may take minimum 3 to 4 years to be back in business. Even many experts have suggested only domestic tourism can be the saviour of Indian tourism.

To some extent that may be right, By- Gour Kanjilal but I find there is cause for cautious optimism in the coming year for inbound tourism as economic stability with signs of nascent growth, control on the pandemic and increase in business traffic with in Western Europe. The Asia region is quite visible and once air connectivity situation improves in India with overseas countries say by January-March 2021 end.

The tourism industry in India is in touch with the Union Civil Aviation minister to liberalize international air

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flight regulations to India, so that all our 30 international airports start getting international tourists. Somewhere this growth has to be made to revive Indian tourism.

The image perceived by those who use or are likely to use our brand and services need a clear cut decision from the government. Branding is thus a process that puts together and sustains complex mixtures of attributes and values which are intangible, but needs careful consideration to reach international markets. The objective of branding India is now to spread the message of how safe it is and alternative offerings to cover both domestic and international tourists. At present, the image factor is not so convincing, especially due to confused messages about Covid-19 safety operations at the Indian airports and stead governments having a different entry-exit formalities and Covid norms. Even state entries by road and airports have different norms. That creates confusion.