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Varanasi is all set for the Inauguration of the

KASHI VISHWANATH CORRIDOR

by Shri Narendra Modi on December 13

Divya Kashi Bhavya Kashi Vishwanath Dham Insight of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Varanasi is all decked up for the inauguration of the PM’s dream project “Kashi Vishwanath Corridor”. The grand celebrations which is planned for the big day can be felt while crossing the roads of Varanasi. The inauguration of the first phase of the project will be done on December 13

by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The entire event will be aired live across the country. The city is filled with joy as the temple is ready to become 'Vishwanath Dham' as

it was known years ago. This project will dignify the values of Kashi and will also create the possibilities to boom the religious tourism in Varanasi.  The inauguration ceremony has been named as "Divya Kashi, Bhavya Kashi".  The city of Varanasi has been decked up before the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. The entire stretch of Godowlia to Maidagin has been painted in pink, to maintain a consistent look and bring out its rich heritage.

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 The inauguration ceremony will be on a grand celebration of Sanatan Dharam - Yagas, prayers, chanting and Shiv Barat will be some of the highlights.  The inauguration would see the presence of the main archakas of the 12 Jyotirlingas, with water from all major rivers of the country being brought in for the abhishek of the main deity Baba Vishwanath.

 The estimated cost of this entire project is close to Rs 800 crore.  It also provides better crowd management and emergency operational procedures and better experiences around the religious rituals.  The work includes the construction of Temple Chowk, Varanasi city gallery, museum, multipurpose auditoriums, hall, devotee facilitation centre, public convenience, salvation home, Godowlia gate, Bhogshala, shelter for priests and sevadars, spiritual book space, and others.  Hundreds of small temples have been made a part of the corridor.  About 70% of the area of the project would be kept open for the green cover.  The part of the corridor are an over 7,000 square metre platform where 10,000 people can meditate, seven grand entrance gates, a cafeteria, a food court, a Vedic and spiritual library, a virtual gallery, a tourist centre, a multipurpose hall and a security hall.  At Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, devotees will also see a statue of Maratha Queen Maharani Ahilyabai

Holkar, who once reconstructed the temple.

Panchkosi Yatra occupies an important place in rituals of Sanatan Dharma. The Jyotirlinga-shaped Parikrama route of Kashi is of special significance since ancient times. Under an initiative taken by the Yogi Adityanath Government, extensive renovation and beautification of the Panchkosi Parikrama in Varanasi is taking shape.

As per the plan, temples, ponds, tourist shelters and inns (dharamshalas) are being beautified to give the entire 70km route a facelift of international standards.

There is also a proposal to organise various events and programmes spread over a year. The facelift and events will lead to the creation of new avenues of employment and business.

The General Secretary of the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, Prof Ram Narayan Trivedi, says that the devotees undertake a barefoot walk to traverse this 70-km Panchkosi Yatra.

There are five halts on this route – Kandva, Bhimchandi, Rameshwar, Paancho Pandav and Kapildhara. The five-day yatra includes one-night stays every day.

 The Kashi Vishwanath corridor project ensures easy pedestrian movement for pilgrims and comfortable holding zones.  The project connects the temple with the ghats, with a paved walkway. Now the devotees can abhishek the shivaling carrying the water from the river ganga.  Built over a sprawling area of 5,000 hectares near temple complex. It will have a museum, a library, a pilgrim facilitation centre and a salvation house.

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Divya Kashi Bhavya Kashi Vishwanath Dham Insight of the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor Varanasi is all decked up for the inauguration of the PM’s dream project “Kashi Vishwanath Corridor”. The grand celebrations which is planned for the big day can be felt while crossing the roads of Varanasi. The inauguration of the first phase of the project will be done on December 13

by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The entire event will be aired live across the country. The city is filled with joy as the temple is ready to become 'Vishwanath Dham' as

it was known years ago. This project will dignify the values of Kashi and will also create the possibilities to boom the religious tourism in Varanasi.  The inauguration ceremony has been named as "Divya Kashi, Bhavya Kashi".  The city of Varanasi has been decked up before the inauguration of the Kashi Vishwanath corridor. The entire stretch of Godowlia to Maidagin has been painted in pink, to maintain a consistent look and bring out its rich heritage.

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 The inauguration ceremony will be on a grand celebration of Sanatan Dharam - Yagas, prayers, chanting and Shiv Barat will be some of the highlights.  The inauguration would see the presence of the main archakas of the 12 Jyotirlingas, with water from all major rivers of the country being brought in for the abhishek of the main deity Baba Vishwanath.

 The estimated cost of this entire project is close to Rs 800 crore.  It also provides better crowd management and emergency operational procedures and better experiences around the religious rituals.  The work includes the construction of Temple Chowk, Varanasi city gallery, museum, multipurpose auditoriums, hall, devotee facilitation centre, public convenience, salvation home, Godowlia gate, Bhogshala, shelter for priests and sevadars, spiritual book space, and others.  Hundreds of small temples have been made a part of the corridor.  About 70% of the area of the project would be kept open for the green cover.  The part of the corridor are an over 7,000 square metre platform where 10,000 people can meditate, seven grand entrance gates, a cafeteria, a food court, a Vedic and spiritual library, a virtual gallery, a tourist centre, a multipurpose hall and a security hall.  At Kashi Vishwanath Dham Corridor, devotees will also see a statue of Maratha Queen Maharani Ahilyabai

Holkar, who once reconstructed the temple.

Panchkosi Yatra occupies an important place in rituals of Sanatan Dharma. The Jyotirlinga-shaped Parikrama route of Kashi is of special significance since ancient times. Under an initiative taken by the Yogi Adityanath Government, extensive renovation and beautification of the Panchkosi Parikrama in Varanasi is taking shape.

As per the plan, temples, ponds, tourist shelters and inns (dharamshalas) are being beautified to give the entire 70km route a facelift of international standards.

There is also a proposal to organise various events and programmes spread over a year. The facelift and events will lead to the creation of new avenues of employment and business.

The General Secretary of the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, Prof Ram Narayan Trivedi, says that the devotees undertake a barefoot walk to traverse this 70-km Panchkosi Yatra.

There are five halts on this route – Kandva, Bhimchandi, Rameshwar, Paancho Pandav and Kapildhara. The five-day yatra includes one-night stays every day.

 The Kashi Vishwanath corridor project ensures easy pedestrian movement for pilgrims and comfortable holding zones.  The project connects the temple with the ghats, with a paved walkway. Now the devotees can abhishek the shivaling carrying the water from the river ganga.  Built over a sprawling area of 5,000 hectares near temple complex. It will have a museum, a library, a pilgrim facilitation centre and a salvation house.

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EVENT Hurry! Register for 36th IATO Annual Convention from 16 to 19 Dec 2021, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Alluring Ahmedabad I have watched the cultures of all lands blow around my house and other winds have blown the seeds of peace, for travel is the language of peace ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Brand Ambassador:

Vyom Kesari Editorial Assistant: Priyanshu Kesarwani

T he 36th IATO Convention is all set to take place from the 16th - 19th of December at The Leela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Theme of the convention is: B RAND INDIA- The Road to Recovery You can register online on IATO website, which is live now and you can also make payment online through your Visa/Master Debit/Credit card.

O nline registration link is given b e l o w : https://iato.in/convention2/registrati on

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As rightly put, travel is indeed the language of peace, what would life be had we not taken a break, to explore, to unwind, and capture the beautiful essence of the destination we chose to visit. Ahmedabad in Gujarat known as the Manchester of the country is one such destination that is vibrant, offering an array of offerings rich in culture, food, shopping, and festivities. With many places to visit in the largest city of Gujarat, the first place that comes to mind is the Sabarmati Ashram. Apart from its marvelous architecture, surrounded by greenery on the banks of the Sabarmati river, the picturesque as hram offe r s peace and tranquility depicting t h e unparalleled lifestyle of Gandhiji. The historic place extends rich culture, standing testimony to Bapu and his philosophy.

This place is of national significance and its recognition dates back to 12th March 1930, where the Salt Satyagraha started and ended at the village of Dandi in the state's coastal area.

What comes next? Ahmedabad and food go hand in hand, the resident's extreme fondness and love for food are very evident, and as evening falls, a lot of places in the city are lit beautifully and come to life. Residents satiate their endless cravings for chat items, sweets, cheese sandwiches , pav bhaji at restaurants or the famous Manek Chowk and Khau Galli in Law Garden. The Bhatiyar Galli in the old city offers delectable options in non-vegetarian fare.

Some of the must-try Gujarati items include Khakras, Dhokla, Fafda, Thepla, Kulfi, Pani Puri, Dal Vada, among others. What more? The city is also world-famous for cotton textiles, and the museums reflect the historic Indian culture, showcasing the rich textile antiquity of our country.

The Kite Museum is a visual treat for kite lovers.

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Located at Paldi, the museum boasts a variety of kites and must be included in every kite lover's travel list.

Any holiday is incomplete without shopping, and Ahmedabad offers a host of shopping places to visit, the Lal Darwaja market is one of the oldest shopping markets offering handicrafts, chaniya cholis, and much more at throwaway prices. At the Manek Chowk market, one can shop for jewelry and ornaments, bandhani prints, and tie and dye fabrics which convert into street food markets at night.

There’s also Law Garden night market, Ramakada market which offers a variety o f f o o d options to c h o o s e from.

I S K C O N temple echoes the chants of Hare Krishna, offering a tranquil setting to its devotees. The chandeliers, expansive interiors, makes it yet another mustvisit place.

When in Ahmedabad, tourists can visit the Statue of Unity, which is about 179kms from the city centre.

The statue boasts the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

The Bronze statue is the tallest in the world, standing at 182 meters in height. The Kankaria Lake is another attraction, the biggest lake in Ahmedabad, offers entertainment, food stalls for its visitors.

Ahmedabad or Amdavad as some lovingly call it, is a perfect getaway for families, offering a variety of mouth-watering treats, historic sites, and landmarks. The destination offers unmatched historic wonders, architecture, and culture at a pocket-friendly cost.

Reiterating part of the quote of Gandhiji, travel is the language of peace, so come experience it in yours truly, Ahmedabad.

Article by - Vandana Bhatia (vandanakbhatia@gmail.com)

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EVENT Hurry! Register for 36th IATO Annual Convention from 16 to 19 Dec 2021, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Alluring Ahmedabad I have watched the cultures of all lands blow around my house and other winds have blown the seeds of peace, for travel is the language of peace ~ Mahatma Gandhi

Brand Ambassador:

Vyom Kesari Editorial Assistant: Priyanshu Kesarwani

T he 36th IATO Convention is all set to take place from the 16th - 19th of December at The Leela, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The Theme of the convention is: B RAND INDIA- The Road to Recovery You can register online on IATO website, which is live now and you can also make payment online through your Visa/Master Debit/Credit card.

O nline registration link is given b e l o w : https://iato.in/convention2/registrati on

Advisory: Gour Kanjilal Om Prakash Sehgal Marketing Team: Prashant & Dinesh Gupta Correspondent: Payal Gupta

We Specialized In Nepal with Mukthinath Varanasi & Around The Buddhas Trail PLAN YOUR HOLIDAY INCREDIBLE, HOSPITABLE AND BEAUTEOUS ARE THE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE INDIA We have our own eet of Buses & Cars Dec Supp 2021

Piligrim Tours Kumbh Mela

52, Sigra , Near Church Compound, Varanasi 221002,U.P., India

Mobile: (+91) 8604466466, 9451690992 Email: anjilindiatours@gmail.com Web: www.anjilindiatours.co.in

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As rightly put, travel is indeed the language of peace, what would life be had we not taken a break, to explore, to unwind, and capture the beautiful essence of the destination we chose to visit. Ahmedabad in Gujarat known as the Manchester of the country is one such destination that is vibrant, offering an array of offerings rich in culture, food, shopping, and festivities. With many places to visit in the largest city of Gujarat, the first place that comes to mind is the Sabarmati Ashram. Apart from its marvelous architecture, surrounded by greenery on the banks of the Sabarmati river, the picturesque as hram offe r s peace and tranquility depicting t h e unparalleled lifestyle of Gandhiji. The historic place extends rich culture, standing testimony to Bapu and his philosophy.

This place is of national significance and its recognition dates back to 12th March 1930, where the Salt Satyagraha started and ended at the village of Dandi in the state's coastal area.

What comes next? Ahmedabad and food go hand in hand, the resident's extreme fondness and love for food are very evident, and as evening falls, a lot of places in the city are lit beautifully and come to life. Residents satiate their endless cravings for chat items, sweets, cheese sandwiches , pav bhaji at restaurants or the famous Manek Chowk and Khau Galli in Law Garden. The Bhatiyar Galli in the old city offers delectable options in non-vegetarian fare.

Some of the must-try Gujarati items include Khakras, Dhokla, Fafda, Thepla, Kulfi, Pani Puri, Dal Vada, among others. What more? The city is also world-famous for cotton textiles, and the museums reflect the historic Indian culture, showcasing the rich textile antiquity of our country.

The Kite Museum is a visual treat for kite lovers.

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Located at Paldi, the museum boasts a variety of kites and must be included in every kite lover's travel list.

Any holiday is incomplete without shopping, and Ahmedabad offers a host of shopping places to visit, the Lal Darwaja market is one of the oldest shopping markets offering handicrafts, chaniya cholis, and much more at throwaway prices. At the Manek Chowk market, one can shop for jewelry and ornaments, bandhani prints, and tie and dye fabrics which convert into street food markets at night.

There’s also Law Garden night market, Ramakada market which offers a variety o f f o o d options to c h o o s e from.

I S K C O N temple echoes the chants of Hare Krishna, offering a tranquil setting to its devotees. The chandeliers, expansive interiors, makes it yet another mustvisit place.

When in Ahmedabad, tourists can visit the Statue of Unity, which is about 179kms from the city centre.

The statue boasts the Iron Man of India, Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

The Bronze statue is the tallest in the world, standing at 182 meters in height. The Kankaria Lake is another attraction, the biggest lake in Ahmedabad, offers entertainment, food stalls for its visitors.

Ahmedabad or Amdavad as some lovingly call it, is a perfect getaway for families, offering a variety of mouth-watering treats, historic sites, and landmarks. The destination offers unmatched historic wonders, architecture, and culture at a pocket-friendly cost.

Reiterating part of the quote of Gandhiji, travel is the language of peace, so come experience it in yours truly, Ahmedabad.

Article by - Vandana Bhatia (vandanakbhatia@gmail.com)

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Kashi Panchkosi Parikrama to be on world map Panchkosi Yatra occupies an important place in rituals of Sanatan Dharma. The Jyotirlinga-shaped Parikrama route of Kashi is of special significance since ancient times. Under an initiative taken by the Yogi Adityanath Government, extensive renovation and beautification of the Panchkosi Parikrama in Varanasi is taking shape.

As per the plan, temples, ponds, tourist shelters and inns (dharamshalas) are being beautified to give the entire 70-km route a facelift of international standards.

There is also a proposal to organise various events and programmes spread over a year. The facelift and events will lead to the creation of new avenues of employment and business.

The General Secretary of the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, Prof Ram Narayan Trivedi, says that the devotees undertake a barefoot walk to traverse this 70-km Panchkosi Yatra.

There are five halts on this route – Kandva, Bhimchandi, Rameshwar, Paancho Pandav and Kapildhara. The

five-day yatra includes one-night stays every day.

There are old temples, ponds and shelter houses for the pilgrims along the route. “A very important aspect of this route is that all the religious places are situated on the right side of the yatra,” he adds.

Upon completion, the devotees will be able to traverse on the route throughout the year and thus a lot many more people will come to know about its significance.

The Government has also planned a series of events and programmes on the Panchkosi Marg, that will lead to creation of jobs and new business opportunities.

These include wellness centres, resorts, hotels and tourism-related ventures.

The VC of Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) Isha Duhan said that there are 108 main temples, 44 dharamshalas (pilgrim shelters or night shelters) and ponds along the yatra route. As per plan, wells and chaupal structures will also be repaired and beautified. All the ponds having historical significance located at the shelters will be beautified. The gardens

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at open spaces or at discourse lawns will be beautified with landscaping. Temporary shelters and resting places will be created near the halts and temples for the convenience of the pilgrims.

In addition, the signages to be put up along the Panchkosi Yatra route will show the way to pilgrims. All information regarding the religious sites and places of shelter will be available at all halts. For the convenience of visitors coming from outside Varanasi, information regarding the Panchkosi Yatra will be displayed at bus stops and railway stations, besides at other public places.

The State Department of Archaeology will soon launch an initiative for conservation of all temples having high architectural and archaeological value.

A Heritage Conservation Scheme will be prepared for the Panchkosi Yatra and the passage will be created to facilitate pedestrian movement.

The VDA vice chairman said that a detailed project report (DPR) in this regard has already been sent to the government. Work will be started as soon as the permission is received.

The Yogi Government plans to spend Rs 55.93 crores on the project which will be completed in three phases. In the first phase, Rs 9.92 crores, in the second phase Rs 23.86 crore and in the third phase, Rs 22.15 crores are to be spent on renovation and beautification of religious places and riverfront development.

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Kashi Panchkosi Parikrama to be on world map Panchkosi Yatra occupies an important place in rituals of Sanatan Dharma. The Jyotirlinga-shaped Parikrama route of Kashi is of special significance since ancient times. Under an initiative taken by the Yogi Adityanath Government, extensive renovation and beautification of the Panchkosi Parikrama in Varanasi is taking shape.

As per the plan, temples, ponds, tourist shelters and inns (dharamshalas) are being beautified to give the entire 70-km route a facelift of international standards.

There is also a proposal to organise various events and programmes spread over a year. The facelift and events will lead to the creation of new avenues of employment and business.

The General Secretary of the Kashi Vidvat Parishad, Prof Ram Narayan Trivedi, says that the devotees undertake a barefoot walk to traverse this 70-km Panchkosi Yatra.

There are five halts on this route – Kandva, Bhimchandi, Rameshwar, Paancho Pandav and Kapildhara. The

five-day yatra includes one-night stays every day.

There are old temples, ponds and shelter houses for the pilgrims along the route. “A very important aspect of this route is that all the religious places are situated on the right side of the yatra,” he adds.

Upon completion, the devotees will be able to traverse on the route throughout the year and thus a lot many more people will come to know about its significance.

The Government has also planned a series of events and programmes on the Panchkosi Marg, that will lead to creation of jobs and new business opportunities.

These include wellness centres, resorts, hotels and tourism-related ventures.

The VC of Varanasi Development Authority (VDA) Isha Duhan said that there are 108 main temples, 44 dharamshalas (pilgrim shelters or night shelters) and ponds along the yatra route. As per plan, wells and chaupal structures will also be repaired and beautified. All the ponds having historical significance located at the shelters will be beautified. The gardens

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at open spaces or at discourse lawns will be beautified with landscaping. Temporary shelters and resting places will be created near the halts and temples for the convenience of the pilgrims.

In addition, the signages to be put up along the Panchkosi Yatra route will show the way to pilgrims. All information regarding the religious sites and places of shelter will be available at all halts. For the convenience of visitors coming from outside Varanasi, information regarding the Panchkosi Yatra will be displayed at bus stops and railway stations, besides at other public places.

The State Department of Archaeology will soon launch an initiative for conservation of all temples having high architectural and archaeological value.

A Heritage Conservation Scheme will be prepared for the Panchkosi Yatra and the passage will be created to facilitate pedestrian movement.

The VDA vice chairman said that a detailed project report (DPR) in this regard has already been sent to the government. Work will be started as soon as the permission is received.

The Yogi Government plans to spend Rs 55.93 crores on the project which will be completed in three phases. In the first phase, Rs 9.92 crores, in the second phase Rs 23.86 crore and in the third phase, Rs 22.15 crores are to be spent on renovation and beautification of religious places and riverfront development.

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IITM Hyderabad 2021 Tourism Fair Show was once again a resounding success The Telugu states Telangana and Andhra Pradesh contribute to a large extent to the domestic tourist inflow towards the UT of J&K. In order to invite more tourist from South India especially from Telangana State, The department of tourism, Jammu and Kashmir participated in the IITM held at Hitex Convention Hall, Izzatnagar Hyderabad from 03rd-05th of December 2021.

The expo was also attended by more than 20 States like Karnataka, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, UP, Bihar etc. including the host State of Telangana. The event was inaugurated by Honourable Minster for Tourism, Culture and Archaeology Government of Telangana Sri. V Srinivas Goud. While interacting with the participating

state representative Mr. Goud assured full cooperation of Government of Telangana and announced that a special desk will be opened in the office of Directorate of Tourism Telangana for assisting stakeholders in smooth interchange of best practices. On his Visit to the J&K Pavilion, the Honourable Minister was presented a momento by Mr Sher Singh CEO Patnitop Development Authority.

Sri Uppala Srinavas Gupta, Chairman T.S. Tourism Development Corporation Limited, Mr. Nagesh Pampati (Chairman TAAI, Telengana), Mr. Liaqat Ali (President, TOAT) and other prominent representative of Tourism Bodies also visited the J&K Pavilion.

The visitors were informed that an increasing number of Tourists are visiting J&K post the covid-19 lockdown, due to a better managed security and covid containment strategy by the UT government.

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at Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat

On the side lines of the exhibition a road show was also organised by the J&K Tourism, under the title, “J&K Tourism – New hopes New destinations” for presenting new destinations and experiences on offer in J&K and for showcasing the initiative taken by Tourism Department in offering best services and products to intending tourists. The 75 new destinations identified by the department for their promotion and showcasing, in view of celebration of 75th Year of Independence under the caption Azadi Ka Amrut Mahat Utsav generated great interest of the prospective tourists and tourism players.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere TravelMedia said, “India in spite of the present business environment is fast emerging as one of the most interesting and productive countries for the travel trade industry both for leisure and business travel. A

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combination of factors is responsible for the growth and demand of travel trends from India”.

Mr Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travelmedia added: 'domestic travel as the backbone' of India's tourism portfolio and with an estimated 561 million domestic tourist visits. This segment is probably only second to China in terms of sheer size. With the rapid economic development taking place in the country and availability of greater disposable income combined with affordable holiday packages, tourism in India is increasing steadily and acts as a catalyst for the furthering the economic growth in view of its wide-ranging linkage effects and multiple impacts”.

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IITM Hyderabad 2021 Tourism Fair Show was once again a resounding success The Telugu states Telangana and Andhra Pradesh contribute to a large extent to the domestic tourist inflow towards the UT of J&K. In order to invite more tourist from South India especially from Telangana State, The department of tourism, Jammu and Kashmir participated in the IITM held at Hitex Convention Hall, Izzatnagar Hyderabad from 03rd-05th of December 2021.

The expo was also attended by more than 20 States like Karnataka, Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, UP, Bihar etc. including the host State of Telangana. The event was inaugurated by Honourable Minster for Tourism, Culture and Archaeology Government of Telangana Sri. V Srinivas Goud. While interacting with the participating

state representative Mr. Goud assured full cooperation of Government of Telangana and announced that a special desk will be opened in the office of Directorate of Tourism Telangana for assisting stakeholders in smooth interchange of best practices. On his Visit to the J&K Pavilion, the Honourable Minister was presented a momento by Mr Sher Singh CEO Patnitop Development Authority.

Sri Uppala Srinavas Gupta, Chairman T.S. Tourism Development Corporation Limited, Mr. Nagesh Pampati (Chairman TAAI, Telengana), Mr. Liaqat Ali (President, TOAT) and other prominent representative of Tourism Bodies also visited the J&K Pavilion.

The visitors were informed that an increasing number of Tourists are visiting J&K post the covid-19 lockdown, due to a better managed security and covid containment strategy by the UT government.

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at Statue of Unity Unity,, K Kevadia, evadia, Gujarat

On the side lines of the exhibition a road show was also organised by the J&K Tourism, under the title, “J&K Tourism – New hopes New destinations” for presenting new destinations and experiences on offer in J&K and for showcasing the initiative taken by Tourism Department in offering best services and products to intending tourists. The 75 new destinations identified by the department for their promotion and showcasing, in view of celebration of 75th Year of Independence under the caption Azadi Ka Amrut Mahat Utsav generated great interest of the prospective tourists and tourism players.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr Sanjay Hakhu, Director, Sphere TravelMedia said, “India in spite of the present business environment is fast emerging as one of the most interesting and productive countries for the travel trade industry both for leisure and business travel. A

KASHMIR

combination of factors is responsible for the growth and demand of travel trends from India”.

Mr Rohit Hangal, Director, Sphere Travelmedia added: 'domestic travel as the backbone' of India's tourism portfolio and with an estimated 561 million domestic tourist visits. This segment is probably only second to China in terms of sheer size. With the rapid economic development taking place in the country and availability of greater disposable income combined with affordable holiday packages, tourism in India is increasing steadily and acts as a catalyst for the furthering the economic growth in view of its wide-ranging linkage effects and multiple impacts”.

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DOMESTIC Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Tapping the domestic Market In an effort to reach out to the Travel and Tourism market of Pune, Jammu and Kashmir Tourism organized a grand event in which a large number of prominent tour operators and media persons of Pune participated. The event is aimed at showcasing the tourist attractions of the UT and inviting travellers to visit J&K. The event started with a press conference and interaction with the delegation of J&K Tourism. The delegation comprised of: Dr G. N. Itto - Director Tourism Kashmir; Mr Waseem Raja - Additional Secretary Tourism; Mr Vivekanand Rai - Director Tourism Jammu; Mr Bashir Ahmad Wani - Tourist Officer, J&K Tourism Mumbai.

While briefing the audience, the Director Tourism Kashmir Dr G. N Itoo gave a detailed account of the activities undertaken by the Tourism in the last few months including the Iconic week celebrations. The Director of Tourism, Jammu, Mr Vivekanand Rai appraised the audience about the 75 offbeat destinations being developed by the Department and the new services and products of Tourism sector in the Jammu Division.

The presentation was focussed on off-beat destinations of Jammu and Kashmir which enthralled the audience.

Buoyed by the encouraging rush of tourists currently, the department has kick-started extensive winter tourism promotional campaigns across major cities of the country.

After the second wave of covid 19, the department has intensified its promotional campaign and has organised several grand events recently which includes the week-long Iconic festivals which included the houseboat festival which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Home Minister Sh Amit Shah. Besides the Department has taken several measures for revival of the tourism sector which have borne fruit as domestic tourist footfall has broken past records. Tourists are thronging places like Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Patnitop, Sanasar, Sonmarg and Doodhpathri.

The department is emphasising on highlighting the 75 mesmerising lesser-known destinations which were recently launched by the Hon’ble Union Home Minister during his visit to the valley. The tourism department is focusing on Pune as a traditional market for J&K Tourism and the promotional campaign in Pune is aimed at inviting more and more travellers to visit J&K and enjoy not only the beauty but also the rich hospitality of the UT.

Drawing Paradise-An Initiative by J&K Tourism During IITM Pune, a Drawing competition Event titled as Drawing ParadiseAn Initiative by Department of Tourism Govt. Of J&K, was held to promote the Off-Beat Destinations of the J&K, was organised by Tourist Office Mumbai.

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DOMESTIC Jammu & Kashmir Tourism Tapping the domestic Market In an effort to reach out to the Travel and Tourism market of Pune, Jammu and Kashmir Tourism organized a grand event in which a large number of prominent tour operators and media persons of Pune participated. The event is aimed at showcasing the tourist attractions of the UT and inviting travellers to visit J&K. The event started with a press conference and interaction with the delegation of J&K Tourism. The delegation comprised of: Dr G. N. Itto - Director Tourism Kashmir; Mr Waseem Raja - Additional Secretary Tourism; Mr Vivekanand Rai - Director Tourism Jammu; Mr Bashir Ahmad Wani - Tourist Officer, J&K Tourism Mumbai.

While briefing the audience, the Director Tourism Kashmir Dr G. N Itoo gave a detailed account of the activities undertaken by the Tourism in the last few months including the Iconic week celebrations. The Director of Tourism, Jammu, Mr Vivekanand Rai appraised the audience about the 75 offbeat destinations being developed by the Department and the new services and products of Tourism sector in the Jammu Division.

The presentation was focussed on off-beat destinations of Jammu and Kashmir which enthralled the audience.

Buoyed by the encouraging rush of tourists currently, the department has kick-started extensive winter tourism promotional campaigns across major cities of the country.

After the second wave of covid 19, the department has intensified its promotional campaign and has organised several grand events recently which includes the week-long Iconic festivals which included the houseboat festival which was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Home Minister Sh Amit Shah. Besides the Department has taken several measures for revival of the tourism sector which have borne fruit as domestic tourist footfall has broken past records. Tourists are thronging places like Gulmarg, Srinagar, Pahalgam, Patnitop, Sanasar, Sonmarg and Doodhpathri.

The department is emphasising on highlighting the 75 mesmerising lesser-known destinations which were recently launched by the Hon’ble Union Home Minister during his visit to the valley. The tourism department is focusing on Pune as a traditional market for J&K Tourism and the promotional campaign in Pune is aimed at inviting more and more travellers to visit J&K and enjoy not only the beauty but also the rich hospitality of the UT.

Drawing Paradise-An Initiative by J&K Tourism During IITM Pune, a Drawing competition Event titled as Drawing ParadiseAn Initiative by Department of Tourism Govt. Of J&K, was held to promote the Off-Beat Destinations of the J&K, was organised by Tourist Office Mumbai.

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Snapshot of IITM Pune

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S Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts successfully launches COLORS OF OBLU in India To give joyfully, you must give with your heart and soul. And with that sentiment, Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, a thriving hospitality group from the Maldives enters India to launch their sub brand COLORS OF OBLU. With a strong portfolio in the archipelago destination, the group’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephane Laguette and Vice President of Communications Sarah Walker Kerr ecstatically indulged in a series of road shows in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai recently.

Stephane and Sarah were in the country to launch the upcoming two new resorts under the sub-brand ‘COLOURS OF OBLU’ that promises a holistic experience par excellence to the guests. Their odyssey through the metro cities echoed with promises of more to come. The group’s intuitive expanse currently indulges in their ‘Joy of Giving’ philosophy through six resorts within Maldives and is now extending their hospitality in the azure waters with the launch of two new resorts - OBLU SELECT Lobigili and OBLU Xperience

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Ailafushi in February and March 2022 respectively.

This Indian Ocean hospitality brand comes with a vision to embody the true essence of hospitality through their human centric approach. On spreading their horizons to the Indian market, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts will soon be announcing their India development plans that further strengthens the inbound tourism from India.

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S Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts successfully launches COLORS OF OBLU in India To give joyfully, you must give with your heart and soul. And with that sentiment, Atmosphere Hotels and Resorts, a thriving hospitality group from the Maldives enters India to launch their sub brand COLORS OF OBLU. With a strong portfolio in the archipelago destination, the group’s Chief Commercial Officer Stephane Laguette and Vice President of Communications Sarah Walker Kerr ecstatically indulged in a series of road shows in Delhi, Bangalore and Mumbai recently.

Stephane and Sarah were in the country to launch the upcoming two new resorts under the sub-brand ‘COLOURS OF OBLU’ that promises a holistic experience par excellence to the guests. Their odyssey through the metro cities echoed with promises of more to come. The group’s intuitive expanse currently indulges in their ‘Joy of Giving’ philosophy through six resorts within Maldives and is now extending their hospitality in the azure waters with the launch of two new resorts - OBLU SELECT Lobigili and OBLU Xperience

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Ailafushi in February and March 2022 respectively.

This Indian Ocean hospitality brand comes with a vision to embody the true essence of hospitality through their human centric approach. On spreading their horizons to the Indian market, Atmosphere Hotels & Resorts will soon be announcing their India development plans that further strengthens the inbound tourism from India.

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Networking Meet of

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IATO's Western Region first physical meeting after the lockdown was held on Friday, the 19th November 2021 at Sun-N-Sand Mumbai. Mr. Jitendra K e j r i w a l , C h a i r m a n I ATO Maharashtra and Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman Chapter; Mr N S Rathor and Mr. Rajnish Kaistha, Hony S e c r e t a r y I ATO a d d r e s s e d t h e Western Region members and invited them personally for the 36th IATO Annual Convention being held in Gandhinagar from 16-19 December 2021. Ms. Bhavan, Assistant Director, IndiaTourism and Mr. Ajay Prakash, President TAFI were the Guest. The event was well attended by the IATO members and Trade partners from Travel Fraternity.

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IATO's Western Region first physical meeting after the lockdown was held on Friday, the 19th November 2021 at Sun-N-Sand Mumbai. Mr. Jitendra K e j r i w a l , C h a i r m a n I ATO Maharashtra and Dadra Nagar Haveli & Daman Chapter; Mr N S Rathor and Mr. Rajnish Kaistha, Hony S e c r e t a r y I ATO a d d r e s s e d t h e Western Region members and invited them personally for the 36th IATO Annual Convention being held in Gandhinagar from 16-19 December 2021. Ms. Bhavan, Assistant Director, IndiaTourism and Mr. Ajay Prakash, President TAFI were the Guest. The event was well attended by the IATO members and Trade partners from Travel Fraternity.

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INSIGHT TAAI President along with team will continue for next tenure During TAAI's Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) held virtually on Monday, 29th November, 2021, where the members took call on the functioning of the Association as the Managing Committee recommended to extend the term of the current team.

Jyoti Mayal, Director, New Airways Travels (Delhi) Pvt. Ltd, who got elected as the President of the Association in 2019 for a two-year term will remain at the helm of affairs for another year till September 2022.

Jay Bhatia, Vice President, Bettaiah Lokesh, Hon. Secretary General and Shreeram Patel, Hon. National Treasurer will also continue to be at the helm and carry on with their active duties and take forward the Association and sail them through a path of the recovery along with the entire Managing Committee. The term of the Region & Chapter Office Bearers also has got extended.

The current team has been very active in terms of organising activities for members in form of roadshows, virtual meetings, webinars, and knowledge sessions & workshops. They have also been in regular communication with the government taking up various issues faced by the members and the travel trade.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association was also held virtually on 29th November 2021 at 1400 hours, to complete the statutory requirements. During her annual address to the members at the AGM, President Mayal, commented that the agenda for the next year was discussed while highlighting the key achievements of the

Association in the last two years.

“I would like to extend my gratitude to all the members for their support extended to TAAI, especially to our team led

by VP Jay Bhatia, HSG Bettaiah Lokesh, HNT Shreeram Patel and the entire Managing Committee in the last two years. During our tenure, the travel & tourism industry has faced extraordinary circumstances and faced the toughest challenges in many decades. It is only due to the support of all members, TAAI managed to keep the industry’s confidence intact, where we made representations and reached out to the highest echelons in the country for their support,” she mentioned.

While updating a ten points agenda, the TAAI President highlighted the Association’s achievements - MoU’s signed to educate and update the travel fraternity; efforts taken to restart businesses in form of air bubbles, selling through GDS; issues taken up at IATA/ APJC; initiatives under UFTAA, FAITH, THSC, WITT; Tie-ups with Universities; taking out NamasTAAI; and organising a successful Knowledge Conclave in Kevadia, Gujarat in March 2021.

During the meetings, Vice President, Jay Bhatia extended his support and jointly conveyed thanks to the membership and appreciated everyone’s effort and support during the year. Hon Secretary General, Bettaiah Lokesh led the proceedings during the meetings and briefed the members about agenda points and the meetings were conducted smoothly. GMJ & Co., were re-appointed as the Auditors for the Financial Year 2021-22.

2022 Mangalore 8-9 January 2022 Nagpur 29-30 January 2022 Indore 27-28 February 2022 Shivamogga 12-13 March 2022

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INSIGHT TAAI President along with team will continue for next tenure During TAAI's Extra-Ordinary General Meeting (EGM) held virtually on Monday, 29th November, 2021, where the members took call on the functioning of the Association as the Managing Committee recommended to extend the term of the current team.

Jyoti Mayal, Director, New Airways Travels (Delhi) Pvt. Ltd, who got elected as the President of the Association in 2019 for a two-year term will remain at the helm of affairs for another year till September 2022.

Jay Bhatia, Vice President, Bettaiah Lokesh, Hon. Secretary General and Shreeram Patel, Hon. National Treasurer will also continue to be at the helm and carry on with their active duties and take forward the Association and sail them through a path of the recovery along with the entire Managing Committee. The term of the Region & Chapter Office Bearers also has got extended.

The current team has been very active in terms of organising activities for members in form of roadshows, virtual meetings, webinars, and knowledge sessions & workshops. They have also been in regular communication with the government taking up various issues faced by the members and the travel trade.

The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Association was also held virtually on 29th November 2021 at 1400 hours, to complete the statutory requirements. During her annual address to the members at the AGM, President Mayal, commented that the agenda for the next year was discussed while highlighting the key achievements of the

Association in the last two years.

“I would like to extend my gratitude to all the members for their support extended to TAAI, especially to our team led

by VP Jay Bhatia, HSG Bettaiah Lokesh, HNT Shreeram Patel and the entire Managing Committee in the last two years. During our tenure, the travel & tourism industry has faced extraordinary circumstances and faced the toughest challenges in many decades. It is only due to the support of all members, TAAI managed to keep the industry’s confidence intact, where we made representations and reached out to the highest echelons in the country for their support,” she mentioned.

While updating a ten points agenda, the TAAI President highlighted the Association’s achievements - MoU’s signed to educate and update the travel fraternity; efforts taken to restart businesses in form of air bubbles, selling through GDS; issues taken up at IATA/ APJC; initiatives under UFTAA, FAITH, THSC, WITT; Tie-ups with Universities; taking out NamasTAAI; and organising a successful Knowledge Conclave in Kevadia, Gujarat in March 2021.

During the meetings, Vice President, Jay Bhatia extended his support and jointly conveyed thanks to the membership and appreciated everyone’s effort and support during the year. Hon Secretary General, Bettaiah Lokesh led the proceedings during the meetings and briefed the members about agenda points and the meetings were conducted smoothly. GMJ & Co., were re-appointed as the Auditors for the Financial Year 2021-22.

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