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Kerala tourism Department gears up for crisis management
The Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Kerala has formed a working group for crisis management. The global financial meltdown and the recent Mumbai terror attacks are taking its toll on the Indian tourism industry. The Kerala state government will conduct regular meetings with the working group on a monthly basis.
TOFT to endorse responsible tourism in Indian national parks
Travel Operators for Tigers (TOFT) is ready to endorse and support the key principles of responsible tourism in the national parks of India. Currently, TOFT is working for the cause with six major national parks in India. These national parks include Jim Corbett (Uttarakhand), Bandhavgarh, Kanha, Panna and Pench (Madhya Pradesh) and Ranthambore (Rajasthan).
Global meltdown affects inbound tourism in India
It is for the first time in six years that the number of tourist arrivals in India is showing a decrease. Mumbai terror attacks have also added to the grim picture of tourism. As per official records, the number of foreign visitors to India fell by 2.1 per cent in November 2008 compared to November 2007, from 532,000 to 521,000.
Chandigarh Administration to develop world class 'Aquatic Park'
The Chandigarh Administration is in the process of coming up with a project to develop a world class Aquatic Park. Three acres of land has been acquired for the purpose, adjacent to the Golf Range in Chandigarh.
Assam tourism to focus on lesser known destinations and two tourism circuits
The state tourism department in Assam is all set to promote eco, ethnic and cultural tourism in the state. Major targets include the lesser known destinations including Pobitora, Rajiv Gandhi National Park at Orang, hill station located at Halflong, Tejpur Sibsagar, Majuli Island and Barak Valley. The focus is also on two tourism circuits in the state – Middle Assam Circuit and Buddhist Circuit. �
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