Category Archives: MOT

India needs a more integrated vision between air services and tourism: Gavin Eccles

Management Consultant & Professor for aviation and tourism industries, Gavin Eccles, says India needs a more integrated vision between air services and tourism. “I have been saying this for the last few years. It is really time for India to look at an inbound aviation strategy. UDAN scheme has been great but what about an India Air Connectivity Programme? I have made many pitches to both the Central Government and the Indian states. Is 2024 the year that India can develop a strong inbound air services programme?”

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MOT IDs 7 pillars to develop sustainable, adventure tourism and ecotourism

In order to provide impetus to the development of adventure tourism in the country, MOT has set up a National Board for Adventure Tourism under Secretary (Tourism) and comprising Central Ministries, states and industry stakeholders to provide guidance for the development of the sector. Seven strategic pillars have been identified for development of sustainable tourism, adventure tourism and ecotourism. These include state assessment, skills, marketing, strengthening safety framework, national and state level rescue grid, destination and product development, and governance and institutional framework.

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Medical tourism surges in India, Health Ministry announces USD $14.8 billion loans for infra boost

Medical tourists to India has increased, rising from 1.83 lakh in 2020 to 5.04 lakh in 2023 (till October). Union Minister for Culture, Tourism, and DoNER, G. Kishan Reddy, stated that the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has announced loans totalling $14.8 billion to enhance infrastructure.

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India received 6.43 million FTAs in 2023 (Jan-Sep): MOT

As per figures released from MoT, India received about 6.43 million foreign tourism arrivals in 2023 (Jan-Sept) who spent about Rs 1,66,660 crore while here. In order to increase the footfall of international tourists in India, Ministry of Tourism, participated in various International travel fairs during the Year 2023 such as FITUR 2023, ITB Berlin, and ATM Dubai.

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Urge state governments to fast-track ongoing projects, ID new destinations: Vidyavathi

Speaking at a conference of all State Tourism Secretaries, V Vidyavathi, Tourism Secretary, MOT, has urged the state governments to fast-track the completion of ongoing tourism projects funded by the Ministry, and to focus on identifying tourist destinations for development. She also discussed the implementation of G20 Goa Roadmap and Travel for LiFE program with the states for their effective implementation.

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India increases incentive for foreign film production from 30% to 40%: Min of Information & Broadcasting

Union Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Anurag Thakur has said that the government is going to announce a new filmmaking policy. “The incentive for foreign film production has been enhanced from 30% to 40%. The incentive for foreign film production in the country stands today at 40 % of the expenses incurred with an increased cap limit of Rs. 30 crore and an additional 5% percent bonus for Significant Indian Content (SIC). This step will give further impetus to India’s efforts to attract medium and big-budget international film projects to the country.”

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Ladakh launches revised Homestay Policy 2023 that boosts rural and border tourism

Given the government’s focus on rural and border tourism and developing tourism infrastructure in rural areas of Ladakh, the Administration of UT of Ladakh plan to establish 10,000 homestays over the next 5 years. It has recently released its revised Ladakh Homestay Policy 2023 to strengthen its rural economy. It is drafted based on feedback from stakeholders.

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