New India Tourism, a new ‘Ideating’ & ‘Advisory’ forum and a ‘Think tank’ was launched yesterday, at a formal ceremony at Hotel Le Meridien in New Delhi. The new forum also organised its first event, a national seminar on the subject ‘Opportunities and Challenges of Tourism in New India’ with special focus on exploring India’s heritage diversities, leveraging heritage and promoting the curated heritage (museums) in New India.
The launch ceremony and the seminar were also attended and addressed by Excellency, Ambassador of Greece; Director General, Indian Council for Cultural Relations; Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt of India; and President, Indian Heritage Hotels Association.
New India Tourism aims to think, ideate and advise, on the opportunities and challenges of tourism in New India. The forum has been setup with the vision to take ‘India’s past, forward’ by showcasing India’s ancient, royal and cultural heritage and all other USPs of India Tourism. The forum will also convene seminars, conclaves, marts, expositions and other events both in domestic and global markets to showcase and promote New India as a world class destination.
With a view to supporting and facilitating Government and all stakeholders related to travel & tourism, hospitality, aviation and tourism infrastructure, New India Tourism proposes to work hand in hand with Ministry of Tourism for all verticals of tourism sector: with Ministry of Civil Aviation, Railways and Surface Transport for connectivity matters: with Ministry of Health & Ayush for medical, health & wellness: with Ministry of Commerce for MICE & Business tourism and likewise proposes to work with State Govts, Public Bodies, Industry Associations, Committees and Tourism industry.
Addressed the launch ceremony of New India Tourism as Chairman of the Advisory Board of the new forum and called upon all stakeholders for their cooperation and support to this new endeavour.
