The Union tourism ministry has decided to promote sites connected to Sufi circuit in Bihar. Union minister for tourism Subodh Kant Sahay on Wednesday announced that the Centre would provide funds to develop the Sufi circuits in Bihar.
"Buddhist circuits have been well developed here. They are drawing ever growing number of tourists. similarly, the Sufi circuits will be developed in the same pattern," he said, adding that the Sufi sites at Biharsharif, Manersharif, Munger, Phulwarisharif and several other spots will boost the state's economy.
Sahay said this while inaugurating the new Patna office of Indian tourism here.
"Bihar lacks basic infrastructure in attracting more tourists. The flow of tourists to Bihar has increased manifold. Soon after arrival, tourists start thinking about their return. This is because of lack of proper communication linkage and infrastructure," he said.
Pointing out that the state government has failed to develop adequate infrastructure, Sahay said: "The state government should work to promote tourism which will generate more employment than any other industry. An investment of Rs 10 lakh produces 89 jobs in tourism but the same investment in any other sector will generate only a few jobs," Sahay said.
He said the Bihar government was not serious in pursuing several central projects. "Lack of seriousness and interests impairs several such projects," he said.
"There are only two to three good hotels in Bihar. There is an urgent need to construct more and more hotels in the state," Sahay added.
The new tourism building has been constructed to facilitate the promotion of tourism in Bihar. The Union tourism ministry has plans to prepare projects in the next financial year to further develop the building. Assistant director general India tourism Sanjay Shreevats elaborated on the promotion of tourism in Bihar.
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March 04, 2011
September 10, 2010
Foreign Tourist Arrivals grow 9% in India
New Delhi, Sept 8 (IBNS) Ministry of Tourism compiles monthly estimates of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India and Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) from tourism on the basis of data received from major airports.
FTAs in India during the Month of August 2010 were 3.82 lakh as compared to FTAs of 3.50 lakh during the month of August 2009 and 3.83 lakh in August 2008.
There has been a growth of 9.0 % in August 2010 over August 2009 as compared to a growth of (-) 8.6 % registered in August 2009 over August 2008.
Growth rate in August 2010 (9.0%) is more than double of that observed during July 2010 (4.1%).
FTAs during the period January-August 2010 were 34.67 lakh with a growth rate of 9.7 %, as compared to the FTAs of 31.60 lakh and a negative growth rate of 7.7 % during January-August 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.
FEE from tourism during the month of August 2010 were Rs. 4620 crore as compared to Rs. 4115 crore in August 2009 and Rs. 3626 crore in August 2008.
The growth rate in FEE in Rs. terms in August 2010 over August 2009 was 12.3 % as compared to growth rate of 13.5 % in August 2009 over August 2008.
FEE during the period January-August 2010 were Rs. 41437 crore with a growth rate of 22.6 %, as compared to FEE of Rs. 33791 crore with a growth of 1.4 % during January -August 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.
FEE in US$ terms during the month of August 2010 were US$ 992 million as compared to FEE of US$ 851 million during the month of August 2009 and US$ 845 million in August 2008.
The growth rate in FEE in US$ terms in August 2010 over August 2009 was 16.6 %.
FEE during the period January-August 2010 were US$ 8997 million with a growth rate of 30.7 % as compared to FEE of US$ 6886 million with a negative growth of 15.3 % during January – August 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.
http://www.my-india.net/archives/5309
FTAs in India during the Month of August 2010 were 3.82 lakh as compared to FTAs of 3.50 lakh during the month of August 2009 and 3.83 lakh in August 2008.
There has been a growth of 9.0 % in August 2010 over August 2009 as compared to a growth of (-) 8.6 % registered in August 2009 over August 2008.
Growth rate in August 2010 (9.0%) is more than double of that observed during July 2010 (4.1%).
FTAs during the period January-August 2010 were 34.67 lakh with a growth rate of 9.7 %, as compared to the FTAs of 31.60 lakh and a negative growth rate of 7.7 % during January-August 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.
FEE from tourism during the month of August 2010 were Rs. 4620 crore as compared to Rs. 4115 crore in August 2009 and Rs. 3626 crore in August 2008.
The growth rate in FEE in Rs. terms in August 2010 over August 2009 was 12.3 % as compared to growth rate of 13.5 % in August 2009 over August 2008.
FEE during the period January-August 2010 were Rs. 41437 crore with a growth rate of 22.6 %, as compared to FEE of Rs. 33791 crore with a growth of 1.4 % during January -August 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.
FEE in US$ terms during the month of August 2010 were US$ 992 million as compared to FEE of US$ 851 million during the month of August 2009 and US$ 845 million in August 2008.
The growth rate in FEE in US$ terms in August 2010 over August 2009 was 16.6 %.
FEE during the period January-August 2010 were US$ 8997 million with a growth rate of 30.7 % as compared to FEE of US$ 6886 million with a negative growth of 15.3 % during January – August 2009 over the corresponding period of 2008.
http://www.my-india.net/archives/5309
June 24, 2010
Experience ‘raindrop tourism’ in Goa
Goa's crowded beaches wear a largely deserted look during the monsoon, a scene which the government intends to change by promoting `raindrop tourism'.
Swimming is banned on beaches after south west monsoon hits the state. But the June-September period is also the time for a different experience with giant sea waves hitting the shores, cool breeze welcoming tourists and numerous streams and waterfalls sprouting amidst lush green landscape.
The tourism department, which had promoted Goa as a 365-day holiday destination, is set to sell the concept of raindrop tourism, especially to travellers from West Asia, where rains are sparse.
For this authorities are streamlining the promotional campaign. "We lack integrated campaign. Our promotional campaigns are distributed amongst multiple agencies. Other states have a single agency doing the job," Swapnil Naik, director, Goa Tourism, said.
Official figure reveals that of the total tourist inflow, around 10 per cent are received during monsoons.
The coastal state is facing tough competition from Kerala, which has branded itself as God's own country and aggressively promotes backwater tourism concept.
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), which has 13 properties, has introduced discount offers under themes like 'monsoon glee' and 'monsoon honeymoon' at its resorts and hotels to attract holiday-makers during the off season.
GTDC managing director Nikhil Desai said the corporation has opted for an aggressive campaign on Internet and through travel marts. Tapping popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter is another way of reaching out to youngsters.
Festivals like Sao Joao, which has revellers jumping into water bodies to welcome monsoons, are promoted by GTDC. Also, the corporation is exposing hinterland to the tourists, who usually don't think of Goa beyond beaches.
GTDC hotels have 60 per cent occupancy along the coastal belt and 50 per cent in other places during the lean season, public relations officer Dipak Narvekar said.
The corporation is offering 30 per cent discount on stay and food during monsoons.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Experience-raindrop-tourism-in-Goa/articleshow/6085638.cms
Swimming is banned on beaches after south west monsoon hits the state. But the June-September period is also the time for a different experience with giant sea waves hitting the shores, cool breeze welcoming tourists and numerous streams and waterfalls sprouting amidst lush green landscape.
The tourism department, which had promoted Goa as a 365-day holiday destination, is set to sell the concept of raindrop tourism, especially to travellers from West Asia, where rains are sparse.
For this authorities are streamlining the promotional campaign. "We lack integrated campaign. Our promotional campaigns are distributed amongst multiple agencies. Other states have a single agency doing the job," Swapnil Naik, director, Goa Tourism, said.
Official figure reveals that of the total tourist inflow, around 10 per cent are received during monsoons.
The coastal state is facing tough competition from Kerala, which has branded itself as God's own country and aggressively promotes backwater tourism concept.
Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC), which has 13 properties, has introduced discount offers under themes like 'monsoon glee' and 'monsoon honeymoon' at its resorts and hotels to attract holiday-makers during the off season.
GTDC managing director Nikhil Desai said the corporation has opted for an aggressive campaign on Internet and through travel marts. Tapping popular social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter is another way of reaching out to youngsters.
Festivals like Sao Joao, which has revellers jumping into water bodies to welcome monsoons, are promoted by GTDC. Also, the corporation is exposing hinterland to the tourists, who usually don't think of Goa beyond beaches.
GTDC hotels have 60 per cent occupancy along the coastal belt and 50 per cent in other places during the lean season, public relations officer Dipak Narvekar said.
The corporation is offering 30 per cent discount on stay and food during monsoons.
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Experience-raindrop-tourism-in-Goa/articleshow/6085638.cms
May 17, 2010
India becoming major medical tourism destination in Asia
NEW YORK: India is surging ahead in the race for medical tourism leaving behind countries like Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore which were earlier considered preferred destinations of foreign patients.
India holds a strong appeal for Americans as the exploding costs of medical treatment in the US are forcing them to venture to exotic places to get heart surgery, cancer therapy, and dentistry.
Many Indian hospitals have been quietly negotiating with US companies to send their employees to India for medical treatment at "rock-bottom rates", as one brochure of a Bangalore-based hospital in circulation in the New York/New Jersey region professes.
India companies are acquiring firms in Singapore and Thailand which enables them to take advantage of a large trans-Asia presence that results in boosting business, besides strengthening infrastructure and treatment possibilities for foreign patients.
Many foreign patients who arrive in India have already acquired some exposure to and confidence in Indian medical experts and nurses who maintain a ubiquitous presence in hospitals in the USA, Canada, UK or even Australia.
Studies have forecasted that India's medical tourism market will be worth some USD 2 billion a year by 2012 compelling the Indian Government to introduce a new category of medical visas for foreigners to facilitate their stay in India.
The visa issued to the patient and an accompanying caretaker, could be extended up to three years.
Indian hospitals in Mumbai and Bangalore - and also in other cities - report of a steady rise in the number of patients from the United States.
"Even with airfare, the cost of going to India for surgery can be markedly cheaper, and the quality of services is often better than that found in the United States and UK.
Indeed, many patients are pleased at the prospect of combining their tummy tucks with a trip to the Taj Mahal," YaleGlobal, a flagship publication of the Yale
Center for the Study of Globalisation contended.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/India-becoming-major-medical-tourism-destination-in-Asia/articleshow/5940630.cms
India holds a strong appeal for Americans as the exploding costs of medical treatment in the US are forcing them to venture to exotic places to get heart surgery, cancer therapy, and dentistry.
Many Indian hospitals have been quietly negotiating with US companies to send their employees to India for medical treatment at "rock-bottom rates", as one brochure of a Bangalore-based hospital in circulation in the New York/New Jersey region professes.
India companies are acquiring firms in Singapore and Thailand which enables them to take advantage of a large trans-Asia presence that results in boosting business, besides strengthening infrastructure and treatment possibilities for foreign patients.
Many foreign patients who arrive in India have already acquired some exposure to and confidence in Indian medical experts and nurses who maintain a ubiquitous presence in hospitals in the USA, Canada, UK or even Australia.
Studies have forecasted that India's medical tourism market will be worth some USD 2 billion a year by 2012 compelling the Indian Government to introduce a new category of medical visas for foreigners to facilitate their stay in India.
The visa issued to the patient and an accompanying caretaker, could be extended up to three years.
Indian hospitals in Mumbai and Bangalore - and also in other cities - report of a steady rise in the number of patients from the United States.
"Even with airfare, the cost of going to India for surgery can be markedly cheaper, and the quality of services is often better than that found in the United States and UK.
Indeed, many patients are pleased at the prospect of combining their tummy tucks with a trip to the Taj Mahal," YaleGlobal, a flagship publication of the Yale
Center for the Study of Globalisation contended.
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/indicators/India-becoming-major-medical-tourism-destination-in-Asia/articleshow/5940630.cms
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