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Tourism Network Seeks Joint Policy to Promote Bengal Globally
Tourism groups in North Bengal want more visitors to come to the region.
They believe Himalayan states should work together instead of promoting themselves separately.
The groups want a common policy for sustainable tourism.
This means growing tourism while protecting places and helping local communities.
The tourism network also wants to train people who work in hotels and homestays.
This could help visitors receive better service.
Darjeeling and the Sundarbans are two places they want to promote worldwide.
The group plans to work with the state and central governments.
It is also asking the Union tourism ministry for support.
North Bengal tourism stakeholders called for cooperation among Himalayan states on sustainable tourism.
The Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network wants a common tourism policy for the region.
HHTDN plans to improve training for tourism workers, including homestay operators.
The network will focus on promoting Darjeeling and the Sundarbans as global destinations.
HHTDN said it would work with state and central governments to attract more domestic and international tourists.
- Who
- The Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network and tourism stakeholders from North Bengal, with participation from BJP MP Jayanta Kumar Roy.
- What
- They called for cooperation among Himalayan states, a common sustainable-tourism policy, improved worker training, and stronger promotion of Bengal.
- Where
- North Bengal, with a focus on destinations including Darjeeling and the Sundarbans.
- When
- The calls were made on Friday and at HHTDN’s fourth biennial general meeting on Saturday.
- Why
- To promote sustainable tourism, improve hospitality services, and increase domestic and international tourist arrivals.
Key facts
- Organization
- Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network (HHTDN)
- New president
- Raj Basu
- New general secretary
- Tanmoy Goswami
- Priority destinations
- Darjeeling and the Sundarbans
- Policy proposal
- A common tourism policy for Himalayan and sub-Himalayan states
- Training focus
- Tourism workers and homestay operators
- Government engagement
- HHTDN has submitted proposals to the state tourism minister and Siliguri MLA Shankar Ghosh
Quotes
Tanmoy Goswami
Newly appointed general secretary of the Himalayan Hospitality & Tourism Development Network
“As an association of stakeholders, we wish to work together with the state and central governments for this promotion to augment the footfall of international and domestic tourists in Bengal. We also hope that the state would get all necessary assistance from the Union tourism ministry and the central government.”
telegraphindia.com
“It is important that we work with other Himalayan states of our country for development of sustainable tourism and for a comprehensive promotion of the Himalayan and the sub-Himalayan region. We would also seek formulation of a common policy which can help in a steady growth in tourism in these states.”
telegraphindia.com
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