Archive · 20 Aug 2025
New Tourism Association Formed in North Bengal
A new group called KRHTDA has been created to help tourism in North Bengal.
This group wants to improve the tourism business and make sure it's good for the environment and local people.
They plan to work with the government to make the area more appealing to tourists, offer training, and create connections to help businesses.
They will also hold festivals to show off the culture.
The group is led by Bhaichung Bhutia, a famous football player, and they're aiming to make the area a top tourist spot in Asia, with plans to expand this idea to other regions.
A new association, the Kanchenjunga Region Hospitality & Tourism Development Association (KRHTDA), was formed in Siliguri.
The association aims to improve the tourism sector and promote sustainable development in the region.
KRHTDA plans to work with governments on policy, training, and market linkages.
The association will organize tourism festivals annually to showcase the region's culture.
Bhaichung Bhutia, former Indian football captain, is the president of the association.
- Who
- Stakeholders of the hospitality and tourism industry in north Bengal.
- What
- Formation of the Kanchenjunga Region Hospitality & Tourism Development Association (KRHTDA).
- When
- Announced on Tuesday.
- Where
- Siliguri, India.
- Why
- To improve the tourism sector and promote sustainable development.
- Association Name
- Kanchenjunga Region Hospitality & Tourism Development Association (KRHTDA)
- Primary Goal
- Improve tourism sector and promote sustainable development
- President
- Bhaichung Bhutia
- First Vice-President
- Nandu Singh
- General Secretary
- Noni Dhar