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Goa Tourism wins four national tourism awards

The national tourism awards returned after a gap of two years due to covid pandemic. the awards are presented in various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry with an aim to promote tourism..

Goa Tourism bagged as many as four awards across various categories at National Tourism Awards 2022, announced on September 27, 2022 at a grand ceremony in Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi. The National Tourism Awards returned after a gap of two years due to Covid pandemic. The awards are presented in various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry with an aim to promote tourism. (Also read: Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: Going, going, Goa!)

Goa tourism was awarded with four honours - Best Civic Management of a tourist destination in India Calangute village (category C), National Tourism Hall of fame, Most innovative use of information Technology-social media/Mobile App website for developing and successfully operating fully indigenous mobile taxi app hailing system in Goa for goamiles and in the category of 'Devotion to Duty' that was awarded to four lifeguards of Goa tourism agency Drishti.

Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism & IT, Govt. of Goa and Nikhil Desai, IAS, Director of Tourism Govt. of Goa accepted the awards which were presented to them by Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar in presence of Union Tourism Minister Shri J Kishan Reddy and Union Minister of state for tourism Ajay Bhatt and Secretary Tourism, Govt of India Arvind Singh.

While receiving the award, Rohan Khaunte, the Minister for Tourism & IT, said that Goa Tourism has embarked on a remarkable journey to position Goa as a premiere tourism destination in India and in the world and added that such prestigious awards recognise the hard work, dedication and efforts of the entire team of Goa tourism and these recognitions shall continue to inspire to excel in this sector.

The Minister for Tourism & IT added that Goa Tourism shall ensure comprehensive development of basic facilities and upgrade the tourism infrastructure and efforts shall be made to develop responsible and sustainable tourism in Goa. He also complimented tourism stakeholders in Goa for extending support to Goa Tourism and providing warm hospitality for the visiting tourists in true spirit of 'Atithi Devo Bhava'. He also thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Tourism Minister J Kishan Reddy, MoS Tourism Shripad Naik and Ajay Bhatt and Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant for their continued support and encouragement without which this achievement would not be possible.

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Year End Review: Ministry of Tourism

India is expected to host over 200 g20 meetings at 55 locations ministry of tourism has given in-principle approval for inclusion of 28 new tourism air routes; the total number of tourism rcs air routes are now 59 the national digital tourism mission is intended to connect stakeholders in the tourism eco-system digitally in the same lines of the national health mission ministry of tourism initiated establishing of ‘yuva tourism clubs’ as part of the ‘azadi ka amrit mahotsav’ celebrations utsav portal launched to showcase festivals, events and live darshans across india to promote different regions of the country as popular tourist destinations worldwide ministry of tourism organized a national conference of dgs/igs of police department of all states/uts in connection with implementation of uniform tourist police scheme national conference of state tourism ministers organised in dharamshala, himachal pradesh to discuss issues related to development of tourism in the country through its overseas offices, ministry participated in major international travel exhibitions like arabian travel mart, dubai and world travel market, london.

The major achievements of Ministry of Tourism for the calendar year 2022 are as follows:

•         On 1st December 2022, India took over the G20 group of nations' presidency for a year. During the Presidency period, which ends on 30th November 2023, the country is expected to host over 200 meetings at 55 locations. Out of these, 4 meetings are being conducted by the Ministry of Tourism, GOI. Further, the Ministry of Tourism through its different domestic offices and ITDC are conducting skill training and sensitization programs for the tourism stakeholders including taxi/ cab drivers, tourist transport drivers, hotel frontline staff, tourist guides etc. The soft skill training programs include etiquette, workplace and personal hygiene, Covid protocol, foreign language amongst others. More than 2000 personnel have been trained so far at the venues of the G 20 meetings, on a pan India basis, so far, with more training programs lined up for the next few months.

•         Ministry of Tourism in co-ordination with Ministry of Home Affairs and Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPR&D) organized a National Conference of Director Generals/ Inspector Generals (DGs/IGs) of Police Department of all States/UTs in connection with implementation of Uniform Tourist Police Scheme, on 19th October, 2022 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The objective of the National Conference on Tourist Police Scheme is to bring Ministry of Tourism along with Ministry of Home Affairs, Bureau of Police Research & Development and State Govts/ UT Administration on the same platform, so that they may work together in close coordination with the State/UT Police department and sensitize them about the specific requirements of the foreign & domestic tourists for effective implementation of Uniform Tourist Police Scheme at pan-India level.

The National Digital Tourism Mission (NDTM) is intended to connect stakeholders in the tourism eco-system digitally in the same lines of the National Health Mission. Digitalization is key to bring tourism activities under a unified system and thereby enhance the competitiveness of the Hospitality & Tourism sector. NIDHI+ is positioned as an important component of NDTM.

• Under RCS UDAN-3 Tourism, Ministry of Tourism approached Ministry of Civil Aviation, with the purpose of further improving connectivity and got tourism routes included for better connectivity of important tourist places including Iconic sites. Till date, 31 tourism routes have been operationalized. Further to this, Ministry of Tourism has given in-principle approval for inclusion of 28 new tourism routes; therefore, the total number of approved Tourism RCS air routes are now 59.

•         The Ministry of Tourism organized the International Tourism Mart in the NER to showcase the tourism potential of the North Eastern States of India at the domestic and international levels. The “10th International Tourism Mart (ITM) for the North East Region was organized from 17th to 19th November 2022 in Aizawl, Mizoram in association with the State Government of Mizoram. The Mart brought together the tourism business fraternity and entrepreneurs from the eight North Eastern States on a common platform. ITM provides an avenue for tourism stakeholders of Mizoram and other north-eastern States to showcase the uncharted travel destinations in the region.

•         The Ministry of Tourism organized National Conference of State Tourism Ministers from 18th to 20th September 2022 in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh to discuss issues related to development of tourism in the country. The Conference was attended by Tourism Ministers from different States as well as Central Ministries, Tourism & Hospitality Associations, media etc. The objective of the Conference was to bring in diverse perspectives from all the States and Union Territories of India on tourism development and growth and to create a direct dialogue with the States on Schemes, policies and steps being taken at a national level for overall tourism improvement in India. During the Conference, best practices, successful projects and tourism product opportunities from across the country in the tourism sector was shared with the delegates and media. The Conference also focussed on the various policies and programmes of the Ministry, including development of tourism infrastructure, cultural, heritage and spiritual tourism, tourism in the Himalayan States, responsible and sustainable tourism and tourism related aspects of G-20 meetings.

•         Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with United Environment Program (UNEP) and Responsible Tourism Society of India (RTSOI) organized National Summit on Developing Sustainable & Responsible Tourist Destinations in New Delhi. On the occasion, the Ministry of Tourism launched the National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism and Responsible Traveller Campaign. The Strategy document has identified the strategic pillars for development of sustainable tourism like Promoting Environmental Sustainability, Protecting Biodiversity, Promoting Economic Sustainability, Promoting Socio-Cultural Sustainability, Scheme for Certification of Sustainable Tourism, IEC and Capacity Building and Governance. While launching the Campaign, Secretary (Tourism) indicated that sustainable and responsible tourism practices will be implemented in various projects and initiatives through Swadesh Darshan 2.0.

•         The Ministry organised the International Day of Yoga-2022 (IDY-2022) at Parade Ground, Secunderabad, Telangana on 21st June, 2022. The Chief Guest of the event was the Hon’ble Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu. Shri G Kishan Reddy, Minister for Tourism, Culture and DoNER presided over the event along with celebrities, sports persons, Heads of Departments from Govt of Telangana and Govt of India, and Senior Officers from Ministry of Tourism. Approximately 10,000 participants attended the programme. The domestic offices of the Ministry too celebrated the occasion by organizing IDY events at various different locations in the country.

•         The Ministry of Tourism in order to boost tourism throughout the country signed a Memorandum of Understanding with M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited (AAAL) on 17th February,2022 at New Delhi. The Ministry endeavours to position India as a preferred tourism destination in the tourism generating markets whereas M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited with its vast domestic network, plays a vital role in the promotion of tourism in India. The MoU was signed with a view to achieve the common purpose of joint domestic promotion and considering the need to synergise the activities of MoT and AAAL in the tourism markets.

•         Ministry of Tourism through its overseas offices, participated in major international travel exhibitions like Arabian Travel Mart, Dubai and World Travel Market, London, leading a delegation of DMCs, inbound tour operators, hoteliers amongst others. India as a 360 degree destination was promoted to the international travel industry through the participation of the Ministry in these exhibitions.

•         Ministry of Tourism initiated establishing of ‘YUVA Tourism Clubs’ as part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations. The vision of YUVA Tourism Clubs is to nurture and develop young ambassadors of Indian tourism who would become aware of tourism possibilities in India, appreciate our rich cultural heritage and develop an interest and passion for tourism. These young ambassadors would be catalysts for promoting tourism in India. Participation in Tourism Clubs is also expected to facilitate development of soft skills like teamwork, management, leadership besides encouraging adoption of responsible tourism practices and concern for sustainable tourism. Central Board of Secondary Education has come forward to support the initiative of Ministry of Tourism and issued instructions to all CBSE affiliated schools regarding formation of Yuva Tourism Clubs. The Ministry of Tourism has also developed a ‘Handbook for Schools for conduct of Tourism Clubs’. The Handbook reiterates the purposes, operational strategies along with specific guidelines and suggestions for conduct of various activities.

•         NIDHI + : The Ministry of Tourism has set up National Integrated Database of Hospitality Industry, (or NIDHI), a technology driven system, aligned with the Hon'ble Prime Minister's vision of an "Atmanirbhar Bharat", which is to facilitate digitalization and promote ease of doing business for hospitality & tourism sector. It provides clear picture on the geographical spread of the Hospitality & Tourism Sector, its size, structure and existing capacity so as to offer relevant services to the industry like showcasing, Star Classification etc. NIDHI Portal would help in assessing the facilities available at various destinations, requirements for skilled human resources and to frame policies & strategies for promotion / development of tourism at various destinations.  This initiative is being upgraded as NIDHI+ to have more inclusivity, that is, of not only Accommodation Units, but also Travel agents, Tour Operators, Tourist Transport Operators, Food & Beverage Units, Online Travel Aggregators Convention Centres and tourist Facilitators. The new system also envisages a larger role of the State Governments and union Territories apart from our Industry Associations and other stakeholders. The portal may be accessed at https://nidhi.tourism.gov.in. NIDHI+ is being built on a tech-powered platform aligned with the vision of National Digital Tourism Mission, and will allow incremental upgrades in order to achieve a scalable and stable ecosystem.

•         Under the Loan Guarantee Scheme for Covid Affected Tourism Service Sector (LGSCATSS), working capital/personal loans will be provided to people in the tourism sector to discharge liabilities and restart businesses impacted due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme will cover 10,700 Regional Level Tourist Guides recognised by Ministry of Tourism and Tourist Guides recognised by the State Governments/ UT Administration; and about 1,000 Travel and Tourism Stakeholders (TTS) recognized by the Ministry of Tourism. TTS’s will be eligible to get guaranteed collateral free loan up to Rs. 10 Lakh each while tourist guides can avail guaranteed collateral free loans up to Rs.1 lakh each. There will be no processing charges, waiver of foreclosure/prepayment charges and no requirement of additional collateral. Scheme to be administered by the Ministry of Tourism through National Credit Guarantee Trustee Company (NCGTC).

•         For boosting the tourism sector, first 5 lakh Tourists Visa was announced by the Govt. of India for the tourists of Foreign National to visit India, which was applicable till 31.03.2022 or till the 5 lakh free visas are issued, whichever is earlier. The benefit was available only once per tourist.

•         Ministry of Tourism has developed new Incredible India brand films for welcoming of foreign tourists to the country after the re-opening of international commercial flights. These brand films have been widely circulated within the domestic travel industry for wider usage in for promotional and marketing purposes.

•         Ministry of Tourism organized the National Tourism Award ceremony on 27th September 2022 to achievers in the Indian travel industry. 81 awards were given away this year highlighting the achievements of the industry in 2018-19. The awards were presented by the Hon`ble Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankar.

•         Ministry of Tourism has launched the Utsav Portal, a digital initiative launched by the Ministry of Tourism, which aims to showcase festivals, events and live darshans across India to promote different regions of the country as popular tourist destinations worldwide. The objective is to showcase various elements, dates and details of the events and festivals of India on a global platform and increase tourism awareness, attractions, and opportunities by providing tourists with contextual digital experiences in the form of visually appealing photographs and stills from the events. Additionally, the objective is also to let the devotees and travellers experience and view the sights of some of the well-known religious divine shrines in India in the form of Live Darshan.

•         Recognising medical value travel and wellness tourism as important sectors having the potential of accelerating the country’s development, Ministry of Tourism has taken several steps to promote India as a Medical and Wellness tourism destination. Towards this objective, Ministry has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism. On similar lines, Ministry has also formulated a National Strategy for Adventure Tourism in order to position India as a preferred destination for adventure tourism globally. The strategic pillars identified in the strategy document for development of adventure tourism includes State assessment, ranking and strategy, Skills, capacity building and certification, Marketing and promotion, Strengthening adventure tourism safety management framework, National and State-level rescue and communication grid, Destination and Product Development and Governance and Institutional Framework.

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Tourism-Awards-2020

The 13th National Tourism Awards comes off on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the National Theatre, Accra.

The awards ceremony is being organised to acknowledge and reward industry stakeholders who have excelled and contributed immensely to the development of the tourism industry in Ghana. In all, 29 awards will be given out to deserving organisations and individuals.

This year’s event, under the theme ‘Growing Tourism Beyond The Return, COVID-19’. Awards will be given to deserving organisations and personalities within the industry.

AWARD WINNERS

Accommodation

5-Star –  Kempinski Hotel (Gold Coast City)  – Accra

4 Star –  Tang Palace Hotel – Accra

3 Star –  Aqua Safari Resort – Ada

2 Star –  Grace Garden Hotel – Takoradi

1 Star –  Asantewaa Premier Hotel – Fumesua, Kumasi

Guest House –  West Wing Guest House – Spintex

Budget Hotel –  Almond Tree Guest House – Elmina

Serviced Apartments –  Red Mango – Takoradi

Hostel –  Banvillas Hostel – Kentinkrono

Food & Beverage

Restaurant Grade 1 –  Azmera Restaurant – Roman Ridge

Restaurant Grade 2 –  Buka Restaurant – Osu

Restaurant Grade 3 –  Hot Ernesto Restaurant – Takoradi

Fast Food –  Papaye – Spintex Road

Airline Catering Services –  Servair – Airport – Accra

Drinking Bar –  Treasures Pub – Haatso

Traditional Catering –  Agbenorxevi Chop Bar – Ho

Night Club/Pub –  Crescendo Lounge & Pub – Labone

Travel Trade

Tour Operator –  Land Tours – Accra

Travel Agent –  Satguru Travels – Osu

Car Rentals –  Atlas Rent – A – Car, Dansoman

Airline Of The Year –  Air France – Klm

Site Guide –  Robert Morgan Mensah, Cape Coast Castle

Tour Guide –  Yao Dzide Freelance, Accra

Visitor Attraction –  Cape Coast Castle, Cape Coast

Tourism Writer Of The Year –  Samuel Obeng-Appah, Voyage Afriq

Tourism Broadcast Programme –  UTV Heritage Ghana, United Television

Tourism Oriented Media

Television – TV3

Radio – Okay Fm

Print – The Mirror

Online – Voyage Afriq

Consistent Payment Of Tourism Levy – Accommodation

White Sands Beach Resort & Spa – Gomoa Fetteh – Winner

Consistent Payment Of Tourism Levy – Food & Beverage

Moti Mahal Restaurant – Asokwa – Winner

Honorary Awards

• Osabarima Kwesi Atta Ii Parmount Chief, Oguaa Traditional Area.
• Nana Kodwo Kondua Vi Parmount Chief, Edina Traditional Area.
• Kofi Akpabli – Tourism / Travel Writer.
• Hon. Mohammed Adjei Sowah Mayor Of Accra.
• Miss Delphine Brew- Hammond(Miss Tourism Ghana)
• Sunseekers Travel & Tours
• The Adinkra, Washington Dc
• Panafest Foundation – Cape Coast
• Diaspora Affairs, Office Of The President
• Media Majique And Research System, Accra
• Kids In Tourism

Award Categories

Award Selection Process

So, How are winners selected for the Tourism Awards?

Regional Awards At the regional level, facilities and enterprises are shortlisted based on a regular inspection programme carried out by Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) regional offices. A Jury is constituted at the regional level to assess the facilities and services of the service providers after which winners are selected and awarded.

National Awards Facilities that won awards at the Regional Awards are shortlisted and further assessed by a Jury made up of Industry Professionals and Stakeholders who evaluate the facilities and services to come up with the three top nominees from which the eventual winners for the awards are picked.

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ACCOMMODATION AWARDS

• 5 Star Hotel of the Year –  Movenpic Ambassador Hotel
• 4 Star Hotel of the Year –  Tang Palace Hotel
• 3 Star Hotel of the Year –  Holiday Inn Hotel
• 2 Star Hotel of the Year –  Ibis Styles
• 1 Star Hotel of the Year –  Coconut Grove Sakumono
• Guest House of the Year –  Petit Palais Guesthouse
• Budget Hotel of the Year –  Ronna lodge, Adidome
• Hostel of the Year –  Bedstudy Osu
• Serviced Apartment of the Year –  Red Mango Apartments Chapel Hill

FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND ENTERTAINMENT (CATERING) AWARDS

• Restaurant Grade 1 –  Azmera Restaurant
• Restaurant Grade 2 –  The Buka Restaurant Ltd
• Restaurant Grade 3 –  Madela Restaurant, Sunyani
• Fast Food of the Year –  Papaye Fast Foods Ltd.
• Night Club of the Year –  Plot 7 Night Club, Osu
• Traditional Caterer (Chop Bar) of the Year –  Bush Kanteen Shiashie,
• Drinking Bar of the Year –  The Treasures Pub, Agbogba

TRAVEL SERVICES AWARDS

1. Airline of the Year –  South African Airways 2. Tour Operator of the Year –  Landtours Ghana 3. Travel Agency of the Year –  Satguru Travels Ghana Ltd 4. Car Rental Service of the Year –  Atlas Rent A Car 5. Visitor Attraction of the Year –  Kakum National Park Ghana

MEDIA AWARD WINNERS

1. Tourism Writer of the Year –  Kofi Akpabli 2. Tourism Oriented Media TV –  TV3 Media , 3. Tourism Oriented Media (Radio)-  Citi 97.3 FM 4. Tourism Oriented Media (Print)-  The Mirror 5. Tourism Oriented Media (Online) –  Voyages AFRIQ MEDIA 6. Tourism Programme of the Year – Our Heritage by UTV Ghana

HONORARY AWARDS

1.  Edwin Owusu-Mensah  – (Fmr Dir.  Ministry of Tourism, Arts And Culture , Former Dep. Exec. Dir.  Ghana Tourism Authority ) 2.  Stella W. Appenteng  – (CEO –  Apstar Tours Ltd ) 3. Kwame Ofosu Bamfo (MD –  Alisa Hotel ) 4. Sajid Ali Kahn – (GM –  Tang Palace Hotel,Accra,Ghana ) 5. Erieca Bennett – (Head of Mission,  Missions Forum: Africa Diaspora Missions Network ) 6.  Mark Williams  – (CEO –  Ashanti African Tours Ltd )

2018 AWARD WINNERS

ACCOMMODATION – STAR RATING

• 5 Star Hotel of the Year
• KEMPINSKI HOTEL GOLD COAST CITY- RIDGE-ACCRA
• 4 Star Hotel of the Year
• TANG PALACE – ACCRA
• 3 Star Hotel of the Year
• AQUA SAFARI RESORT – ADA
• 2 Star Hotel of the Year
• ZAINA LODGE – MOLE
• 1 Star Hotel of the Year
• GREEN OAK HOTEL – OSU

About The Awards

The National Tourism Awards was instituted by the Ghana Tourism Authority in 1997 to reward excellent performance in the tourism sector.

It is one of the flagship events of the GTA and it sets the tone for high standards in service delivery among practitioners in the tourism sector.

Awards, including honorary awards are presented to practitioners, individuals and organisations who have made immense contributions to the growth and development of Ghana’s tourism industry.

The awards usually attract high-profile personalities in government, business, politics, academia and practitioners within the tourism industry.

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The National Awards for the Tourism Industry

Australian Tourism Awards is the pinnacle awards program for the Australian tourism Industry. The national program recognises and rewards businesses who are committed to excellence, innovation, and outstanding achievements in tourism.

Celebrating its 40th year, the 2024 awards program has commenced with nominations now open for each state/territory. Winners from these awards will compete on the national stage, with winners announced at the gala event, which will be be held on March 21st 2025 in Adelaide.

The Qantas Australian Tourism Awards are the tourism industry’s national standard of excellence. Finalists are chosen from each state and territory’s Gold Tourism Award winners and are then put to our panel of expert industry judges, where a winner of the nation is crowned. The winners are all shapes and sizes, serious and fun, and come from all walks of Australian life.

A wide and diverse range of tourism businesses are encouraged to enter – over 200 entrants from across the country will then reach the prestigious status of becoming a national finalist at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards.

The national awards program will be celebrating its 40th Anniversary at the 2024 The Australian Tourism AwardsGala Event on March 21st, 2025 in Adelaide.

Australia’s winners will be announced at the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards Ceremony in front of an audience of industry leaders and peers. The prestigious Hall of Fame trophy is awarded to an entrant who has won the same category for three consecutive years.

The Talking Tourism Business Forum brings tourism business operators together to enable effective peer-to-peer learning and development.

The purpose of the Business Forum is to engage and inspire those operating businesses within the tourism industry, support connections across sectors and the country. The Business Forum is thoughtfully curated so that each attendee should be able to take away some valuable learnings that they can implement into their tourism business to continue to grow and elevate their offerings.

Expect engaging talks and be prepared to be immersed in a learning environment where you’ll hear from the best of the best to uncover new ways to grow and elevate your business that will drive your business’ success.

Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to revitalise your outlook and shape the future of your tourism business.

How to enter the Awards

To enter the Qantas Australian Tourism Awards:

1. Enter your state’s awards by writing a report for 1 or more categories 2. Win GOLD in a category 3. You will automatically be entered into the national awards for the category you won in

From there, your report will be judged against other States in the same category. Please see below for each state/territory award program.

Canberra Region Tourism Awards

South Australian Tourism Awards

NSW Tourism Awards

Tasmanian Tourism Awards

Northern Territory Tourism Awards

Victorian Tourism Awards

Queensland Tourism Awards

Western Australian Tourism Awards

Judging Process

We pride ourselves on the integrity of the Australian Tourism Awards judging process.

The judging panel comprises a cross section of tourism industry experts, selected for their knowledge and experience. The panel is made up of 32 judges – 4 from each of the states and territories and is overseen by our Chair of Judges.

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MoT celebrates World Tourism Day 2022, presents National Tourism Awards

Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar presented the National Tourism Awards to awardees today at the programme organised by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, to mark World Tourism Day, 2022. Union Minister of Tourism Shri G. Kishan Reddy and MoS Tourism Shri Ajay Bhatt also graced the ceremony. Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh and other senior officers of the Ministry were also present on this occasion. A total of 81 awards were given away this year highlighting the achievements of the industry in 2018-19. The Vice President also released India Tourism Statistics 2022, New Incredible India Global Promotional Films, and “GoBeyond:75 Experiences of North India” e-book on this occasion.

During his keynote address, Voice President Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar described India as “heaven for tourism” and asked the Indians to explore domestic tourist destinations first before looking at international travel. Referring to Bharat’s long civilizational history and rich cultural heritage, he underlined that most of the tourist places in the country have a deep connection with our history, folk arts and ancient texts.

Vice President termed tourism a key driver of economic growth and employment generation in the country. Referring to multiple dimensions to the tourism, the Vice President stressed the need for fully leveraging the India’s immense potential in the field of medical tourism as well as the growing global interest in our ancient practices of healing such as Ayurveda and Yoga.

Appreciating the Government’s efforts for the development of the tourism sector in the country, Shri Dhankhar said that the development of tourism infrastructure has been accompanied with innovative initiatives such as Dekho Apna Desh and Utsav Portal.

Speaking on the occasion Shri G. Kishan Reddy said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India’s Tourism sector is moving towards creative, responsible and inclusive growth. Ministry of Tourism is working with 360-degree perspective and whole of government approach for the development of tourism sector. Along with Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Culture and Ministry of Commerce are also working for the development of this sector, which will help in establishing better synergy and convergence leading to sustainable and world class infrastructure development.

Shri Reddy further highlighted that India plans to position itself as a major tourism destination during its presidency of G20 for 2023. During the presidency we aim to showcase India as a ‘must visit’ destination at a global level. 3600 railway coaches have been allocated for tourism purpose for Circuit specific trains. Such trains have already started for Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits while the one for Krishna Circuit will start soon. Our aim is to make India one of the most prominent destinations of the world. Union Minister added that Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi is working as brand ambassador of Indian tourism.

MoS Tourism Shri Ajay Bhatt congratulated all the award winners and said that Ministry of Tourism has prepared a draft National Tourism Policy 2022 as part of the vision of New India on high trajectory of growth and prosperity. The Policy aims at Improving framework conditions for tourism development in the country, supporting tourism industries, strengthening tourism support functions and developing tourism sub sectors.  

During his welcome speech Secretary Tourism Shri Arvind Singh said that this kind of award motivates the travel and tourism sector. Travel & Tourism is one of the world’s largest economic sector, creating export and prosperity around the world. Indian Tourism sector has emerged as one of the key drivers of growth for Indian economy post covid, he said.

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, commences its Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) iconic week on 27th September 2022 by recognizing the efforts of industry stakeholders and conferring the National Tourism Awards. Due to Covid, the Awards could not be organised during the last 2 years.

The National Tourism Awards are presented to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, including State Governments in recognition of their performance in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism. These Awards have over the years emerged as a prestigious recognition of achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

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National Tourism Awards 2018-19 presented at impressive function in Delhi

The vice president of india, jagdeep dhankhar presented the national tourism awards to awardees at the programme organized by the ministry of tourism, government of india, to mark the world tourism day, 2022..

Union Minister of Tourism G. Kishan Reddy and MoS Tourism Ajay Bhatt also graced the National Tourism Awards ceremony. Secretary Tourism Arvind Singh and other senior officers of the Ministry were also present on this occasion.

A total of 81 awards were given away this year at the National Tourism Awards highlighting the achievements of the industry in 2018-19. Vice President also released India Tourism Statistics 2022, New Incredible India Global Promotional Films, and “GoBeyond:75 Experiences of North India” e-book on this occasion.

During his keynote address at the National Tourism Awards, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar described India as “heaven for tourism” and asked the Indians to explore domestic tourist destinations first before looking at international travel. Referring to Bharat’s long civilizational history and rich cultural heritage, he underlined that most of the tourist places in the country have a deep connection with our history, folk arts, and ancient texts.

Vice President termed tourism a key driver of economic growth and employment generation in the country. Referring to multiple dimensions to the tourism, the Vice President stressed the need for fully leveraging India’s immense potential in the field of medical tourism as well as the growing global interest in our ancient practices of healing such as Ayurveda and Yoga.

Appreciating the Government’s efforts for the development of the tourism sector in the country, the Vice President said that the development of tourism infrastructure has been accompanied with innovative initiatives such as Dekho Apna Desh and Utsav Portal.

Speaking at the National Tourism Awards G. Kishan Reddy said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India’s Tourism sector is moving towards creative, responsible, and inclusive growth. The Ministry of Tourism is working with a 360-degree perspective and whole of government approach for the development of the tourism sector.

Along with the Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Culture, and Ministry of Commerce are also working on the development of this sector, which will help in establishing better synergy and convergence leading to sustainable and world-class infrastructure development.

The Tourism Minister further highlighted that India plans to position itself as a major tourism destination during its presidency of G20 for 2023. During the presidency, we aim to showcase India as a ‘must-visit’ destination at a global level. 3600 railway coaches have been allocated for tourism purposes for Circuit specific trains.

Such trains have already started for Ramayana and Buddhist Circuits while the one for Krishna Circuit will start soon. Our aim is to make India one of the most prominent destinations of the world. The Union Minister added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working as brand ambassador of Indian tourism.

MoS Tourism Ajay Bhatt congratulated all the award winners and said that the Ministry of Tourism has prepared a draft National Tourism Policy 2022 as part of the vision of New India on a high trajectory of growth and prosperity. The Policy aims at Improving framework conditions for tourism development in the country, supporting tourism industries, strengthening tourism support functions, and developing tourism sub-sectors.

During his welcome speech at the National Tourism Awards Secretary Tourism Arvind Singh said that this kind of award motivates the travel and tourism sector. Travel & Tourism is one of the world’s largest economic sectors, creating export and prosperity around the world. The Indian Tourism sector has emerged as one of the key drivers of growth for the Indian economy post covid, he said.

As India celebrates 75 years of independence, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, commences its Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) iconic week on 27th September 2022 by recognizing the efforts of industry stakeholders and conferring the National Tourism Awards. Due to Covid, the National Tourism Awards could not be organised during the last 2 years.

The National Tourism Awards are presented to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, including State Governments in recognition of their performance in their respective fields and also to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promote tourism. These Awards have over the years emerged as a prestigious recognition of achievements in the travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.

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Telangana bags four national tourism awards

HYDERABAD: Telangana has bagged four national awards in tourism, which is unique as no other State had achieved this honour. On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Union Tourism Ministry organised the awards ceremony at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Telangana stood in the third position in the overall comprehensive development of tourism across the country. Tourism Minister V Srinivas Goud received the award from Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar. Telangana was conferred awards in four different departments — Best State Comprehensive Development of Tourism, Best Golf Course — Hyderabad Golf Club, Best Railway Station — Secunderabad and Best Medical Tourism Facility — Apollo Hospitals in Hyderabad.

Union Tourism Minister Kishan Reddy and State Tourism Secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania graced the award ceremony. A total of 81 awards were given away this year, highlighting the achievements of the industry in 2018-19.

As India celebrates its 75th year of Independence, the Ministry of Tourism commenced its Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) iconic week on September 27 by recognising the efforts of industry stakeholders and conferring the National Tourism Awards. These awards have over the years emerged as a prestigious recognition of achievements in the travel, tourism and hospitality sectors.

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A vibrant industry rewarded at the National Tourism Awards for Wales

With the awards season underway, winners of the National Tourism Awards for Wales were revealed last night during a ceremony for the Tourism Oscars at the Celtic Manor Resort.

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The winners were chosen from 44 regional winners, which were selected from more than 400 nominations. Among the businesses awarded were the best places to stay and eat, the best activity and best attraction which ranged from food safaris; staying in a castle; to adrenaline fuelled zip rides. Awards were also received for best practice in innovation and for the Young Tourism Person of the Year which went to Kathryn Colling of Cambria DMC. 

During an evening which celebrated the best Wales has to offer, the Brecon Beacons were recognised as Best Destination and a Visit Wales Special Award for International Achievement went to North Wales.

Tourism Minister Lord Elis-Thomas attended the Awards, and said:

“The National Tourism Awards are a showcase of the quality and variety of experiences which can be had here in Wales – and also show the commitment ad professionalism of our vibrant tourism sector in delivering these experiences and welcoming our visitors to Wales.   “The industry does an incredible job, and I am so proud of everyone who works in this sector, helping showcase Wales to the World. We have every reason to have confidence for the future - confidence in what we have to offer, confidence in how we are offering it and confidence that those who visit Wales will experience a high quality, memorable experience.  Congratulations to all on your well deserved recognition.”

Celtic Manor Resort Chief Executive Ian Edwards said:

"We were delighted to be able to provide the venue for the 2018 National Tourism Awards for Wales which was a fantastic evening celebrating the very best of Welsh tourism. We offer our congratulations to all the winners and also to the finalists on the night - we know that we are blessed with many amazing destinations, venues, attractions and tourism professionals in Wales, but events like this remind us just how fortunate we are and just how large a role tourism plays in the Welsh economy."

The award winners were as follows, further information on the categories and winners can be found on: National Tourism Awards 2018 (external link).

• Best Activity - Loving Welsh Food
• Best Attraction - Zip World
• Best Bed & Breakfast - Roch Castle
• Best Caravan, Camping or Glamping - Celtic Holiday Parks
• Best Destination - Brecon Beacons Tourism and Brecon Beacons National Park
• Best Event - Visit Cardiff (UCLF’17)
• Best Hotel St Brides Spa Hotel, Saundersfoot
• Best Place to Eat - Ynyshir Restaurant and Rooms, Eglwys Fach, Machynlleth
• Best Self-Catering - Monmouthshire Cottages LLP
• Tourism Business Innovation Award - The Wildlife Trust of South and West Wales
• Young Tourism Person of the Year Kathryn Colling - Cambria Tours Ltd / Hafan Epic
• Visit Wales Special Award for International Achievement - North Wales.

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In order to recognize the efforts of State/UT Governments to maintain tourist places clean, awards titled “ Swachh Paryatan Sthaan ” earlier known as  Swachhta Award  and  “Best Civic Management of a tourist destination in India Award under category A for city, B for Town / Urban Local Bodies and C for Village  has been instituted by the Ministry.

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25 honoured at 2023 national tourism awards.

Twenty-five stakeholders of the tourism sector have received various awards at the 2023 edition of the National Tourism Awards.

It was a night of arts, culture and entertainment when the players of the tourism value chain met on Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at the Accra International Conference Centre.

The event also marked the 50th anniversary of the Ghana Tourism Authority. 

Dubbed the honorary edition, the awards ceremony recognised and appreciated the sterling contributions of people in the tourism sector. 

Various awards were presented to people in areas such as tourism investments, arts, tour guiding, tour operation and academia. 

Some of the awardees were musician Okyeame Kwame (Artistic Support to Tourism Industry), Kojo Bentum (Active Promotion of Tourism), Kwaku Passah (Contribution to Tourism Development), Wode Maya (Social Media Marketing), and Ibrahim Mahama (Artistic Support to Tourism).

Others were Lucas Candid Mensah (Tourism Promotion - Cape Coast Oguaa), Enimil Ashon (Tourism Promotion), Bryan Acheampong (Tourism Investment), among others.

The special guest of honor, Neenyi Ghartey VII, the Paramount Chief of the Effutu Traditional Area, commended the Ghana Tourism Authority for making strides in projecting Ghana’s tourism arts and culture. 

The Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, Dr Mohammed Awal, in his address, charged players in the tourism ecosystem to pay critical attention to customer service. 

"[From] the surveys that have been done over the past one year, poor customer service is the biggest problem.

I therefore want to urge, hotel owners, restaurant owners, hospitality owners, everybody in the tourism value chain to wage a war on poor customer service. And GTA, please next year, you must work together with the private sector to make sure that we improve customer care," he said.

There were musical performances by Naa Amanua of Wulomei fame, Kaakyire Kwame Appiah, Okyeame Kwame and Samini. 

The highlight of the event was the moment the Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority, Akwasi Agyemang was honoured for his hard work and dedication towards tourism development in Ghana. 

The National Tourism Awards was instituted by the Ghana Tourism Authority in 1997 to reward excellent performance in the tourism sector.

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The tdo won a first place henry award at visit florida’s 2024 flagler awards..

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Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Tourism Development Office earned high praise for its tourism event marketing efforts, winning a first place Henry Award at VISIT FLORIDA’s 2024 Flagler Awards. The award was announced during the annual Florida Governor’s Conference on Tourism, held August 28-30 in Tampa, Florida. The Flagler Awards were established by VISIT FLORIDA in 2000 to recognize outstanding tourism marketing in Florida.

The TDO won top place in the tourism special event marketing category for its efforts in promoting the 2023 Hang 8 Dog Surfing Competition in Flagler Beach. As part of the submission guidelines, the TDO had to provide the overall marketing objectives including details on the strategies, techniques, and methods used to achieve the stated objectives and reach the target audience. Applicants were required to share marketing budgets for their respective campaigns and describe how funds were utilized in the design, implementation and measurement process to highlight the entry’s cost effectiveness.

Additionally, the TDO had to demonstrate meaningful quantitative results of all the marketing efforts by providing credible support materials, including analytics and visitation data.

In its entry, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches highlighted its multi-faceted marketing approach which included out-of-home (billboard), print, and digital advertising as well as its public relations efforts which secured national coverage. The TDO’s promotional campaign also included a one-minute highlight video featuring surfing dogs and attendees, created by CycleHere Films. During the event, Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches sponsored a (dog) kissing booth to serve as a photo opportunity for event attendees and participants.

“It is an honor to win a Henry Award from VISIT FLORIDA,” said Amy Lukasik, executive director of Palm Coast and the Flagler Beaches Tourism Development Office. “Our marketing and community engagement teams and our partners work diligently together to highlight our destination and its unique events, like Hang 8 Dog Surfing, creatively.”

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