National Tourism Awards:
- Since the early 1990s, Union Ministry of Tourism annually presents National Tourism Awards to various segments of the tourism industry to encourage healthy competition with an aim to promoting tourism.
- These awards are presented to State Governments/UTs, classified hotels, heritage hotels, approved travel agents, tour operators and tourist transport operators, individuals and other private organizations in recognition of their performance in their respective fields.
- This year, a total of 77 awards were presented to the tourism industry stakeholders, State Governments, central agencies and individuals.
Voluntary Scheme for Approval of Operational Motels:
- On the occasion, tourism minister informed that Ministry of Tourism has formulated a voluntary scheme for Approval of Operational Motels, with effect from 25th September 2018.
- Its objective is to recognize the Motel segment as a component of the overall tourism product, and set standards of facilities and services of Motels.
