NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS 2016-17

Sept. 28, 2018

On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the Union Minister for Tourism presented the National Tourism Awards 2016-17.

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.

Source : PIB