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Government of India
MINISTRY OF TOURISM
QUARTERLY e- NEWSLETTER
Vol. 6, October-December, 2017
TOURISM- A FIGURATIVE STATUS
The Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during
October-December 2017 were 3.06 million as
compared to 2.64 million during the same period in
2016, showing a growth of 15.7%.
The Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEEs) through
tourism for the Quarter were ₹50,508 Crores as
compared to ₹42,917 Crores in the corresponding
period in 2016, registering a growth of 17.7 %.
In US$ terms, the FEEs stood at US $7.81 billion
during October-December, 2017 as compared to
US $6.36 billion in 2016 for the same period
registering a growth of 22.8 %.
The FTAs on e- Tourist Visa were 6,38,525 during
October-December, 2017 as compared to 4,04,394
during October-December, 2016 registering a
growth of 55.9 %.
Schemes/ Initiatives Under PRASHAD Scheme, one project for
Development of River Cruise in Uttar Pradesh was
sanctioned at Rs.10.71 Crore in November, 2017.
IMPORTANT EVENTS
Paryatan Parv
Ministry of Tourism organized “Paryatan Parv”
across the country from 5th to 25th October 2017
in collaboration with 18 Central Ministries, State
Governments and Stakeholders. The Parv was
inaugurated at the Humayun’s Tomb on 5th
October 2017 by Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon’ble MoS
(Culture & Environment, Forest and Climate
Change) and Shri K.J. Alphons, Hon’ble MoS
(Tourism) presided at the function.
The main objective of this event was to focus on the
benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural
diversity of the country and reinforcing the
principle of “Tourism for All”.
During the event which was spread over 21 days
more than 1125 activities and events were held
covering 31 States and Union Territories. These
included cultural performances, food festivals,
tourism exhibitions, displays of handicrafts &
handlooms, yoga sessions, tourism & heritage
walks, tourism related competitions for students &
public, excursion trips to tourist sites, sensitization
& awareness programmes, seminars & workshops
etc.
The Grand finale of Paryatan Parv was held at New
Delhi from 23-25 Oct. 2017 and was inaugurated
by Shri Rajnath Singh, Hon’ble Home Minister.
On the 24th Oct. 2017, Shri Nitin Gadkari,
Hon’ble Minister for Road Transport & Highways,
Shipping and Water Resources, River Development
and Ganga Rejuvenation launched the wayside
amenities at Ramayan & Buddhist Circuits.
Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon’ble Minister of Finance &
Corporate Affairs was the Chief Guest for the
closing ceremony of the Paryatan Parv.
Letters of intent were handed over by him at the
closing ceremony to tourism industry
stakeholders/PSU/private companies to adopt
heritage monuments/tourist sites to become a
‘Monument Mitra’. A total of 16 heritage
monuments/tourist sites were offered for adoption
under the “Adopt a Heritage: Apni Dharohar Apni
Pehchaan” Project.
International Tourism Mart
6th International Tourism Mart (ITM) was
organised in association with the North Eastern
States and with active participation of Ministry of
DONER from 5-7 December, 2017 in Guwahati,
Assam.
Shri Jagdish Mukhi, Governor of Assam inaugurated
the Mart in the presence of Shri K.J.Alphons,
Minister of State (I/C) for Tourism; Shri
Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister of Assam; Smt.
Rashmi Verma, Union Tourism Secretary and other
dignitaries from Central Ministries and North
Eastern States.
The 6th ITM put the spotlight on India’s “Act East
Policy”, blossoming ties with ASEAN and the larger
East Asia region, home to India’s emerging tourism
markets. Panel discussions were also held focusing
on promoting cultural ties, people-to-people
contact with countries in the ASEAN region
providing enhanced connectivity to the States of
North Eastern Region with other countries in our
neighbourhood, thereby developing inter-regional
tourism between the ASEAN and North East Region
of India.
Around 66 foreign delegates comprising of
stakeholders and media persons from over 29
countries ,29 domestic tourism stakeholders from
other parts of the country engaged in one-to-one
meetings with 103 sellers from the North Eastern
States. This enabled the tourism product suppliers
from the region to reach out to international and
domestic buyers, with the objective of promoting
tourism to the region.
The three-day event also included presentations by
state governments on their tourism potential,
cultural evenings, sightseeing visits to local
attractions in and around Guwahati and a press
meeting on 6th December 2017. An exhibition by
State Tourism Departments from the North Eastern
States including display of beautiful handicrafts and
handlooms was also organised to show case the
tourism products of the N.E states. Post Mart
familiarisation tours to the North Eastern states for
foreign buyer/ media delegates were also
organized.
Promotional Activities
Ministry of Tourism participated in World
Travel Mart (WTM) in London from 6th to
8th November, 2017. The India pavilion
was set up on the theme of spiritual tourism
at WTM. A total of 13 State Governments,
22 Tour operators, Air India, IRCTC and
ITDC participated as co-exhibitors at the
India pavilion.
Ministry of Tourism participated in
Buddhist Circuit Workshop organised by
World Bank at New Delhi on 11.12.2017.
Hon’ble Minister (Tourism), who
inaugurated the workshop, attended both
the sessions. The objective of the workshop
was to discuss opportunities and constraints
for inclusive and sustainable growth for
Buddhist Circuit development in India.
Hon’ble Minister summed up the
proceedings of the workshop.
ACTIVITIES OF INDIA TOURISM
OFFICES OVERSEAS
India Tourism Toronto participated in the Salon
International Tourism Voyages Exhibition at
Bonaventure, Montreal from 20th – 22nd October,
2017, wherein 6 co-exhibitor Tour Operators from
India and Canada participated under India pavilion.
India Tourism New York participated in the Feria
Internacional De Turismo De America Latina (FIT)
Tourism fair from 28-31st October, 2017 at Buenos
Aires, Argentina wherein six co-exhibitor Indian
Tour Operators participated at India Stand.
India Tourism Tokyo organized the awarding
ceremony of India Photo Contest 2017 held at
Embassy of India, Tokyo on 12th December, 2017.
Ministry of Tourism has awarded first and second
prize of “Full Hospitality to visit India”.
India Tourism Paris Participated in a Roadshow
organized by TOURMAG, a leading French Tour
Operator in France from 11th to 15th December
2017. Nine major cities in South of France namely
Clermont-Ferrand, Lyon, Toulon, Marseille,
Toulouse, Pau, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Angers
were covered during this roadshow.
Other important activities of India
Tourism Offices Overseas
India Tourism Offices Overseas organized the
following events:
India Tourism Paris - Participated in the International Luxury Travel Mart held in Cannes, France from 04 to 07 December 2017.
India Tourism Frankfurt - Conducted Know
India Seminars for Tour Operator/ agents in
Vogograd, Krasnodar and Samara in Russia
and in Zagreb, Croatia.
India Tourism Amsterdam - Participated in
Tourism Seminar at Durbuy, Wallonia,
Belgium. The Seminar was attended by
around 40 experts including Travel Agents,
Tour Operators, Tourism lecturers etc.
India Tourism Singapore - Participated
in ITB Asia 2017 from 25th to 27th
October, 2017 at Sands Expo & Convention
Centre, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. 8 co-
exhibitors from India also participated.
ACTIVITIES OF DOMESTIC
REGIONAL OFFICES
India Tourism- South
The first Tamilnadu Travel Mart was inaugurated
on 12th October 2017 at Mamallapuram. The
inauguration function was held at Confluence
Resort, Mamallapuram.
The three-day travel mart was inaugurated by
Smt. Rashmi Verma, IAS, Secretary (Tourism),
Govt. of India. The inauguration event was
attended by delegates from more than 30
countries and tour operators from all over India
As a part of “PARYATAN PARV 2017”
celebrations, a Mega Rural Tourism Festival was
held at Samathur Zamin, Pollachi, Tamilnadu on
11th October 2017. The full day mega event
showcased the rich Rural Culture, Art, Cuisine,
Sports and Handicrafts of Tamilnadu.
Shri Satyajeet Rajan, IAS, Director General,
Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and
Shri Shreevats Sanjay, Regional Director (South)
participated in this event.
India Tourism West
On the occasion of children’s Day, Indiatourism
Mumbai organized a painting Competition for
children from Schools and Orphanages in
Priyadarshini Park, Mumbai. The competition
was to create awareness about Incredible India
Campaign and Care for our Environment to the
younger generation.
Under the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India
initiative of “Ek Bharat Shreshta Bharat”
Indiatourism Mumbai organized an “Odisha State
Tourism Promotional Event” in Pune,
Maharashtra on 15th December, 2017. The
event showcased the Culture, Tourism Products
and Heritage of Odisha to the Tourism
Stakeholders of Maharashtra. The event was
attended by around 120 Tourism Stakeholders of
Maharashtra and the officials, travel trade
members from Odisha.
India Tourism North East
Heritage Tour Programme was organized in
various place of Tourist Interest during the
Paryatan Parv 5th October to 25th
October,2017.
Indiatourism, Guwahati participated in the 1st
Kids Festival at Silpagram, Guwahati 11-12th
November,2017 to create awareness of tourism
among young minds.
India Tourism North
On the occasion of Paryatan Parv 2017, India
Tourism, Agra along with UP Tourism and
other Ministries organized Dastan -A- Amir
Khusrau (Cultural Event) on 10.10.2017 at
Hotel Taj Khema, Agra.
India Tourism Jaipur organized Campaign
Clean at Railway Station, Jaipur in association
with Gujarat Tourism Department, Coolies,
Autorikshaw Driver and other local people by
cleaning the places in and around the Railway
Station. The participants have also taken pledge
for cleanliness on the occasion of Mahatma
Gandhi Jayanti.
India Tourism, New Delhi participated in the
“National Seminar on Adventure Tourism” held
on 28th November 2017 at India Habitat, Lodhi
Colony, New Delhi.
India Tourism East
Incredible India films were screened at various
screens of multiplexes in West Bengal like
Bioscope in City Centre Haldia, Carnival Cinema
& Bioscope in Durgapur, London-Paris at Mukti
World in Kolkata
Indiatourism Kolkata participated in a number of
tourism related fairs with Incredible India
pavilion all over the state of West Bengal
including Kolkata.
Indiatourism Kolkata celebrated PARYATAN
PARV (5th to 25th OCT 2017) with various
series of events opening with a Marathon Walk
from Town Hall in presence of renowned theatre
& film personality Shri Sabyasachi Chakraborty
and was concluded with Food Fest ‘Chakh Apna
Desh’ alongwith cultural program by Eastern
Zonal Cultural Centre, Kolkata.
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Edited by: MARKET RESEARCH DIVISION (Ministry of TOURISM)