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Maharashtra government to link Konkan with Mumbai through greenfield highway to boost tourism
Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was Konkan natives during a cultural fest in Thane late on Sunday, when he said the state government wanted to clear the backlog of developmental work for the region. He iterated plans of constructing a greenfield highway connecting Mumbai and Sindhudurg, which will save time and fuel.
Maharashtra to attract INR 40,000 cr investments in tourism, develop online app portal for facilitation
To facilitate investment opportunities in the state's tourism sector, the Maharashtra government is planning to develop an online application portal. According to Maharashtra Tourism Principal Secretary Saurabh Vijay, the state targets to attract investments of INR 40,000 cr and generate an additional 1 million jobs in the sector through various policies and incentives.
Maharashtra, Indo-Canada trade body agree to promote tourism, women and child development
Maharashtra Employment and Entrepreneurship, Women and Child Development Minister Mangalprabhat Lodha is of the opinion that if lakhs of jobs are created then the development of the ministry will pick momentum. The agreement was signed at the Ministry Hall on Friday. Minister Lodha said there is a lot of potential in the field of tourism in the state of Maharashtra.
Maharashtra Tourism launches Jain Pilgrimage circuit
Maharashtra Tourism has launched the Holy Jain Pilgrimage (Tirth) Darshan Circuit under which the programmes for safety and facility development of the major nine Jain pilgrimage sites will be implemented soon. The circuit was launched on January 6, 2023, in the presence of the Governor of Maharashtra Bhagat Singh Koshyari and Tourism Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha.
'If coastal Maharashtra ups infra, Goa tourism can have tough time': Tourism stakeholders in Goa
Tourism stakeholders feel that even if not immediately, the district can start giving Goa competition over the next decade if it ups its infrastructure. However, Goa's leverage - its cultural milieu, cuisine, nightlife, hinterlands, beaches, and tourism infrastructure - makes the competition tough for those who eye the state's share of the pie.
Less than 5k foreign tourists visited Himachal Pradesh in 2021
According to figures, recently placed in the Rajya Sabha, the number of domestic tourists had dropped from over 1.68 crore in 2019 to mere around 31 lakh in 2020 in Himachal. The number of tourists increased in 2020 but not much, compared to 2019. In 2021, Himachal received around 56 lakh tourists.
New Year travel rush causes airfares to soar by over 40%
Impact of high airfares has forced some people to tweak their travel itineraries.
Over 98% land acquired for bullet train project in Maharashtra: Railway Ministry
​​Piers have been erected for a distance of more than 118 kilometres, girders are being launched and the work on the construction of bullet train stations has also started, the railway ministry said. With the change of government in Maharashtra, the pain points in the project in terms of forest clearances and land acquisition seem to have been overcome.
IATO to hold its 38th convention in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Aurangabad in Maharashtra is to be the venue for the 38th annual convention of IATO to be held next year. The announcement was made by Mangal Prabhat Lodha, Minister of Tourism, Skill Development and entrepreneurship, Government of Maharashtra. The 37th IATO Convention, that was being held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, concluded today.
Maharashtra government to promote Jewish places in state for tourism
Tourism Minister of Maharashtra, Mangal Prabhat Lodha, recently signed a letter of intent for promoting Jewish places in the state with officials from the Israel consulate in Mumbai. ​​Some prominent Jewish structures are located in Mumbai, Thane, Pune and other parts of the state which will be promoted under this tourism plan.
Maharashtra Cabinet Minister demands Vande Bharat Express from Nagpur to Hyderabad
​​The four districts of Nagpur, Gondia, Bhandara and Chandrapur from Maharashtra's Vidarbha region have good trade business with Hyderabad in Telangana, Mungantiwar said in the letter, as per a release issued by the Chandrapur district information office recently.
DPDC rejects the idea to use bamboo as building material at eco-tourism projects in Maharashtra
The rejection of DPDC funds for a proposal for an eco-tourism and nature education centre at Pench Tiger Reserve, Maharashtra, is the immediate casualty. Bamboo was to be the main construction material there.
Maharashtra's Nashik airport allowed to handle immigration facilities
Union home ministry's approval comes after several rounds of inspections conducted by the Bureau of Immigration. The inspections were conducted to ensure that the infrastructure was developed in a proper manner at the airport. HAL set up facilities like separate sections for international arrivals and departures, customs office, immigration counters etc. at the sensitive airport under the guidance of the Bureau of Immigration-Mumbai.
Akasa Air expects to cross over 450 weekly flights by mid-December
This rapid expansion of cities, routes, and frequencies is in line with the airline's vision of adopting a phased yet rapid approach to grow its network across India. It will continue to grow its network to establish a strong pan-India presence focusing on the metro to tier 2 & 3 route connectivity, using a fleet expansion plan that adds one new aircraft every 15 days.
Maharashtra Tourism to launch Babasaheb Ambedkar tour circuit; inauguration today
A tour circuit has been prepared based on important places in the life of Bharat Ratna Babasaheb Ambedkar in Mumbai. The circuit will be conducted free of cost in association with Mumbai Tour Guide Association in six districts of Maharashtra namely Mumbai, Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Nagpur, Aurangabad and will be promoted through brochures and AV.
Revamped studios, tourism facilities part of INR 5,000 cr upgrade plan for Mumbai film city
A masterplan for the INR 5,000-crore project has been prepared to be executed under the PPP model, shared Avinash Dhakne, Managing Director of the Maharashtra Film Stage and Cultural Corporation. Dhakne was speaking at the ongoing Film Bazaar being held in Panaji on the sidelines of the International Film Festival of India.
MP highlights growth potential for cine tourism, wants to become the most 'film friendly' state
The state participated in the recently concluded ET TravelWorld Global Cine Tourism Summit 2022 in Mumbai where it showcased its destinations ideal for film shoots as well as its film tourism policy. Other states such as Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Haryana also highlighted their offerings for film tourism in their respective states.
Kerala tourism for tie-ups with Maharashtra operators
Suresh PK, Tourism Information Officer, said that the department is also pulling tourists to less explored places in Kerala. So far tourist have been mainly going to southern Kerala, now Northern parts are also being promoted, he said. The state government has come up with a scheme under which gram panchayats can suggests spots which can be developed as tourist destinations. The area would be projected for attracting tourists based on suggestions.
Global Cine Tourism Summit: ETTravelWorld to bring together film fraternity & destinations in Mumbai today
Scheduled to be held at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach on November 16, the event organised by ET TravelWorld a niche event in the film tourism space focused on bringing the destinations, government, film fraternity, and other players with the objective to connect them and engage them in dialogue that focuses on promotions, sales prospecting, networking, and productivity.
Hotels across Maharashtra report 90% occupancy, expect to be fully booked for year-end
Industry sources said that in some hotels, room bookings look better not only since 2020-21 but also since 2019 - a first after the pandemic broke out.