The Rajasthan Chapter of the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, organized the 1st edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Tourism Stakeholders Conclave on Friday at the Hotel the Royal Orchid, Jaipur. The conclave brought together all the stakeholders of Rajasthan Tourism at one platform to discuss and deliberate the way forward through various panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive sessions.
During the conclave Pride of Rajasthan Awards Ceremony was also held, in which Lifetime Achievement Awards were conferred to Padmshri Shrimati Gulabo Sapera in the field of dance with Kala Ratn Nritya Srijan award; the Kala Ratn Shilp Srijan award to Shri Haneef Usta for his contribution in Usta Art and the award of Paryatan Ratn -Utkrisht Netritv to Shri Bhim Singh for his contribution in Tourism.
It is to be recalled that the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), a national body of almost 850 plus domestic tour operators and hospitality partners its members spread across India, is playing a leading role in all the promotional schemes for the revival of the Tourism in India.
Chief Guest, Honourable Minister of State, Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited, and Chairman Rajasthan Export Promotion Council, Mr. Rajiv Arora said, "Eight crores more domestic tourists have come to Rajasthan than what was coming in 2019. This reflects that like Goa and Kerala, Rajasthan holds an important place in tourism. Fair and religious tourism has made the state attractive.”
Arora said that Rajasthan Industrial Promotion Scheme (RIPS 2019) has benefited the tourism industry and the Rajasthan government has given tourism the status of industry.
He said that it is strange that the Centre’s budget is only double that of Rajasthan whereas it has to allocate the budget to other states as well.
Guest of honor, Regional Director (North), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, Mr. R.K Suman said, "Tourism department of GOI promotes domestic tourism, which has increased after corona. The Centre has made several kinds of policies to promote domestic tourism. We are supporting ADTOI to organize this conclave and also meet the stakeholders and we will support wherever possible.”The Chairman of the Rajasthan Chapter, Mr. Syed Wali Khaled pointed out that, “Domestic tourism has brought in the much-needed respite to the industry that suffered immensely during the pandemic. Yet, tourism service providers couldn’t benefit much from the surge in the Domestic travelers owing to their not being well equipped to connect to the demands of the Domestic Travellers'." On this occasion, Jaipur Heritage Mayor, Munesh Gurjar was present as a guest of honour. President of ADTOI, PP Khanna, and Vice President ADTOI, Ashish Sehgal also expressed their views. Earlier, the conclave commenced with a lamp-lighting ceremony by the dignitaries. The conclave concluded with a valedictory note by Mr.Ashish Sehgal, VP ADTOI, Conclave Chair, and vote of thanks by Mr. Mahendra Singh.