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UN declares 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has declared the year 2017 as the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development. The declaration recalls the potential of tourism sector to advance the universal 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and 17 Sustainable ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Incredible India Tourism Investors Summit-2016 begins in New Delhi
The Incredible India Tourism Investors Summit (IITIS) 2016 has begun in New Delhi after it was inaugurated by Union Finance Minster Arun Jaitley. The three day summit has been organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism in association with Tourism ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Union Cabinet approves India, Maldives MoU for cooperation in field of tourism
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between the Union Ministry of Tourism and Ministry of Tourism of Government of Maldives. The MoU was signed to strengthen cooperation in the field of tourism ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
First World Conference on Tourism for Development held in Beijing
The first World Conference on Tourism for Development (WCTD) was held in Beijing, China from May 18 to 21, 2016. It was held under the theme ‘Tourism for Peace and Development’ to advance the contribution of tourism to the UN ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU on Tourism with Colombia
Union Cabinet has given its approval for signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Colombia to strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
Kochi first to join World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) Council
Kochi becomes first Indian city to be a member of Beijing headquartered, World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF) Council and join its league of leading tourism cities across the world. The invitation to be the member of the council was sent ..