By Tricitynews Reporter
Chandigarh 25th November:- We will soon meet the Union Home Minister to take up the issue of
setting up of a Tourism Police as well as deployment of paramilitary forces at heritage
buildings to instill a sense of safety and security among tourists. This was
stated by Satyajeet Rajan, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of
India,while addressing the day two of CII Hospitality Summit 2017 at CII
headquarters here today.
Satyajeet Rajan said
further that the presence of CISF in buildings under protection of
Archeological Survey of India will deter crime. Tourism being a state subject,
he would urge the state governments to take up initiatives to boost tourism in
a big way.
He added that to expedite
tourism projects, states must also set up an online system to issue all
clearances. Providing amenities on our highways is of utmost importance to
boost tourism for which the Ministry of Tourism has tied up with National Highway
Authority of India (NHAI) and oil companies to provide amenities for tourists.
Satyajeet Rajan said that
private sector can also play an important role in projects such as adopting
heritage buildings or tourist spots like Hampi and Ellora caves are being
supported by companies such as Yatra.com is a step in this direction. States
and Centre must also work towards bringing down costs for foreign as well as
domestic tourists to boost the sector.
He also interacted with
members of the hotel industry at the summit.
ManMohan S Kohli, Chairman, CII Hospitality Summit 2017, &
CEO, The Aroma Group of Hospitality Establishments, emphasized on
creating tourism zones to deal with the very high cost of land, which
often makes projects unviable.
The Summit provided a platform for participants to explore
business opportunities with international and national hotel and food &
beverages chains willing to expand their footprint in the North. Carlson
Rezidor Hotel Group, Tree of Life, Summit Hotels, Mango Hotels, Burgill,
Barcelos, Paratha Express, Cheesy Fries and Nutrabite are among participants.
Besides interactive sessions, learning sessions focusing on new
trends, technologies and innovations for greater returns on investments, and
exclusive CEOs Forums were also held.
A product display on the hospitality
sector was the key highlight of the two-day Summit. Products put on display
included equipment for kitchen, bar, gym, spa, laundry and banquet, kitchen and
bar supplies, cold room and kitchen refrigeration, décor, room furnishing,
housekeeping, besides support services and solutions. Hotel Restaurant &
Resorts Association, Punjab; Patiala Hotel Association; Amritsar Hotel &
Restaurant Association; and Association of Hospitality Professional took part
in the summit-cum-display.
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