World Environment Day is observed on June 5 every year to promote
awareness on environment protection. A series of events are observed
across the globe by major organizations and groups. Everyone took it
upon to undertake an awareness drive across the city to protect nature
and keep the city clean.
Thursday 17 May 2012
Hospitality Industry
The Hospitality industry in India is slated for an explosion. The current share of India in world tourism is estimated to be only 0.49%. The tourism industry in India employs, directly or indirectly, only 50 lakh people – and the industry is estimated to be growing at an ever increasing pace of 10% to 12% every year. Research also shows that the average stay of a foreign guest, in India is 31.2 days which is also slated to grow as India’s knowledge based economy emerges. The growth in manpower requirement in hospitality industry is expected to rise by 127% by 2016.
5th IIPT African Conference on Climate Change
Zambia was the host for the recently concluded 5th IIPT African Conference on Climate Change. The conference was a huge success. Delegates from over 35 countries and 440+ participants attended the conference. From senior bureaucrats to academicians the conference brought together a right mix of audience and speakers.
The President of Zambia, the patron of the conference, and the Minister for Tourism, Zambia both emphasized on peace to promote tourism. The President said, "Tourism also helps to foster peace in the world as every traveller is essentially a peace ambassador."
Ms. Catherine Namugala, Minister said. “We all know that climate change is a global problem that needs a global solution. Moreover, the African continent and the rest of the developing world is amongst the most vulnerable when it comes to climate change. The effects of climate change, such as extreme weather phenomena, are issues that will greatly affect the tourism sector and need urgent actions from all of us.”
The President of Zambia, the patron of the conference, and the Minister for Tourism, Zambia both emphasized on peace to promote tourism. The President said, "Tourism also helps to foster peace in the world as every traveller is essentially a peace ambassador."
Ms. Catherine Namugala, Minister said. “We all know that climate change is a global problem that needs a global solution. Moreover, the African continent and the rest of the developing world is amongst the most vulnerable when it comes to climate change. The effects of climate change, such as extreme weather phenomena, are issues that will greatly affect the tourism sector and need urgent actions from all of us.”
Ecotourism in Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Board was constituted with a view to conserve natural resources through ecotourism and with a mission to achieve sustainable forest management through ecotourism. The Board has taken initiatives in the destination development, capacity building, ecotourism activities and infrastructure development of ecotourism facilities in the State.
The ultimate objectives of the Board is:
• Conserving the natural resource base of the State.
• Promoting the State as a prominent ecotourism hub
• Securing economic benefits for the local communities without adversely affecting their cultural ethos.
The ultimate objectives of the Board is:
• Conserving the natural resource base of the State.
• Promoting the State as a prominent ecotourism hub
• Securing economic benefits for the local communities without adversely affecting their cultural ethos.
E-Business for Tourism in India
The Internet and protocol (TCP/IP) have created a universal platform for communication and presentation- a truly open, global network. Increasingly it will be accessed from different types of equipment- TV, mobile devices, in-car technology, terrestrial phones, kiosks,etc - for a range of purposes. The cost of access is going down and the speed of access is going up.
Tourism and the Internet are ideal partners. For consumers, when they are planning a trip to a new destination, they face the problem of making a costly purchase without being able to see the product. The Internet provides them with the means to gain immediate access to relevant information of greater variety and depth than has bee available previously, about destinations throughout the world; and to book quickly and easily.
For tourism destinations and businesses, it offers the potential to make information and booking facilities available to large numbers of consumers at relatively low cost; it enables them to make large-scale savings on the production and distribution of print and on other traditional activities (e.g. call centers and information centers); and it provide a tool for communication and relationship development with tourism suppliers and market intermediaries, as well as end-consumers.
By using different e-marketing and promotional tools India tourism ecatalog offers complete solution of yours any queries and needs. as the above mentioned that in present world information is the core of any business. lots of people wants to come India but they don't aware to proper and reliable source of information. They used internet but every information on internet is not reliable. Every thing have two faces- positive and negative. similarly internet also have their own limitation and anybody can't say that the all the information on internet is right and useful. Now the work of India tourism ecatalog is start. India tourism ecatalog works on the behalf of different state tourism boards of Government of India. the primary motive of this organization is to create awareness between among the people for India and give them reliable information. it also help to build relation between Indian tour operators, hoteliers with foreign tour operators and travelers who want to do business in India and want to know more about of India. The main focus of this company is to increase more tourism business in India and for this it used all the e-business and promotional tools. like it have their own website, actively stand on all social network sites like facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
The dramatic growth in the number of Internet users over the past five years and projections for the next five years create very shining picture of E-business for tourism.As we know that Internet users are wealthy, well educated and interested in independent travel. so if you came to the internet and join hand with reliable company like India tourism ecatalog you cannot imagine the rapid change on your business. surely your business grow in very rapid manner.
Tourism and the Internet are ideal partners. For consumers, when they are planning a trip to a new destination, they face the problem of making a costly purchase without being able to see the product. The Internet provides them with the means to gain immediate access to relevant information of greater variety and depth than has bee available previously, about destinations throughout the world; and to book quickly and easily.
For tourism destinations and businesses, it offers the potential to make information and booking facilities available to large numbers of consumers at relatively low cost; it enables them to make large-scale savings on the production and distribution of print and on other traditional activities (e.g. call centers and information centers); and it provide a tool for communication and relationship development with tourism suppliers and market intermediaries, as well as end-consumers.
By using different e-marketing and promotional tools India tourism ecatalog offers complete solution of yours any queries and needs. as the above mentioned that in present world information is the core of any business. lots of people wants to come India but they don't aware to proper and reliable source of information. They used internet but every information on internet is not reliable. Every thing have two faces- positive and negative. similarly internet also have their own limitation and anybody can't say that the all the information on internet is right and useful. Now the work of India tourism ecatalog is start. India tourism ecatalog works on the behalf of different state tourism boards of Government of India. the primary motive of this organization is to create awareness between among the people for India and give them reliable information. it also help to build relation between Indian tour operators, hoteliers with foreign tour operators and travelers who want to do business in India and want to know more about of India. The main focus of this company is to increase more tourism business in India and for this it used all the e-business and promotional tools. like it have their own website, actively stand on all social network sites like facebook, twitter, LinkedIn, etc.
The dramatic growth in the number of Internet users over the past five years and projections for the next five years create very shining picture of E-business for tourism.As we know that Internet users are wealthy, well educated and interested in independent travel. so if you came to the internet and join hand with reliable company like India tourism ecatalog you cannot imagine the rapid change on your business. surely your business grow in very rapid manner.
Tourism and Technology
Technology plays a vital enabling role in tourism and travel and is crucial to expansion of the industry. Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and Tourism are two of the most dynamic motivators of the emerging global economy. Not only do they offer employment to millions of people around the world, but they also provide growth opportunities to underdeveloped and neglected region of the planet. Tourism is frequently able to develop economies through infusion of national and international demand and expenditure into local resources, services, and products. Increasingly, people have access to incredible resources and knowledge through the Internet. Several communities around the world are following India’s example in using technology to improve their participation in world affairs and to attract financial resources. Tourism and Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) are therefore the two key catalyst for enabling dynamic, innovative and knowledgeable communities and organization to communicate and interact with the outside world in order to import expenditure ad benefits. ICTs increasingly determine the competitiveness of the destination and therefore it is critical for the competitiveness of the industry in the longer term.
Community Based Tourism
The residents earn income as land managers, entrepreneurs, service and produce providers, and employees. At least part of the tourist income is set aside for projects which provide benefits to the community as a whole.
Tourists will spend time near areas that are rich in culture and biodiversity, and, at the same time, will get to know the locals at the grassroots level.
Many successful experiences in development countries prove that tourism can become a leading sector for the people who conserve natural resources and live on it. Local people of these countries jointly cooperate in Community Based Tourism and this gives not only economic benefits for them but also becomes an example of community involved decision making.
A community by definition implies individuals with some kind of collective responsibility, and the ability to make decisions by representative bodies.
Locals’ participation, traditional culture, cross-cultural issues and raise of local income are basic principles of tourism and it is fundamental to get more in depth for development countries where tourism is dominantly operate by great foreign companies.
Usually families’ interviews make obvious that locals are interested to take part in tourism activities but they don’t know how. Often the creation of Community Based Tourism is the best solution for local people or at least a great help for them for example in these countries where the main income is from livestock and the desertification, the spread of unproductive land deprived of vegetation, is one of the main concerns (like in Mongolia).
Community Based Tourism is the jointly planned and managed tourism activities of local group: this new business never can be the main or only income source of the communities and cooperatives but can be additional income possibility.
Issues like generating additional incomes for locals and reducing impacts on environment are included in the government policy about tourism, but there has been little implementation and no integrated policy at the national level.
Tourists will spend time near areas that are rich in culture and biodiversity, and, at the same time, will get to know the locals at the grassroots level.
Many successful experiences in development countries prove that tourism can become a leading sector for the people who conserve natural resources and live on it. Local people of these countries jointly cooperate in Community Based Tourism and this gives not only economic benefits for them but also becomes an example of community involved decision making.
A community by definition implies individuals with some kind of collective responsibility, and the ability to make decisions by representative bodies.
Locals’ participation, traditional culture, cross-cultural issues and raise of local income are basic principles of tourism and it is fundamental to get more in depth for development countries where tourism is dominantly operate by great foreign companies.
Usually families’ interviews make obvious that locals are interested to take part in tourism activities but they don’t know how. Often the creation of Community Based Tourism is the best solution for local people or at least a great help for them for example in these countries where the main income is from livestock and the desertification, the spread of unproductive land deprived of vegetation, is one of the main concerns (like in Mongolia).
Community Based Tourism is the jointly planned and managed tourism activities of local group: this new business never can be the main or only income source of the communities and cooperatives but can be additional income possibility.
Issues like generating additional incomes for locals and reducing impacts on environment are included in the government policy about tourism, but there has been little implementation and no integrated policy at the national level.
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