Due to its close proximity with five countries, unique culture and traditions besides picturesque beauty of its mountains and lush green landscapes, northeast India could be an ideal tourist destination post-Covid, experts and administrators said on the final day of the North East Festival (NEF) here on Sunday.
The two-day 8th edition of NEF concluded after setting the NE growth agenda as its priority with businessmen, administrators and experts expressing their strong confidence on the travel and tourism industry’s revival in post Covid situation, by showcasing potentials of the region.
Assam Tourism Secretary Razvee Hussain said that Covid-19 can be a blessing in disguise.
“All northeastern states can be a great tourism destination. Focus on tea tourism where old bungalows can get converted to boutique hotels. Experiencing the life of a tea planter here can be a tourist attraction. Chopper service availability from Guwahati to Kaziranga, Majuli etc will also help the tourism industry here,” he said.
Assam Tourism Department Director Deba Kumar Mishra said that focus on local tourism, more from domestic tourists, creatively planned projects for establishments of good tourism would attract and appeal more people.
Mishra said: “Northeast region shares borders of different countries and it is an incredible boon.
Assam has ‘Chicken-Neck’ with West Bengal and five international frontiers along the eight northeastern states are best for tourism.
Stress on eco-cultural tourism, flourishing more local commodities, local lifestyle and food could boost the tourism industry.””One more major focus is in ‘Medical Tourism’. Need to welcome high level and leading tours from Mumbai, Telangana, Delhi and other big states. We are blessed with resources, we have to think with regional perspective,” the Director added.