Virtual seminars have been organized by World Travel Market (WTM) from November 9 to 11, 2020, during which “Virtual Responsible Tourism in India” is scheduled on November 11, 2020.
India is rapidly emerging as a leader in Responsible Tourism.
The strapline ‘Incredible India’ accurately conveys the geographic and historical variety of natural and built heritage which India offers the tourist and the rich diversity of living cultural heritage which surrounds any visitor to the sub-continent.
In 2008, Kerala adopted Responsible Tourism and developed an approach which ensured that the local communities benefited through tourism.
The Responsible Tourism Mission document has been prepared by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, which will help in policy formulation, development and establishment of Responsible Tourism in the state.
The new national tourism policy of the Ministry of Tourism endorses Responsible Tourism.
In this round table panel, various government policymakers from around the world shall talk about their experience with Responsible Tourism and what it has to offer.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board’s Additional Managing Director Sonia Meena, IAS, has been confirmed as the government representative from Madhya Pradesh for the WTM Virtual Responsible Tourism programmes’s panel scheduled on Nov 11.