The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism and Development Corporation (MPSTDC) here on Thursday launched the ‘privilege membership card’ for tourists and citizens. While informing about the Privilege Membership Card, Minister of Tourism and Culture Surendra Patwa said, “Getting this membership card issued, the tourists and the citizens can enjoy various services of MPSTDC and can also take the privilege of new offers.
” Elaborating further, Patwa said, “The tourists and the citizens who have issued the membership card will be given a special discount on all the services. Further this card will be valid for two years,” he added. Under various facilities to be provided after issuing the Privilege Membership Card various offers are included such as 15 per cent discount will be applicable on food and non alcoholic beverages and 20 per cent discount will be given on the room tariffs provided by the hotels. This discount shall be applicable both during Prime time and leisure time.
The card holder will earn 1 point on every Rs.100 spent and on earning 100 points, the card holder will be entitled for 2 nights and 3 days free lodging in any of MPSTDC Hotels. However, the card holder will inform the Corporate Office that he has earned 100 points. The card will not be applicable in case of marriage party, banquet party and special packages and other parties; no discount will also be given. Further the card holder will be kept update about various schemes and discounts through newsletters and mails.
Meanwhile, Surendra Patwa reviewed all the ongoing development works of MPSTCD. He was also informed about the promotional activities. Notably, to increase tourism in the State MPSTDC has introduced new services in 68 hotels, 8 restaurants, nine boat clubs and transportation. Other than this, new entertainment activities like parasailing, wall climbing and other adventurous activities will be introduced for the tourists.