The first edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Tourism Stakeholders Conclave was organised by the Rajasthan Chapter of the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, and took place at the Hotel the Royal Orchid in Jaipur. Through a variety of panel discussions, keynote addresses, and interactive sessions, the conclave brought all Rajasthan Tourism stakeholders together on one platform to discuss and consider the way forward.
The Pride of Rajasthan Awards Ceremony was also held during the conclave, and Padmshri Shrimati Gulabo Sapera received the Kala Ratn Nritya Srijan Award for her lifetime achievements in dance, Shri Haneef Usta received the Kala Ratn Shilp Srijan Award for his contributions to Usta art, and Shri Bhim Singh received the Paryatan Ratn -Utkrisht Netritv Award for his contributions to tourism.
Speaking at the conclave, Rajiv Arora, Minister of State, Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation Limited and Chairman Rajasthan Export Promotion Council, said, “Eight crore more domestic tourists have come to Rajasthan than what were coming in 2019. This reflects that like Goa and Kerala, Rajasthan holds an important place in tourism. Fair and religious tourism have made the state attractive.”
Arora said that Rajasthan Industrial Promotion Scheme (RIPS 2019) has benefited tourism industry and Rajasthan government has given tourism a status of industry. Arora was the chief guest of the event.
Guest of honour, Regional Director (North), Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, R.K Suman, said, “Tourism department of GOI promotes domestic tourism, which has increased after corona. Centre has made several kind of policies to promote domestic tourism. We are supporting ADTOI to organise this conclave and also meet the stakeholders and we will support wherever possible.”
Syed Wali Khaled, Chairman, Rajasthan Chapterof ADTOI, pointed out, “The domestic tourism has brought in the much-needed respite to the industry that suffered immensely during the pandemic. Yet, tourism service providers couldn’t benefit much from the surge in the Domestic travellers owing to their not being well equipped to connect to the demands of the Domestic Travellers.”
On this occasion, Jaipur Heritage Mayor, Munesh Gurjar was present as guest of honour. President of ADTOI, PP Khanna, Vice President ADTOI, Ashish Sehgal also expressed their views.
