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News18
5 days ago
- Business
- News18
From jingles to LED screens, Delhi gears up for tourism makeover
New Delhi, Aug 7 (PTI) From radio jingles and airport hoardings to LED screens inside metro coaches and flight magazines, the Delhi government is planning a branding campaign to showcase the capital's cultural and tourism appeal in 2025-26. While Rs 5 crore has been allocated for branding, Rs 20 crore will be dedicated to enhancing tourism infrastructure across the city, according to an official. Alongside promotional campaigns, the plan includes participating in national and international tourism marts, hosting festivals and upgrading key infrastructure across major tourist spots, said an official. To boost its presence across the country and abroad, the Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation (DTTDC) has lined up participation in several renowned tourism and trade events which include the India International Travel Mart (IITM), Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF), Outbound Travel Mart (OTM), South Asia Travel and Tourism Exchange (SATTE) and India International Trade Fair (IITF), he said. The tourism department planned to organise popular festivals such as the Rakhi Mela, Dandiya Nights, Diwali Mela, Winter Carnival, North East Cultural Festival and New Year celebrations, according to the official. Other cultural attractions include the children's theatre festival, musical concerts, Delhi Film Festival and a unique Itra and Sugandhi Mela, he said. To enhance the tourist experience, key upgrades are planned at popular venues. Dilli Haat at INA will see redevelopment of its food court area, installation of 3D mapping, baggage scanners, CCTV cameras and other safety upgrades, according the official. Dilli Haat Janakpuri and Pitampura will undergo repairs, waterproofing, electrical and lighting enhancements, and beautification of entry points and play areas. Similarly, the GTB Memorial at Singhu Border is set for renovation, including road repairs, roof waterproofing and a new light-and-sound show, he said. Additionally, he said that the branding strategy will also include advertisements across traditional and digital media. Publicity will be extended to railway stations, airports, Delhi Metro and in-flight magazines, ensuring Delhi's tourism message reaches passengers and commuters in real time. Brochures, event-based advertising and partnerships with media houses are also part of the campaign to reinforce Delhi's image as a culturally rich and welcoming destination, he added. PTI SHB KSS KSS view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


News18
03-08-2025
- News18
Goa wins excellence award at TTF for hinterland tourism campaign
Panaji, Aug 3 (PTI) Goa has won the Excellence Award for its hinterland tourism campaign at the recently held Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) in Gujarat, an official said on Sunday. The award for the 'Goa Beyond Beaches' campaign was presented at the Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gandhinagar during the TTF, which concluded on Saturday, said state Tourism Director Kedar Naik. He said the state is honoured to receive this recognition. 'The 'Goa Beyond Beaches' campaign is part of our mission to create a more inclusive, responsible, and diversified tourism experience," he said. Naik said the award validates the tourism department's ongoing efforts to make Goa an all-year-round destination anchored in sustainability, culture, and community participation. The display also put the spotlight on Goa's vibrant festival calendar, from Chikhal Kalo and Sao Joao to Shigmo, Spirit of Goa, and Carnaval, all of which are attracting experiential travellers from across India, he added. PTI RPS ARU view comments First Published: August 03, 2025, 09:45 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


News18
18-07-2025
- Business
- News18
Goa tourism department to take part in TTF Ahmedabad: Official
Last Updated: Panaji, Jul 18 (PTI) The Goa tourism department will take part in the upcoming TTF Ahmedabad to be held from July 31 to August 2, officials said here on Friday. The Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) Ahmedabad, to be held at Mahatma Mandir Convention and Exhibition Centre in Gujarat capital Gandhinagar, is one of India's most prominent travel trade exhibitions and provides a valuable platform for tourism boards, travel operators and industry professionals to connect, collaborate and promote domestic and international travel, a Goa tourism department spokesperson said. 'Goa Tourism's participation at this prestigious event is part of its sustained strategy to position the state as a diverse, responsible, and year-round tourism destination. Gujarat being one of the key domestic source markets, TTF Ahmedabad offers an important opportunity to strengthen engagement with travel trade partners, reach out to quality tourists, and build greater visibility for Goa's evolving tourism identity," he added. Being part of TTF Ahmedabad aligns with the state's vision to promote tourism that is immersive, inclusive, and sustainable, Goa director of tourism Kedar Naik said. 'We are committed to engaging meaningfully with the travel trade community and highlighting the wide spectrum of experiences that Goa offers across all seasons. Gujarat remains a valuable market, and we look forward to welcoming more travellers who seek depth, culture, and renewal in their journeys," Naik said. PTI RPS BNM view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.


India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
"What is wrong in visiting graveyard of martyrs?" Mamata Banerjee after J-K CM Abdullah claims restricted from Naqshband Sahib
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 14 (ANI): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday termed as 'unacceptable' 'shocking' and 'shameful' the alleged action by security forces to prevent Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah from visiting the Naqshband Sahib in Srinagar. 'What is wrong in visiting the graveyard of martyrs? This is not only unfortunate, it also snatches the democratic right of a citizen. What happened this morning to an elected Chief Minister Omar Abdullah is unacceptable. Shocking. Shameful,' Mamata Banerjee said in a post on X. On Sunday, Jammu and Kashmir Police sealed the Martyrs' cemetery in Srinagar and confined top political leaders, including Abdullah, inside their residences. barring them from visiting the Martyrs' Graveyard (Mazar-e-Shuhada), to mark the anniversary of the protesters shot dead by Maharaja Hari Singh's Dogra forces on July 13, 1931. Omar Abdullah had been in West Bengal to participate in the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) travel trade show Kolkata 2025 and on Thursday he had attended a conference with Mamata Banerjee in Howrah. Meanwhile the Jammu and Kashmir today said that police attempted to stop him from reciting Fatiha (prayers) in the memory of 22 'martyrs' who were killed for protesting against Maharaja Hari Singh's rule. He said he jumped over the boundary wall of the Mazar-e-Shuhada to offer being placed under 'house arrest' yesterday. 'Paid my respects & offered Fatiha at the graves of the martyrs of 13th July 1931. The unelected government tried to block my way forcing me to walk from Nawhatta chowk. They blocked the gate to Naqshband Sb shrine forcing me to scale a wall. They tried to physically grapple me but I was not going to be stopped today,' Abdullah's post on X read. The graveyard is attached to the shrine of Khwaja Bahawuddin Naqshbandi. Abdullah also expressed anguish over the lack of media coverage in local newspapers on the issue of 'the entire elected government being locked up'. 'Take a look at our local newspapers - both from Jammu and from Srinagar, English & vernacular. You'll be able to distinguish the cowards from the ones with guts. The cowards have completely buried the fact that the entire elected government was locked up yesterday, along with most elected representatives. The newspapers with some guts have put it on the front page. Shame on the sellouts who buried the story, I hope the size of the envelope was worth it,' J-K chief minister said. Abdullah also came down heavily on the 'unelected nominees of New Delhi' for allegedly locking up the elected representatives of Jammu and Kashmir. The J-K Chief Minister also shared pictures on his X account of police outside his residence, with armoured vehicles parked and movement restricted, as the regional parties, including the National Conference (NC), were denied permission to visit the martyrs' graveyard. Martyrs' Day in Kashmir, which was previously observed as an official holiday in the State was delisted after the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019. (ANI)


India Gazette
10-07-2025
- Politics
- India Gazette
J-K CM says strengthening INDIA bloc responsibility of its largest partner, demands immediate statehood
Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], July 10 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that the responsibility to strengthen the INDIA bloc lies with its largest partners, not with individual regional leaders. He also reiterated his demand for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, calling the current status of the former state a 'huge betrayal' to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. CM Abdullah arrived in Kolkata on Wednesday to take part in the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) travel trade show. Abdullah remarked that the alliance has not met formally since the post-Lok Sabha election meeting held at Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge's residence in New Delhi. 'The responsibility to strengthen the INDIA alliance is neither mine nor Mamata Banerjee's. This responsibility belongs to the biggest partner of the INDIA Alliance. I have said multiple times that it is unfortunate that we don't meet. The last meeting was held right after the elections at Mallikarjun Kharge's residence. There has been no meeting since then,' he said. Abdullah also spoke strongly about the need to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir, calling the Union Territory status imposed in 2019 a 'huge betrayal.' Abdullah said, 'Unfortunately, being a Union Territory, the security of the state is not our responsibility. We want that responsibility to be ours. Our government should be given the responsibility of J&K as soon as possible. We don't want to be a Union Territory. Making us a Union Territory was a huge betrayal to us.' He emphasised that the BJP and the Central government had committed to restoring statehood to Jammu and Kashmir 'The Central government and the BJP are promise-bond to make J&K a state again. This should not be delayed now. We should be given the statehood as soon as possible and we should have the responsibility of the security of the state,' he said. Earlier on Thursday, Abdullah attended a conference with West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in Howrah, expressing gratitude for her empathetic stance during Kashmir's trying times and sowing seeds for a promising partnership in trade, tourism, and industrialisation that could soon transform the scenic landscapes of J&K into a hotspot for West Bengal tourists. 'I thank West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee for her sympathy towards the people of J&K. In 2019, during a challenging political period, Didi expressed her concerns, stating that whatever was happening was wrong. After the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor, Didi sent a team from here to assist those affected by the shelling,' Omar said during a joint press conference. CM Abdullah was referencing the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, which led to the removal of Jammu and Kashmir's special status; the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 Indian tourists; and the subsequent retaliatory Operation Sindoor. (ANI)