India’s tribes at risk as expanding tourism plans threaten identity, ecosystem
India counts 8.6 per cent of its 1.4 billion population as a tribal demographic – with their own indigenous culture, food, clothing and lifestyle. The government and private agencies intend to ride on such uniqueness from this segment in the name of tribal or eco-tourism. Although the national strategy of eco-tourism calls for involvement of […]
India’s Goa state earmarks green attractions and festivals to boost tourism
“Goa has been known for its sun and seas. People come here for the coast. We need to ensure that things start changing,” Goa tourism minister Rohan Khaunte told This Week in Asia. Crocodile watching in the Tiswadi district in Goa, India. Photo: Handout “The key idea behind the initiative is to take care of […]
Two Chinese cities join Hong Kong travel scheme to boost tourism
HONG KONG: The Chinese cities of Xian and Qingdao have been added to a travel scheme that allows residents to visit Hong Kong in a personal capacity, rather than in a tour group, as the financial hub struggles to revive its economy post-COVID. Tourism in the vibrant former British colony took a huge knock from […]
Karnataka Budget: CM earmarks Rs 150 crore for eco-tourism and revival of ancient water supply system
Another Rs 25 crore has been set aside to set up interpretation centres at Bandipur, Dandeli, and Kabini to promote eco-tourism. The government is also trying to revive the old projects by setting up cable car or ropeway facilities in ten major tourist spots under Public Private Partnership. New programmes to promote adventure tourism, water […]
UP slashes rates to make eco-tourism pocket friendly – Times of India
The forest department in Uttar Pradesh has revised the fees for ecotourism facilities in tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. … Read More The forest department in Uttar Pradesh has revised the fees for ecotourism facilities in tiger reserves and wildlife sanctuaries. The charges for booking tree huts and rooms have been adjusted, and there are […]