Amitabh Kant, ITDC chairman
Recreating Kerala's Magic
- Has kicked off the Incredible India ad campaign
- Pegs the country as a high-value destination
- Involves the private sector in pushing through tourism initiatives
- Says marketing efforts must be backed by good infrastructure
A.K. Singh, MTDC managing director
- Wants to develop Konkan coast as an alternative to the French Riviera, Nashik as new wine region
- Plans luxury train, ‘The Deccan Odyssey’
- Initiated privatisation of several MTDC properties
- Current annual tourist traffic of eight lakh to be doubled by 2006-07.
A. Jayathilak, MD, Chhattisgarh Tourism
- To hardsell eco- and ethno-tourism
- To highlight the state’s virgin forests, large waterfalls, caves etc.
- Cash in on Bastar brand to push tribal handicrafts
- Lobbying with government for better air network
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