Northeast Desk, 11th March: In a proactive move to bolster the tourism sector in Mizoram, Tourism Minister Lalrinpuii inaugurated the Tourism Awareness Programme (T.A.P) for Training of Tourist Service Providers at the Chaltlang Tourist Lodge Conference Hall on March 11.
During the inauguration ceremony, Minister Lalrinpuii underscored the importance of community-based tourism, emphasizing that tourism not only attracts visitors from other states and countries but also stimulates local tourism.
Lalrinpuii advocated for an inclusive approach to Mizoram’s tourism industry, stressing the involvement of the public as stakeholders, with the department serving as a facilitator. She emphasized the need for accessibility to tourism opportunities for people from both rural and urban areas through online platforms and social media.
Recognizing the pivotal role of accommodation, hospitality, and local cuisine in promoting tourism, the Minister highlighted their significance as the lifeline of the sector.
Under the Mizoram Registration of Tourist Trade Act-2020, a promising landscape for tourism development in the state has emerged, with various tourist service providers registering themselves. These include 60 hotels, 97 homestays, 20 guesthouses/inns/lodges/motels, 35 travel agents, 11 tour operators, and 29 catering units, along with over 700 restaurants.
The launch of the T.A.P programme aims to further empower these service providers by equipping them with the necessary skills and knowledge to enhance the tourist experience in Mizoram.
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