Chandigarh (Punjab) [Haryana], Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation (DoTCA) organized a conference on business opportunities in Chandigarh on Wednesday.
The conference, chaired by RK Bali, chairman of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (H), focused on fostering public-private partnerships to develop world-class tourism infrastructure under a new Asian Bank project Development (ADB).
According to a press release, the main objective of the conference was to involve private sector participants in the development, management and operation of tourism properties to be established under the ADB project.
This initiative aims to provide tourists with unparalleled facilities and experiences, contributing to the sustainable growth of tourism in Himachal Pradesh.
Key government officials including Tourism Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar and Tourism and Civil Aviation Director Manasi Sahay Thakur along with other tourism officials attended.
They were joined by representatives of major hotel chains such as Taj, ITC, Mahindra, Oberoi and Sarovar, as well as consulting firms such as Deloitte and PwC.
The event also saw the participation of ADB officials from Manila and New Delhi, underscoring the international importance of the project.
In his speech, R.K. Bali highlighted Himachal Pradesh's reputation as a peaceful and safe destination, making it an ideal location for tourism investment.
He highlighted the state's commitment to developing sustainable tourism infrastructure through public-private partnerships (PPP).
The conference featured detailed presentations on various tourism properties and projects. These presentations provided an overview of potential developments, showcasing the state's dedication to creating world-class tourism facilities.
The conference actively sought valuable suggestions and comments from private sector developers and operators, particularly regarding the design, partnership structures and other critical aspects of subprojects under the ADB initiative.
Private sector participants showed great interest in the properties offered for PPP, demonstrating their enthusiasm to collaborate in these ventures.
The conference, chaired by RK Bali, chairman of Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (H), focused on fostering public-private partnerships to develop world-class tourism infrastructure under a new Asian Bank project Development (ADB).
According to a press release, the main objective of the conference was to involve private sector participants in the development, management and operation of tourism properties to be established under the ADB project.
This initiative aims to provide tourists with unparalleled facilities and experiences, contributing to the sustainable growth of tourism in Himachal Pradesh.
Key government officials including Tourism Principal Secretary Devesh Kumar and Tourism and Civil Aviation Director Manasi Sahay Thakur along with other tourism officials attended.
They were joined by representatives of major hotel chains such as Taj, ITC, Mahindra, Oberoi and Sarovar, as well as consulting firms such as Deloitte and PwC.
The event also saw the participation of ADB officials from Manila and New Delhi, underscoring the international importance of the project.
In his speech, R.K. Bali highlighted Himachal Pradesh's reputation as a peaceful and safe destination, making it an ideal location for tourism investment.
He highlighted the state's commitment to developing sustainable tourism infrastructure through public-private partnerships (PPP).
The conference featured detailed presentations on various tourism properties and projects. These presentations provided an overview of potential developments, showcasing the state's dedication to creating world-class tourism facilities.
The conference actively sought valuable suggestions and comments from private sector developers and operators, particularly regarding the design, partnership structures and other critical aspects of subprojects under the ADB initiative.
Private sector participants showed great interest in the properties offered for PPP, demonstrating their enthusiasm to collaborate in these ventures.
