HT Tourism Conclave: Goa Roadmap to be part of new national tourism policy, says top official

The senior official was speaking at the HT Tourism Conclave 2023 which was inaugurated on Friday by Vidyavathi.“The national tourism policy is being finalised and will also include aspects from the Goa roadmap,” Vidyavathi said.

The ministry of tourism has drafted a National Tourism Policy by incorporating suggestions received from central ministries, state government/UT administrations and industry stakeholders.

The key strategic objectives of the police are to enhance the contribution of tourism in Indian economy by increasing the visitation, stay and spend and making India a year-round tourist destination; to create jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in tourism sector and ensure supply of skilled work force; to enhance the competitiveness of tourism sector and attract private sector investment; to preserve and enhance the cultural and natural resources of the country; to ensure sustainable, responsible and inclusive development of tourism in the country, the government said while releasing the policy.