- In these conferences total of eight MOUs have been signed that were related to many key issues like policy hub, port infrastructure, the role of technology in post-pandemic, etc.
- Union Minister for Culture, Tourism G Kishan Reddy informed that they were also working on a ‘Comprehensive Indian National Tourism Policy, where they will keep Cruise tourism will certainly be a priority sector.
- The main objective of the conference is to highlight regional connectivity and also promote the building of new destinations and attractions like a lighthouse.
- In India there has been a lot of potential in the cruise sector as per recent report cruise tourism has registered 35% year-on-year growth and it is expected to grow 10 folds in the next decade.
- To support cruise tourism, the government has developed four theme-based sectors like Gujarat Pilgrimage tours, west coast cultural and scenic tours, South Cost Ayurvedic-Wellness Tours, and East Coast-Heritage Tours.
- The iconic sea cruise terminal coming up at BPX-Indira Dock is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
- Similar Infrastructure up-gradation takes place in many port cities like Goa, Vizag, Mangalore Kochi, Chennai, and Kolkata.
- Static Part:
- FICCI: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry
- Established:1927
- Headquarters: New Delhi
Question:
Q.1 India's First International Conference on Cruise Tourism 2022 held in?a. Delhi
b. Chennai
c. Goa
d. Mumbai
