CHHATTISGARH TOURISM PROMOTES BED & BREAKFAST SCHEME
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In its constant endeavour to offer an innovative experience to the domestic and international tourists, Chhattisgarh Tourism is now concentrating on providing tourists the opportunity to transport themselves to the colourful tribal life with its Bed & Breakfast and Home Stay Establishment Scheme.
The initiative will introduce the traditional Chhattisgarhi lifestyle to the tourists wherein they can stay with the local tribal families and savour the Chhattisgarhi cuisines, lifestyle and culture. The programme is also envisioned to help in improving and increasing the stay facilities at a tourist location which can thus be developed as a unique benefit for the local community.
To promote the initiative, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board jointly hosted a workshop with Ministry of Tourism, Government of India recently on “Incredible India Bed & Breakfast/ Home Stay Establishment” scheme at Hyatt, Raipur.
The workshop witnessed the presence of tourism and hospitality institutions, certified guides, hotels, businesspersons related to tourism sector, members of travel trade and hospitality industry along with various District Administration Officers representing the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board. Vikas Rastogi, Regional Director, Ministry of Tourism presented a brief presentation to provide more information about the ‘Bed & Breakfast Scheme’, with which the board seeks to rejuvenate the tourism sector of the state.
Santosh Misra, Managing Director, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board said, “We are looking to incorporate the ‘Home Stay’ facility with rural tourism and make it amongst the top tourism USP’s of the state. The scheme not only introduces the tourists to the rich culture, lifestyle and traditions of this vibrant state but also makes them privy to the local living standard which enriches their tourism experience in the state. Chhattisgarh is a state that boasts of its unmatched tribal culture and we seek to develop this culture as a highlight of the experiential approach of the tourism environment.’’