Hyderabad: While stressing on the need for tax cuts, representatives from the hospitality and aviation sectors at the World Travel and Tourism Council India Initiative (WTTCII) meet in the city on Saturday said that high taxes act as disincentive to the growth of tourism in South India.
The meet attended by tourism representatives (both from the centre and states) and trade representatives announced the formation of an advisory council which would give suggestions to governments on improving tourism prospects in South India.
Calling it a 365 day tourist destination, Union tourism minister K Chireenjevi said South India's tourism potential stands unexploited. He suggested various measures that could boost the sector in the region. "Taxes related to tourism should be made uniform while tourism should be declared an export industry. Intra-regional packages should be promoted, while hygiene at tourist spots and security of tourists should be made a priority," he said. Citing the example of the Uttarkhand tragedy, he said that tourist destinations should be developed according to their carrying capacities.
15/09/13 Times of India
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The meet attended by tourism representatives (both from the centre and states) and trade representatives announced the formation of an advisory council which would give suggestions to governments on improving tourism prospects in South India.
Calling it a 365 day tourist destination, Union tourism minister K Chireenjevi said South India's tourism potential stands unexploited. He suggested various measures that could boost the sector in the region. "Taxes related to tourism should be made uniform while tourism should be declared an export industry. Intra-regional packages should be promoted, while hygiene at tourist spots and security of tourists should be made a priority," he said. Citing the example of the Uttarkhand tragedy, he said that tourist destinations should be developed according to their carrying capacities.
15/09/13 Times of India
