Tourism

Draft National Tourism Policy – UPSC GS3

Context: Government has prepared the Draft National Tourism Policy focusing on Green, and digital tourism. What are the Key Points of the Draft Policy? Industry Status to Sector: To promote investment in the tourism sector, the document mentions granting of industry status to the sector, along with formally granting infrastructure status to hotels. Five Key Areas: Five key areas …

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National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism – UPSC GS3

Context: Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism. The policy envisages promoting India as a Medical Value Travel (MVT) and Wellness destination. What is Medical and Wellness Tourism? Medical & Wellness tourism may be defined as ‘activities related to travel and hosting a foreign tourist who stays at least one night at the destination …

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