Thursday, September 28, 2017

India needs to clean its garbage dumps to encourage tourism - Alphons


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Minister of State for Tourism ( Independent Charge) K.J.Alphons on Tuesday said that needs to clean its garbage dumps to give a boost to tourism. 

Speaking on the occasion of World Tourism Day at Amity University, Alphons said, "Over 1.2 billion people cross the borders every year to travel to other countries whereas only 8.8 million people come to  with 5,000 years old civilization, amazing culture, beaches, back waters, hill stations and philosophical school of thoughts, is lagging behind in tourism." ... 

Dr. Sabit Subasic, Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina, said tourism is a crucial aspect for public diplomacy and he as ambassador, has been entrusted with the responsibility of making people aware about his country, its rich culture and tourism.

Tourism diplomacy, he stressed, is crucial in a diplomatic job of an ambassador. He briefed audience with Bosnia and Herzegovina and invited the students to go and experience the majestic country themselves. ...

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