NE DELHI: Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Goa and Rajasthan bagged top honours at the National Tourism Awards 2016-2017, which were presented by Union Minister K J Alphons on Thursday.
The awards were given in various segments of travel, tourism and hospitality industries. The Tourism Minister also launched the ‘Incredible India’ mobile app and the ‘Incredible India Tourist Facilitators Certification’ programme.
Andhra Pradesh bagged the top prize for promoting ‘Andhra Pradesh Tourism’ as a global brand, Kerala came second for comprehensive development of tourism. Rajasthan and Goa shared the third spot.
The awardees were chosen on the basis of several parameters including tourist footfall, initiative of the State Government and policies implemented to make the State tourist-friendly.
A total of 77 awards were presented to the tourism industry stakeholders, state Governments, central agencies and individuals. (AGENCIES)
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