The Odisha government has decided to reopen all tourist destinations from October, more than six months after they were shut due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a minister said on Sunday. Tourism Minister J P Panigrahi said his department has prepared a master plan to promote various destinations in the state to attract tourists. Birding season will start soon in Odisha "We have decided to reopen all the tourist spots from October with strict adherence to health safety guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic," he said after a programme organised to celebrate 'World Tourism Day 2020'. Panigrahi did not mention the date for reopening of tourist destinations. Urging people to come to the state, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik said all precautionary measures have been taken for the health s...
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Tourism is also a key pillar for the conservation of natural and cultural heritage…It is imperative that we rebuild the tourism sector. Celebrated every 27 September since 1980, the 40th anniversary comes as tourism confronts the biggest challenge in its history. The importance of tourism as an economic sector - with an unmatched value chain and deep social footprint - has become even more evident over recent months. UNWTO has led the global response to this challenge and united its Member States, the tourism sector, and the UN system to face up to the pandemic. Host nation Argentina As part of the United Nations family, UNWTO is happy to see how World Tourism Day also contributes to this year’s 75th anniversary of the UN. WTD and UN75 meet, so that tourism comes back stronger...
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