Question : ECONOMY PACKAGE TOURS



(a) whether the Union Government have introduced various Economy Package Tours connecting important tourist centres in the country in the Millenuium year through ITDC; and

(b) if so, the details thereof?

Answer given by the minister



MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CULTURE (SHRI ANANTHKUMAR)

(a) & (b): India Tourism Development Corporation has introduced comprehensive tour packages for NRIs and Youths in collaboration with Air-India and Indian Airlines, in the Millenium Year. Packages cover national and international ticketing, hotel bookings, ground handling, tour packages, special arrangements for domestic and foreign tourists visiting important tourist destinations of the country.