India’s successful webinar series creates a new model for virtual tourism, boosting its economy amid a pandemic by educating people worldwide about their impressive lesser-known travel destinations. Now, while dreaming of going to India, people can learn about its rich culture, destinations, foods, spiritual heritage, and more.
In early 2020, India’s Minister of Tourism, Mr. Prahlad Singh Patel, announced a campaign that promised to boost India’s domestic tourism and local economy. Called Dekho Apna Desh, the campaign encourages tourists to visit 15 destinations in the country (outside of their home states) within a year. As a reward for completion, India’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) will fund the explorer’s travel expenses…