Rajasthan Tourism organisations Unite to Promote Untapped Destinations – India’s Top Travel News Source: TravelBiz Monitor

The hidden gems of Rajasthan, long overlooked by tourists, are poised to step into the spotlight as several organizations within the state collaborate on a comprehensive vision document for submission to the government. Tourism, a vital economic sector comprising 12-14 percent of Rajasthan’s economy, stands to benefit from this concerted effort. “People associated with the hotel and tourism industry of the state have started efforts to bring such areas on the tourism map,” said Kuldeep Singh Chandela, president of the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism of Rajasthan (FHTR). Chandela said there was immense potential for tourism in the state. “Some areas are famous all over the world but some are yet to come on the tourism map. Only after increasing the reach of tourists in such areas can the tourism sector in Rajasthan be fully developed,” Chandela said. Tribal belts like Dungarpur, Banswara, Jhalawar, and Pratapgarh can be developed into tourist sites, he said. “This…