As part of its endeavour to promote high-value, low-volume tourism in Meghalaya, with a focus on luxury and eco-tourism, the state government has decided to construct five star luxury resorts in East Khasi Hills and West Garo Hills and have identified plots for clamping sites at Sohra and Umiam.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday unveiled a multi-pronged strategy aimed at strengthening security and regulation across Meghalaya’s tourism sector. The move comes in the wake of the recent murder of a tourist in Sohra.
The state government has earmarked Rs 7.3 crore for beautification and desiltation of the iconic Ward's Lake to further enhance its potential as a tourist destination.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday inaugurated the Chitmang Chaiwat Nature-Based Glamping Project at Badri Rongdong in South Garo Hills.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Friday said the tourist footfall in Sohra is increasing despite the recent attempt to attack the image of Meghalaya following the murder of a tourist from Indore.
The state Cabinet on Friday approved the proposal for leasing of 273.41 acres of MeECL land to the tourism department for a period of 60 years for the implementation of various tourism projects.
Education Minister Rakkam A Sangma on Tuesday said the Inner Line Permit (ILP), if implemented in Meghalaya, should not affect tourists coming into the state.
"After the Pahalgam incident, there is a trend of people moving towards Northeast India, and when you talk about Northeast India, the prime destination is Meghalaya," said Alan West Kharkongor, President of the Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum (MRTF), on Thursday.
Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh on Thursday said the State has a robust tourism ecosystem and Sohra remains a safe and popular tourist destination despite the recent incident involving a missing couple. “The growing footfalls in Sohra prove we have a robust tourism ecosystem. Hotels, resorts, and homestays are packed,” Lyngdoh said when asked about safety concerns in the region.
