Kanpur Tourism Conclave Unites Stakeholders to Forge Vision for City's Tourism Future
The Society for Tourism Development orchestrated a significant Kanpur Tourism Conclave on Sunday, assembling a diverse group of experts to deliberate on strategies for elevating Kanpur into a premier tourism hub. This pivotal event drew participation from industrialists, entrepreneurs, hotel industry representatives, cultural organizations, and social workers, all committed to fostering the city's tourism landscape.
Unanimous Commitment and Strategic Proposals
Participants at the conclave unanimously pledged their support towards developing Kanpur as a thriving tourism center, exchanging a wide array of innovative ideas and actionable plans to realize this goal. Chief guest PC Thakur, the managing director of the UP State Handloom Corporation, underscored the critical role of community involvement in tourism promotion. He emphasized that engaging local residents is essential for preserving tourist sites and reinforcing the city's unique cultural identity.
Innovative Approaches and Economic Impact
Founder-member Sudhanshu Rai advocated for creative methodologies in tourism, suggesting the exploration of new dimensions such as rural tourism and artificial tourism. He highlighted tourism's potential as a key driver for employment generation and economic prosperity in the region. Entrepreneur Vishwanath Gupta called for a clear and visionary roadmap for tourism development, proposing that Kanpur be marketed as the "City of Happiness" and integrated into major tourism circuits to enhance its appeal.
Diverse Sectoral Contributions
Entrepreneur Sudip Goenka urged for out-of-the-box thinking and recommended leveraging Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds for tourism-related initiatives. Abhishek Kapoor, representing the healthcare sector, introduced medical tourism as a promising avenue, asserting that Kanpur could emerge as a medical hub with a focus on quality services. Sukhbir Malik from the hotel industry suggested that organizing food festivals could serve as a major tourist attraction, while art expert Indra Mohan Rohatgi proposed the development of a Kanpur Haat as a dedicated cultural and tourism center.
Holistic Development and Future Plans
Social worker Umesh Paliwal added a novel dimension by suggesting the establishment of a Happiness Centre to enrich the tourism experience. In a significant announcement, Society chairman Praveen Agarwal revealed plans to prepare a comprehensive brochure on Kanpur tourism and a detailed tourism development plan, aiming to consolidate these diverse ideas into a cohesive strategy for the city's growth.
