Madhya Pradesh was adjudged the best state for comprehensive development of tourism, followed by Gujarat and Karnataka respectively, at the National Tourism Awards for the year 2014-2015.
The Ministry of Tourism annually presents National Tourism Award to various segments of the travel, tourism and hospitality industry.
While Rajasthan’s Sawai Madhopur railway station received the Best Tourist Friendly railway station award, Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport got the Best Airport award.
Telangana’s Warangal received the best heritage city award.
Monuments of Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh were declared the best maintained and disable-friendly monument.
Among the hotels, Taj Exotica, Salcette, Goa was conferred the best hotel award under the five star deluxe category. Best heritage hotel awards in three different categories were given to Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur, Coconut Lagoon at Kumarakom in Kottayam and Gajner Palace in Bikaner.
The Lalit in New Delhi received an award under the category of hotel providing best facilities for the differently-abled guests.
From Agencies, Feature image courtesy www.trekhub.in
