Promoting Tourism and Hospitality in Hojai, Assam: A Workshop for Development

Strategic Insights -

A workshop was hosted by Hojai Unnayan Manch (HUM), a leading NGO of Hojai, to promote tourism and hospitality sector development in the region. The event, co-organized with DICC, Hojai, was sponsored by Assam Small Industries Development Corporation (ASIDC) Ltd under the Raising and Accelerating MSME Performance (RAMP) program. The workshop aimed to highlight the importance of tourism, hygiene, and soft skills, as well as various government schemes. Over 40 members of the local resort and hospitality sector participated in the program.

Key Takeaways:

  • The workshop was organized by Hojai Unnayan Manch (HUM) in collaboration with DICC, Hojai, and sponsored by Assam Small Industries Development Corporation (ASIDC) Ltd under the RAMP program.
  • The main objective of the workshop was to promote tourism and hospitality sector development in Hojai, focusing on the importance of tourism, hygiene, and soft skills.
  • The event had over 40 participants from the local resort and hospitality sector, showcasing the growing interest in tourism development in the region.
  • Key resource persons including Khagen Saikia and Hemanta Baishya from the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM) Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, emphasized the scope and potential of the tourism and hospitality sector.
  • One local agro resort entrepreneur, Oryza Eco Farm, encouraged participants to visit and explore Hojai, highlighting the region's potential as a tourist destination.
  • The participants expressed satisfaction with the program and thanked the organizers for the valuable insights and information provided.

Statistics:

  • Over 40 members of the local resort and hospitality sector participated in the program.
  • The workshop focused on promoting tourism and hospitality sector development in Hojai, paying attention to tourism, hygiene, and soft skills like etiquettes and manners, behavioural skills, language, and communication skills.
  • The program was organized by Hojai Unnayan Manch (HUM), a leading NGO of Hojai, and co-organized with DICC, Hojai.

Sources:

  • Hojai Unnayan Manch (HUM)
  • DICC, Hojai
  • Assam Small Industries Development Corporation (ASIDC) Ltd
  • Contify.com
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