Vibrant Gujarat 2013 / Summit 2011 / Focus Sectors / Tourism

Tourism

Total tourist number for Gujarat almost touched 16 million tourists in 2008, compared to less than 8 million in 2004, thus growing at a CAGR of about 20% (much higher compared to 11% growth in tourist numbers for India)
International tourists arrivals to Gujarat grew at a much higher CAGR of over 45% during the same period
Ahmedabad, Ambaji and Dwarka are the most important tourist destinations – they alone account for over 30% of the total tourist flow in the state
Almost 80% of tourists in Gujarat are from within the state itself – this in effect implies that the demand for tourism products in the state is likely to remain highly stable without ever getting adversely affected by events outside the state or country
Amitabh Bachchan is the Brand Ambassador for Gujarat Tourism
Almost 2% of tourists in Gujarat are international tourists (higher than the 1% figure for India) – moreover, the point to be observed here is that international tourist arrivals to Gujarat is growing at a CAGR of over 45%

Awarded best state in e-governance initiatives and employment category in 2008
Urban development initiatives for high quality living
Simplification of processes and single window approach for investors
International campaigns for investment promotion across sectors
Wide array of choices for tourists right from heritage monuments, archeological sites , wildlife and beaches
Ahmedabad competing for world heritage city status
Favourable policy and regulatory environment
Industrial Policy 2009– for high quality socio economic development
Sectoral policies for promotion of investment and growth
Incentives under SEZ and Industrial Area Development
Incentives for environment protection
A leader in encouraging private participation under public-private partnership concept

Gujarat has established Institutes for Hospitality and Hotel Management
The institutes organize various activities viz. Food Festivals, Chef Competitions, Educational Tours and Fairs every year to inculcate professionalism in students and staff
Government as PPP initiative has set up a Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Management for training of service providers, guides and tourism personnel with special emphasis on target groups who are mainly from weaker sections of society

Vivekananda Institute of Hotel & Tourism Management, Rajkot
Gujarat Institute of Hotel Management, Vadodara
Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology and Applied Nutrition, Gandhinagar