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Karnataka has a variety of options to entice tourists.

Karnataka clears new Tourism Policy; eyes INR 1,500cr investments

The Karnataka Cabinet yesterday cleared the new Tourism Policy for the state, with the government eyeing investments to the tune of INR 1,500 crore in the sector.

Karnataka plans to attract 20 lakh foreign tourists a year to be among the top five states in this category, and with respect to domestic footfalls it wants to be among the top three states with a target of 48 crore local tourists, Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister H K Patil told reporters after the Cabinet meeting.

“The Cabinet after detailed discussion has given its nod to announce the Karnataka Tourism Policy 2024-29 and to release subsidies, grants under the policy,” Patil said. He further said the new tourism policy wants to promote tourism in the state under themes — adventure, agriculture, caravan, coastal, beach, cuisine, cultural, traditional, environment, education, film, golf, sports, tribal, wedding destination, health tourism among others.

“… apartment, hotel, service apartments, aquarium, beach shacks, amusement parks among 46 tourism projects have also been identified and special impetus will be given for tourism promotion among all these sectors,” he said.
Patil said the state government’s intention is to see an increase in influx of both foreign and domestic visitors.

“To be among the top five states which are destinations for foreign visitors, we must reach 20 lakh foreign visitors a year, our target is to reach a minimum 20 lakh… it is now about 12-14 lakh,” he noted.

“To become one among the top three destinations among the states for domestic footfall, the footfall in our existing tourism points should be about 48 crore a year, but we are now about 30-32 crore. We would make efforts in the next five years to reach 48 crore,” he added. (Source: PTI)

 

How Amusement Parks Are Turbocharging Local Tourism and Economy

The phrase “amusement parks” conjures up images of our own childhood memories in our mind. For more than a century, amusement parks have been a mainstay of entertainment, thousands of people visit these parks every year, which provide a variety of attractions like water slides and roller coasters. Only in the last 20 years, with the advent of globalisation and an increase in consumer disposable income, has the idea of theme parks and amusement parks experienced a significant upsurge in popularity in India.

The ever-changing social and economic landscape, along with demographics, are significant factors influencing demand for amusement parks. They have an impact on consumer behavior, therefore to guarantee customer pleasure, any business must choose the appropriate group of target customers in order to convert a happy customer into a devoted one and eventually into a product or service. According to a report by FICCI – KPMG, the amusement park industry in India is growing rapidly. In 2019, the industry generated over Rs. 5,000 crore (USD 625 million) in revenue and employed over 250,000 people. A higher standard of living is also made possible by the type of work, as well as the many training programs linked to services. When a well-known amusement park is open, demand for local stores, restaurants, lodging, and transportation all increases. Suppliers who supply the park with goods and services are also included in the economic stimulation, resulting in a network of interconnected business connections that may promote sustainable growth.

India’s magical theme parks not only entertain visitors, but also are essential to the vibrant role of our changing economy and culture. Imagine an environment where happiness is the primary focus, where there is a bustle of activity, laughter from families, and delight from children. This magical atmosphere isn’t only the result of thrilling rides and attractions—rather, it’s engrained in the various consumer behaviours and demographics that define our global nation.

Amidst this fanciful realm, businesses find themselves at a crossroads where it becomes imperative to properly identify their target audience. The objective is to create an experience that transforms a satisfied client into a loyal follower and, eventually, an enthusiastic ambassador for the business, rather than just providing a brief distraction.

Here are some of the key impacts:
Job Creation: Amusement parks create employment opportunities, ranging from entry-level positions to skilled jobs in areas such as maintenance, operations, and management. Furthermore, Amusement parks also have a knock-on effect on the local economy. An increase in parks contributes to the neighbourhood’s infrastructure development.

Learning Experiences: Often incorporate educational elements into their attractions, providing visitors with opportunities to learn about science, history, and other subjects in an interactive and engaging manner.

Tourist Spending: Visitors to amusement parks contribute to the local economy by spending money on tickets, food, merchandise, and other services. This injection of tourism dollars can have a positive multiplier effect on the community.

Improved Infrastructure: The presence of a popular amusement park may stimulate improvements in local infrastructure, including roads, transportation systems, and utilities, to accommodate the increased influx of visitors.

Diverse Visitor Base: Amusement parks attract a diverse audience, bringing people from different regions and even countries. This cultural exchange can enrich the local community and promote understanding between different cultures.

In conclusion, amusement parks are major drivers of the local economy and greatly enhance the well-being of the communities they serve. It is impossible to overstate their contribution to local economic stimulation, employment creation, and tourism promotion. Despite certain operational difficulties, amusement parks continue to have a very beneficial overall economic influence on local and regional communities. These attractions’ contribution to economic growth will probably continue to be an engaging story in the years to come as they develop and grow. They bring in money, support neighbourhood companies, create jobs, pay taxes, draw tourists, and enhance the standard of living. Any nation or area that wishes to increase tourism might benefit greatly from having amusement parks.

Amusement parks in Maharashtra to reopen from Oct 22; no nod for water parks

As the coronavirus figures show the signs of declining in Maharashtra, the state government has allowed the reopening of amusement parks from October 22, the Chief Minister’s secretariat said on October 18. However, water rides in amusement parks have still not been permitted, it added.

The meeting of the Maharashtra COVID-19 Task Force was held here by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to discuss the extension of the timing of restaurants and shops.

“We are slowly relaxing the restrictions and the number of patients seems to be decreasing. We are also reopening cinemas and theatres from October 22. There is a constant demand to extend the working hours of restaurants and shops,” the statement quoted Thackeray as saying.

“It was also decided to allow rides (except water rides) in the open space in amusement parks,” it added.

Thackeray directed officials to prepare guidelines for extending the operational hours for restaurants and shops.

The chief minister also instructed the Public Health Department to coordinate with the Centre on the availability of vaccines for children. He also asked them to prepare a plan for inoculating children once the Centre approves it.

Although the second wave of the pandemic has subsided, the danger of a third wave is still there and it is very important to follow COVID-19 protocols like wearing masks and keeping a safe distance, the CM said. (Source FE)