Hyderabad: In order to promote tourism in Telangana, the tourism department here has decided to present Telangana State Tourism Awards in various categories on the occasion of World Tourism Day Celebrations on September 27 with the theme “Rethinking Tourism”.
Telangana State Tourism Awards are given to all the segments of the travel industry recognized either by Central Government or State Government to Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Classified Hotels, Restaurants & Independent hotels, and others who have made outstanding contributions to the growth & glory of the State’s Tourism sectors, a release said on Saturday.
The awards will be presented in the categories like Excellence in Writing or Publication, Best Film On Telangana Tourism or Heritage, Travel Agents or Tour Operators, Classified Hotels, Best Haritha Hotel, Best Theme Based Resort, Best Restaurant, Best Tourism Guide, Best Civic Management of a Tourist Destination, Best Rural Tourism Project, Best Standalone Convention Centre, Best Homestay Establishment, Best Educational Institute In Tourism Sector.
Applications and guidelines are available at the Office of the Commissioner of Tourism, Hyderabad, or can be downloaded from www.telanganatourism.gov.in.