Tourism Ministry, Alliance Aviation join hands to promote tourism

During the pandemic, the tourism sector in India has been the worst hit. Restrictions on the movement of people and Covid-19 guidelines came in the way of people who used to spend money on tourism.

Now as the pandemic is on its way out, the Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Alliance Air Aviation Limited (AAAL) to boost tourism throughout the country.

“The Ministry of Tourism endeavours to position India as a preferred tourism destination in the tourism generating markets whereas M/s Alliance Air Aviation Limited with its vast domestic network, plays a vital role in the promotion of tourism in India. The MoU was signed with a view to achieve the common purpose of joint domestic promotion and considering the need to synergise the activities of MoT and AAAL in the tourism markets,” the Ministry of Tourism said in a press statement.

The MoU was jointly signed by Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General on behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and Vineet Sood, Chief Executive Officer on behalf of Alliance Air Aviation Limited.

“Alliance Air is the front runner in promoting “Regional Connectivity Scheme" (RCS) of Government of India which is being promoted under the Prime Minister’s UDAN- (Ude Desh ka Aam Naagrik) scheme. The objectives of the Memorandum of Understanding are to meet an integrated marketing and promotional strategy and a synergised campaign in association with the M/s AAAL,” the Ministry said.

It added, “The specific elements of promotional efforts undertaken include Advertising in the Print & Electronic Media, Participation in Fairs & Exhibitions, Organising Seminars, Workshops, Road Shows & India Evenings, Printing of Brochures and Collaterals, Brochure Support/Joint Advertising, inviting the Media and Travel Trade to visit the country under the Hospitality Programme etc. The Ministry shall be bringing together the travel tourism stakeholders to benefit from this MOU.”