The Karnataka government is set to host a high-level consultative workshop at Hampi on July 7 to develop global standard tourist destinations. The workshop, chaired by Energy and Tourism Minister K.J. George, will be attended by Suvashish Das, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, and aims to plan the future course of Karnataka’s tourism sector. Comprehensive deliberations will be held to identify destinations with the potential to be developed as global-standard tourism hubs, with the government expected to finalise the first set of priority destinations based on the recommendations emerging from the workshop.
The selected destinations will be developed with world-class infrastructure, enhanced visitor experiences, sustainable tourism practices, strategic private investment, and international branding. The objective is to position Karnataka among India’s leading global tourism destinations. According to Mr. George, the workshop marks a significant milestone in Karnataka’s journey towards building a world-class tourism ecosystem.
By bringing together government, industry, investors, and tourism experts, the state aims to formulate a clear roadmap for developing globally competitive tourist destinations. The decisions taken during the workshop will shape the future growth of Karnataka’s tourism sector over the next decade and strengthen the state’s position on the global tourism map. Participants will deliberate on key parameters for destination selection, including infrastructure development, visitor experience, private sector investment, environmental sustainability, community participation, connectivity, destination branding, international marketing, and sustainable tourism models.
Experts from various sectors will present recommendations and share global best practices to help formulate a long-term development strategy.
