New Delhi,10th May 2024:
In a significant development at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 in Dubai, Emirates Airlines is considering initiating flights from Dubai to Lucknow said one of their representatives who visited the Uttar Pradesh tourism pavilion at the Arabian Travel Market 2024.
The presence of Emirates at the pavilion initiated discussions on boosting the influx of tourists from the UAE to Uttar Pradesh.
Uttar Pradesh currently leads in domestic tourism and is actively pursuing strategies to boost inbound tourism. The state is promoting its tourism destinations globally, showcasing prominent sites such as Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, the Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, the upcoming Mahakumbh, key Buddhist sites, Chunar Fort, the Sufi circuit, Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, and Chitrakoot among others. These attractions garnered attention from thousands of tour operators from various countries visiting the pavilion.
Prateek Heera, President of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) revealed that discussions were held with representatives from Emirates Airlines regarding the launch of flights to Lucknow.
The selection of Lucknow stems from its status as both the capital and its excellent airport facilities, which would facilitate accessibility for residents from other districts.
Uttar Pradesh is renowned for hosting globally significant religious and spiritual tourism sites. These globally relevant sites have been divided into Twelve tourism circuits by the state. Other than the prominent tourism destinations, the state is now aiming to bolster wedding, health and wellness and alike tourism options to cater to every category.
Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary, Department of Tourism and Culture, said, “Uttar Pradesh is taking rapid strides in tourism development. The promotion of Uttar Pradesh’s tourism destinations at the Arabian Travel Market 2024 (ATM) is expected to attract tourists from around the world to Uttar Pradesh and we are positive of achieving greater heights in inbound tourism as well”.
