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Daijiworld Media Network-Mangaluru(MD)
Mangaluru, Sep 29: Department of Tourism, Dakshina Kannada administration celebrated World Tourism Day-2015 here on Tuesday September 29 at Ravindra Kala Bhavan, Hampankatta.
District Incharge minister B Ramanath Rai inaugurated the ceremony and unveiled the TouristMmap of Dakshina Kannada district.
In his inaugural address, minister Rai said, "We stay closer to the sea and hills. We have to give preference to tourism. Some countries rely on the revenue coming from tourism. Switzerlands makes lot of income from tourism. It is time for all of us to support tourism in our district. We have the power to attract the tourists more and more. People of Dakshina Kannada must change their mentality and beleive that our district is a tourist place. Our district should become a better
destination."
Addressing the gathering, DC A B Ibrahim said that the Tourist Map has full details about the tourist destinations and can guide one to the exact location. "There might be few small mistakes and we will correct them and bring out better version in the coming days. We are also preparing a map for the exploration of city. We are also planning to hold a Tourists Investors Meet under the guidance of state Government in the coming days. This meeting is for the investors who are interested in
investing in developing tourism."
"We can make House Boats just like Kerala has. We can make our district a better place. By developing tourism, lot of job opportunities will rise. There are people with Small-mindedness who are here to spoil the environment of the society. They have to out for a tour and have a peaceful and joyful life." Ibrahim aded.
MLC Ivan D'Souza said that tourism is part of our lives and whoever does not to travel is having problem with self.
J Clifford Lobo assistant director of tourism department Mangaluru welcomed the guests.
Dr Uday Kumar M A, principal of University college, Mangaluru, Rama Mohan Pai KCCI president and others were also present on this occasion.