Participants and others during the Tourism Awareness Training on Tour Operation and Tour Guiding held at the Maova Christian Church Campus, Maova Village on January 10.
Dimapur, January 11 (MExN): A Tourism Awareness Training on Tour Operation and Tour Guiding was organised by the Department of Tourism, Government of Nagaland, in collaboration with the Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA) at the Maova Christian Church Campus, Maova Village on January 10.
The programme was conducted aligned with the upcoming Mimkut Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival, scheduled for January 16 and 17 at Maova village, stated an update received here.
The programme was chaired by Khonak Konyak, Senior Head Assistant, Department of Tourism. The invocation was pronounced by Lunmang Lunkim, Head Deacon, Maova Christian Church. Sutminlal, Village Council Chairman, Maova Village, delivered the welcome address.
In the keynote address was delivered by Keholeno Kennao, Senior Tourist Officer, Dimapur emphasised the role of community-based tourism and promoting sustainable tourism in Nagaland. She encouraged local youths to view tourism as a viable profession, recognise the tourism potential of their village, and actively participate in community-driven initiatives in collaboration with the department and NTA through various skill development programmes.
A special highlight of the programme was the Mimkut Festival briefing, presented by L Singsit, IPS (Retd.), President, Kuki Inpi, who elaborated on the cultural significance and tourism potential of the Mimkut Festival and the need to preserve indigenous traditions while promoting them responsibly.
The technical sessions included Session I on “Tour Guiding Ethics and Tour Guiding as a Profession” by Veshehi Kezo, General Secretary, Nagaland Tourism Association, who discussed professional conduct, storytelling skills, visitor management, and ethical responsibilities of tour guides. Session II on “Tour Operation and Homestay” was conducted by Vimeto Vakha, President, Nagaland Tourism Association, focusing on tour packaging, homestay management, service quality, and income generation at the grassroots level.
The programme concluded with an interactive session, followed by lunch. Participants expressed appreciation for the practical insights shared and conveyed keen interest in engaging actively in tourism-related initiatives in the future, it stated.
