Officials and others during the Tourism Awareness Training held at Woodland School in Zunheboto on November 12.
Zunheboto, November 13 (MExN): Nagaland Tourism in collaboration with the Sumi Hoho and the Nagaland Tourism Association organised Tourism Awareness Training at Woodland School in Zunheboto on November 12.
A press release received here stated that the event aimed to raise awareness about the potential of tourism in the State and to train local stakeholders in various aspects of the tourism industry.
The programme was inaugurated by Vincent Sukhalu, Principal, Woodland Higher Secondary School, with welcome address and an introduction of the trainees by Nyurhetho, Senior Tourism Officer. He spoke about the vast potential of tourism in Nagaland, highlighting various niches such as cultural tourism, ecotourism, mountain tourism, rural and village tourism, community-based tourism, wellness tourism, and experiential tourism.
Nyurhetho emphasised that tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the country, contributing significantly to exposure to diverse cultures, job creation, soft skills development, and economic growth. Agumbe Nring, Tourist Officer delivered a presentation on the role of travel intermediaries, explaining the essential functions of travel agents and tour operators in promoting tourism. His talk focused on how travel intermediaries contribute to the smooth operation of the tourism industry and their importance in creating connections between travelers and local destinations.
The training also covered the basics of tour guiding with Vimeto Vakha, President, Nagaland Tourism Association elaborating on the key skills required for effective tour guiding, including communication, knowledge of local culture, and safety protocols.
Kheto Yhokha, Tourist Officer gave an session on homestay management and hospitality, discussing the benefits of homestays for both hosts and tourists, and their role in enhancing authentic travel experiences in Nagaland.
The event concluded with closing remarks by Vimeto Vakha, who outlined the registration process for the Homestay and Tourism Operators (TO/TA) Schemes. He also discussed various career prospects within the tourism industry and encouraged the participants to explore opportunities in this growing sector.
