Maharashtra Tourism Development Board awarded for sustainable tourism

Maharashtra Tourism Development Board has won the award for sustainable tourism at the world tourism conclave held in Mumbai recently.

“Maharashtra has it all — beaches, hills, forests and wilderness. We welcome tourists to our state. It is now up to us to improve civic sense and keep our natural heritage clean. Enjoy your travel but respect the environment, we must understand that Sustainable Tourism leads to sustainable development,” said Vijay Waghmare, Managing Director of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Board while speaking to the audience at the World Tourism Conclave.

“We are proud of our Western Ghats, beaches, wildlife parks and eco-friendly destinations like Matheran,” added Waghmare.

The stalwarts of the tourism fraternity, climate reality, United Nations, Global Sustainable Tourism Council, Maharashtra Tourism and Consul Generals from many parts of the globe were present at the event organized by Creed Entertainment and Young Environmentalists.

The conclave called for enforcement of sustainable tourism norms and also awarded successful organizations in the sustainable industry.

The conclave explored the contribution of tourism to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Regarding motivating more young people to travel with more responsibility, Tanya Satish said, “Our natural wilderness and open spaces are often taken for granted just because they exist through nature and not carved out or constructed. These ecological areas are our natural heritage sites which are living trees, corals, animals; they too tell us a story and keep biological biodiversity record of certain species and evolution. Sustainable natural inheritance is vital.”

Successful examples of sustainable tourism were outlined by countries like Maldives, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Spain, Ecuador, Brazil, Latin America, Rwanda, as well as implementation of sustainable tourism were outlined by eco villages, sustainable real estate, sustainable construction, sustainable home stays, sustainable transportation and sustainable wildlife viewing. Over 300 Tourism and Travel enthusiasts pledged to contribute locally and travel with a purpose to promote sustainable development.

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