Thursday, September 20, 2007

Madhya Pradesh to set up heritage hotels

BHOPAL: A chain of heritage hotels will be established in Madhya Pradesh for giving boost to tourism in the state which boasts of numerous forts, palaces and ancient monuments.

"Forts, palaces and sites of erstwhile kingdoms have been identified by the State Tourism Development Corporation for establishing heritage hotels," Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said here on Sunday.

Addressing the general body meeting of the Indian Heritage Hotel Association, he said "Besides three world heritage monuments a large number of places of archaeological and historical importance are strewn across the state and efforts will be made to attract investment at these places."

He said apart from sites of historical importance, sanctuaries, national parks and places of natural beauty in the state, the heritage hotels will be an added attraction for tourists.

Referring to Bhopal, which is also known as the city of lakes, Chouhan said efforts will also be made to promote the state capital as a major tourist spot.

Airports at Bhopal and Indore will be upgraded to international standards, he said.

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