Sandeep Marwah Visited Paris to Observe Tourism After Pandemic

Sandeep Marwah Addressing Press at Hotel Meurice in Paris France

Paris: The pandemic had created immense restrictions as far as tourism is concerned. Local as well as international tourism have suffered a lot. The trade has suffered loses in billions. With opening of tourism and international airlines hotels, airlines, transportation, restaurants have breathed little. I am rather surprised that Paris has picked up very well and industry is working in full swing,” said Sandeep Marwah President Asian Institute of Tourism and Hospitality in a press conference at Hotel Meurice, Rue De Rivoli, Paris, France.

Sandeep Marwah has been also representing as Managing Director of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism and Transport Cooperatives of India Limited. His contribution to Film Tourism is enormous. Thirty years back he gave one word to English dictionary that was Film Tourism when no one could understand the meaning, and now every country is talking about film tourism.

“Being a founder of Noida Film City We have been able to attract three million people to film city under film tourism in last   thirty years. This is the 30^th year of Marwah Studios,” informed Sandeep Marwah.

Sandeep Marwah Delivered Convocation Address at Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism

Sandeep Marwah Addressed Convocation of Asian Institute of Hospitality & Tourism

Noida: Thirty years back I gave a term to English Dictionary-Film Tourism and nobody could place it that time, but today I am happy that the whole World is talking about Film Tourism. Under film tourism we have been able to attract more than 2 million people to Noida Film City and to support the generation of business to billions of rupees. That is where the beginning of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism came into existence,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah founder of Noida Film City and Chancellor of AAFT University of Media And Arts at the convocation of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism.

No doubt Covid 19 has disturbed this industry to the worst during all these 18 months of Pandemic, but time has come when this industry is going to boom beyond our own expectations. Human nature is to explore, and half the people of the world are anxiously waiting for this pandemic to get over. Learn more about destinations, hotels, exciting and exclusive places, new language, cost factors, transport facilities, trust me next few years are  going to be your hey days,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Dr. Marwah motivated the students by telling some interesting stories from his own experiences and presented awards and diplomas to the outgoing students of the institute. Yash Saini Bachelor of Hotel Management, Sidhant Bhatia Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management, and Mohit Diwakar Diploma in Hotel Management were adjudged as overall toppers in the school.

Shubhanshu Tyagi Bachelor of Hotel Management, Samarika Issar  & Naveen Kumar Varshney Bachelor of Tourism & Travel Management, Suraj Pandey & Namrta Gupta Diploma in Hotel Management, Pankaj Verma &  Komal Singh Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management,  Siddhant Chandna and Genevieve One Year Diploma in Culinary Arts were presented with Suraj Parkash Marwah Memorial Award and Sheela Marwah Memorial Awards respectively.

Sandeep Marwah Special Invitee at OTM Travel Show

Sandeep Marwah With Abraham at OTM Travel Show Mumbai

Mumbai: Dr. Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited and President AAFT School of Tourism And Hospitality was the special invitee at OTM Travel Show at Bombay Exhibition Centre at Goregoan, Mumbai.

“What a grand show where you could find right from travel agents to the   government of different countries participating with their full zest and enthusiasm. Thousands of people entering into the exhibition centre clearly states that Indians have grown in tourism and people have marked their expenditure for tourism,” said Dr, Sandeep Marwah addressing press at Mumbai exhibition centre.

“Exhibitions and travel shows bring new locations, hotels, tourists attractions to public and in further leads to rise in tourism market. We are sure that there is going to be rise in tourism activities in the coming years and India will become a centre of attraction for the World Tourism,” added Dr. Marwah.

John Abraham of OTM Travel Show invited Dr. Marwah. OTM is the leading travel trade show in the Asia-Pacific – with 1,000+ exhibitors from over 50 countries and 29 states. Gain access to 15,000+ trade visitors and 800+ Top Buyers from across all industry sectors, supported by our strong-hosted buyer program.

National Tourism Day Celebrated at Asian Institute of Tourism

National Tourism Day Celebrated at Asian Institute of Tourism

New Delhi: “India is a diverse nation and it offers several forms of tourism including cultural, Film, nature, heritage, educational, sports, rural, eco-tourism, etc. This diversity of India makes it a prime attraction for tourists,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Institute Hospitality and Tourism at the meeting of tourism giants at Hotel Taj Mansingh on the occasion of    National Tourism Day, which falls on 25^th January.

“ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited have created 196 International Committees and 543 National Committees on tourism and deeply working on the promotion of tourism in India,” informed Sandeep Marwah.

More than 600 students from the school of Cinema, Mass Communication & Journalism and Fashion & Design supporting department of tourism in ICMEI. Large number of workshops, seminars, talks, road shows, research works, tours, and festivals have been added to the whole affair of tourism,” said Sandeep Marwah.

“We all are very positive as we are sure that Indian tourism will grow many folds in time to come. Tourism in India has the potential to promote faster, sustainable and more inclusive growth. It could be used as a powerful antidote to tackle poverty,” expressed Marwah.

London Is The Biggest Tourist Attraction- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah In London Best Tourist City

London: London is one of the world's leading tourism destinations, and the city is home to an array of famous tourist attractions. The city attracted 20.42 million international visitors in 2018, making it one of the world's most visited in terms of international visits informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited talking to Indian press at Hotel Montcalm at Marble Arch.

It welcomed an additional 27.8 million overnighting domestic tourists in 2017 and had 280 million day- trippers in 2015. Overall London sees in nearly 50 million overnighters each year, and over 300 million visitors if including day-trippers.

The Travel & Tourism sector in the United Kingdom contributed GBP66.3 billion to the GDP, 3.4% of total GDP in 2016 and will rise by 2.2% pa, from 2017-2027, to GBP84.6 billion, 3.6% of total GDP in 2027.

The tourism sector employed 700,000 people in 2013 according to Deloitte – Oxford Economics, accounting for 11.6 percent of the capital's GDP.

“There is so much to do in London that tourist is bound to come here again and again. We at India must change our attitude towards tourism and start giving our best to the nation. Every one in the country must respect the tourist to bring change in the system,” added Sandeep Marwah also President of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism. Marwah Studios has attracted 1.4 million people to Noida Film City under Film Tourism.

National Summit on Tourism at Marwah Studios

Tourism Summit at Marwah Studios

Noida: A grand event to celebrate Tourism of India and to discuss the prospects of tourism in relation to rest of the World, a National Tourism Summit was organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism and Association of Asian Union at Marwah Studios at Noida Film City.

The summit was inaugurated by the former Governor of Manipur H.E. Vinod Kumar Duggle, former Governor H.E. Amolak Rattan Kohli along with L. P. Potsang President of Global World of Music And Arts Organization, Subhash Goyal President of All India Travellers Agent Association, Padma Shri Bharati Shivaji renowned dance exponent of Mohiniyattam and Dr. Beni Prasad Agarwal Chairperson Association of Asian Union.

“We are associated with tourism since we are in cinema. Twenty-five years back we gave a new word of Film Tourism to the English dictionary, it has become one of the most popular words in tourism industry now. Marwah Studios has attracted two million people in all these years under film tourism,” initiated the summit by Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

“India has grown much bigger In Tourism Industry in last few years. We have grown from six million to ten million tourist in last few years but still a lot has to be done to attract many countries,” said Subhash Goyal veteran of tourism industry.

L.P.Potsang and Padamshri Bharti Shuvaji touched the subject of culture whereas Governor Vinod Kumar Duggle expressed the need to bring in changes in day-to-day affairs to make tourism industry more vibrant. Governor Kohli introduced some new ideas to make Indian Tourism more popular within country and with foreign Nations.

The first session finished with question answers. Later Sandeep Marwah honored the guest with memento and life membership of International Film And Television Club of AAFT.

Millville Is Right Place for Training – Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah in Millville- New Jersey USA

New Jersey: The recent visit of an international educationist Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios to United States of America brought new chapter in the books of Asian Academy of Film And Television.

“The Small towns like Millville are also quite good for the young students to learn hospitality and tourism business. The needs and the different kind of requirements of middle class segment of the society can make young student of hospitality and tourism learn more and various issues of this industry at the same time,” said Sandeep Marwah talking to the press at Millville Lodge at town near Vineland at New Jersey.

Sandeep Marwah is also the Managing Director of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited. He shared his experience in tourism and needs of the industry with the people of town like Vineland, Millville in New Jersey and in Philadelphia in Pennsylvania. AAFT- Asian Institute of Hospitality And Tourism Will prepare a report on the same.

ICMEI Honored Diplomats For Promotion of Tourism

Diplomats Honored by ICMEI

New Delhi: A grand event was organized by International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry to present awards to the diplomats and Embassies who all have gone out of way to promote Hospitality and Tourism business in India.

International seminar and talks on the promotion of tourism were the agenda of the program followed by food tasting with number of food stalls from different parts of the country established there for a day.

The international awards were presented to H.E H.E. Jorge Juan Castañeda Mendez. Ambassador of Republic Peru to India, H.E. Radhu Dobre Ambassador of Romania to India, H.E. Dr. Ashraf Shikhaliyev Ambassador of Azerbaijan to India, H.E. Nilesh Roneel Kumar Charge d’ Affaires of Fiji in India, H.E. Jozef Drofenic Ambassador of Republic of Slovenia to India and Makhatwe E. Mankimane  First Secretary of Embassy of Lesotho in New Delhi..

Every one spike about their country and expressed through their short films on tourism. People attended the event from hospitality and tourism industry.

We are proud of our relationship with countries like Peru, Romania, Slovenia, Fiji, Lesotho and Romania. Earlier were promoting each other culture through cinema now we are promoting tourism,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Sandeep Marwah Honored For Promotion of Tourism

Sandeep Marwah Honored For Tourism Promotion

New Delhi: A full day food festival and seminar on the serious issues on tourism were designed by a group of organizations including Magika, ICMEI, NFTC, AAFT and many Indian and foreign Embassies in New Delhi.

The discussions and talks were followed by the award function and the organizers honored all those who have contributed to tourism. The most prestigious Tourism Promotion Award went to Sandeep Marwah President Marwah Studios for his untiring contribution to Tourism and Hospitality Industry.

Sandeep Marwah has created a word Film Tourism 25 years back and now it is the most important tourism in the World. His contribution as Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited is par excellence.

His school AAFT has attracted two million people to Noida Film City and Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism through their degree and skill development program educating young talent cautiously for this industry.

“I am thrilled to accept my award for tourism. There is a very thin line between tourism and cinema. We have removed that line for the promotion of both the industry,” said Sandeep Marwah accepting the award.

The award was handed over in a impressive function at Hotel Pullman at Aero city in the presence of many High Commissioners & Ambassadors and  giants from the industry.

AIHT Invited International Chef Daniel Humm to Noida

New Delhi:

AIHT President Sandeep Marwah With Daniel Humm

New Delhi: At Eleven Madison Park—ranked No 1 on the world’s 50 best restaurants list in 2017—simplicity and minimalism are driving a culinary revolution. Bringing to India a taste of his New York based restaurant, co-owner and chef Daniel Humm was in India recently who was invited by Sandeep Marwah to Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Noida.

The World Series by American Express hosted two dinners with Humm in Mumbai and Delhi at The St Regis Mumbai and The Leela Palace New Delhi respectively. We catch up with the chef ahead of the dinners to understand what it takes for him to be on top.

Growing up in Switzerland, chef Humm developed an appreciation for fresh, local ingredients early on. He has vivid childhood memories of going to the farms with his mother to buy produce and watch her cook whatever was in season. “Great ingredients are the starting point of a great dish. But it’s what you do with those ingredients that really makes them shine,” he says. Today, Humm’s biggest inspirations are New York’s cultural history and agricultural bounty, which can be seen in the smallest details at his restaurant.

Humm sums up his food philosophy quite simply. “I want to really connect with the guests; give them something they’ve had before, but give it to them in a reinvented way.” 

AIHT wants to produce some extra ordinary chefs for national and international market, our target is that good food always attract customers from all the regions,” said Sandeep Marwah President of AIHT.

NFTC Promotes Indian Tourism At Uzbekistan

Sandeep Marwah in Tashkent

Tashkent: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Sandeep Marwah recently visited Tashkent the capital of Uzbekistan to study tourism of the country.

Talking to the press at Hotel Hyatt, Tashkent Marwah appreciated that Uzbekistan is attracting more Indians day by day. “ I hope we will be able to bring two countries much more closer in next few years. Asian Institute of Hospitality And Tourism has added Uzbekistan into its studies  too ,” said Marwah.

Uzbekistan is a country with potential for an expanded tourism industry. Many of its Central Asian cities were main points of trade on the Silk Road, linking Eastern and Western civilizations.

Today the museums of Uzbekistan store over two million artifacts, evidence of the unique historical, cultural and spiritual life of the Central Asian peoples that have lived in the region. Uzbekistan attracts tourists with its historical, archeological, architectural and natural treasures.

ICMEI Announced Study Tour to Malaysia

AIHT Poster Launched

Noida: ICMEI- International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry in association with AITH- Asian Institute of Tourism And Hospitality announced a study tour to Kuala Lumpur the capital of Malaysia for the members of ICMEI.

“A study tour of 30 people comprising of professional media persons and media students has been planned for four days at the most reasonable price so that maximum people can take the benefit of this gesture extended by   NAI- News Paper Association of India,” said Vipin Gaur Secretary General of NAI.

On this occasion Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI, Pankaj K Singh IRS Commissioner Taxes Noida, Gurang from Tourism Industry and Ashok Tyagi Secretary General of ICMEI launched the poster at Marwah Studios.

We are trying to promote our relations with Malaysia under Indo Malaysia Film And Cultural Forum. I am sure this tour will bring some new results in our friendship,” said Sandeep Marwah.

Pattaya Attracts Global Cultural Minister Sandeep Marwah

Event at Pattaya at Hotel Hilton

Pattaya, 2nd April 2018: Pattaya is a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go and beer bars, but local authorities have made some efforts to provide more family-friendly attractions and activities.

 “It is not possible in India, although the sex industry is still going strong and sex tourism remains the key money earner for Pattaya, the resort also attracts local families and holidaymakers from around the world,” said Sandeep Marwah Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited at press meet at Hilton Hotels and Resorts at Pattaya.

Pattaya attracts 8 million tourists in a year. Thailand, Russia and China were the top three markets for Pattaya with a combined market share of 59 per cent.  They were followed by Germany and Taiwan, thus displacing the British who have traditionally been seen as the largest foreign group.

 “Looking back, tourism growth in Pattaya entered a new age with the opening of Suvarnabhumi international airport in 2006 and the subsequent opening of the fast-track motorway linking to the Eastern Seaboard resort.” Added Marwah also President of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism.

Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum Enrolls New Members

Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum

Cyprus: The Indo Cyprus Cultural Forum under the leadership of Sandeep Marwah opens its membership to all those who have serious interest in promoting relation between the two countries India and Cyprus.

“A group of media persons visiting Cyprus and members of the tourism industry who have come all the way from India to promote Cyprus are now member of Indo Cyprus Film And Cultural Forum of International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry,” said Sandeep Marwah President of the Chamber.

Abraham John of inspiration Unlimited, Rohit Jadhav of Milestones to Memories Limited, Christine Nayagam of Media India Group, Hazel Jain of Trav Talk, Kritika Kunden of Cox And King, Mridula Dwivedi of Travel Tales From India And Abroad, Khursheed Dinshaw from Urban Escapades are the member of the first list.

Ajay Sood from Travelure, Mehernosh Colombowala from Beyond Borders Travel Management, Manav Kaushal of Via Com, Mahesh Thapa from SOTC Travel, Avin Jain Tours For US, Mamta Sha of SAnskruti V World, Sunnil Upaire from Luxury Life Holiday and Harsh Agarwal Travel News Digest also now the member of ICFCF.

The Patron of the organization H.E. Demetrious A. Theophylactou High Commissioner of Cyprus to India congratulated all the members.

Sandeep Marwah Visited Ras Al Khaimah in UAE

 

NFTC Managing Dirctor in Ras Al Khaimah

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras al Khaimah is one of the seven emirates that make up the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The city has two main sections, Old Ras Al Khaimah and Nakheel, on either side of a creek.

“Ras al-Khaimah is becoming a new destination on tourist maps. Ras al-Khaimah is home to some of the best chains in five star hotels and beach resorts, ”said Sandeep Marwah President of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism talking to press at Hotel Waldof Astoria.

 Ras al- Khaimah has a number of 4 and 3 star accommodations. Lately first water park Ice Land was opened to offer leisure opportunity for both residents and visitors and more new tourism projects are under construction. NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited will prepare a report on this upcoming city.

The city has UAE culture which mainly revolves around the religion of Islam and traditional Arab culture. The influence of Islamic and Arab culture on its architecture, music, attire, cuisine and lifestyle are very prominent as well.

Indo Czech Republic Cultural Forum Plans Activities

Sandeep Marwah With H.E. Milan Hovorka

New Delhi: “It was one of the finest trip to Europe and my visit to two most important towns- Parag and Chesky Crumlov in Czech Republic cannot be explained, rather it is beyond words,” expressed Sandeep Marwah Chairman of Indo Czech Republic Film And Cultural Forum of ICMEI.

Sandeep Marwah was briefing about his trip and his interaction with people of the country to H.E. Milan Hovorka Ambassador of Czech Republic to India on his arrival to Delhi.

Sandeep Marwah mentioned the involvement of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited and creating a special committee on Indo Czech Relations at the National Head quarters of NFTC in addition to Indo Czech Republic Film And Cultural Forum with ICMEI.

 Marwah has also purposed to ISDC-India Skill Development Council to study Tourism of Czech Republic, which is one of the main Industry of the country.

Marwah also mentioned about the study of tourism of Czech Republic as a part of workshops at tourism institutes and the visit of the students of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism to Czech.

Prague Is A City of Historical Monuments -Sandeep Marwah

NFTC in Prague

Prague: India has large number of historical monuments, which can be converted into tourist attraction; many of them are already very exclusive and special. We still need to learn from Prague to convert them to international taste & attraction,” said Sandeep Marwah Managing Director NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited during his visit to Prague at Hotel Kings Court.

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. It is the 14th largest city in the European Union. It is also the historical capital of Bohemia. Situated in the northwest of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 1.4 million people

Prague is home to a number of famous cultural attractions, many of which survived the violence and destruction of 20th-century Europe. Main attractions include the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Prague astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, Petřín hill and Vyšehrad. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.

Prague ranked sixth in the Tripadvisor world list of best destinations in 2016. Its rich history makes it a popular tourist destination, and the city receives more than 6.4 million international visitors annually, as of 2014. Prague is the fifth most visited European city after London, Paris, Istanbul and Rome.

Vienna is A City to Visit and Learn Tourism-Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah of AIHT in Vienna

Vienna: Tourism forms an important part of Austria's economy, accounting for almost 9% of the Austrian gross domestic product. Austria has one guest bed for every six inhabitants, and boasts the highest per capita income from tourism in the organization of economic and tourism development informed department of tourism to Sandeep Marwah President Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism during his stay at Vienna in Austria.

In 2007, Austria ranked 9th worldwide in international tourism receipts, with 18.9 billion US$. In international tourist arrivals, Austria ranked 12th with 20.8 million tourists. Vienna attracts a major part of tourists, both in summer and winter. Salzburg receives about a fifth of tourist overnight stays compared to Vienna, which ranks it 2nd in the summer season.

“The visit to Vienna has proved worthwhile as I have learned the size of tourism and facilities a tourist can expect from an international market,” added Sandeep Marwah also Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited talking to people from tourism industry at Hotel Hilton Plaza, Vienna.

AIHT Develops Contact in Budapest-Hungary

Sandeep Marwah in Budapest

Budapest: There is a long history of tourism in Hungary, and Hungary was the world's thirteenth most visited tourist destination country in 2002. Tourism increased by nearly 7 percent between 2004 and 2005. European visitors comprise more than 98 per cent of Hungary's tourists. Austria, Germany, and Slovakia make the largest numbers of visitors to the country informed tourist officer to Sandeep Marwah President Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism during his visit to Budapest, Hungary.

Budapest is the capital and by far the most populous city of Hungary and one of the largest cities in the European Union. Budapest is a leading global city with strengths in commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and entertainment. Budapest is as well ranked as the second fastest-developing urban economy in Europe added Edit Osko a well-known Travel agent of the city.

“We are looking for interesting contacts so that our students of AIHT are in a position to visit for a study tour here,” said Sandeep Marwah also Managing Director of NFTC- National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.