There is a Need For Spiritual City in India- Sandeep Marwah

Conference For Spiritual City in India

 

New Delhi: “We have space, we have courage, we have enthusiasm and India is, as it is, called the spiritual capital of the World, I think there has to be a spiritual city in this country,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President ICMEI &  Marwah Studios speaking at the International conference on Spiritual Dimension of Sustainable Development and Marketing the Unmarketed India for Vishwa Guru Bharat organized by IECSME-Indo European Chamber of Small & Medium Enterprises.

 

“My visit to Vatican city gave me enough confidence when a spiritual city has been actually carved as a separate country. This action is not only going to bring a sense of oneness within Indian and people of the World but will also turn out to be the biggest source of tourism and rich economy,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

 

The event was on the occasion of 2^nd Foundation Day of Dr. Kamal Taori International Institute of Panchayati Raj and Holistic Rural Development and as a part of Yog Vidya Jagriti Abhiyan- International Holistic Health Movement initiated from NEC Ministry of DoNER Government of India.

 

Vijay Tiwari President IECSME, Dr. Kamal TAORI former Secretary Government of India, H.H. Mahamandleshwar Gayatri Devi President The World Community of IC & TD, Kunwar Vikram Singh Chairman CAPSI, Dr. Vallabh Kathiria Chairman Rashtriya Kamdhenu Aaayog Government of India, Pradeep Gandhi former Member Parliament, Ram Mahesh Mishra Director Vishwa Jagriti Mission, Rajendra Verma Advocate Supreme Court, Dr. Rameshwaranand Sant Parmukh RSS, Arun Khanna of Patiala Royal Family and Laxmi Thakur Secretary General IECSME spoke on the subject.

NFTC Hopes For The Best For Tourism Industry- Sandeep Marwah

Sandeep Marwah Spoke On Tourism During Pandemic

New Delhi: The scale of interruption caused by COVID-19 to global tourism is shown in a report on travel limitations from National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited that almost all global destinations have enforced restrictions on travel since January 2020, including complete bans on all travel as they work to contain the pandemic.

“According to research carried out by UNWTO, as of 6 April, 96% of all worldwide destinations have introduced travel restrictions in response to the pandemic. Around 90 destinations have completely or partially closed their borders to tourists, while a further 44 are closed to certain tourists depending on country of origin,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of   ICMEI and Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited.

Governments have put public health first and introduced full or partial restrictions on travel. With tourism suspended, the benefits the sector brings are under threat: millions of jobs could be lost, and progress made in the fields of equality and sustainable economic growth could be rolled back.

“Sure We Are Going to Win- By Staying Home Today, We Can Travel Tomorrow”.  A quote by Tourism bigwigs, summarizes this message of harmony and hope, through which the NFTC calls for shared responsibility among travellers and the tourism sector around the world to deal with the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic,” added Sandeep Marwah also Chair for AAFT School of Hospitality And Tourism.

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.

Sandeep Marwah at Kochi In Kerala to Study Tourism

Sandeep Marwah In Kochi Kerala

Kochi: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Dr. Sandeep Marwah reached Kochi to study the prospects of tourism in the city.

Kochi- Cochin is called the "Queen of the Arabian Sea", Kochi was an important spice-trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century onward, and maintained a trade network with Arab merchants from the pre- Islamic era.

Kochi was occupied by the Portuguese in 1503, it  is the first of the European colonies in colonial India. The city was later occupied by the Dutch and the British, with the Kingdom of Cochin becoming a princely state.

“Kochi ranks first in the total number of international and domestic tourist arrivals in Kerala. The city was ranked the sixth best tourist destination in India according to a survey conducted Kochi is known as the financial, commercial and industrial capital of Kerala. It has the highest GDP as well as the highest GDP per capita in the state,” informed Dr. Sandeep Marwah also President Asian Institute of Hosptality And Tourism while talking to the press at Hotel Holiday Inn Chakkaraparambu Junction, National Highway Bypass, Vennala, Kochi, Kerala.

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.

NFTC Managing Director At Kuala Lumpur For New Avenues

NFTC Managing Director at Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur:  The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Sandeep Marwah visited Kuala Lumpur Malaysia on the invitation of Malaysian Government.

Kuala Lumpur is the national capital and largest city in Malaysia. As the global city of Malaysia, has an estimated population of 1.80 million. Kuala Lumpur is the cultural, financial and economic centre of Malaysia. It is also home to the Parliament of Malaysia and the official residence of the Malaysian King  (Yang di-Pertuan Agong), the Istana Negara.

“Tourism plays an important role in the city's service-driven economy. Many large worldwide hotel chains have a presence in the city. One of the oldest hotels is the Hotel Majestic. Kuala Lumpur is the sixth most visited city in the world, with 8.9 million tourists per year,” informed Sandeep Marwah at a press meet at Hotel The Ritz Carlton.

Tourism here is driven by the city's cultural diversity, relatively low costs, and wide gastronomic and shopping variety. MICE tourism, which mainly encompasses conventions— has expanded in recent years to become a vital component of the industry, and is expected to grow further once the Malaysian government's Economic Transformation Program kicks in, and with the completion of a new 93,000m2-size MATRADE Centre. Another notable trend is the increased presence of budget hotels in the city.

Himachal Pradesh Has Its Own Beauty- Sandeep Marwah

National Federation of Tourism at Kasauli

Kasauli: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Dr. Sandeep Marwah visited Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh to see for himself what more changes can be brought to have a better tourism.

Kasauli is a cantonment and town, located in Solan district in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The British Raj established the cantonment in 1842 as a Colonial hill station 77 km from Shimla.

“The first thing what I noticed is the traffic Jam at the hills to reach to the hotels. Small and narrow roads cannot accommodate the traffic to hills especially in summers. Immediately bottle necks of the roads must be rectified otherwise the beauty hill station will loose its charm,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah talking to the press.

“Himachal in itself is a beautiful location for film shootings. Government should encourage filmmakers to come forward and explore the virgin beauty of the state. Some interesting subsidies must be planned immediately,” added Dr. Marwah also President of AAFT University (School of Hospitality And Tourism.)

Sandeep Marwah was    earlier acting as Ambassador of Tourism for State of Himachal. The meeting took place at Hotel Varefamily in Kasauli.

Summit on Uniting Asian Countries Through Tourism at AAFT

Summit on Uniting Asian Countries Through Tourism

Noida: The second session of the National Summit on Tourism at Marwah Studios had a wonderful theme of Uniting Asian Countries through Tourism. The delegates from all over India participated in the session.

J.P.Singh Director India Skills Development Council, Beni Prasad Agarwal Chairperson Association of Asian Union, Former Governor of Mizoram A.R. Kohli, K.K.Kumar Vice President AAU, J.S. Saluja General Secretary AAU and Gourang of  National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited were the main speakers. Anoop Saxena Director Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism paid vote of thanks.

Dr. Sandeep Marwah informed the house that, ”we are the only institution in the country who have so far announced 162 international scholarships to students from all over the World, 162 Joint ventures in making of short film, 162 radio programs on Radio Noida and 162 TV programs for MSTV to bring the World closer’.

“It has been twenty five years since we have started Asian Group, an idea behind this name was to bring Asian Countries closer through art, culture and tourism,” added Dr. Sandeep Marwah.

Later Sandeep Marwah presented the memento of the summit to every guest and the session was closed after the interaction and question answer round with the audience.

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.

NFTC Will Have Its Representative In Munich

NFTC Will Have Office In Munich

Munich: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited, one of the most important 17 federations of  India under National Cooperative Movement visited Munich, the state of Bavaria in Germany to look into the new technology.

Sandeep Marwah visited the two technical institutions attached with the research works namely TUM Tech Gmbh and Deggendorf Institute of Technology along with the counter partners Hannes Shrughar and Dr, Deepak Narwal to work on the easy way to save the Indian cities from Pollution.

Several meetings were taken place to discuss how to save the water pollution and air pollution in India. Ample suggestions were made and new technologies are also discussed with the researchers and manufacturers.

Sandeep Marwah has invited Hannes Schurger and Dr. Deepak Narwal to India to coordinate with the Government of India to suggest and proposed new technology for saving the mother earth.

Art And Culture Plays A Very Important Role In Joining Countries- Marwah

New York: The visit of President of Marwah Studios Sandeep Marwah to New York brought many valid points related to Art & Culture, Tourism, Fashion and Education, on the table.

“We have realized that at AAFT, Marwah Studios and ICMEI, We are on the right track of uniting the World through art and culture, education, tourism & fashion The love, peace, and unity can be brought by either   generating huge business between the two countries or by way of art and culture,” said Sandeep Marwah giving his views to the press at Hotel Baccarat at Fifth Avenue, New York.

Sandeep Marwah also briefed the press about World Peace Development And Research Foundation, which is now working in 145 countries of the World. The purpose still remain the same of uniting the World.

A hand book consisting of 100 international awards and accolades received by Marwah and    another book which speaks about 100 organizations Marwah has created to support the  society through different segments.

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.

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.

Global Culture Minister Sandeep Marwah in Thailand

 

Sandeep Marwah at Bangkok

Bangkok 31stMarch, 2018: The renowned Global Art and Cultural Minister Sandeep Marwah visited Bangkok in Thailand and was well received by the people of Thailand at Bangkok the capital of  country.

“The culture and arts of Thailand have been influenced by India and to a lesser extent China as well as by ancient civilization in Cambodia, Laos, Burma, Malaysia and Indonesia,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios in a press meet at Hotel Grand Hyatt at Bangkok.

“Perhaps the two greatest influences on Thai culture are Buddhism and The Ramakien (the Thai version of the Indian epic, the Ramayana). Many elements

from the Indian-Hindu tradition hold a high place in the Thai arts,” added Marwah also Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperative of India Limited.

Apart from architecture and sculpture, the height of Thai culture is also reflected in literature, music, and the performing arts. Thai literary works are a treasure trove of wisdom, entertaining stories, clever word play, food for thought, Buddhist principles, and historical facts.

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 Special Invitee at Roosevelt House of USA

Dr. Sandeep Marwah with H.E. Kenneth I Juster

New Delhi: A get together of some of the most important people from the Indian business houses took place at the Roosevelt House- the residence of Ambassador of United States of America at New Delhi under the title ‘US India Leadership for Change’.

“We have done well and we can do better than this. Strategic engagement cannot proceed without a strong commercial underpinning, An enhanced economic relationship will provide a solid foundation for everything else that we wish to do together,” said H.E. Kenneth I Juster Ambassador of the United States of America to India addressing the heads of the different organizations.

“We have very strong ties with USA. We look upon only USA as far as cinema is concerned. More than 30 events have been conducted by Marwah Studios with Americans for the development and promotion of our relationship with US through art and culture. I am sure we both can enhanced our relationship through Media and Entertainment Industry,” said Sandeep Marwah President of Marwah Studios.

Anurag Thakur Member Parliament, Shanmugh Natarajan of Adobe, Shiv Vikram Khemka of The Global Education & Leadership Foundation, Kishore Jayaraman of Rolls Royce, Vineet Mittal of Avaada, Suryakant Pandey of Kimberly Clark, Manoj Adlakha of American Express, Ajay Singh of Spice Jet, Vivek Vasudev Kamant of MSD Pharmaceuticals and Vikram Aggrwal of Deloitte were also present there. US Embassy in India and US India Strategic Partnership Forum organized the reception.

NFTC Managing Director Visits Paphos in Cyprus

NFTC MD at Paphos

Cyprus: The Managing Director of National Federation of Tourism And Transport Cooperatives of India Limited Sandeep Marwah on the invitation of Ministry of Tourism, Government of Cyprus visited Paphos in Cyprus.

“It is a wonderful opportunity to know Cyprus in and out. The city of Paphos is a beautiful town with lots of family values. Visit to Pafos Mosaics and Medieval Fort, Five Star Hotels like Elysium and lunch at Sea cruise adds to the experience,” said Sandeep Marwah MD of NFTC while talking to the press at  Aliathon Holiday Village Hotel  at Paphos City.

 Paphos, the capital of western Cyprus, has some serious historical clout. Site of the vast fourth-century BC Tombs of the Kings, set high on a cliff above the sparkling sea, as well as a dramatic Byzantine castle and fine mosaics, it's also known as the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. The population of 27,000 is swelled by a summer influx of beach-bound English, German and Scandinavian visitors. A beautiful old harbor awaits, while modern hotels and restaurants stretch along the promenade.

“A visit to Cyprus will be recommended to the students of Asian Institute of Hospitality and Tourism in the coming weeks,” added Marwah. The High Commissioner of the Republic of Cyprus to India H.E. Demetrios A. Theophylactou also accompanied Sandeep Marwah.