Overview

• At the FHRAI convention in Bengaluru, Deputy CM D K Shivakumar and Tourism Minister H K Patil announced that a dedicated coastal tourism policy is being prepared.
• The state identified 40 strategic development nodes along its 300+ km coastline and proposed a Coastal Tourism Development Board to steer projects.
• Private investors were invited to develop resorts, properties and supporting infrastructure under the forthcoming policy framework.
• Chief Minister Siddaramaiah set goals through 2029 of 1.5 lakh new jobs and ₹8,000 crore in hospitality investment.
• A ₹200 crore allocation was announced for cruise and coastal infrastructure, as the Union tourism minister signalled work toward industry status for hospitality and a new national tourism policy.