In a bid to explore the scope of responsible tourism with increased public participation, the is planning to expand the STREET (sustainable, tangible, responsible, experiential, ethnic, tourism) Hub project, tourism ministerMohamed Riyasinformed.
Once the design policy of STREET Hubs policy is complete, the activities of responsible tourism would be expanded by incorporating the recommendations in the policy. Responsible tourism will also be used for strengthening the agri-tourism Network.
The minister expressed hope that tourism would grow into a significant component in the state’s Sustainable Development model. The proposed Women-friendly tourism initiatives will promote small-scale Entrepreneurship in a big way.