I extend warm greetings to the people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, particularly to those entrepreneurs who are in the Tourism Industry, on the occasion of World Tourism Day.

Tourism is the backbone of Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ economy and one of the largest sectors to provide employment to our Island youths and hence we need to focus more towards Tourism.

There is a need to listen to all stakeholders of the Tourism Industry and form a Tourism Master plan keeping the next 20 years in mind.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have tremendous potential for high value tourists and to shine globally in the Tourism Sector.

I am confident that very soon Andaman and Nicobar Islands will become one of the most preferred Tourist Destinations in the entire world.

I take this opportunity to greet the Islanders as well as tourists and express the hope that Tourism will achieve greater heights in the coming years and our Islands will emerge as one of the most sought-after eco-friendly tourist destinations in the world.

Kuldeep Rai Sharma

Member of Parliament

Andaman and Nicobar Islands