Karnataka to promote golf tourism

The state of Karnataka has unveiled plans to develop its golf tourism sector, The Hindu reports.

The Karnataka tourism department will now offer incentives to those investing in development of golf courses in the state, with the long-term goal of luring more overseas golfers and host international tournaments. The projects will also create new jobs in the state, the department added.

According to a recent order, Karnataka will offer subsidies to companies deciding to set up golf courses, with a focus on destinations such as Bengaluru and Mysuru, where courses could be linked to international conference facilities.

Currently, most of the golf courses in the State are concentrated in Bengaluru, Mysuru, Hubballi, Coorg, Chikamagalur and Mangaluru.

News Source : traveldailymedia.com/india/

You might also like

Latest

Boost for India-China personnel exchange as ‘Chinese Visa Application Service Center’ is inaugurated at Connaught Place

The ‘Chinese Visa Application Service Center’ was inaugurated at New Delhi’s commercial hub Connaught Place, making China visa application facilities centrally accessible for residents in and around New Delhi. The

Latest

95 countries honoured at VFS Global’s ‘Diplomats for Peace’

Event held for the first time in India to felicitate efforts of diplomatic community in promoting peace through tourism Representatives from 95 countries around the world were felicitated at the unique

AirAsia India to connect Srinagar, Bagdogra, Pune with Delhi

No-frills carrier AirAsia India today announced the launch of its services to Srinagar and Bagdogra from the national capital, commencing next month. The Bengaluru-based airline would also start a direct