Recently the much-hyped Cherry Blossom Festival in November last year was attended by tourists from all around the country, out of which only 1269 tourists can be termed as high-value tourists. Actually the total tourists who attended the festival were 22,991. In fact it may be mentioned that the state is pushing niche-tourism and welcoming high-value tourists, who spend more and contribute handsomely to the state economy. Actually this was informed by State Tourism Minister, Paul Lyngdoh on this Thursday, in a reply to a question raised North Shillong MLA Adelbert Nongrum, in the state Assembly.
The government is categorizing the high-value tourists by evaluating their stay in five star hotels like Vivanta and Marriott. Actually the tourists who stayed in mid-range hotels were 15,205 during the festival while 6,517 tourists stayed in homestays also. Actually tourism is very important for any place and it help the economy very much. In reality Shillong is very beautiful place and people from outside should visit this place to enjoy the beauty.
