Linton Hall School

Event Name : Sustainable tourism session & Travel for LIFE pledge

Posted On : 15 Jun 2023

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Report on Yuva Tourism Club Event at Linton Hall School On June 15, 2023, the Ministry of Tourism Government of India (North region) organized a Yuva Tourism Club event at Linton Hall School in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. The event was attended by students of grade 7. The event began with an introduction to the Yuva Tourism Clubs, its importance and need and about scope, types and possible tourism activities in the state to promote economic development, growth, culture, cuisines & handicrafts of Jammu & Kashmir. The students came up with a number of creative ideas, including: A hiking and camping trip to the Kashmir Valley. A food festival showcasing the cuisine of Jammu and Kashmir. A handicrafts workshop where students could learn to make traditional Kashmiri handicrafts. The students also took the Travel for LIFE pledge, which is a commitment to promoting sustainable tourism. The Travel for LIFE pledge includes promises to: Respect local cultures and traditions Protect the environment Support local businesses & Travel responsibly. The event concluded with a speech by Mrs. Farhat Aslam, Principal of Linton Hall School. Mrs. Aslam spoke about the importance of sustainability for tourism and urged the students to be ambassadors for sustainable tourism. The Yuva Tourism Club event at Linton Hall School was a success and the students were very enthusiastic about the Yuva Tourism Clubs. The event helped to raise awareness of sustainable tourism and the importance of tourism for economic development.