Dubai investors show interest in Karnataka tourism, says K.J. George

Minister for Energy and Tourism K.J. George on Sunday said investors who showed interest in the State’s tourism sector during his recent visit to Dubai would be given a “red-carpet” welcome.

Speaking after inaugurating the World Tourism Day celebrations organised by the district administration and Department of Tourism at the Mysuru Palace premises, Mr. George said several Indians he met during his Dubai visit had expressed keen interest in investing in Karnataka’s tourism sector.

“The government will give them a red-carpet welcome and provide the necessary facilities,” he said.

Narasimharaja MLA Tanveer Sait, who also spoke at the programme, urged the government to create a tourism circuit covering the five districts. Such a circuit would provide tourists with better guidance and enable them to conveniently visit temples, wildlife sanctuaries, the zoo, and major attractions such as the Brindavan Gardens at the Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dam.