Question

With reference to tourism in India, explain:

Heritage Hotels

Answer 1

• The Department of Tourism created a specific category of accommodation called heritage hotels, which include functional hotels in palaces, havelies, castles, forts, and homes erected before 1950.
• These hotels are designed to keep their original architectural and cultural form. The goal is to preserve the historic and artistic qualities of these structures while converting them into functional hotels.
• They serve mostly international tourists, who are typically drawn to India's rich cultural and historical history. 
• 90 properties have been classified as heritage hotels, totalling 2,530 rooms.
• Another 38 projects are in the works, which will result in 710 more rooms.
• Heritage hotels serve a dual purpose:
  1. Increasing tourism by providing culturally rich accommodations.
  2. Preserving India's architectural heritage.