Wbtdc

How the Tourism Organization for West Bengal

1. A study on a Tourism Organization West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) Made By : Rajeshwari Wagh

2. Table of Contents A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 2 About WBTDC Organization Structure Role of WBTDC in Promoting Tourism Tour Packages offered by WBTDC Accommodations operated by WBTDC My Observations and Conclusion

3. About WBTDC A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 3 The West Bengal Tourism Development Corporation (WBTDC) is a state government agency which promotes tourism in West Bengal, India. It was incorporated on 29 th April 1974 under the Companies act 1956. The corporation is owned by Government of West Bengal under the administrative control of Tourism Department and the entire share of the company is contributed by the State Government .

4. WBTDC Organization Structure A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 4 Sly No. Name and Designation Role in WBTDC 1 Sri Goutam Deb Hon’ble MIC, Department of Tourism Chairman 2 Sri Indrajit Sen Hon’ble MOS, Department of Tourism Vice-Chairman 3 Sri Atria Bhattacharyya, IAS, Principal Secretary – Department of Tourism Director 4 Sri Tan may Chakraborty, IAS Managing Director 5 Sri Rajit Kr. Bose, IAS Director of Tourism – Gob Director 6 Md. Iqbal Financial Advisor, Dept. of Tourism, Gob Director 7 Sri Debasish Das Principal In-charge, IHM, Go Director

5. Role of WBTDC A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 5 WBTDC is a nodal agency of Tourism Department. Was incorporated with the objectives to develop and promote tourism in the state of West Bengal For this purpose to take over, run and manage hotels, lodges, guest house, motels , restaurants etc. T o popularize tourist destinations in the state and conduct tour packages to those places

6. Role of WBTDC A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 6 WBTDC is committed to provide its resource and expertise for both domestic and international tourists visiting West Bengal and to rise to their expectation in experiencing the art, culture, heritage and nature of the state . WBTDC manages lodges and hotels in 26 locations across the state of West Bengal. One of the most well known resort is Morgan House in Kalimpong. Morgan House was built in the typical British architecture of Victorian rectory .

7. Tour Packages offered by WBTDC A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 7 WBTDC promotes many tour packages to attractive tourist spots in West Bengal. Tour Packages offered by WBTDC are as follows: Ganga Sagar Mela for 1 nights, 2 days Ganga Sagar Mela for 1 nights, 2 days Jhargram Hatiabari for 1 nights, 2 days Shakti Trail for 2 nights, 3 days Sunderban for 1 nights, 2 days Sunderban for 2 nights, 3 days

8. Tour Packages offered by WBTDC A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 8 Sunderban for 1 nights, 2 days Exotic Sunderban Safari for 2 nights, 3 days Exotic Sunderban Safari for 2 nights, 3 days Poush Mela for 2 nights, 3 days Kolkata city Tour Kolkata city Tour with Nicco park and Eco park.

9. A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 9 The Lodges of WBTDC are as follows: Baharampur Tourist Lodge – Baharampur Bakhali Tourist Lodge – Bakhali Batabari Tourist Lodge – Lataguri – Batabari Bhorer Alo Tourist Lodge – Gajoldoba Darjelling Tourist Lodge – Darjelling Hill top Tourist Lodge – Kalimpong Tourist Accommodations Operated by WBTDC

10. Tourist Accommodations Operated by WBTDC A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 10 Diamond Harbour Tourist Lodge – Diamond harbour Digha Tourist Lodge -- Digha Hollong Tourist Lodge -- Jaldapara Kurseong Tourist Lodge – Kurseong Morgan House -- Kalimpong Sajnekhali Tourist Lodge – Sunderban Shantiniketan Tourist Lodge – Bolpur Tilabari Tourist Lodge - Lataguri – Tilabari

11. My Observations and Conclusion A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 11 While WBTDC has come across a long way in last one decade, it still has long way to meet the standards set by Tourism Development Corporations of other states. Tourists these days, look for facilities like On-line booking for Accommodations, Tour Packages, Photo Gallery and Flexible Itinerary for Tour Packages Cleanliness, Hygiene and Overall maintenance of Tourists Lodges operated by WBTDC has huge scope for improvement Service Quality at the Accommodations e.g. Housekeeping, Room Service, Food Quality need considerable improvement

12. My Observations and Conclusion A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 12 WBTDC can promote week-end tourist spots from Kolkata and other cities like: Mayapur Shankarpur Deulti Raichak Chakla – Berachampa Taki Bauli Tamluk Bandel – Bansberia They can also work out packages from Kolkata with Transport facilities

13. My Observations and Conclusion A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 13 WBTDC need to reach to people to promote their packages and accommodations by: Regular Campaign (like – OTDC, Rajasthan Tourism, APTDC, Kerala Tourism) Opening offices in different cities and towns, and other state capitals Promoting WBTDC Web Portal through other popular Portals e,g. MSN, Google, Rediff, IRCTC etc.

14. Thank You A Study on WBTDC By: Rajeshwari Wagh 14