Tourism department launches four key digital initiatives

GANGTOK, (IPR): State Tourism and Civil Aviation department launched four key digital initiatives today in the presence of minister Tshering T. Bhutia.

The first launch included the Adventure Fest Web Portal, developed for the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest scheduled to be held from November 1 to 7 at Linkhim Tar in Namchi district. The features and functionality of the portal were demonstrated through a video presentation.

The second launch was the implementation of the e-Office system at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM). With its implementation, IHM will become the first institute in Sikkim to transition to a fully online system.

The third launch included the adoption of e-Office at the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC). STDC will become the first Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) in the State to adopt e-Office.

The fourth launch included the upgraded Atithis GIS Portal, which introduces several features aimed at simplifying and streamlining services. The upgraded portal includes a simplified booking process, along with a guest self-booking facility and online payment option for instant transactions.

Following the launch of these initiatives, the minister also provided an update on the status of the proposed Greenfield Airport. The dignitaries also officially unveiled the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest T-shirts and brochures.

Also present were Tourism chairman Sonam Norgay Lachungpa, STDC chairman Lukendra Rasaily, Tourism commissioner-cum-secretary Raj Yadav, secretary Hondala Gyaltsen, principal chief engineer-cum-secretary Neeraj Pradhan and senior officers from the Tourism department and other dignitaries.