Punjab Tourism Development Master Plan
project id

TAM-12

client
State Government of Punjab, Tourism Department
location
State of Punjab, India
Country
Philippines
period Covered
2008
Associated Consultant
None
Description

The  Tourism Department of the State of Punjab in India requested the United  Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) to prepare a Tourism Development  Master Plan to guide tourism development in Punjab for the next 15 years.   The UNWTO assembled a  multi-disciplinary  team  comprised   of  a  tourism   planner,  resort  planner,   infrastructure planner, heritage specialist, environment specialist to  prepare the Master Plan.

Description of Services provided

TAM   principal    Michael   V.   Tomeldan    was   commissioned   by    UNWTO   as   tourism development  planner   and  resort  planner   for  the  project.   There  were  four   tourism development sites identified for which concept plans were  formulated. Tomeldan prepared tourism development plans for the four sites to  demonstrate correct planning and design principles for sustainable tourism  developments. The services provided and their location in Punjab are as  follows:  

  • Concept Plans for resorts, hotels, a golf course, a marina, a sports  center, a wellness center, and a convention facility for the 227-hectare Bhakra-Beas  Management Bureau (BBMB) site in the Nangal, Rupnagar District (See  Plan);
  • Concept Plans for a tourist information center, interpretation center,  boutique hotel, and other heritage sites in Patiala City;
  • Concept Plans for the conversion of the Durbar Hall into a boutique  hotel, reception hall and museum/galleries in Kapurthala,. Concept plans were  also prepared for the conversion of the Baggi Khana into a shopping center  and the Baradari into a cafe
  • Other proposals included conservation of  heritage sites and the rationalization of movement systems in the tourism  development area.
  • Concept Plans for the Sultanpur Lodhi town as the birthplace of Sikhism  in the State of Punjab. Proposals included the restoration of the old Qila  Sarai (fort) and the upgrading of specific heritage sites.

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