New Delhi: A special counter that will provide information in ten languages to tourists has been installed at the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) airport here, an official statement said.
Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons inaugurated the facilitation booth that will cater to international and domestic tourists, 24 hours of the day, seven days a week.
“The Ministry of Tourism has set-up this counter with an objective to provide 24×7 information to both domestic and international visitors arriving at IGI Airport, New Delhi,” the statement said.
Manned by two staffers and a supervisor, the counter will answer the queries of tourists and also guide them with information, it added.
“The counter will also be connected to the 24×7 helpline – 1363 of the Ministry of Tourism through which the non-English speaking tourists will get guidance in French, German, Italian, French, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese and Arabic,” the statement said.
Located outside the arrival area on the International side of the airport, the booth will also be stocked with high quality tourist literature and brochures. The ministry will be opening such counters in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Gaya and Varanasi as well.PTI
IGI to provide info in 10 languages to tourists
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