Department of Tourism and NTA conduct training on tour operation and guiding at Maova village ahead of Mimkut Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival 2026.
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DIMAPUR — The Department of Tourism, in collaboration with the Nagaland Tourism Association (NTA), organised a tourism awareness training on tour operation and tour guiding at Maova Christian Church campus, Maova village, Peren, on Saturday.
According to an update, the programme was conducted in alignment with the upcoming Mimkut Mini Hornbill Tribal Festival, scheduled for January 16 and 17 at Maova village.
Keholeno Kennao, senior tourist officer, Dimapur, delivered the keynote address. She emphasised the role of community-based tourism and promoting sustainable tourism in Nagaland.
She encouraged local youths to view tourism as a viable profession, recognise the tourism potential of their village, and actively participate in community-driven initiatives in collaboration with the department and NTA through various skill development programmes.
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A highlight of the programme was the Mimkut Festival briefing presented by L Singsit, president of Kuki Inpi. He elaborated on the cultural significance and tourism potential of the Mimkut Festival and the need to preserve indigenous traditions while promoting them responsibly.
The technical sessions included session I on “Tour guiding ethics and tour guiding as a profession” by Veshehi Kezo, general secretary of NTA. He discussed professional conduct, storytelling skills, visitor management, and ethical responsibilities of tour guides.
Session II on “Tour operation and homestay” was conducted by Vimeto Vakha, president of NTA, focusing on tour packaging, homestay management, service quality, and income generation at the grassroots level.
The programme concluded with an interactive session.