by NR INDRAN / INT

The upcoming peak tourist season is looking quite promising for Maharashtra Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC). For the first time, Corporation opened bookings online for the upcoming peak season. On the first day itself, MTDC received the bookings worth Rs 47.5 lakh.

Dr.Jagdish Patil, Managing Director, MTDC, said, “We attribute this success to the trust of people which they have put in us. We have over 70 properties across the State. Our excellent services and beautiful properties have always been attracting tourists from various corners of the country and abroad. The online facilities are available during off season. This year we extended it to the upcoming season also.”

MTDC has opened booking for period of October 1, 2012 to March 31, 2012. The booking for this period was made opened for public from September 10, at 11am onwards. The total amount of registrations was Rs. 47, 53,511.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has been established under the Companies Act, 1956, (fully owned by Govt. of Maharashtra) for systematic development of tourism on commercial lines, with an authorized share capital of Rs. 25 crore. The paid up share capital of the Corporation as on 31st March 2008 is Rs.15.38 lakhs.

The Corporation receives from the State Government financial assistance in the form of share capital and grants. The State Government has entrusted all commercial and promotional tourism activities to this Corporation. MTDC has, since its inception, been involved in the development and maintenance of the various tourist locations of Maharashtra. MTDC owns and maintains resorts at all key tourist centers and having more resorts is on the plan.

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