Mangalore : An interactive session between media man and tour operators was held at KCCI on July 13, Saturday on the ways and means to boost tourism and the measures to be taken.

Several tour operators and media men actively took part in the programme. Participants suggested various measures to attract tourists to the district which had ample tourism potential. Some even stressed the need to main historical monuments.

There was also a demand to be more friendly with tourists as this will also encourage tourism.

Yathish Baikampady, CEO Of Panambur Beach Tourism Development Project, Prof Shyamprasad, executive director of Hotel Moti Mahal,William D’Souza of Globe Travels, Eulalia D’Souza, proprietor of Lia Travels, Aloysius Albuquerque from Summer Sands beach Resort, also spoke on various related issues.

KCCI Chief Mohammad Ameen, Vathik Kamath, KCCI Tourism Committee Chairperson and others were present at the interactive session.