New Delhi, Jan. 12 -- The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today called upon the hospitality industry to fully leverage tourism potential to enhance India's soft power globally. Referring to the Indian concept of 'Atithi Devo Bhava', the Vice President said that our culture, our cuisine and our welcoming attitude towards foreigners can help in attracting more visitors to India.

Paying tributes to Swami Vivekananda on the National Youth Day, the Vice President quoted Swamiji and urged the youth to emulate his qualities and follow the path shown by him.

Speaking at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM), Goa, Shri Naidu underlined the importance of the travel and tourism sector to the economy as one of the largest employmen...