U.S., Aug. 16 -- In a welcomed move, the normally critical travel industry has welcomed India Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech at the Red Fort on August 15, when he asked people to visit at least 15 domestic destinations within the country in the next few years.

PM Modi's focus on domestic tourism drew praise from the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) tourism and hospitality council Chairman, Subhash Goyal, who said that they were inspired by the address held on the country's Independence Day and would evolve a strategy at the national level to promote travel.

Trade bodies will develop domestic packages to encourage people to see places so that 5 destinations are visited each year, making for 15 in 3 ...