Gujarat government is planning to develop the state as a potential medical tourism hub. Principal Secretary (Tourism) Vipul Mitra said the state has got some of the best medical facilities and a lot of medical infrastructure is coming up.
"We wish to develop Gujarat as a medical tourist destination," he told reporters here. Mitra said the state has evolved as a tourist destination centre in the last five to six years and insisted that it has got a lot to offer to the tourism industry as a whole.
Emphasising on the varied geographical and ancient architecture, he said Gujarat is a "complete holiday destination for a family.
"Gujarat has something to offer for everyone. From young to old everyone can enjoy his stay in Gujarat," he said. Mitra hailed the state's association with megastar Amitabh Bachchan as a turning point in the Gujarat's tourism industry.
"Our association with Bachhan has been really great. He has got a huge following and the state has benefited from it," he said adding that they were looking to carry forward the relationship with the cine icon.
Mitra also said that states hotel industry is growing by leaps and bounds and has the potential to accommodate global tourist.
