The Directorate of Tourism is the governing agency responsible for developing & promoting tourism in the islands. It functions under the Department of Tourism, Government of A & N Administration.Â
The Directorate aims to position the A & N Islands as a premier tourist destination in India & abroad. It works on developing infrastructure, publicity & promotion, & organizing cultural festivals & events.Â
It also focuses on areas like cruise tourism, medical tourism,eco-tourism, adventure tourism to diversify tourism offerings in the islands .Â
The department brings out promotional brochures, maps, guides ,about attractions, & publishes them abroad to attract foreign tourists. It participates in travel marts & roadshows as well.Â
Online presence includes the official tourism website www.andaman.gov.in which provides information on overall places to visit, things to do, trips from Port Blair etc.Â
The Directorate of Tourism is headquartered in Port Blair & has field offices in Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) other islands as well.Â