Gangtok, Oct 6 (PTI): Sikkim’s Tourism and Civil Aviation Department on Tuesday launched four digital initiatives to promote tourism industry in the Himalayan state.
At a function attended, among others, by Tourism and Civil Aviation and Commerce Minister Tshering T Bhutia, an Adventure Fest web portal, developed for Adventure Fest scheduled to be held from November 1 to 7 in Namchi district, was launched.
The portal’s key features and functionality were demonstrated through a video presentation. The second launch was the implementation of the e-Office system at the Institute of Hotel Management (IHM).
With its implementation, IHM will become the first institute in Sikkim to transition to a fully online system.
The third launch included the adoption of e-Office at the Sikkim Tourism Development Corporation (STDC). The STDC will become the first public sector undertaking (PSU) in the state to adopt e-Office.
The fourth launch included the upgraded Atithis GIS portal, which introduces several features aimed at simplifying and streamlining services.
The upgraded portal includes a simplified booking process, along with a guest self-booking facility and online payment option for instant transactions.
Following the launch of these initiatives, the dignitaries also officially unveiled the Sikkim Adventure Tourism Fest T-shirts and brochures.
Tuesday, November 3, 2026