Speaking to reporters after his return from a promotional tour to the US, Goa tourism director Swapnil Naik said the US traveller is drawn to India because of its rich history and cultural heritage, apart from its nature, wildlife, hinterland and adventure tourism. 

Naik said that with Goa's sustained popularity with European tourists, mainly from Britain, Russia and Scandinavian countries, targeting US tourists would help in broadening the state's tourist base. 

Sanjay Srivastava, Goa's chief secretary who accompanied Naik on the promotional tour, said that the US tourism trade fraternity had evinced keen interest in the possibility of promoting Goa as a wedding destination. 

He added that the Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) has invited the Goa government to participate in its annual convention and trade show at Las Vegas in Nevada in mid-June. 

The Goan delegation's promotional tour in association with Atlanta-based AAHOA covered western American cities like Las Vegas, San Francisco and Los Angeles. 

"This is a start we have made by trying to tap the US market. The last time we had gone there was in 2007. But this time we plan to build on these initial contacts we have made," Srivastava said. 

Goa is already a sought after beach wedding destination. Only last month, celebrity couple Lara Dutta, a former Miss Universe, and tennis ace Mahesh Bhupathy got married in elaborate style at a five-star resort in north Goa. 

Jodhpur, the Blue City of India
Popularly described as the Blue City of India, Jodhpur is one of the most popular travel destinations of the state. Crowned by the majestic Mehrangarh Fort, this city is also globally famous as a regal wedding destination of India. There are several palace hotels offering perfect regal settings for arranging wedding rituals and ceremonies. Ajit Bhawan, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Taj Hari Mahal, etc are a few of them. Arranging wedding rituals and ceremonies at royal venues of the city are truly a regal wedding experience that will last a lifetime.

Jaisalmer, the Golden City of India
Popularly described as the golden city of India, Jaisalmer is also one of the most preferred regal wedding destinations of the state. There are several heritage and palace hotels in the city that offer regal wedding settings and banquet facilities which are admirable venues for a dream wedding  in Rajasthan. Fort Rajwada, Taj Rawalkot, Gorbandh Palace, etc are some of the few.

Neemrana Fort and Palace
Situated 122 km on the Delhi – Jaipur Highway, it is one of India’s oldest heritage hotels. It is a place where the past comes alive in the present. It offers excellent regal experience from traditional wedding rituals to private parties. It is a perfect wedding destination for a royal wedding in Rajasthan. 

Udaipur, the Romantic City of India
The city of lakes and fairy-tale palaces, Udaipur is one of the best and most charming wedding destinations of Rajasthan. Couples from all over the world prefer to get married in this romantic city of India. There are several regal wedding venues and heritagehotels in this city that offer the perfect setting for royal wedding. Lake Palace, Fateh Prakash Palace, Shiv Niwas Palace, Udai Vilas Palace, etc are amongst these hotels. Getting married in these fairy-tale palaces provides a truly royal Rajasthanweddingexperience.

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