PERTH, June 8 / INDIAN ABROAD NEWSDESK
The Consul General, Kajari Biswas, met Stephen Scourfield, one of Western Australia’s most respected travel writers and journalists, acknowledging his significant contribution to promoting India as a tourism destination among Australian travellers.
Scourfield, Travel Editor of West Travel Club and The West Australian newspaper, is widely regarded as an influential voice in Australia’s travel industry. Over the years, he has visited India on multiple occasions and has played an important role in introducing Australian audiences to the country’s rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes and tourism experiences.
During the meeting, discussions focused on tourism promotion and the growing people-to-people links between India and Australia.
The Consul General appreciated Scourfield’s longstanding engagement with India and recognised the impact of his travel writing and tours in encouraging Australians to explore the country.
Through his articles, travel features and guided tours from Western Australia, Scourfield has helped showcase India’s unique blend of history, spirituality, culture and modern development to a wide Australian audience.
His efforts have contributed significantly to strengthening tourism ties between the two countries and fostering greater understanding of India among Australian travellers.
The meeting highlighted the important role played by travel journalists and industry leaders in building cultural bridges and promoting international tourism.
Both sides noted the growing interest among Australians in visiting India and discussed opportunities to further enhance tourism exchanges and people-to-people connections between the two nations.
India continues to attract increasing numbers of international visitors with its diverse tourism offerings, while travel professionals such as Scourfield have helped bring many of these experiences closer
