Union Minister for Tourism, Culture & DoNER, Shri G Kishan Reddy virtually addressed the Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference organised in Varanasi today. State Minister (Independent Charge) Tourism, Culture & Religious Affairs, Uttar Pradesh Dr. Neelkanth Tiwari graced the event as chief Guest. Secretary of Ministry of Tourism, GoI Shri Arvind Singh; DG […]
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Ministry of Tourism to organise conference on Buddhist circuit to promote potential of Buddhist tourism
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Oct
Oct
The Ministry has aggressively started tourism promotion with participation of the industry stakeholders especially after the dramatic improvement of Covid situation in the country and achievement of vaccination targets. Overseas & Domestic tourism both play an important role in the overall growth and development of the tourism sector in India. Buddhist Tourism is one of […]
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Vaccines and Reopen Borders Driving Tourism’s Recovery
05
Oct
Oct
According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the same month in 2019, but the strongest results since April 2020. This compares to an estimated 34 million international arrivals recorded in July 2020, though well below the 164 […]
03
Oct
Oct
Bali is now ready to welcome international tourists. Indonesian Tourism Minister Sandiaga Uno has announced that Bali’s borders will be open to tourists from this month. It is not clear on which day the borders will open. The decision to open the border comes after reports from the Bali vice-governor that covid cases were declining […]
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Payamkuttimala will be included in the world tourism map – Minister Mohammad Riyaz
03
Oct
Oct
Minister Mohammad Riyaz has promised to include Payamkuttimala, a tourist destination near Vadakara Lokanarkavu on the world tourism map. The assurance was given by the minister at a high-level meeting held after visiting Payamkuttimala yesterday. If included in the world tourism map, Payamkuttimala will become a popular destination among tourists and pilgrims from all over […]
02
Oct
Oct
The findings of the research were presented in Madrid against the backdrop of the Iberseries Platino Industria – the largest international event for professionals linked to the audiovisual industry in Spanish and Portuguese. The report’s ultimate goal is to support policymakers and key stakeholders within the tourism sector to implement policies that make their destinations […]
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The tourism sector awakens; tourists flow to Wayanad
02
Oct
Oct
With the opening of tourist destinations, the number of tourists visiting the district has increased. Hundreds of vehicles and thousands of passengers have arrived in the district in recent days. The resorts in the district were ‘house full’ along with the tourist attractions on the weekends days. According to the DTPC, 17592 tourists visited Pookot […]
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Expo 2020’s masterful Opening Ceremony unites millions around the world
01
Oct
Oct
Aside from the 3,000-strong audience inside Al Wasl Plaza, millions across the globe tuned in to virtually view the eagerly awaited event. With the golden ring of connectivity – the inspiration for the Expo 2020 Dubai logo – raised to the trellis of the magnificent Al Wasl Plaza, the beating heart of the Expo site […]
01
Oct
Oct
With decline in COVID-19 cases, the Nagaland government is gearing up to organise the Hornbill festival this year from December one, a senior official said on Friday. Advisor for Tourism and Art & Culture, Khehovi Yeputhomi said this during a coordination meeting of Tourism and Art & Culture department with tribal hohos (organisations) here on […]
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400 destinations around the world now hold the globally recognised stamp
30
Sep
Sep
More than 400 destinations around the world now proudly hold the World Travel & Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, with New Zealand, Switzerland, and Oman among the latest major destinations to adopt the globally recognised stamp. WTTC, which has been continuously leading the private sector in the efforts to rebuild global consumer confidence and encourage […]
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Discover the future of snacking at Expo 2020
30
Sep
Sep
With less than one day to go until Expo 2020 opens its doors to welcome the world for 182 unforgettable days, PepsiCo – Expo’s Official Beverage and Snack Partner – has revealed three exciting new innovations that are destined to change the way we shop, eat and drink. Pepsi Go is an AI-powered, unmanned store […]
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Assam’s Orang National Park to reopen from Sept 30
29
Sep
Sep
The Orang National Park (ONP) in the Darrang and Sonitpur districts of Assam will reopen for tourists on Thursday after remaining closed for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the monsoon, an official said. All COVID-19 protocols and safety guidelines will be followed for the visitors, ONP Divisional Forest Officer Pradipta Baruah said […]
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World Tourism Day 2021: Inclusive Growth at the Centre of Tourism’s Restart
28
Sep
Sep
Prime Minister Patrick Achi and Minister of Tourism Siandou Fofana welcomed international delegates, signaling Cote d’Ivoire’s firm support of tourism and Tourism Ministers from 12 countries, the biggest Ministerial participation for an official World Tourism Day celebration. The day featured 1,500 participants, including representatives of international organizations and the private sector. “Showing tourism’s human face” […]
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Webinar on “Incredible India Adventures: Experiencing the Everest”
27
Sep
Sep
On the eve of India’s 75th Independence Day celebration on 14th August 2021, the Ministry of Tourism in collaboration with the Association of Indian Universities (AIU) held a webinar and during the webinar, a series of 12 episodes was launched that will take the participants on a virtual journey of Incredible India. On Friday, the […]
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Ministry of Tourism is organizing an event to celebrate “World Tourism Day 2021”
27
Sep
Sep
The Ministry of Tourism is organizing an event to celebrate “World Tourism Day 2021” on 27th September 2021 in New Delhi, which has been designated by the UNWTO as a day to focus on “Tourism for Inclusive Growth”. Speaker of Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla will be chief guest of the event. Union Minister of […]