Aligning with the central focus of World Tourism Day 2021, due to be celebrated 27 September, the Conference brough public and private sector stakeholders together to identify ways to maximise the sector’s potential contributions to inclusive growth. Also on the agenda was advancing digital transformation, marketing and promotion and the conservation of nature through a […]
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The Ashthalakshmi states are also home to immense ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity: Shri G Kishan Reddy
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Shri G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Culture and Tourism was on a two day official visit to Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland. As a part of the Arunachal Pradesh leg of his visit, the Union Minister inaugurated several development works and was accompanied by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union […]
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Kerala, boasting of a high literacy rate and unique literary and cultural tradition, will soon have a museum to showcase the legacy, which is considered to be the first-of-its-kind language-literary and cultural museum in the world. The state government decided to launch the construction of “Akshara Museum” on November 1, the foundation day of the […]
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Two more beaches in India have been awarded “Blue Flag” certification, an international eco-level tag, taking the total number of such beaches in the country to 10, the Environment Ministry said on Tuesday. The two beaches to receive the certification this year are Kovalam (Covelong) in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry, it said. The […]
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Radhanagar beach in Swaraj Deep island of the union territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands has retained the Blue flag certification for 2021-22, an official release said. The Radhanagar beach is in South Andaman district and is very popular with both domestic and foreign tourists. The Blue flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded […]
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Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) on Thursday said the African nation has reopened its borders for Indian travellers, which were closed for a brief period due to the second wave of Covid-19. The temporary ban of passenger flights from India was revoked after a brief period of suspension since May this year as a result of […]
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A luxury cruise ship with domestic tourists reached the shores of Kochi
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Signaling the re-opening of the pandemic-hit tourism sector in Kerala for upcountry visitors, a luxury cruise from Mumbai with 1,200 travelers on board reached the shores of Kochi today. The luxury liner MV Empress, owned by Cordelia Cruises, anchored at Cochin Port, Willingdon Island, at around 5 am. Around 800 guests on the ship, hailing […]
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Expo 2020 Dubai launches its official song ‘This is our time’
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With less than 10 days to go until it opens its doors to the world, Expo 2020 Dubai today launches its official song. Titled This Is Our Time, the song highlights pride in the UAE’s culture, celebrates the future, and brings together nations from around the world, while conveying the story of Expo’s overarching theme […]
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Relaxation of restrictions; Awakening of the tourism sector in the district
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Awakening of the tourism sector in Kozhikode district by granting concessions on covid restrictions. Tourist centers that have been closed for months have been reopened to the public with bio bubble security in compliance with covid standards. Under the supervision of the District Tourism Promotion Council, Thushara Giri Eco-Tourism Center, Arippara Falls, Vadakara Sand Banks, […]
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Renovated Helipad at Old Goa was inaugurated today by Shri G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister for Tourism, and Development of North eastern region and Chief minister of Goa Dr Pramod Sawant. The inaugural event was also attended by Union MOS Tourism Shri Shripad Naik and Shri Manohar Azgaonkar Dy CM Of Goa , Legislators and […]
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UAE will allow concessions on covid travel restrictions. The relaxation in travel restrictions comes in the context of the Dubai Expo. Travelers from India will also benefit from this. Dr. Ahmed Albana, UAE Ambassador to India, said that holders of tourist visas or work visas can visit the UAE without any additional restrictions. It is […]
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Cheers to ‘new-age’ whisky, spiked with butterscotch, tea and more
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The overtly masculine image of amber liquid sloshing gently on rocks of ice as gentlemen hold their glasses and clouds of cigar smoke swirl around is changing rapidly with whisky brands tapping into a diverse customer base and experimenting with flavours as diverse as coffee and tea. He staid whisky spirit is getting a fun […]
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The Chardham Yatra in Uttarakhand will begin on Saturday after its prolonged suspension due to COVID-19. A day after the Uttarakhand High Court vacated its stay on Chardham Yatra, the state government on Friday issued a detailed SOP to start the yatra from Saturday with strict adherence to COVID-19 norms. Imposing a daily limit on […]
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Kerala Tourism has launched a mobile app that will enable tourists visiting Kerala to ensure a smooth journey, discover attractive new tourist destinations and record their visit experiences. The app was launched by superstar Mohanlal at a function held at Ravis Hotel in Kovalam. Tourism Minister P.A. Mohammad Riyaz, Tourism Additional Chief Secretary V. Venu […]
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Impressive Time in Thailand with Happy Paradise Campaign
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On 1 July. 2021, Thailand reopened its border to welcome international tourists again since the COVID-19 outbreak. The reopening has given tourism entrepreneurs an opportunity to recover their businesses through the Phuket Sandbox programme that was followed by the “Samui Plus” Model and the extension of the Phuket Sandbox with two other destinations: Krabi and […]