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Drone light show big draw at Onam fete

Drone light show big draw at Onam fete

Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 06: Sky spectacle at University Stadium concludes on Sept. 7 King Mahabali, with a glittering crown on his head, strode majestically in the evening skies over the city as a fleet of thousand drones wove spectacular aerial images of the Onam festival, turning out to be a showstopper for tourists and public on […]

Kerala needs to focus on iconic tourism destinations: Union Minister GS Shekhawat

Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat speaking at the review meeting of state’s tourism projects in Thiruvananthapuram on Wednesday. Union Minister of State for Tourism Shri Suresh Gopi; Tourism Minister Shri P A Mohamed Riyas and Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India, Shri Suman Billa, are also seen.

Kerala needs to focus on iconic tourism destinations: Union Minister GS Shekhawat Minister Riyas seeks nod for special package to promote ayurveda, beach tourism. Thiruvananthapuram, March 19: Noting that Kerala is a significant contributor to the growth of tourism in India, Union Minister for Tourism Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today promised total support of the […]

Kerala’s first caravan park will open on February 25 in Vagamon

The Caravan Tourism project starts with the idea of ​​how people can arrange a safe journey when they cannot go out or travel. Every traveler wants safe travel, accommodation, and food during this time. The Caravan Tourism Project is great hope and opportunity for people who have been unable to travel for a long time […]

WTTC reacts to the removal of COVID-19 tests for fully vaccinated travellers

Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “WTTC welcomes the government’s decision to scrap testing for those who are fully vaccinated travelling to England. “There is no longer any need for testing, and we urge Ministers across the UK and countries around the world, to follow England’s lead and allow the fully vaccinated to travel […]

Air India back under Tatas wings

Salt-to-software conglomerate Tata Group on Thursday took over Air India and vowed to turn the loss-making carrier, it had founded but had lost control nearly seven decades back, into a world-class airline. N Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, which in October last year beat a consortium led by rival SpiceJet promoter to win the bid […]

“Blanket Travel Restrictions Don’t Work”: UNWTO Adds its Voice to WHO Statement

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has welcomed the call of its sister UN agency World Health Organization (WHO) for restrictions on travel to be lifted or eased. Citing the varied global  responses to the emergence of the of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, WHO has reiterated that restrictions on travel are not effective in suppressing […]

Action plan for the development of Thekkady Tourism Center: PA Mohammad Riyaz

Thekkady is one of the important tourist destinations in the state. The area, which is visited by many people on a daily basis, is planning comprehensive development activities and innovative programs to attract tourists. As part of this, a high-level meeting was convened to evaluate the activities of Thekkady Tourism Center. It was decided at […]

National Tourism Day: History and Significance amidst Covid-19

National Tourism Day 2022: India is a diverse country with a rich cultural and mythological heritage. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, the country has great places to visit and delicious cuisine. Every tourist destination has its own history or mythology, which makes them even more special. In India, tourism is one of the largest income-gross industries […]

Insurance coverage for travelers at 60 Eco-Tourism destinations in Kerala

The decision to provide insurance cover to travelers visiting 60 eco-tourism centers of the State Forest Department. This is the first such move in the state. The scheme is for one year in association with the United India Insurance Company. The forest department will pay Rs 225 per person per year to the insurance company. […]

Shikara rally held at Dal Lake in Srinagar

The Tourism Department on Sunday held a colourful Shikara rally at the famous Dal Lake here to woo tourists to the Kashmir valley, an official spokesperson said. The rally was part of a series of events organised by the department to celebrate the 75th year of Independence under the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’. Tourism Director […]

Uncertainty in the tourism sector at Sunday’s lockdown

Restrictions similar to the lockdown on Sundays are a setback for the tourism sector. The government has not clarified what the restrictions on the tourism sector will be. Despite reports are circulating on social media that pre-booked tours will not be disrupted, neither the DTPC nor the tourism department has officially clarified. Tourists mostly visit […]

Ministry of Tourism organised webinar on “Role of Bengal in the Freedom Movement of India” under Dekho Apna Desh series

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. Yesterday the 22nd […]

WTTC announces new dates for its 2022 Global Summit in Manila

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), has announced that its highly anticipated 21st Global Summit will now take place in Manila, Philippines, from 20-22 April 2022 – just a month from its original March date. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO said: “As countries around the world begin to unlock the door to travel, […]

This sight must be seen at least once; The world’s largest stone Buddha statue!

The Leshan Giant Buddha is a 71-meter (233 ft) tall stone statue, built between 713 and 803 (during the Tang dynasty). It is carved out of a cliff face of Cretaceous red bed sandstones that lies at the confluence of the Min River and Dadu River in the southern part of Sichuan province in China, […]