Sweden with a consolation announcement on the occasion of the ban on travels around the world in the covid expansion. The country has dropped the decision to require an RTPCR negative certificate before entering the country. The Swedish government made the announcement on Tuesday. Over the past few days, Sweden has reported 20,000 covid cases […]
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Barcelona Joins UNWTO’s Network of Sustainable Tourism Observatories
20
Jan
Jan
UNWTO has welcomed the Barcelona Tourism Observatory into its growing International Network of Sustainable Observatories (INSTO). Tourism is one of the leading economic sectors for the city of Barcelona and the surrounding region, responsible for more than 10% of local GDP. The Barcelona Tourism Observatory (BTO) will work to help guide the sector towards greater […]
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Tourism Grows 4% in 2021 but Remains Far Below Pre-Pandemic Levels
19
Jan
Jan
The first 2022 issue of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer indicates that rising rates of vaccination, combined with easing of travel restrictions due to increased cross-border coordination and protocols, have all helped release pent up demand. International tourism rebounded moderately during the second half of 2021, with international arrivals down 62% in both the third […]
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Secretary-General Welcomes Yavuz Selim Yükselir Ahead of Big Year for UNWTO Ambassadors
17
Jan
Jan
Ahead of the official opening of FITUR, Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili met with entrepreneur and hotelier Yavuz Selim Yükselir. Visiting the Organization’s headquarters in Madrid, the Turkish national, who joined last year as UNWTO Tourism Ambassador, discussed opportunities for further collaboration, with a particular focus on hotels and tourism accommodation. Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili says: “I thank […]
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“Fam 2 Malabar 500” Now the world will explore Malabar
16
Jan
Jan
Malabar is a land of great potential for tourism. It still needs to attract tourists from all over the world. This will nurture the tourism potential not only of Malabar but of Kerala as a whole. According to the internationally renowned Lonely Planet, Malabar is one of the 10 unexplored places in the world. The […]
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Fake holiday package gang busted in Faridabad, 4 held
16
Jan
Jan
The Faridabad police on Friday busted an interstate gang and nabbed four of its members for allegedly duping people on the pretext of providing them with fake holiday packages after posing as bank employees. Police said the accused duped over 55 people in different states. Rs 35,000 cash, one POS machine, computer, printer, 17 mobile […]
15
Jan
Jan
The National Gallery of Modern Art (NGMA) celebrated ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ on Friday with Kala Kumbh, organising artist workshops for painting scrolls, representing the tales of valour of unsung heroes of India’s freedom movement. Works of art done on gigantic scrolls will form an integral part of the Republic Day celebrations, marking a unique […]
14
Jan
Jan
Bulls aggressively stormed into the arena at Avaniyapuram here on Friday, signalling the commencement of the Jallikattu competitions during the Pongal (harvest) festival in the district. As the bulls rushed from the ‘vaadivasal’ (entry point), a number of youth swarmed around them hoping to clasp their arms around the animal’s hump and ride to victory […]
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UN report Underscores Importance of Tourism for Economic Recovery in 2022
14
Jan
Jan
After a global contraction of 3.4% in 2020 and a rebound of 5.5% in 2021, the world economy is projected to grow by 4% in 2022 and then 3.5% in 2023. Given its importance as a major export category (prior to the pandemic tourism was the third largest in the world, after fuels and chemicals), […]
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Government approves Agasthyarkoodam trekking; Insurance coverage is mandatory for travelers
13
Jan
Jan
The government has given conditional permission for the Agasthyarkoodam season 2022 trekking. Earlier, it was reported that people would be trafficked from January 14 to February 26. It had been announced that online booking will also start on January 13th for this. Meanwhile, online bookings were postponed due to fears of Omicron. However, the government […]
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Ice & Snow World Visual show at Shankumugham
13
Jan
Jan
After the devastation caused by the covid and the sea, Shankhumukham in Thiruvananthapuram is once again a favorite destination of tourists. People are now flocking to Tsunami Park to experience the spectacle of Ice & Snow World, which was launched under the auspices of the District Tourism Promotion Council. Attractive for children and adults alike, […]
12
Jan
Jan
The Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha reopened for visitors on Wednesday after being closed for ten days to carry out the annual census of estuarine crocodiles. The basic objective behind the closure of the national park in Kendrapara district was to avoid human interference during the exercise, Rajnagar Mangrove (Wildlife) Divisional Forest Officer J D […]
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Italy’s Travel & Tourism sector to see a staggering job shortfall of more than a quarter of a million this year
12
Jan
Jan
A new research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed a massive labour shortfall, with 263,000 direct Travel & Tourism jobs in Italy remaining unfilled by the end of 2021. The research, in collaboration with Oxford Economics, analysed labour shortages across Italy and other major Travel & Tourism destinations, such as the […]
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Ministry of Tourism is organising it’s first ever ‘Videography Contest’
11
Jan
Jan
Got an eye for the Incredible? This is your chance to make people travel across India through your videography skills! Ministry of Tourism invites your participation in its first-ever ‘Videography Contest‘ being conducted virtually. All you have to do is submit your video, showcasing the essence of India through the following tourism aspects : UNESCO […]
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Sri Lanka launches luxury train service with India’s assistance
11
Jan
Jan
Sri Lanka has launched a luxury train service connecting the country’s Tamil-dominated Jaffna district to the capital city Colombo with the help of a Line of Credit offered by India, in another significant landmark in bilateral ties. The intercity rail service with all facilities was launched on Sunday for passengers travelling from Colombo’s Mount Lavinia […]