Film tourism in the Philippines is gaining popularity as it creates significant impact in connecting audiences to destinations used as film locations. Realising the potential of film tourism, the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB), an attached agency of the Department of Tourism (DOT), launched Cine Turismo, a new campaign which seeks to promote Philippine destinations through films. […]
Category Archives: Headlines Slider
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Mar
Indians like travelling more with an average 5.6 trips annually, significantly above the global average of 4.2 trips, according to the Global Travel Intention survey report by Visa. The report revealed that trips taken by Indians were largely contributed by business travel at 2.6 trips compared to APAC (1.6 trips) and global (1.4). The GTI study […]
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Mar
The government is planning to give not just a ‘wow’ experience to the travellers, instead it aims at giving a ‘transforming experience’, said Union Minister for State for Tourism K J Alphons while inaugurating the UNWTO Executive Training Programme on Tourism Policy and Strategy at the RGCC Convention Centre, The Leela Raviz Kovalam in Trivandrum. […]
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Mar
The fifth edition of the much awaited, annual two-week-long bus trip, the Kerala Blog Express, organised by state Tourism Department has been flagged off from Mascot Hotel by Minister for Tourism Kadakampally Surendran. “The two-week journey by ‘Kerala Blog Express’ would cover all the important destinations in Kerala and would conclude the trip in Kochi […]
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Mar
With an aim to adapt to the security concerns and challenges linked to migration and technology, the European Union is planning to update its common visa policy. “With the reforms we propose, it will become easier and faster for legitimate travellers to obtain a visa while security standards will be enhanced. “The new rules will also […]
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As part of its new promotional offer, GoAir is offering domestic flight tickets starting at an all-inclusive price of Rs 991 on select routes. The new offer is available till March 20, 2018. If you are booking the tickets via SBI Bank credit cards by using promo code GOSBI10, you can avail an extra 10 per cent […]
Adventure Tourism, Festival and Events, Headlines Slider, India
Bhoj Adventure Fest kick starts in Bhopal
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Mar
Mar
The 8th Bhoj Adventures Fest kick starts in Bhopal featuring sky diving for the first time. The 16-day event at Kaliyasot ground near Pt Khushilal Ayurvedic College, Nehru Nagar Road, will give a chance for around 1000 students from various schools to learn adventurous sports in the free adventure camp. Full length bungee jumping, sky diving, inflammable […]
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The state government is planning to develop the picturesque Umrangso as an international tourist destination. The state Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal also said that the government would enhance development activities in Dima Hasao district. There are also plans to set up Assam Civil Service Training Centre and a Horticultural College at Umrangso. The CM announced the plans […]
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Mar
Starting May 1, China will be imposing strict penalties for those with low scores on its so-called social credit system. Chinese citizens with low scores will be unable to travel via plane or train for up to an year, states a release by National Development and Reform Commission. China’s controversial social credit system is President […]
Featured, Headlines Slider, Special
Work and social media pressures affecting family travellers: study
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Mar
Mar
Vacations allow workers to escape the daily grind, unwind and spend much-needed time with families and friends. But with today’s tech-driven world contributing to an “always on” expectation to check emails, text messages and social media, US workers are finding it increasingly difficult to unplug and relax – even when vacationing with their families. New […]
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Photo Courtesy: India.comIndian Tourism Minister K J Alphons’ latest remarks about foreigners wearing bikini in India is making headlines now. He seems to have told a national media that there needs to be a certain “code of conduct” by tourists, including foreign tourists, that’s in sync with the culture and traditions of the place they […]
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Mar
According to a report published by Kayak survey, about 47 per cent of people aged 36-55 prefers spending on travelling. The survey further states as about 38 per cent of people are willing to spend money on travelling, rather than spending on food and shopping. The new survey report thus breaks all the popular belief […]
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Mar
Mar
Abu Dhabi has launched a comprehensive new digital initiative which will act as a ‘one-stop’ reference for all cultural information regarding the destination. The new initiative will allow users to gain instant access to every possible aspect of cultural life and heritage in the emirate. A website would act as a main hub for information, […]
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Mar
IndiGo and GoAir are planning to cancel around 620 flights this month due to engine malfunction. The airlines will give passengers an option to choose an alternate flight or get a full refund. Of which 480 belongs to IndiGo will cancel 480; the rest are of GoAir. Earlier this week, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation […]
Headlines Slider, Kerala, News
Tourism players say cheers to the new liquor policy on bar time extension
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Mar
Mar
The travel/tourism players in the state have welcomed the Cabinet decision to extend bar timing to one hour more exclusively for the tourism sector. The new cabinet decision has come as a boon to the sector which has been suffering at first with the liquor ban and then with the time cap on bars. A […]