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 […]
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“Blanket Travel Restrictions Don’t Work”: UNWTO Adds its Voice to WHO Statement
27
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Action plan for the development of Thekkady Tourism Center: PA Mohammad Riyaz
26
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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National Tourism Day: History and Significance amidst Covid-19
25
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Insurance coverage for travelers at 60 Eco-Tourism destinations in Kerala
25
Jan
Jan
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. […]
24
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Uncertainty in the tourism sector at Sunday’s lockdown
23
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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Ministry of Tourism organised webinar on “Role of Bengal in the Freedom Movement of India” under Dekho Apna Desh series
23
Jan
Jan
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 […]
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WTTC announces new dates for its 2022 Global Summit in Manila
22
Jan
Jan
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, […]
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This sight must be seen at least once; The world’s largest stone Buddha statue!
21
Jan
Jan
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, […]
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Travelers do not need a Covid negative certificate, a country with the big declaration
20
Jan
Jan
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 […]