The winter helicopter service in Ladakh will commence on December 29, an official said on Sunday. During winter, Ladakh generally remains cut off from the rest of the country due to the closure of the Srinagar-Leh national highway owing to heavy snowfall. The flight will start from Leh to Kargil, and then from Kargil to […]
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Beypore International Water Fest starts today
26
Dec
Dec
Beypore International Water Fest kicks off today. Padma Shri Mammootty will inaugurate the fest at 6 pm. You can enjoy the diversity of Kozhikode as part of the fest. One of the main attractions of the fest is that the characters of Vaikom Muhammad Basheer are arranged in sand sculptures. Director Ranjith inaugurated the children’s […]
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Dr. Dileep MR with the book “Air Transport and Tourism”
25
Dec
Dec
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan released the book ‘Air Transport and Tourism‘ written by Dr. Dileep MR and Ajesh Kurian. The book is published by Routledge Publications, based in London. The 466-page book is the most authoritative book on the relationship between aviation and tourism. The book also described the problems faced by tourism and aviation […]
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Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Begins as Chair of World Committee on Tourism Ethics
24
Dec
Dec
Dr. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, the former Executive Director of UN Women, has been confirmed as the new Chairperson of the World Committee on Tourism Ethics. The 24th Session of the UNWTO General Assembly, which met in Madrid (30 Novemer-3 December) unanimously approved Dr. Mlambo-Ngcuka’s nomination for the position. She will serve as Chair for four years, […]
23
Dec
Dec
Thalassery is a landmark in ancient, medieval and modern Indian history. Thalassery Heritage Run is 10.5 km long run event that connects heritage spots in Thalassery. The event is organised by DTPC Kannur. Event starts from V R Krishna Iyer Memorial Muncipal Stadium, passes through different heritage spots in Thalassery-Thalassery Fort, St John’s Anglican Church, […]
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‘Amazing Thailand Countdown 2022-Amazing New Chapters’ New Year Celebrations
22
Dec
Dec
The celebrations will be held under the new normal fashion in accordance with the COVID-free setting guidelines, applicable to every person, which include the vaccination requirement, universal prevention, health and hygiene measures, and antigen testing. To enter the events, festival-goers must show proof of full vaccination. In the case of at least 1,000 participants, festival-goers […]
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Rs.4499; New Year celebration with KSRTC on a luxury ship
22
Dec
Dec
On New Year’s night, KSRTC offers the opportunity to travel on a luxury cruise ship. KSRTC offers the opportunity to celebrate the New Year aboard the luxury cruise ship Nefertiti in the Arabian Sea. The ticket price is Rs 4,499. The journey will start from Malappuram KSRTC depot on AC low floor bus at 2 […]
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U.S. Travel & Tourism saw labor shortfall of almost 700,000 in 2021
21
Dec
Dec
A new analysis of staff shortages by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global private Travel & Tourism sector, reveals the sector realized a U.S. labor shortfall of almost 700,000 workers during 2021. According to the report, the outlook for 2022 is only slightly more positive, with approximately 480,000 direct* U.S. […]
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Ministry of Tourism is undertaking a series of activities for encouraging citizens to travel within the country including Northern India
14
Dec
Dec
The Ministry of Tourism is undertaking a series of activities for encouraging citizens to travel within the country including Northern India. The Ministry is regularly organising Tourism Promotional Events, Road Shows, Fam Trips, Students Study Tours, Workshops, Quiz Programmes, Social Media Promotions etc. under the banner of Dekho Apna Desh, Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat (EBSB) […]
14
Dec
Dec
The Delhi-Kathmandu bus service, suspended for over one and half years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will resume from December 15, Transport officials said on Tuesday. A notification issued on Monday by the Delhi Transport Corporation(DTC)stated that the Delhi-Kathmandu bus will operate from Ambedkar Bus Terminal at 10 AM on December 15, said DTC Deputy […]
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Romania enforces new travel measures over omicron concerns
12
Dec
Dec
Romania on Friday introduced new travel restrictions and isolation measures for people entering the country as officials seek to avert another health care crisis following the emergence of the omicron variant of the coronavirus. Romania, a European Union country of about 19 million, faced its deadliest period of the pandemic through October and November and […]
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Most places in Valley experience season’s coldest night
11
Dec
Dec
Most places in Kashmir, including Srinagar city, experienced the coldest night of the season so far as the minimum temperature plummeted several notches below the freezing point, officials said on Saturday. The officials said Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.6 degrees Celsius on Friday night down by a degree from the previous night. They […]
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Government has taken up several projects under Coastal Circuit and for promotion of Cruise Tourism: Shri G. Kishan Reddy
10
Dec
Dec
Recognizing the potential of Cruise Tourism, Ministry of Tourism has identified Cruise Tourism as one of the Niche Tourism Products. Development and promotion of tourist destinations and products, including cruise tourism, is primarily the responsibility of the respective State Government/Union Territory (UT) Administration. However, Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial Assistance (CFA) to the Central […]
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ICAO/UNWTO joint statement: International Civil Aviation Day Message
08
Dec
Dec
The COVID-19 pandemic brought global air mobility and tourism to an abrupt halt. It also pressed pause on trillions of dollars worth of economic activity. Millions of livelihoods and businesses have been placed at risk. And while increasing vaccination rates are helping to kickstart the return of international aviation and restart tourism, much more still […]
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During 2017-19 Around 120 crores were sanctioned by the Tourism Ministry under the Rural Circuit theme of the Swadesh Darshan Scheme in the country
07
Dec
Dec
Rural tourism has been identified as one of the Niche Tourism areas for development in the country by the Ministry of Tourism. The Ministry has formulated a Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Rural Tourism, which, inter alia, focuses on developing and promoting local products through tourism subsequently resulting in the generation of income and […]