The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association’s (FHTA) organizes the annual industry trade show – “HOTEC 2018” on November 1st and 2nd at the Denarau Island Convention Center (DICC) in Nadi, Fiji. “This year, along with exhibitor booths, a range of tourism specific interactive programmes are planned for industry participants to attend and learn from it,” […]
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Oct
Oct
“Cultural diversities and their richness have put northeast altogether on a higher position,” said Jagdish Mukhi, Assam Governor. He was speaking at the 2nd Regional level National Song Competition organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad at Shilpagram, Guwahati on 7th October 2018. The Governor said that it is because of the unique cultural qualities of […]
08
Oct
Oct
Meghalaya, the northeast state of India, is planning to explore the potential of Ayush treatment in the state to promote tourism. It was informed by the Health and Family Welfare Minister Alexander Laloo Hek, after his recent visit to Kerala, where he has discussed with the Kerala government the prospects of Ayush in promotion of tourism, […]
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Oct
Oct
Etihad Airways has decided to increase frequency to London for the festive season. Effective 15 December 2018 – 13 January 2019, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to four daily services, to meet peak demand this festive season. The flights will be operated by a two-class Boeing 787-9, […]
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Oct
Oct
Tourists will have another reason to visit the The ‘Gandhi Mandap’ atop the Sarania Hill in Guwahati. The authorities have hoisted a gigantic National Flag on a monumental flagpole, which is claimed to be the tallest in the country. It was earlier planned to install the flagpole any of the national days, including independence day; […]
03
Oct
Oct
Emaar Entertainment, the pioneer of innovative entertainment, leisure and retail concepts, and a business of global developer Emaar Properties, is redefining the luxury cinema experience with its Reel Cinemas in Dubai. Reel Cinemas has brought never-before-seen experiences to the world by elevating its cinemas to the next level of operational excellence, technology innovation, luxurious amenities […]
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Sep
Sep
The eighth edition of Kerala’s premier hospitality equipment exhibition, HotelTech Kerala, will be held from September 26 to 28, at the KTDC Bolgatty Palace Event Centre in Kochi. The event will provide a unique opportunity for the hospitality sector in the state to identify suppliers related to their sector. HotelTech Kerala will showcase hotel supplies, hospitality […]
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Sep
Sep
Tourism has become one of the major contributors to the GDP of Hungary these days. It was informed by Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. He was talking to the media at the Dubrovnik Ministerial Conference on cooperation between China and 16 central and eastern Europian Countris. “Chinese are the world’s most affluent […]
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Sep
Sep
The Hotel Concord, a 38-room lifestyle hotel has opened its lobby, dining spaces and 21 rooms to guests, bringing world-class accommodations and service to visitors of the Granite State’s capital. Located within Capital Commons, a signature six-story Class A mixed use building overlooking the Merrimack River and the New Hampshire State House, the hotel will […]
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Sep
Sep
As part of the Paryatan Parv (Tourism festival) celebrations, a rally was organized at Aguada Fort by the Goa Tourism Department in Association with the India Tourism Goa and Institute of Hotel Management on Monday. Over 100 officials from India Tourism Goa, Goa Tourism and students from IHM and other local stake holders have participated […]
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Sep
Sep
The Marriott India Business Council has donated Rs 50 lakh towards Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, opened in order to help the flood victims in the state. The funds were raised from the Marriott hotels in India for granting relief to families and individuals distressed in the recent floods. Neeraj Govil, Area Vice President- South […]
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Sep
Sep
Catherine Afeku, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture of Ghana, said that Kofi Annan will be honoured forever. She was speaking to the media persons at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), where the seventh UN Chief has been laid-in-state. “Annan was an excellent diplomat and an honourable person who will forever remain in history,” […]
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Sep
Sep
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, instructed his officials to make Sonbhadra a developed district within two years. He was reviewing the developmental works in a meeting at the collectorate. “The district has immense potential for tourism. There should be a focus on developing it as a tourism hub. It will create employment opportunities,” […]
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Sep
Sep
We all might have seen numerous laser shows, but this one in Rohtak is something special. The show, organised by tourism department, depicts the story from Mahabharata to the 1857 revolution. The first laser show was inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons at Rohtak’s Tilial lake on September 12. At a cost of Rs […]
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Sep
Sep
Egypt has allowed the public to visit a 4000-year old tomb in the Saqqara necropolis near Giza on Sunday, 9th September, for the first time, as part of tourism promotion. The tomb was discovered in 1940 by Egyptologist Zaki Saad, which is said to be belongs to an ancient Egypt high-ranking official named Mehu who […]