With an aim to attract nature lovers to state, Odisha has laid focus on development of eco-tourism and sustainable practices in nature-based tourism. At a time when the state has introduced an eco-tourism policy, Forest Department has been declared as the nodal agency for development of eco-tourism in the State. “An eco-tourism scheme has been approved with […]
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Jul
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The Zambian government is planning to restock five of its national parks this year with animals in an effort to enhance the country’s tourism. Howard Sikwela, permanent secretary in Zambian Ministry of Tourism and Arts, said, “The national parks will be restocked with 1,361 wildlife species such as white rhinos, black rhinos, impalas, buffaloes, zebras […]
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Jul
Jul
Infinix, the Hong Kong-based smartphone company, has launched Infinix Hot 6 Pro, a new smartphone in India. Infinix Hot 6 Pro carries a price tag of Rs 7,999, and will be available starting exclusively via Flipkart. The Hot Pro 6 comes in Sandstone Black, Magic Gold, City Blue, and Bordeaux Red colour options. The device features […]
11
Jul
Jul
Smartron’s Tronx Motors has announced the launch of Tronx One, an electric cycle with an approximate on-battery run-in range of 45-50 km per charge. The e-cycle is priced at Rs 49,999 and would be available in magma red and pacific blue colour option. Tronx is currently undertaking pre-orders, which would start to ship the first batch […]
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Jul
Jul
With an aim to promote religious tourism, IRCTC is all set to launch a special tourist train linking key site in Ramayana. The train, called Sri Ramayana Express, will start operations from November 14. The tour by train will link all the important places that linked to the epic ‘Ramayana”. It will set off from […]
09
Jul
Jul
The iconic Burj Khalifa by global developer Emaar Properties in Dubai, which has the world’s tallest LED panel installed on its façade, is now the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard. With the finals drawing close, visitors and residents can keep up to date with the scorecards of the matches at the world’s most popular football […]
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Jul
Jul
Thailand Tourism is all set to expand through next year, with at least 10 per cent growth in the revenue from this year, fetching some 3.4 trillion baht. “Strong growth is anticipated from both the international and domestic markets. Next year, the international market should generate income of B2.28 trillion, while the domestic market should contribute […]
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Jul
Jul
Macau Tourism has a new mascot, ‘Mak Mak’, which will guide travellers to explore Macau. The new mascot was designed by Tou Chon Wai, winner of ‘Design Contest’ conducted by Macau Government Tourism Office (MGTO). ‘Mak Mak’ encourages travellers to explore Macao, a city of Chinese and European cultures woven together in harmony, while searching for its […]
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Jul
Jul
It’s shopping time in Dubai. And, Dubai World Trade Centre, is calling you for a mega brand sale, offering international brands at a discounted price of up to 75 per cent. The mega brand sale, started on July 4, will conclude on July 8, Sunday. The brands include Guess, Diesel, Boss, Calvin Klein, Police, Paris Hilton, Still […]
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Jul
Jul
The Hashers, a cross border community association in Kabale-Uganda, has launched a new campaign aimed at promoting tourism and trade between Uganda and Rwanda. About 50 members of Kabale hashers group, together with 52 members from Rwanda-Kigaly walkers group, launched the joint group to promote community tourism and healthy living on Sunday, 1st July 2018 […]
03
Jul
Jul
After the rain havoc halting the Amarnath Yathra for the past two days, it restarted again with the sixth batch of 3,489 pilgrims leaving from Jammu today. The pilgrims, including 774 women and 237 sadhus, are headed to the 3,888-metre-high cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, amid tight security. The pilgrims left for the cave […]
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Jul
Jul
Airports in Kerala to have ‘Fly Buses’, to carry passengers from the airports to nearby cities. The 42-seater air conditioned bus service by Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) will operate from Thiruvananthapuram, Cochin and Karipur International airports to the nearest cities. The Minister for Transport, A K Saseendran will inaugurate the service at Thiruvananthapuram […]
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Jun
Jun
Malayalis (people of Kerala) love monsoons, the pitter patter of the downpour, the smell of the rain-fed land, everything associated with rains, is accepted with great fervour and love in this part of India. The Kerala Tourism Department is all set to explore the beauty of monsoon with the Nishagandhi Monsoon Music Festival. The department will organize […]
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Jun
Jun
The Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) is planning to launch an exclusive initiative to collate data on skilled artisans, dancers and other artists by the end of June, under the Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission project. The project is aimed at promoting experimental tourism. The online directory will have details regarding artists, including their name, […]
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Jun
Jun
With an aim to enable the state to build suitable infrastructure across the state, the Union ministry has sanctioned Rs 90 crores to Tripura. As Part of the ‘Prasad’ scheme, which aims at developing the religious sites, another Rs 10 crores has also been allotted. The funds will be utilized for the development of temples, […]