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Key Highlights: In 2019, Tourism industry contributed USD 194 billion to Indian economy Shri Reddy addressed at the e-Eonclave: Resilience and the Road to Recovery Sh G Kishan Reddy highlightedthe efforts of the Tourism Ministry during the lockdown for its initiative of “Dekho Apna Desh” which kept the spirit of tourism alive. Union Minister of Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Shri G. Kishan Reddy speaking at the E-Conclave- Resilience and The Road to Recovery stated “Tourism has always been a strong driver for economic growth in the country. In 2019, the industry contributed USD 194 billion ... Read more

Virginia Messina, WTTC Senior Vice President and Acting CEO, said: “The entire UK Travel & Tourism sector, the many thousands of British travellers already in France, and those with future plans, will be breathing a sigh of relief now that returning fully jabbed Brits won’t need to quarantine, and that the confusing and disruptive amber plus list has been effectively abandoned. “However, the requirement for fully-jabbed UK travellers to take expensive PCR tests will still deter many from travelling. “We are disappointed that more destinations were not added to the green list. But, the additions of India, Bahrain, Qatar, and in ... Read more

In a first of its kind initiative in the country, India’s popular island destination Lakshadweep will soon have three premium Maldives-style water villas. Excited much?Also Read – BREAKING: Aisha Sultana Given Anticipatory Bail in Sedition Case Filed by Lakshadweep Police The three premium projects will come up in Minicoy, Kadmat and Suheli islands at a cost of Rs 800 crore, for which the administration floated global tenders on Saturday. Also Read – Lakshadweep Protest: Aisha Sultana Moves Kerala High Court Seeking Anticipatory Bail Against Sedition Charges. With a vision to establish a robust base for maritime economic growth with tourism development at its ... Read more

The National Zoological Park in Delhi has reopened for visitors. Visitors to the zoo were temporarily banned in the wake of the outbreak of covid second wave in Delhi. Operation resumed after 105 days. Admission to the zoo is from 9 am to 12 noon and from 1 pm to 5 pm. Admission passes can be booked online. Zoological Park Director Ramesh Pandey said 92 percent of tickets were sold on the first day. Due to the long interval, it will take time for the relationship between animals, certain species, and people to return to normal. Ramesh Pandey said visitors ... Read more

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) launched a major new report which signals how the global Travel & Tourism sector can help eradicate human trafficking. The report is released with support from the Carlson Family Foundation, and builds on WTTC’s Human Trafficking Taskforce, which was launched in 2019 at its Global Summit in Seville, Spain. With its report ‘Preventing Human Trafficking: An Action Framework for the Travel & Tourism Sector’, WTTC aims to strengthen cooperation across stakeholders and share best practices to raise awareness about how the sector can, and does, make a difference, to proactively address this global crime. The report details an action ... Read more

22nd August 2021 Janai Purnima is a Hindu festival celebrated all over the country, with family get togethers and feasts of Kwati or sprout lentils. This day is also a harbinger of rejuvenation with Hindu men renewing their ‪Janai and people flocking to Shiva temples in different parts of the country. It is a big day to observe the Shaman culture. On this day Shamans of the valley and around Nepal gather to perform their ancient rites in places like the Kumbeshwar in Patan, Gosaikunda in Langtang and Charikot in Dolakha. International counterparts trained by Nepali Shamans also make it a point ... Read more

Each country adopts different ways to grow tourism. But Italy came up with a very different approach. Tourism in Italy is expected to grow in a specially designed video game. Named Italy Land of Wonders, the game is expected to bring the country’s major tourist attractions and historical monuments to the world with ease. It is prepared under the supervision of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. It is part of the Italian MFA’s post-Covid programming strategy aimed at supporting the Italian cultural and creative spheres. It is designed to be enjoyed by children and adults alike. It mainly talks ... Read more

Minister PA Mohammad Riyaz said that the Department of Tourism is committed to regaining the lost glory of Kovalam Beach, which marked Kerala for the first time on the world tourism map. The crisis created by covid has also affected Kovalam. The main attraction of Kovalam for foreigners is the panoramic view of the sea and the beach facilities for sunbathing. The privacy of the travelers was given due importance. This is the reason why a large number of foreign tourists have been attracted in the past. The Department of Tourism will take the necessary steps to reclaim all these ... Read more

The special bus introduced by KSRTC (Non AC Sleeper) has a 30 seater system and is now available every day from Bangalore to Jog. KSRTC Shimoga Divisional Officer Satish.V has responded to the media. The bus will arrive at around 5.30 am. Tourists can go to the hotels and take a bath and have a snack and then visit the Varadhahalli Sridhar Ashram, Varadhalam, Ikkeri, Padiyadi and Jog falls. There will be arrangements in hotels for lunch. There is also an opportunity for those who want to shop for the evening. The beauty of the entire day was relaxing and ... Read more

The COVID-19 epidemic has temporarily affected various sectors including Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises in the country. Economic activity contracted due to the strict lockdown measures imposed by the Government. This contraction has also had impact on the MSME sector. Studies have been conducted by National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) and Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) to assess the impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on MSMEs including units set up under Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP). The main findings of the online study conducted by NSIC to understand the operational capabilities and difficulties faced by the beneficiaries of NSIC ... Read more

Key Highlights: Tourism Ministry provides financial assistance to States/UTs/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure and facilities in the country under Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD Schemes. Assistance of Rs. 37.81 crore sanctioned for development of Trimbakeshwar in 2017-18 under PRASHAD Scheme. Promotion and development of Tourism is primarily undertaken by the State Governments/Union Territory Administrations. However, Ministry of Tourism under its schemes of Swadesh Darshan and PRASHAD provides financial assistance to State Governments/UT Administrations/Central Agencies for development of tourism infrastructure and facilities in the country including Maharashtra. Submission of projects proposal by the State Governments and its sanctioning is a ... Read more

New materials may soon make it possible for damaged electronic components, such as in space crafts, to mend themselves. The materials recently developed by scientists can repair their own mechanical damages with the electrical charges generated by the mechanical impact on them. Devices that we use daily often break down due to mechanical damage, forcing us either to repair or replace them. This decreases the life of the equipment and increases maintenance costs. In many cases, like in space crafts, human intervention for restoration is not possible. Keeping such necessities in mind, researchers from the Indian Institute of Science Education ... Read more

Kadamakudy grama panchayat has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) to a Rs. 5-crore project to be undertaken by the Ernakulam District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) to improve rural tourism at the island cluster. Generating revenue for the panchayat, the project will be carried out adhering to CRZ norms and without affecting ecology. The village tourism project will set up infrastructure at the panchayat mainly for farm and aqua tourism. Tourists will be made to assemble at a common entry point and briefed on the facilities at the village tourism hub. They can then opt for a bouquet of tourism activities ... Read more

Central Government to test new possibilities in tourism in India. As part of this, lighthouses in India will be turned into tourist destinations. The 65 lighthouses selected in the country will be converted into tourism hubs. The Central Government has already started efforts for this. After covid, the project aims to attract world tourists to India. The lighthouses in different states will be brought under a single scheme by the government. The list includes 13 lighthouses from Gujarat, 11 from Tamil Nadu, 10 from Kerala, 9 from Andhra Pradesh, 5 from Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Odisha, 2 from West Bengal, and ... Read more

Until 25 July, leisure travel to Finland possible from EU and Schengen countries as well as Andorra, Ireland, Croatia, Cyprus and Monaco when the following health requirements are met You can present a certificate of having received the full COVID-19 vaccines 14 days prior to arriving in Finland. Please refer to the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare for the approved vaccines. You can present a certificate of having had the COVID-19 disease under 6 months prior to arriving in Finland. You must have fully recovered and present no symptoms. Children born in 2006 or thereafter are not required to ... Read more