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Minister P. A Mohammad Riyaz has said that at least one tourist center will be set up in all the panchayats in the state. Campaigns will be launched in various countries to attract tourists for planning their Kerala Trip. He said the target was to attract 20 lakh tourists to the state by 2025. The decision is part of a move to promote domestic tourism. Pilgrimage tourism schemes will be promoted. Tourism projects will be launched in the Malappuram district by connecting the monuments of those who led the freedom struggle. He said the problems of houseboats, homestays, tour operators, ... Read more

Bekal Fort, the largest fort in Kerala, and its surroundings are undergoing a major renovation. The gates and walkways are changing to international standards. The light and sound show at the fort wraps the history in entertainment and brings it to the masses. Along with Bekal Fort, the face of Pallikkara Beach has also changed. Bekal and Pallikkara beach are waiting for tourists as innovative tourist destinations. Bekal is one of the most visited tourist destinations in North Malabar. Bekal Fort, the largest protected monument in Kerala is over 400 years old. The fort and the beach adjacent to the ... Read more

Kerala is an ideal tourist destination for many reasons. But no trip to Kerala will be complete without experiencing backwater trips. These backwaters flow near the green coconut trees and coconut groves, which is definitely worth a visit. To help you plan your itinerary, here is a list of offbeat Kerala backwaters for a relaxing vacation. Valiyaparamba backwaters, Kasaragod It is considered one of the most beautiful backwaters in Kerala. There is a small island here, which is formed by four rivers. It is located at a distance of 30 km from Bekal. So, when you visit this place, you ... Read more

Maharashtra is gearing up to add a new dimension to the tourism map. The Maharashtra Tourism Department is all set to build a new elevated walkway in Mumbai to receive tourists. The Elevated walkway is being constructed at Malabar Hill under the leadership of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation. Tourists can walk across the bridge and enjoy the unobstructed view of the sea. This will be the tree-top elevated walkway. According to reports, the government will build a 900-meter-long and 1.5-meter-wide elevated walkway. The walkway will be completed by the end of 2021. Maharashtra Tourism Minister Aditya Thackeray said the walkway ... Read more

If most of the facilities like houses, places of worship, library, bar, and hotels are available underground as in the city. People still living in an underground city built a hundred years ago in Australia. Coober Pedy, an underground city about 850 km south of Australia, has been described as the opal capital of the world. The place is named because of the opal mining. We have heard of many underground cities. But it is a city that people have used to live underground for after centuries. The underground city has not only houses but also providing rented accommodation by ... Read more

With the announcement of the renovation of the KSRTC depot in Kollam in the state budget, it is expected that there will be a large-scale development. If the tourism project is included along with the commercial opportunities in the city, it is expected that the revenue will increase. The depot on the shores of Ashtamudi Lake is easy to connect with tourism. The aim is to create a tourist hub by constructing parks and hotel rooms on the existing site of the depot. The government also has a plan to generate revenue for KSRTC by utilizing tourism and commercial opportunities. ... Read more

Accurate estimation of black carbon (BC), the second most important global warming pollutant after CO­2, will now be possible using optical instruments in the Himalayan region. Thanks to a parameter called the mass absorption cross-section (MAC) specific to the Himalayan region that scientists have estimated. It will also improve the performance of numerical weather prediction and climate models. Scientists at the Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES), an autonomous institute under the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India, in collaboration with scientists from the University of Delhi, IIT Kanpur and Space Physics Laboratory, ISRO have made ... Read more

Lake McDonnell in Australia is a marvel of natural beauty. One side is blue, the other is pink and the center is a road. The journey is magnificent with beautiful views on both sides. At first glance, one would say that it is the most beautiful pink lake in the world. Australia is rich in beautiful landscapes. But it is also home to the most beautiful and stunning pink lakes in the world. Lake McDonnell is the best in this. The lake is bright and varied in pink, blue and green. Located on the Ire Peninsula in South Australia, Lake ... Read more

There is a need to include polachira in the biodiversity circuit announced in the budget as part of tourism development in the district. Polachira is one of the rarest destinations in the state and is a treasure trove of varieties. It is also home to a variety of migratory birds depending on the season. It is also home to a wide variety of fishes. Paddy and fish farming are done intermittently in an area covering ​​1500 acres. Many people, including foreigners, come here without any development activities. Paravur Lake and Malakkayal, which are rich in mangrove forests, can be added ... Read more

On the occasion of World Environment Day, a new product category of Green Room Air Conditioners was launched on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Anup Wadhavan  launched  it. The launch event was organized in association with United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Shri Anup Wadhavan said on the occasion that Public procurement spend in India is nearly 15-20% of its GDP. Introducing SPP to this huge quantum of government procurement will further complement the country’s climate policy objectives. The addition of Green Room Air Conditioners on GeM is another example of GeM being a futuristic and ... Read more

Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually addressed the Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Gwalior’s event organized on the occasion of World Environment Day. On that occasion, Shri Patel virtually inaugurated the newly upgraded website of IITTM in 108 national & International languages, Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification (IITFC) communication seminar, Aqua based Adventure Tourism ATLAS, and also Planted Saplings. Secretary Tourism, GoI ShriArvind Singh; Joint Secretary Shri RakeshVerma; ADG Tourism Smt. Rupinder Brar and Economic Advisor to Tourism Ministry Shri Gyan Bhushan were also virtually present at this event. ... Read more

The RBI has been announced a 15,000 crore loan package for assisting sectors including tourism, hotels, and restaurants, which are facing severe crisis due to the expansion of covid. Loans are available only to travel agencies, tour operators, supply chain companies, private bus operators, car workshops, car rental companies, event organizers, spas, beauty parlors/salons, and aviation ground handling. For this, the RBI will provide money to the banks at a four percent repo rate in a period of three years. The aim is to ensure the availability of money in these areas. The loan will be available under this scheme ... Read more

UAE is in the top 20 list of travel and tourism fields in the world. It ranks first in the Middle East and Arabian region. This information is based on the latest report from the World Economic Forum, the World Competitiveness Yearbook, and the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center. The report states the arrangements and facilities in the UAE in the field of tourism. This was the success of the Tourism Policies Implemented by the Government for the last several years. At the same time, UAE is number one in the index of the countries with the largest rent a ... Read more

The state budget is focusing on reviving tourism that has collapsed in covid. The budget aims to attract more domestic tourists than foreign tourists in the context of covid. The main proposal is to provide a loan of 400 crores through the Kerala Financial Corporation. An additional 50 crore has been set apart for the promotion of the tourism sector. Literary tourism circuit announced in Malabar. It is a tourism circuit that connects Thunchan Memorial, Beypore, Tasrak, Ponnani, Trithala, and the banks of Bharathapuzha. Biodiversity tourist circuits will be set up in the southern districts. Biodiversity will be set up ... Read more

In Lakshadweep, there are widespread protests against the anti-people policies led by Administrator Praful Patel. He defends himself by saying that he aims to transform Lakshadweep into something like the Maldives, one of the best tourist destinations in the world. However, experts in the field have come out against it. The situation here is very different from the Maldives and that such measures will destroy Lakshadweep. The future of Lakshadweep is worrying. As climate changes affect the island, all major developments will lead to the destruction of the island. Rohan Arthur, a marine biologist, and scientist at the Nature Conservation ... Read more