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Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed the national flag to Arunima Sinha, the first woman amputee to climb the Mount Everest, as she embarked on an expedition to Mount Viscon in Antarctica. Sinha, a former Indian national volleyball player, had her left leg amputated below the knee after being thrown from a train while resisting a robbery bid. “It was a delight to interact with Arunima Sinha. Handed over the tricolour and wished her the very best as she embarks on an expedition to Mount Vinson, Antarctica. India is proud of Arunima’s accomplishments and her fortitude inspires us all,” Modi tweeted. ... Read more

With the goal of building a travel community that India hasn’t seen before, Thrillophilia has launched GoPro Passport Programme, a year-long programme that aims to harness the potential of Offbeat Travel in India and building a distinctness in this exciting sector. Thrillophilia’s union with the Passport Programme gives GoPro users access to some of the most unique and offbeat experiences on their website, which the travelers can best document on their very own GoPro HERO7. “The heart of the programme is the motto “If Travelling And Documenting Your Travel Experience Is Your Passion Then You’ve Found ‘The’ Perfect Passport,” the ... Read more

Daudi Migereko, the chairperson of the Uganda Tourism Board, has suggested to appoint Quiin Abenakyo, the reigning 2018 Miss Uganda as the tourism ambassador for Uganda. Quiin Abenakyo has finished 3rd in the just concluded Miss World 2018 pageant, which was held on Saturday December 8th at Chinese island of Hainan, where Vanessa Ponce De Leon of Mexico bagged the title crown. Quiin Abenakyo was crowned Miss Africa 2018 for finishing first among all beauty queens from the African continent who participated in the beauty pageant. Quiin Abenakyo being crowned Miss Africa 2018 The chairperson of the Uganda Tourism Board ... Read more

Here’s some good news for Indian travellers to Myanmar as the country has decided to provide visa on arrival for Indian tourists. The information was announced by President Ram Nath Kovind as he began his five-day visit to the country. Myanmar has announced that the visa-on-arrival facility will be provided to those Indian tourists who are entering the country through their international airports, Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, and Mandalay. The President said that residents of India’s Northeast region have particularly welcomed and are beginning to reap the benefits of the Land-border Crossing Agreement signed on May 11, 2018. The landmark Land ... Read more

Dharmendra Singh Gangwar, Additional Secretary & Financial Advisor, Ministry of Culture, Government of India has inaugurated the third exhibition of ethnic ornaments of Himachal Pradesh on 11th December 2018 at National Museum, New Delhi. The event is titled ‘Uncrowned Glory’ – An exhibition of Ethnic Ornaments of Himachal Pradesh. “This Exhibition brings out the jewellery tradition which not only conveys the mosaic of socio-cultural heritage and belief patterns of the indigenous people but signifies the artistic inclination of the communities involved in such craftsmanship,” said Gangwar. Photo for representation purpose only The exhibition aims to showcase an exquisite collection of ... Read more

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group today unveiled a specially commissioned art piece named ‘From the Heart of Zayed’. The art piece, designed and created by Elygraf, a Filipino artist based in Dubai, was commissioned by Emirates Group to pay homage and celebrate the legacy of the late HH Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates who continues to inspire present and future generations. The artwork will be on permanent display in the atrium at Emirates Group Headquarters and is part of ... Read more

Mohamed Farouk with Susheela Nair of Essen Communications Karwar, in Karnataka is going to be the next coastal tourist destination, besides Goa. It was informed by the Tourism Director Mohamed Farouk. “We are focusing on leisure tourists, who comprise 30 per cent  of the market, apart from international tourists. We are keen on promoting off-beat destinations like Karwar, St Mary’s Island, Kudremukh and Kalasa in Chikmagalur,” said Farouk The director said the Department of Tourism has chosen Karwar in the first phase and is preparing an action plan to develop it as one of the major coastal tourist attractions. Farouk ... Read more

New look for the Buddhist Circuit Train Indian Railways launched the new look Buddhist Circuit Tourist Train on Saturday, 8th December 2018. The luxury train is with a mini library, a kitchen with modern appliances and stylish bathrooms. It was revealed by a press release of the Railways. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman Railway Board flagged off the train.  The new train will be travelling through sites associated with Buddhism – Bodh Gaya, Rajgir (Nalanda), Varanasi (Sarnath), Lumbini, Kushinagar, Sravasti and ending with a tour of Taj Mahal. Ashwani Lohani, Chairman Railway Board, on the inauguration of the train The Buddhist Circuit ... Read more

Muziris Paddle, the two-day kayaking expedition organized by Jellyfish Watersports in partnership with Muziris Heritage Project (Kerala Tourism) will be held on January 5th and 6th, 2019. Over 200 paddlers are likely to participate in the event which will be flagged off from the Kotturpuram Jetty in Kodungalloor district and end at Bolgatty Island in Kochi. Being touted as one of Kerala’s most incredible nature experiences the event targets domestic & international tourists, paddling enthusiasts, people from all walks of life, children and even non-swimmers. Muziris, once a bustling seaport and the heart of the historic spice route used to ... Read more

Azul, the largest airline in Brazil by number of cities served offering 766 daily flights to 110 destinations, will launch a new non-stop service to Porto, Portugal starting June 3, 2019. The city will receive three weekly flights from Campinas, Azul’s main hub, which will have a total of 17 weekly frequencies to Portugal. Sale of tickets to Porto has already started and is available on all Azul distribution channels. The Portuguese city is the second destination in Europe to receive flights from Azul after Lisbon. The non-stop flight will be operated on an Airbus A330, with 272 seats. With the ... Read more

Qatar Airways has launched direct flights to Mombasa city. The flights will be operated with an Airbus A320, with 12 business class and 120 economy class seats, with a flight time of just over six hours. The inaugural flight, which features 12 Business Class seats and 120 seats in Economy Class and 150 visitors on board, touched Mombasa at 8:40 am. “The direct flight is not only an endorsement of the destination, but a vote of confidence on the Kenyan coast that has suffered in number of international arrivals. This is good news for the sector and together with the private sector, ... Read more

‘The Splash’, photo by Akhter Husain, Mangalore. To celebrate the Year of Adventure Tourism, a photo exhibition, on ‘The Great Outdoors 2018’ is coming up at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath from 10th to 12th December 2018 . The event is organized by Susheela Nair, a Travel Writer, Photographer and Director of Essen Communications. Photos for the exhibition are categorized in to three- Aero Sports, Aqua Sports and Land Activities. There is also a section which showcases the adventure potential of Karnataka. From among the photos received, the exhibition will showcase around 100 selected photographs on adventure sports, and outdoor activities. The ... Read more

The World Travel Awards (WTA) has recognized the UAE’s most-loved waterpark as the best in the world. Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, the unique Emirati waterpark on Yas Island, was awarded the title ‘World’s Leading Waterpark’ at the World Travel Awards gala this week. Abu Dhabi’s iconic waterpark racked up more votes than its fellow nominees, which included globally renowned waterparks such as Orlando’s Typhoon Lagoon, and Spain’s Siam Park. Bianca Sammut, General Manager of Yas Waterworld, accepted the award during the Grand Final Gala Ceremony, held on December 1 in Lisbon, Portugal. “We love this park, and to have that ... Read more

The Ministry of Tourism have formulated the guidelines for approval and re-approval of Online Travel Aggregators (OTA) to ensure adequate safeguards against deficiency of service, alternate arrangements and punitive deterrence. An OTA is an intermediary or an agent, selling travel products and services such as the airlines, car rental, cruise lines, Hotels or Accommodation, railways and vacation packages on behalf of suppliers using the internet as a medium. The ministry said in a statement yesterday that the voluntary scheme is open to genuine online travel aggregators to bring them on a common platform in the organized sector. The guidelines will ... Read more

Lambasingi (also known as Lammasingi), a tiny picturesque village in the Eastern Ghats in Chintapalle mandal, is going to be the new tourist attraction in Andhra Pradesh. Located about 100 km from Visakhapatnam at an altitude of 1025 meters above sea level, Lmbasingi is known as the ‘Kashmir of Andhra’, as the temperature in winter can go down to minus degree. The nearest town is Narsipatnam, which is 30 Km away. The tourism ministry has been striving to provide a comfortable stay at the tourism venue, which has been hindered by the opposition by a section of tribal inhabitants of ... Read more