State registers the highest growth rate since 1996 Kerala has shown yet again why it’s God’s Own Country when it comes to tourism. Despite being stung hard by the nipah virus and the incessant floods last year, the state has recorded the highest growth rate in domestic and total tourist arrivals in 24 years. Kerala […]
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Mar
Mar
GIS mapping of disease hotspots to check spread of the virus The Central government has decided to enhance the level of preparedness to tackle the outbreak of the corona virus, by stepping up emergency measures. At an inter-ministerial meeting on Wednesday, the government said it would look to introduce universal screening at all international airports […]
The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has clarified that the Singapore Ministry of Health has not issued any health advisory that requires travelers from India to have yellow fever vaccinations. STB in a press note on Wednesday said that a circular dated February 27, purportedly from Air India, has been making the rounds stating “yellow fever […]
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Mar
Mar
Travel Planners CEO feels domestic tourism may receive a boost The global travel industry is all set to get hit by $46 billion a month due to the outbreak of the corona virus, according to the Global Business Travel Association, a Washington based trade body. While that figure may eventually turn out to be bit […]
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India issues new travel advisory, as COVID19 spreads at an alarming rate
03
Mar
Mar
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has issued a fresh set of guidelines in view of the emerging global scenario regarding the COVID19, in super-session of all earlier advisories. The updated advisory states that all regular (sticker) visas/e-visas (including VoA for Japan and South Korea) granted to nationals of Italy, Iran, South Korea and […]
03
Mar
Mar
New Incredible India website to offer visitors a personalised digital experience In a bid to provide in-depth and nuanced information about India’s plethora of tourist destinations, the Ministry of Tourism has decided to launch a multilingual website in New Delhi on Tuesday. The website which will be launched under the Incredible India platform, will be […]
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Top winter getaways within driving distance from Mumbai and Pune
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Nov
Nov
With the monsoons on their way out and the slight nip on winter setting in, it’s time to begin planning your winter breaks! City life can be busy and may prevent you from organizing long haul vacations, but we’ve got here the top 6 places that would make for the perfect short winter break. Within […]
Hospitality, Hotels, India, News, Top Stories
The Fern Hotels & Resorts opens The Fern Residency, Bhopal
13
Nov
Nov
The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has opened The Fern Residency Bhopal, the first Fern Hotel to open in Madhya Pradesh. The company also manages a hotel under the Beacon brand in the state capital. This takes the number of hotels managed by the company to 68 hotels across the […]
08
Nov
Nov
Tourists visiting Odisha’s Chilika and Bhitarkanika lakes will soon be able to stay in houseboats. Also, visitors to Puri may also get a chance to surf the waves at a planned annual event. In a bid to boost tourism in the state, the Tourism Advisory Committee of the state government has recently approved an array […]
07
Nov
Nov
The Andhra Pradesh Tourism department is planning to introduce night vihar, a unique tourism package that will allow tourits to trek throught the wilderness of Visakhapatnam. On a pilot basis, the Araku forests will be made accessible for tourists at night. Representatives of the forest department and the tourism department will escort the tourists for […]
06
Nov
Nov
Two days after former Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik took charge as the Governor of Goa, the Raj Bhavan, a palatial restored fort which had been recently opened for tourists, has been closed to visitors due to “security reasons”. The Goa Tourism department which was coordinating tours to the Raj Bhavan on Tuesday […]
06
Nov
Nov
With an aim to increase footfall to various tourism destinations and to involve citizens in promoting them, the tourism department of Karnataka has launched a preliminary promotional initiative. A state and district level competition will be held in December and January. “Tourism is nothing without Tourists & their Experiences! Share your pictures with us at […]
02
Nov
Nov
With an aim to attract more tourists to the state, Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC), has set up food zones at three popular tourist spots in the state. The new facilities have been set up at Bheemili, Araku, and Yaradu beach. A drive-in restaurant has been opened in Araku Valley, a container restaurant has been […]
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This year celebrate an enchanting Halloween with Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia
31
Oct
Oct
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s that time of the year again when witches rise and the nights are dark. Goa has plenty of spooky and fun-filled events to get into the spirit and with the same spirit; Novotel Goa Dona Sylvia is fully prepared to welcome Halloween with some truly terrifying props. […]
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Lash Lounge by Shagun Gupta launches its second centre at Pappion Salon & Spa Lower Parel Mumbai
28
Oct
Oct
‘Lash Lounge’ by Shagun Gupta has opened its second centre at Pappion Salon & Spa, One Avighna Park, Lower Parel, Mumbai. The centre offers the latest European, Russian, American lash techniques and advanced tint, curl and lift treatments. Lash Lounge already has a state-of-the-art facility in Metro House, Mumbai. Lash Lounge is led by celebrated […]