Category: News

Polin Waterparks has opened the world’s first Storm Racer Waterslide at Aqualand Frejus in France. Storm Racer incorporates a variety of key features that set it apart from every previously designed waterslide in the industry: unique geometry, high capacity, a pioneering ride configuration and an exclusive, interactive “Watersplash” feature that ensures intense competition and blasts of adrenaline. “The addition of a Storm Racer to Aqualand Frejus is important in ensuring the park maintains its guests’ expectations of always delivering the best entertainment. We know how quickly people’s interests can change, and we want to make sure we are always top ... Read more

Bihar government plans a number of developmental programs in the Valmiki Nagar of West Champaran district to make it an eco-tourism destination. Nitish Kumar, Chief Minister of Bihar has inaugurated the programme on Sunuday. 200 acres of land has been allotted by the The Water Resources department to Environment, Forest and Climate Change Department, for developing eco-tourism in Valmiki Nagar Tiger Reserve (VTR). “There will be a convention center in Valmiki Nagar, where people can hold programmes and also enjoy the natural beauty of the place”, said Nitish Kumar. “A cabinet meeting will be held to discuss the programme; the ... Read more

Abu Dhabi based Etihad Aviation Group has announced a strategic 15-year collaboration with Moog Inc. at the Bahrain International Airshow. The partnership will provide Etihad Airways with global access to the Moog Inc. component pool as well as complete repair support from Moog Inc. on a range of part numbers fitted to the airline’s fleet. Moog Inc. will support Etihad Airways Engineering, a division of the Etihad Aviation Group and the largest commercial MRO service provider in the Middle East. The support will expand the company’s component capability onsite to become a centre of excellence for component repair and overhaul. This ... Read more

Ujjayanda Palace, Agartala Tripura will host the 7th International Tourism Mart from 22nd November 2018 at Agartala. The three day event, which aims at propagate tourism potentials of the northeast states, will have tour operator delegates from 18 countries. It was announced by Singha Roy, Tripura Tourism Minister on Sunday. As per the minister, Ministry of Tourism has allocated Rs 2.6 crores for conducting the event. “K J Alphons, Union Minister of State for Tourism will inaugurate the 7th International Tourism Mart on October 22 at Prajna Bhavan. The event will include cultural festivals and discussions on the theme for ... Read more

After got recognized for the initiatives in Responsible Tourism at the World Travel Market, which concluded in London recently; Kerala tourism has bagged another prestigious award – the Best Honeymoon Destination in India – at the 7th edition of readers’ choice India’s Best Awards, organized by magazine Travel + Leisure India and South Asia. The award was received by Sreekumar, Deputy Director for Kerala Tourism at a function held at ITC Maurya in New Delhi. Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty Kerala also got two more awards in other categories. Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty was awarded the Best New Hotel in domestic ... Read more

Hot air balloon getting ready for flight (Photo courtesy: News.CN) Nepal tourism has initiated hot air balloon travel for the adventure seekers in Pokhara, in Gandaki Province of Nepal on November 17, 2018. The inaugural flight was attended by Prithvi Subba Gurung, the chief minister of Gandaki province. “The hot air balloon will definitely contribute to the tourism of Pokhara. I believe that it will enable the tourists to spend more days in the city to indulge in such recreational and adventurous activities. It’s a positive start,” said Gurung on the occasion. He further shared that the balloon flight is ... Read more

Sohra Town, Meghalaya As part of the state’s efforts to provide better health care facilities to the people, Meghalaya government is setting up an Ayush Hospital at Wahshari, Sohra (Cherrapunji). Alexander Laloo Hek (AL Hek), Health and Family Welfare Minister, has laid the foundation stone for the 50-bed Integrated AYUSH Hospital on Saturday, 17 November 2018. Delivering his address, the health minister expressed happiness that after years of continuous efforts and proposals, the Ministry of AYUSH under the National AYUSH Mission has allotted sanction for the setting up of two hospitals, one in Sohra and the other at Ri Bhoi ... Read more

Tachuan Village in the city of Huangshan, East China’s Anhui Province has been one of the sought after place for photography enthusiasts recently. With late autumn approaching, numerous domestic and foreign photographers and tourists are flocking to village to photograph the colorful autumn scenery. “I heard the red autumn leaves here are perfect for shooting,” Ren Jinlong, a photography enthusiast from the city of Wuhu, Anhui Province has tried several spots to take the best panoramic photos above Tachuan Village. In recent years, Yi County has been implementing favorable measures to develop a new model of rural tourism with photography. ... Read more

As part of the State’s policy to boost sustainable tourism, Goa has introduced electric bikes (e-bikes) for tourists who visit Goa. The programme, first-of-its-kind in India, as claimed by the officials, were launched by the tourism minister Manohar Azgaonkar and Chairperson of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) Dayanand Sopte on Friday, 16th November 2018. The programme is implemented in association with Acris Tours Pvt Ltd. Goa Tourism Minister Manohar Azgaonkar and Chairperson of the Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) Dayanand Sopte at the launch of e-bikes Conceptualized by the electric vehicle tourism platform ‘B:Live’, e-bikes are equipped with hi-tech ... Read more

Terence Cardoz, owner of Divine Line Productions and a prominent Line producer known to tourism board worldwide and also film commissions internationally, urging Indian and international film makers to explore the beauty of Philippines through their films. “I was always fascinated by the Philippines and visited the country several times. Philippines needs to be strongly promoted and there’s no other way than having films being shot in the Philippines, which can also boost tourism in that country. No Indian films have been shot in the Philippines till now. Only a survivor TV serial from India was shot in the country a couple ... Read more

Aadi Mahotsav – a National Tribal Festival to celebrate, cherish and promote the spirit of tribal craft, culture, cuisine and commerce has started at Delhi Haat, INA on 16th November 2018. Jual Oram, Union Minister for Tribal Affairs, inaugurated the event. The festival has been organized by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs and The Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED) from 16 to 30 November, 2018 at Dilli Haat, Indian National Airways Market (INA). “Tribes constitute over 8% population of our country. This is a very significant number. In real term, it corresponds to 10 crore Indians. The ... Read more

Nitin Gadkari , Union Minister for Shipping, Road Transport & Highways, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, to inaugurate two floating restaurants under the ongoing water front development work of Mumbai Port in Mumbai on 17th November 2018. It was announced by a press release by the Ministry of Shipping. Nitin Gadkari The Minister will also launch the Access Control and Radio-Frequency Identification System (RFID) as well as development of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP). Invitation of tenders for Mumbai-Elephanta Ropeway and a Super Specialty Hospital at the Port also will be initiated by the minister. The two Floating Restaurants ... Read more

Rigzin Samphel, Tourism Secretary, along with other dignitaries on the inaugural function of ITM Jammu. Jammu’s Biggest Travel & Tourism Exhibition, Indian Travel Mart (ITM) Jammu kick started  at Hotel Ramada on 16th November. The event was inaugurated by Rigzin Samphel, Tourism Secretary, Government of Jammu & Kashmir. OP Bhagat, Director Tourism, Showkat Malik, Joint Director Tourism, S K Atri, Deputy Director Publicity, Rupali Mahajan, Assistant Director Tourism and other senior dignitaries from the Government department, delegates, exhibitors, travel agents, tour organizers and hoteliers were present on the occasion. Jammu & Kashmir Tourism, Gujarat Tourism, Jharkhand Tourism, West Bengal Tourism, Goa Tourism, ... Read more

IndiGo has launched non-stop flights between Allahabad and Bengaluru at a starting all-inclusive price of Rs 2,500. The flight started from Bengaluru on Thursday at 1:30 pm and reached Allahabad at 4:10 pm. The flight started from Allahabad at 4:40 pm and reached Bengaluru at 9:00 pm, an airline release said. With this new connectivity, Allahabad-Bengaluru has become the sixth RCS (Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN) route and the 60th destination on IndiGo’s network. Flight No 6E-5998 from Bengaluru will start at 1.30 pm and reach Allahabad at 4.10 pm. The flight will run daily except Tuesday, priced at Rs 2,500. ... Read more

Israel’s Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) is planning to increase its services in Kerala to woo more tourists from the state to the Jewish state. Hassan Madah, IMOT – India and Philippines- Director was in Kochi on Thursday, 15th November 2018, as part of a road-show to promote Israel’s tourism. As per the Direcotr, Arkia Israeli Airlines has expressed interest in operating regular direct flights from South Indian cities, including Kochi, to Israel. Similarly, Israel will open a visa centre in Kochi if the number of tourists from Kerala visiting Israel increases in the future. “The tourism industry has seen the ... Read more