Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) has launched Tourism 2.0, a blockchain-enabled marketplace that connects potential buyers directly to hotels and tour operators. The initiative, which is DTCM’s contribution to Dubai 10X, will further the department’s mission to establish Dubai as the leading destination for global travel, business and events by 2020. His […]
Category Archives: News
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The newly revised liquor policy by the state government in Kerala has reflected an increase in tourist arrival in Kerala. According to the recent data released by the Kerala Tourism. Ernakulam has been spotted with a notable change in the number of arrivals. Furthermore, it is a good news for the industry, as the overall […]
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The American multinational Hotel operators Hyatt is all about to open the Grand Hyatt Kochi at the picturesque Bolgatty Island in Ernakulam. The property, worth over ₹1,800 crore, is spread across 26 acres. The 1,30,000sq ft Lulu Bolgatty International Convention Centre nearby is expected to take Kochi to next level by capitalizing the MICE tourism […]
Headlines Slider, Kerala, News
Missing Latvian tourist believed to be dead; DNA tests to be conducted
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Liga Skromane, the Latvian tourist who has been missing from Thiruvananthapuram, is believed to be dead. Liga’s sister Ilze has identified her body and the dresses the foreign tourist was wearing at the time she was missing. But, the police is yet to confirm the death as the bosy was spotted in a putrified state. The […]
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West Indies international cricketer Christopher Henry Gayle, also known as Chris Gayle acknowledges, that the secret behind his comeback is through practising yoga. Over the last couple of IPL seasons at Bangalore Royal Challengers, he was seen as the elephant in the room, leaving everyone clueless about the cricketer’s form out. At a time when he […]
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The long-awaited Islamabad International Airport (IIA) is all set to begin operations for international and domestic flights on May 3, replacing the old Benazir Bhutto International Airport in twin city of Rawalpindi. Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is expected to formally inaugurate the airport. IIA is Pakistan’s largest international airport, designed for up to 15 […]
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Aimed at creating a healthy environment for campuses and communities, Puducherry has released a Green Protocol, which will serve as a guide for universities, colleges, schools, industries, tourism sector, hotels, hospitals and other organisations to carry forward the stated missions of the programme. Chief Minister V Narayanasamy released the protocol in the presence of Minister for Environment […]
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Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), along with Jamia Millia University had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), for starting Bachelors of Vocation (B.Voc) courses of 3 years. The courses offered are a Bachelor programme on ‘Food Production and a 1-year Diploma in Hospitality, arranged by the Ashok Institute of Hospitality and Tourism Management (AIH&TM) under ITDC. […]
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Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), as part of ensuring food safety for its passengers, is all about to launch ‘Menu on Rail app’ exclusively for the passengers. The mobile application enables the users to choose dishes according to their choices. Additionally, the service would vary based on the category of the train such […]
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Conrad Maldives resorts are on a new mission to build world’s first undersea villa located at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island in the Maldives. The $15 million invested two-storeyed villa named as ‘Muraka’ is housed 16.4 ft below the Indian Ocean. Additionally, the property consists of a gym, bar, ocean view bathtub and an underwater […]
Festival and Events, News, Top Stories
UNWTO calls for videos as part of Smart Destinations Conference
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The II UNWTO World Conference on Smart Destinations, promoted by the UNWTO together with the Kingdom of Spain and the Government of the Principality of Asturias, call for creative videos from entrepreneurs and companies in line with the themes of innovation, technology and sustainability in tourism. The last date for the submission is April 30, 2018. […]
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Government of Kerala has reconstituted the State Tourism Advisory Committee headed by Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism, for the period of 2018-2020. The new committee has four new members from Thiruvananthapuram along with the existing 18 members from the Travel and tourism industry in the outgoing committee constituted in 2016. The state Tourism Advisory committee was […]
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Mount Rinjani, an active volcanic mountain located at Lombok Island in Indonesia has been recognised as National Geopark by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). “Alhamdulillah (Praise to Allah) I just received the news that the Unesco executive board had recognized Geopark Rinjani as the latest member of its Unesco Global Geopark,” said […]
India, News, Top Three Stories
National Anthem not compulsory at cinema halls: Committee to advise Govt
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The 12-member inter-ministerial committee, set up to “frame guidelines describing circumstances and occasions on which the national anthem is to be played or sung”, is likely to suggest that cinema halls should not play the national anthem before screening a film. The committee, headed by Special Secretary, Ministry of Home Affairs, Brij Raj Sharma, is likely to […]
Festival and Events, Middle East, News, Top Three Stories
Oman’s theme for ATM 2018 is Responsible Tourism
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Oman is attending the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2018 with Responsible Tourism, including current sustainable travel trends as its theme for this year. ATM 2018 will be held at the Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22 to 25. The Sultanate’s delegation will be led by Maitha Saif Al Mahrouqi, Undersecretary in the Ministry of Tourism. “As part […]