According to the latest edition of the UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, an estimated 54 million tourists crossed international borders in July 2021, down 67% from the same month in 2019, but the strongest results since April 2020. This compares to an estimated 34 million international arrivals recorded in July 2020, though well below the 164 […]
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01
Aug
Aug
Each country adopts different ways to grow tourism. But Italy came up with a very different approach. Tourism in Italy is expected to grow in a specially designed video game. Named Italy Land of Wonders, the game is expected to bring the country’s major tourist attractions and historical monuments to the world with ease. It […]
16
May
May
After a gap of more than a year, the tourist sector in Bahrain is ready to welcome tourists from Saudi Arabia. Tourist arrivals are a wake-up call for the tourism sector, which has been hit hard by the covid epidemic. Saudi Arabia’s international borders will open on May 17, according to the Bahrain Tourism and […]
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Covid cases have dropped, tourism in Britain is resuming
13
May
May
Britain is set to resume tourism in the country as the number of covid cases has come down. Foreign tourists can also visit the UK for tourism. Tourist attractions in the UK will be open from May 17. Only travelers from Green List countries can fly to the UK. This includes Israel, Portugal, Australia, New […]
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Lockdown in Goa from today: Know the Travel restrictions
29
Apr
Apr
Goa announces four-day lockdown. The lockdown will last from 7 pm on Thursday 29th April to Monday 3rd May. All activities in the state, including tourism, will be temporarily banned. Including casinos and restaurants will not work. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has said that the decision was taken in the hope that the lockdown […]
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Being neglected often, Indian tourism industry feels orphaned!
14
Apr
Apr
Tourism and hospitality industry hardly finds sufficient support from the Government, even when it is needed the most. Industry’s disenchantment in the wake of the neglect is not the first time: travel, tourism and hospitality sectors in India, despite having significant socio-economic contribution, get recurrent shocks of the negligence from the authorities much more often […]
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Haridwar Kumbh Mela: Covid Negative certificate is compulsory for those from Kerala
04
Apr
Apr
The much-awaited Haridwar Kumbh Mela kicked off yesterday amid the second wave of covid in the country. Tourists have started flocking to see the Haridwar Kumbh Mela which is held once in 12 years. One of the largest peaceful and religious gatherings in the world attracts visitors from all over the world. As there is […]
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Vaccinate SIDS to kick start tourism recovery: UNWTO
30
Mar
Mar
With tourism a leading employer and economic pillar for many of the SIDS, the United Nations specialized agency has stressed that pledges to ensure ‘nobody is left behind’ in the recovery phase of the crisis must be backed up with firm actions. Given the relatively small size of the populations of the SIDS, the cost […]
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Travel and Tourism Sector losses US$4.5 trillion in 2020 due to COVID impact: WTTC Report
29
Mar
Mar
The World Travel & Tourism Council’s annual Economic Impact Report (EIR) today reveals the full devastating impact of COVID-19 had on the global Travel & Tourism sector last year, which suffered a massive loss of almost US$4.5 trillion. The annual EIR from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), which represents the global Travel & […]
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Remnants of a Stormy Past- Chettuva Fort
28
Mar
Mar
Standing witness to the passage of time are the glorious ruins of an island fortress that dates to the late medieval period – the Chettuva Fort. It is also the sole fort ever to be constructed by the Dutch in Kerala. Located on the banks of the Chettuvai river, the Chettuva Fort which is in […]
25
Mar
Mar
Koothu is a socio-religious art performed in the Koothambalam or the Koothuthara of temples, either independently or as part of Kutiyattam. It is a solo narrative performance interspersed with mime and comic interludes. The Chakkiar does the role of ‘Vidushaka’or the wise jester. Through his inimitable narration of stories from the epics (The Ramayana and The Mahabharatha), the Chakkiar satirises the manners and […]
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As the tourism sector toddles to rise up, ‘Vaccine’ turns to be the mantra
21
Mar
Mar
Vaccine takes the centre stage of future plans of the still baffled and distressed tourism sector Many raise eyebrows citing ethical concerns. Whilst inoculation initiatives are in place in many regions, hope rises like a phoenix from the ashes of the shattered dreams of tourism. May be the first time in the history of an […]
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Kerala Beckons Monsoon Tourists with a whole new world of wellness experiences
20
Mar
Mar
Kerala does not have incessant rains that stop all activity. It rains for a few hours with sunny interludes. Occasionally the rains might stretch on for a few days but sunshine is never far away. These golden interludes provide an equilibrium to life’s natural flow Kerala has mainly two rainy seasons. The Southwest Monsoon that […]
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Greece gets praise from WTTC for its clear roadmap to Tourism Recovery
18
Mar
Mar
“The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) and its members praised the Greek government for its tremendous efforts and strategic steps taken to restart international travel from 14 May” said Gloria Guevara, President & CEO, WTTC. “This clear roadmap to recovery could reopen the door to a bumper summer of travel for sun-starved holidaymakers looking […]
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Following Maldives way ,the Seychelles announces restart of tourism by end March
13
Mar
Mar
The Seychelles Islands, an exotic destination with a collection of fabulous islands, off the coast of East Africa, has decided to restart its tourism following in the footsteps of the Maldives, another idyllic collection of islands off the coast of southern India. The Seychelles plans to welcome all international travellers, excluding those from South Africa, from 25th […]