September 21, 2021 – आवारा मुसाफिर

Two more Indian beaches get coveted ‘Blue Flag’ tag

September 21, 2021964 Views

Two more beaches in India have been awarded "Blue Flag" certification, an international eco-level tag, taking the total number of such beaches in the country to 10, the Environment Ministry said on Tuesday. The two beaches to receive the certification this year are Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry, it said. The Foundation for Environment Education (FEE), Denmark, which accords the Blue Flag certification, has also given re-certification for eight nominated beaches - Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha and Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, which were awarded the Blue Flag certificate last year, the ministry said. These eight beaches got the Blue Flag certification on October 6, 2...

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Travel industry welcomes US plan to lift travel restrictions

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September 21, 2021383 Views

All major travel and tourism bodies across the world have largely welcomed White House decision to lift restrictions on vaccinated travelers from entering US from early November. General mood in the industry was upbeat and all hoped that it will help world travel and tourism sector to get back to its feet after tumultuous two years. There has been a sigh of relief with hope that other countries across the globe will follow suit. Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEO, said, “The U.S. lifting travel restrictions to restore transatlantic travel between the EU and the U.K. is welcome news - not only for hard-pressed airlines, but for the wider Travel & Tourism sector, which has been decimated by COVID-19. “It will finally enable families to reunite, business travellers to resu...

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Universal Studios Beijing draws eager throngs

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September 21, 2021436 Views

Universal Studios' Beijing resort opened its doors to the public on Monday after a two-decade wait, including delays because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The highly anticipated opening takes place amid U.S.-China relations that have deteriorated in recent years. Visitors queue up to enter the Universal Beijing Resort as the Universal Studios theme park opens to the general public, in Beijing, China, September 20, 2021. REUTERS/Florence Lo The park will be U.S.-based Universal's largest and its fifth globally. It is also a first for Beijing, which lacks a big branded theme park to rival the Disney resorts in Shanghai and Hong Kong. And, it will be the first Universal park with a section dedicated to the movie "Kung Fu Panda" and includes an area based on the Harry Potter franchise...

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Zuccardi Valle de Uco is the best for third straight year

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September 21, 2021622 Views

Top 50 vineyards in the World announced in hybrid event in Germany World’s Best Vineyards has unveiled the very best wine tourism destinations across the globe in a ceremony that took place on 20 September at Schloss Johannisberg, Rheingau, Germany. The countdown of the Top 50 vineyards was announced in a hybrid event combining a real-life ceremony and digital live film to showcase the world’s best and most unique vineyards. Zuccardi Valle de Uco in Argentina tops the list Argentina’s Zuccardi Valle de Uco topped the list, making it a hat trick of celebrations for the Andean winery. The stunning Bodegas de los Herederos del Marques de Riscal in Spain’s Rioja region took second place, and was closely followed by Chateau Margaux in Bordeaux, France. The 2021 Top 50 vin...