AI is driving market evolution and rising disposable income boosting revenue With the rise of easy internet access and widespread smartphone usage, consumers now rely on online reviews to plan their adventure holidays. This trend significantly benefits the travel industry, enabling travelers to research and book adventure activities with confidence. Online portals provide essential information, including testimonials, destination images, and weather reports, making it easier for travelers to make informed decisions. The availability of maps, guides, and food and lodging options further enhances the convenience. Overall, the online review system is a key trend driving the growth of the adventure tourism market. The Global Adventure Tourism Market size is estimated to grow by USD 5.78...
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Experts at Kerala Travel Mart have opined that Kerala Tourism will reach a new level if the potential of the state’s plantation region, spread over 7,12,000 hectares, is fully utilised. If the state government supports the diversification of the plantation sector, they feel it will become the hallmark of Kerala tourism. At present, only five per cent of the state's plantation area has been sanctioned for diversification, as these are the most beautiful tourist spots with lush greenery. Jose Dominic, the first president of Kerala Travel Mart Society and head of CGH Earth, described the plantations as the hospitality industry's “gold mine.” “If the tourism promoters are allowed to invest in the plantation sector, it can do wonders,” he said. He also pointed out that the existin...
Read MorePhulay Bay honoured with Three Keys in the inaugural MICHELIN Hotel Guide for Thailand
This ultra-luxurious sanctuary in Krabi was included in an exclusive group of eight properties to achieve the highest accolade, placing it among the world’s finest hotels and resorts Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious sanctuary on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, has been affirmed as one of the world’s most extraordinary places to stay after it was awarded with three MICHELIN Keys in the MICHELIN Guide’s first-ever selection of outstanding hotels and resorts in Thailand. The inaugural MICHELIN Key awards were based on the results of anonymous stays or visits by the team of Michelin Inspectors. Only eight properties across the entire kingdom were presented with three Keys, which positions Phulay Bay at the very pinnacle of the hospitality industry. ...
Read MoreA new All inclusive strategy marks a new beginning for tourism in Copenhagen Tourism accounts for nearly 8 per cent of global CO2 emissions, and with the number of international arrivals predicted to reach 1.8 billion by 2030, action is more important than ever. Copenhagen launches a new tourism strategy including an ambitious climate roadmap and calls on the industry to change its course. This year's World Tourism Day marks a new beginning for tourism in Copenhagen. With its new strategy All inclusive, Copenhagen redefines an outdated and passive form of travel to an active and conscious approach. The future of all-inclusive tourism is not just a ticket to relaxation but a shared responsibility among the industry and guests. "When we m...
Read MoreKadalundi best RT village, Kumarakom best Agri-tourism village In top honours for Kerala on World Tourism Day, the state’s Responsible Tourism (RT) initiative received two national awards for the Best RT Village and the Best Agri Tourism Village for the schemes it implemented at Kadalundi and Kumarakom respectively. This is for the second consecutive year that Kerala is receiving top honours of Tourism Village Awards instituted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, after Kanthalloor in Idukki district bagging the Gold Award last year. The awards were presented by Union Minister for Tourism and Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in the presence of the Vice President of India Jagdeep Dhankar at a function held at Vigyan Bhavan in New Delhi today to mark the World Tourism D...
Read MoreMadhya Pradesh has once again made its mark on the national tourism stage. The Union Ministry of Tourism has announced that the state's Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas have been declared the best tourism villages in the country. Pranpur has been selected in the craft category, while Sabarvani and Ladpura Khas have been recognized for responsible tourism. These villages were honoured at a ceremony in New Delhi on September 27th, which coincides with World Tourism Day. The Additional Managing Director Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Ms Bidisha Mukherjee received this honour along with rural representatives. The Union Ministry of Tourism organizes the Best Tourism Village Competition with the aim of promoting community-based values and lifestyle while preserving cultural and natural res...
Read MoreKeeping with the strategy of consistently diversifying its offerings in the tourism sector, Kerala has drawn up ambitious plans to promote the state as a “leading choice” for MICE Tourism and Destination Weddings, Kerala Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas said. Addressing Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), Asia’s biggest tourism industry event that opened here last night, the Minister said given its advantages and ambience, the state has all the potential to soon emerge as South Asia’s hub in these two highly promising segments. “While Kerala has for long been celebrated as a favorite holiday destination worldwide, we now seek to emerge as the leading choice for MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition) tourism along with Destination Weddings,” Riyas said. As a state tha...
Read MoreWorld Tourism Day: Airbnb sees an uptick in travel searches among Indian travellers
Popular trending domestic destinations include Kanpur, Lakshadweep and Ujjain Top trending international destinations for Indian travelers include cities like Tokyo, Amalfi, and Baku Additionally, countries such as Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Montenegro are also leading the trend Preferred international destinations reflect a mix of cultural, coastal, urban travel experiences As World Tourism Day approaches, Airbnb reveals trending travel destinations among Indian travelers for the upcoming festive and autumn season (September-November), showcasing a blend of trending domestic and international destinations captivating Indian travelers. This year's World Tourism Day theme, "Tourism and Peace," emphasizes the vital role travel plays in fostering peace and un...
Read MoreAmora Hotels & Resorts attracts the jet-setters of today with experiential lifestyle offerings such as the newly launched Brooksy in Sydney Amora Hotel Jamison Sydney’s newly-launched Brooksy makes its mark in the city’s vibrant food and drink scene by redefining the hotel lounge experience. As part of Amora Hotels & Resorts’ strategy to blend progressive hospitality with bold F&B innovations, Brooksy epitomises a new era where business acumen meets creative execution. The strategic launch of Brooksy not only enhances the group's portfolio of innovative lifestyle offerings but also sets a precedent for hotel lounges aspiring to transcend conventional offerings and deliver unique, memorable guest experiences rooted in efficiency and elegance. A Speakeasy Concept wi...
Read MoreAstronomers have published a gigantic infrared map of the Milky Way containing more than 1.5 billion objects ― the most detailed one ever made. Using the European Southern Observatory’s VISTA telescope, the team monitored the central regions of our Galaxy over more than 13 years. At 500 terabytes of data, this is the largest observational project ever carried out with an ESO telescope. “We made so many discoveries, we have changed the view of our Galaxy forever,” says Dante Minniti, an astrophysicist at Universidad Andrés Bello in Chile who led the overall project. This image shows the regions of the Milky Way mapped by the VISTA Variables in the Vía Láctea (VVV) survey and its companion project, the VVV eXtended survey (VVVX). The total area covered is equivalent to 8600 full moons...
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