On the occasion of the sixty-second anniversary of the Liberation of Goa, Goa Tourism has announced the launch of a ground breaking model for regenerative tourism. This innovative approach aims to redefine the tourism industry in India by promoting environmental restoration, cultural preservation, and community empowerment by means of the four paths of spirituality, indigeneity, civilisational and cultural nationalism and conscious tourism. Aligning itself to the values and aspirations of the famous Manila Declaration of World Tourism of 1980 and the more recent G20 tourism ministers working group meet in Goa that came up with the Goa roadmap for tourism as a vehicle for achieving the sustainable development goals, the Department of Tourism in Goa promises to transform the state into a...
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One of India's largest travel platforms suspended flight bookings to the tourism-dependent Maldives on Monday after disparaging social media posts against Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi embittered relations between the South Asian neighbours. India and Russia send the largest number of visitors to the Maldives, a chain of sun-kissed islands in the Indian Ocean that is home to many luxury resorts. Tourism accounts for almost one-third of its economy, according to the World Bank. EaseMyTrip co-founder and Executive Director Prashant Pitti said bookings to the Maldives were suspended "indefinitely". Even though New Delhi and Male have traditionally had close ties, relations have been tense since President Mohamed Muizzu came to power in November winning the election on an 'Indi...
Read MoreFORT RAJWADA, JAISALMER Fort Rajwada, Jaisalmer has emerged as one of the most sought-after destinations in Rajasthan this winter. The 5-star property is the ideal destination for those seeking a hassle-free getaway, located at the heart of the Golden City of Jaisalmer. The hotel’s 100 rooms, four mini-suites and five suites have been designed as an ode to the Rajputana royalty of Rajasthan. Fort Rajwada also offers a range of activities, from camel-back desert safaris, Aromatherapy, Health & Wellness sessions to day trips into the fort and markets of Jaisalmer. Fort Rajwada pays homage to the rich history and heritage of Jaisalmer. Every room of the property features delicate hand-made paintings and murals, crafted by local artisans. Intricately hand-crafter stucco art ador...
Read MoreNovotel Hyderabad Airport, located at GMR Aerocity, Hyderabad is thrilled to announce its remarkable achievement in securing the prestigious honour for "Best Hotel Restaurant in Hyderabad" for ‘Food Exchange - a contemporary, casual, and multi-cuisine restaurant’ at the prestigious Food Connoisseurs India Awards. This remarkable accomplishment reinforces the hotel's unrelenting dedication to providing an exceptional culinary experience to its discerning clients and indisputably establishes its reputation as the city's finest epicurean haven. At the core of this esteemed recognition lies "Food Exchange," the distinguished dining enclave within Novotel Hyderabad Airport. Renowned for its innovative culinary approach and exceptional offerings, Food Exchange has emerged as a beacon of culi...
Read MoreInvites European Travellers to explore its diverse offerings beyond beaches Goa Tourism is participating in the World Travel Mart (WTM) in London from the 6th to 8th of November 2023. Known for its pristine coastlines and lively beach culture, Goa also offers a unique blend of relaxation, adventure and cultural experiences, and many other facets of the destination that are gaining popularity such as Eco Tourism, Hinterland Tourism, Heritage Tourism, Sports Tourism, Festival Tourism, Cuisine and Cultural Tourism. The objective of participating in the WTM is to highlight these facets and showcase Goa as an all-year-round tourism destination. Tourists from all over the UK and Europe would love to visit Goa to experience the festivities, year-end activities, heritage and architecture, a...
Read MoreIndia’s longest ropeway system connecting Dehradun to Mussoorie commences work
FIL Industries led consortium commences work on the Dehradun Mussoorie Ropeway Project, India’s longest ropeway system connecting Dehradun to Mussoorie; Phase I to be ready by September 2026 Mussoorie Sky Car Company Pvt. Ltd., a consortium led by FIL Industries Private Ltd., and comprising of POMA SAS France and SRM Engineering LLP, has commenced work on India’s longest ropeway system at a length over 5.5 km connecting the twin cities of Dehradun and Mussoorie. The INR 300 crore mono-cable ropeway project that will connect Dehradun-Mussoorie will be ready by September 2026. The ropeway will cut down the 33 kms driving distance between Dehradun to and Mussoorie, which can take from 1.5 to 3 hours depending on traffic, to a mere 15 minutes. For the first time in India, this ...
Read Moreउत्तराखंड का अल्मोड़ा अपनी सांस्कृतिक विरासत के लिए देश विदेश में पहचान रखता है। इसीलिए इसे सांस्कृतिक नगरी भी कहा जाता है। जितनी यहां की रामलीलाएं मशहूर हैं, उतना ही यहां का दशहरा भी अनूठा है। रामलीला मंचन और विजयदशमी की परंपराएं भारत में बहुत पुरानी हैं। अल्मोड़ा में भी ये दोनों ही पर्व चंद राजाओं के जमाने से मनाए जाते आ रहे हैं। लेकिन मजेदार बात यह है कि अल्मोड़ा के जिस दशहरे की अब सब जगह चर्चा होती है और अब जो बेहद लोकप्रिय है, वह कोई लंबा-चौड़ा इतिहास नहीं रखता। https://youtu.be/_mCp7ljTqCY?si=po5IixQ_WHq-gR_4 अल्मोड़ा के मौजूदा दशहरे का स्वरूप है वहां रावण कुटुम्ब के तमाम लोगों के पुतले बनाए जाना और उनकी झांकी पूरे शहर में निकालना। भारत में बाकी सभी जगहों पर दशहरा के मौके पर रावण के साथ-साथ कुंभकर्ण व मेघनाद के पुतलों के दहन की परंपरा है। शायद अकेला अल्मोड़ा का...
Read MoreTaking forward its strategic plans to rev up the state’s travel and hospitality sector, Kerala Tourism will be holding a investors’ meet in the city on November 16 showcasing immense investment opportunities in destinations, products and initiatives that firmly mark the state as an all-season experiential tourism hub. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the ‘Tourism Investors Meet’ (TIM), the first such initiative planned on a big scale, at Hyatt Regency at Thycaud in the city on November 16 at 12 noon. Minister for Tourism and PWD PA Mohamed Riyas will preside over the opening session, which will be attended by Planning Board Vice Chairman, Chief Secretary of Kerala, officials from various departments and investors from India and abroad. Briefing media on the salien...
Read MoreKerala Tourism has been presented with the prestigious Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Gold Award in the ‘Marketing Campaign (State & city - Global)’ category, marking a sterling endorsement of the state’s sustained efforts to devise innovative initiatives to attract visitors. Kerala Tourism Additional Director (General) S Prem Krishnan received the honour from PATA Chairman Mr Peter Semone at the PATA Travel Mart 2023, held at the International Exhibition Convention Centre (IECC), Pragati Maidan here on Thursday. Set up in 1984, the PATA Grand and Gold Awards recognise the finest contributions from the travel industry in the Asia- Pacific region with the winning projects consistently creating benchmarks for excellence and creativity. Kerala Tourism’s award-winning...
Read MoreKovalam stands third in FY 2022-23 report by Hotelivate Reaffirming Kerala’s pre-eminent position as a highly preferred destination for global and domestic tourists, backwater hub Kumarakom has topped in an all-India survey of revenue gained by hotels and resorts in popular leisure destinations, posting the highest revenue per available room (RevPar) in financial year 2022-23. The survey, ‘Indian Hospitality Trends and Opportunities’, conducted by hospitality consulting firm Hotelivate, also reveals that the famed beach destination Kovalam has earned the third place in a list of top 15 destinations. RevPar, an industry metric used by hotels to price their rooms, refers to revenue generated per available room whether occupied or not. According to the 26th editio...
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