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‘Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue

December 14, 2024167 Views

U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according to data from the U.S. National Trade and Tourism Office (NTTO). The surge was driven by a 50% jump in visas issued for business visits and 43.5% increase for leisure, data showed. A tourist photographs a U.S. flag on the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, in Washington, U.S., July 4, 2023. REUTERS/Julia Nikhinson The expanding Indian middle-class population, higher travel budgets and increased flight capacity are also behind the South Asian country's inte...

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Indigenous Mayans want their sacred cenotes to have personhood status

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December 13, 2024162 Views

A huge poplar tree stands proud in Maribel Ek’s courtyard, adorned with a sign that reads: “Florece desde adentro” (“It blooms from within”). Deep underground, the tree’s long roots search for the water that makes this land special: a sinkhole lake, known as a cenote. Cenotes provide an important water source to Ek’s community of Homun, in the Mexican state of Yucatan, and a livelihood for locals who lead tourists from around the world into the caverns to bathe in their crystalline waters. But more than that, cenotes are sacred to Indigenous Mayans like her. Guardian of the cenotes, Maribel Ek, rests inside the Santa Maria cenote in Homun, Mexico, Monday, March 4, 2024. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) As she descends into the cavern, Ek shines a light on a stone covered in flowers, ...

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Sweden survey reveals craziest travel mishaps

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December 13, 2024190 Views

8% admit ending up in the wrong destination Much like the iconic mix-ups in the beloved Christmas film Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, where characters hilariously find themselves in the wrong places, some travellers have shared their own tales of finding themselves unintentionally at the wrong destination. As we approach the holiday season, these anecdotes serve as both cautionary and comical reminders to double-check those travel details! According to a recent YouGov survey conducted by Visit Sweden, 8% of the respondents admitted to ending up in the wrong destination while travelling. Out of 80 million travellers identified as dreaming of visiting Sweden, nearly 8 million might accidentally find themselves in a different Sweden—not the original one. Oops! He...

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Kerala to launch more projects to encourage pilgrim tourism

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December 12, 2024161 Views

Tourism Minister Mohamed Riyas launches multilingual Sabarimala Microsite and E-brochure Kerala Tourism has launched a multi-language microsite and an e-brochure providing comprehensive information about Sabarimala. Tourism and Public Works Minister PA Mohamed Riyas launched the two initiatives at a function here on Wednesday. The multilingual microsite provides pilgrims across the country with information about the hill shrine's traditions, customs, and culture, as well as the latest updates and geographical insights. The site is available in five languages: English, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada. It also includes short footage providing all the details of southern India’s prominent pilgrim site. “The microsite and e-brochure are vital steps towards including our heritag...

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Reach for the Stars: Dara’s Cosmic Culinary Journey

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December 11, 2024131 Views

Anantara Layan Phuket Resort has invited guests to experience DARA Cuisine Phuket’s Cosmic Culinary Journey, an innovative series celebrating the artistry of Michelin-starred chefs, Thailand’s rich culinary heritage, and the creative brilliance of Chef Hong, DARA’s resident culinary visionary. The resort proudly announced the grand opening of DARA Cuisine Phuket and Sky Observatory in April 2024, a one-of-a-kind venue blending modern Thai dining with celestial exploration. Nestled within the serene Anantara Layan Phuket Resort, DARA (meaning "star" in Thai) features a grill-focused menu highlighting seasonal ingredients, guided stargazing paired with celestial-inspired cocktails, and interactive Thai cooking classes. Honoring Thailand’s culinary heritage and Andaman seafarers who navig...

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The Apurva Kempinski Bali is the ‘Best Sustainable Hotel’

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December 9, 2024205 Views

Wins accolades at the prestigious 2024 ULTRAs Awards at Kensington Palace in London A beacon of sustainable luxury, the five-star resort is recognised globally as a leader in luxury hospitality for its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles. The Apurva Kempinski Bali has elevated its global standing as a leader in sustainable luxury by being awarded as 'Best Sustainable Hotel' at the 18th edition of the Ultimate Luxury Travel Related Awards (ULTRAs), held in London on 7 November 2024. This accolade highlights the resort's dedication to delivering responsible luxury experiences while underpinning its commitment to environmental, social, and governance principles into its operations. Voted by 28 million members of the GHA DISCOVERY loyalty pr...

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Kerala Tourism to hold B2B meet on Malabar’s tourism potential

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December 9, 2024184 Views

Seeking to bring into spotlight Malabar's rich tourism potential, Kerala Tourism will hold a business-to-business (B2B) meet on December 27 at Kozhikode to connect key players in the travel and tourism industry from across India and forge meaningful collaborations with them. The event, ‘Gateway to Malabar: A Tourism B2B Meet’, is being organised by Kerala Tourism in collaboration with Metro Expedition and the Beypore International Water Fest, to showcase the region’s unique attractions, including its adventure opportunities, culinary delights, vibrant arts, captivating folklore, and timeless heritage. The business meet will be held at The Raviz Kadavu, Kozhikode, from 10 am to 8 pm. “Designed to position Malabar as a top travel destination, the B2B meet most impor...

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Wafaifo Resort Hoi An marks the start of a new era of world class hospitality

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December 9, 2024182 Views

The new Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, Vietnam, has officially opened its doors to tourists, overnight guests and diners. The boutique independent resort, a 10-minute walk from Hoi An’s historic heritage attractions, opened early December with over 100 rooms available along with outlets such as the resort’s Xua & Nay all-day bistro, the wellness and spa facility, fitness centre, the Bang Huu coffee shop, and the resort’s Heritage and Culture Pathway. “It’s the start of a new era of world class hospitality delivered with a local community touch in one of Vietnam’s great destinations,” said Wafaifo Commercial Director, Mikkel Krantz. Wafaifo management said that the Heritage and Culture Pathway, a spectacular water fountain landmark in front of the resort and the Swim City poolside...

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‘Little Louvre’ gets its modern art addition

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December 8, 2024180 Views

Will be home to one of the world’s most important collections of 20th century Italian art Milan’s Brera boosts its cultural cachet with an overdue modern art wing and Leonardo’s Last Supper Milan’s Pinacoteca di Brera museum, conceived under Napoleon as a “little Louvre,” is finally getting a modern art addition first envisioned more than 50 years ago with the opening Sunday of Palazzo Citterio, home to one of the world’s most important collections of 20th century Italian art. Completing the project long beset by shifting priorities, periods of neglect and most recently an ill-fated architectural vision was a priority for Brera director Angelo Crespi when he took over in January. Italy’s then-culture minister set Dec. 7 — the feast day for Milan’s patron St. Ambrose — as...

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Top denim, second-hand jazz records and plump gyoza in Tokyo

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December 8, 2024175 Views

I first arrived in Japan in 1997, when memories of the bubble years were fresh and Tokyo was known for its frenetic nightlife and high prices. Back then I don’t recall anyone using the term “kosupa” – an abbreviation of the English words “cost performance,” which means “value for money.” If the search for kosupa has since become a pastime, its more austere cousin “setsuyaku” (economising) is something of a religion, highlighting how years of deflation and flat wages have turned Tokyoites into master bargain hunters. While I have covered elections, the Olympics and the assassination of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, I’m mainly responsible for Reuters business coverage, a job that leaves me constantly amazed at Japan’s ability to tighten its belt, even when it seems there’s no belt...