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Kerala opens tourism spots but beaches to open from Nov 1

October 12, 20201144 Views

Kerala on Monday opened its tourism destinations, barring beaches, for visitors by strictly adhering to COVID-19 protocol, signalling the revival of the revenue-generating industry that remained shut for the last seven months following the outbreak of the pandemic. As per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) issued by the Government in this regard, the visitors will have to follow Break the Chain norms including wearing of masks, use of soap and sanitizer and social distancing. The destinations and services that have resumed receiving guests include houseboats on backwaters, personalized boating and adventure tourism spots, which normally have controlled access where it is easy to implement the SMS (Social distancing, Mask and Soap Sanitizer) ...

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Patnitop ropeway restarts commercial operations

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October 10, 2020446 Views

The Patnitop ropeway in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday started weekend commercial operations after being closed for over six months due to coronavirus pandemic. The Empyrean Skyview Project is India's highest ropeway in terms of ground clearance of over 65 meters and the largest Indo-French collaboration in mountain infrastructure development. It was built in a record time of 2.4 years under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, officials said. The ropeway started its commercial operations on July 20 last year. Empyrean's vision of creating a world-class integrated mountain tourism infrastructure destination is now open once again to welcome visitors. Skyview Patnitop is sure to drive tourism to this unexplored paradise with its clean air, unique lan...

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Goa among the most popular destinations in world on Tripadvisor

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October 10, 2020579 Views

Need a dose of inspiration? Check out Tripadvisor’s yearly round-up of destinations most loved by travellers like you. From postcard-ready skylines to wildly colourful streets, these are the top picks for your next trip. From can’t-miss iconic cities to new surprises, these are the spots that travellers raved about most on Tripadvisor this year. Italy, Thailand, Vietnam and Japan are the countries with two destinations each in the list. And surprisingly, favourite sea destinations like Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Fiji are the ones who missed the top 25, even the ever lovable Switzerland, May be new destinations are taking up the ante. So here is list of top 25 to take you through: 1. London From Shoreditch’s swaggering style to Camden’s punky vibe and chic Portobello R...

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Hong Kong Tourism Board launches a Standardised Hygiene Protocol

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October 9, 20201638 Views

Hong Kong has led the way in introducing anti-virus measures since the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak, with citizens and businesses working together to adopt some of the world’s most stringent hygiene measures. Businesses in the tourism sector have been particularly active in implementing hygiene measures supported by advanced cleaning technologies into their daily operations. Now, in a significant stepping up of the city’s fight to control the virus, the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) has launched a standardised hygiene protocol in partnership with the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA), one of the leading conformity assessment bodies in the territory. The protocol aims to provide a unified set of guidelines on hygiene and anti-epidemic measures for tourism-related ...

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Bringing back the wild buffalo from the brink

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October 9, 2020610 Views

The wild buffalo extant population at Chhattisgarh has been dwindling down to critical levels and to stem this, Wildlife Trust of India has been working since the last 14 years with the Chhattisgarh Forest Department and the Chhattisgarh State Government at various levels to reverse the population decline of this majestic state animal of Chhattisgarh. To further this cause, Chandradeo Rai, Parliament Secretary (Forest) and Manoj Kumar Pingua, Principal Secretary (Forest) in an event, marking the end of the 66th National Wildlife Week launched “Bovine from the Brink” a wildlife documentary film, on the state animal of Chhattisgarh, the Wild Buffalo, depicting the conservation efforts of the Chhattisgarh Forest Department, Wildlife Trust of India and associated partners on reviving t...

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Yoga in the aquarium : Hong Kong Ocean Park has new offerings

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October 8, 2020828 Views

Against the vivid backdrop of a giant aquarium filled with sharks, manta rays and other aquatic life, a yoga group on Thursday performed side planks, chair poses and lunges, their arms outstretched to the ceiling. Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Ocean Park has begun offering fitness activities such as yoga, meditation and dance classes to keep its flagging business afloat and offset deep losses due to coronavirus restrictions that have battered tourism in the Asian financial hub. Yoga instructor Jessica Lee said the fish in the aquarium were a calming presence during her class. “It’s really nice to be almost at one with them,” she said. “I feel as if I am in the water, moving as fluidly as they are.” The 43-year-old theme park and Walt Disney Co’s Hong Kong Disneyland have been shu...

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Second phase of Gulmarg cable car to reopen from Oct 10

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October 8, 2020774 Views

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Thursday decided to reopen the second phase of the Gulmarg cable car between Kongdoori and Apharwat for commercial operation from October 10. "The second phase of Gulmarg Gondola shall be operational only on weekends -- Saturdays and Sundays -- for the time being, while the operation of Gondola for the first phase, that is Gulmarg to Kongdoori, will continue to remain functional on daily basis," an official spokesman said here. He said all necessary preventive protocols and SOPs regarding COVID-19 like social distancing, sanitisation of cabins before and after boarding and deboarding of passengers, wearing of masks and temperature checking are being strictly adhered to. (PTI) ...

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Push for Globally consistent approach to testing

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October 8, 20201574 Views

Airports Council International (ACI) World and the International Air Transport Association (IATA) have today made a joint call for a globally-consistent approach to testing international passengers as an alternative to quarantine measures. The global shut down of air transport as a result of COVID-19 travel restrictions has had a catastrophic impact on employment. Some 4.8 million industry jobs have been lost or are under threat. A Covid testing facility at Heathrow Airport Governments must cooperate to remove quarantine restrictions and restart air travel. A systematic approach to COVID-19 testing will provide an effective way to give governments the confidence to re-open borders without quarantine. The aviation industry, focused on the health and safety of passengers and the...

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G20 to intensify efforts for a sustainable tourism recovery

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October 8, 20201077 Views

Tourism Ministers of the G20 nations have committed to stepping up their efforts to place sustainability and inclusion at the heart of tourism recovery and future growth. The implementation of the World Tourism Organization AlUla Framework for Inclusive Community Development Through Tourism, presented on the occasion of the Ministerial Meeting, was welcomed by the G20 Tourism Ministers as a tool for achieving a fairer and more inclusive sector. Under the leadership of the 2020 G20 Saudi Presidency, UNWTO and the G20 Tourism Working Group developed the AlUla Framework to further advance the contribution of the sector as an effective means towards fairer growth and advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Framework provides specific recommendations and tools to support bot...

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Suján wins big at the Condé Nast Traveller 2020 Readers’ Choice Winner

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October 8, 2020891 Views

SUJÁN has been recognized in the CONDÉ NAST TRAVELER'S 2020 READERS' CHOICE AWARDS celebrating The World's Best Hotels, Resorts, Countries, Cities, Islands, Spas, Trains, Airlines, Airports and Cruises Ranked by Travelers. Condé Nast Traveler announced on Wednesday the results of its annual Readers' Choice Awards with SUJÁN The Serai & SUJÁN JAWAI having both been voted in the Top 15 resorts in all of Asia, ranking 11th and 13th respectively. Rajmahal Palace, for when it was still part of SUJÁN's collection, has also been voted as one of the Top 15 hotels in India, a fitting accolade to conclude SUJÁN's excellent and exciting tenure which re-launched this very special Royal Palace. More than 715,000 Condé Nast Traveler readers submitted an incredible number of responses r...