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London bridge is falling down – so Boat Race relocates

November 26, 2020746 Views

Next year’s Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge will take place outside London for the first time since World War Two - because a bridge that passes over the usual course is close to collapsing. The annual event between rowing crews of England’s top two universities usually attracts hundreds of thousands of spectators to the west London stretch of the River Thames, with many standing on Hammersmith Bridge to watch the boats pass underneath. But the suspension bridge, built in 1887, has been closed to motor traffic since April 2019 following the discovery of hairline micro-fractures in the brittle cast iron pedestals. FILE PHOTO: Rowing - Oxford v Cambridge University Boat Race - River Thames, London. Oxford pass under the pass under Hammersmith Bridge as they win the men's rac...

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Can’t dine out? UK restaurants offer DIY meal kits to survive lockdown

AWARA MUSAFIR BUREAU

November 25, 2020935 Views

From fast food to fine dining, some restaurants in Britain are relying on home kits to keep them afloat during lockdown, turning clients into cooks who recreate favourite meals in the comfort of their own kitchens. For James Knappett, chef-owner of Michelin-starred London restaurant Kitchen Table, the decision to deliver do-it-yourself (DIY) meal kits wasn’t easy, but it was essential. James Knappett, founder and head chef of 'Home', the first at-home fine dining experience, packs food into a box destined for customers in London, Britain, November 18, 2020. REUTERS/Simon Dawson The venue has been closed since the first lockdown in March, because seating is around a kitchen table so social distancing is not possible. “It’s a very hard feeling to have to give this control to the...

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Kerala Tourism wins WTM Award for exemplary activities during COVID-19

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November 5, 2020599 Views

In a massive affirmation of its exemplary activities aimed at promoting Responsible Tourism during the challenging times of COVID-19 pandemic, Kerala Tourism has been bestowed the coveted ‘Highly Commended’ Award by World Travel Mart London. Kerala’s Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission received this recognition in the category of ‘Meaningful Connections’. The RT Mission received the award for its innovative work on ‘Wok at Home Videos’ and storytelling audio and video series produced and presented by various Mission units in the state during the pandemic that has posed multiple challenges to the tourism sector. The Work at Home Videos have been developed by RT Mission entrepreneurs with a message to stay home safely during the lockdown but not to despair and to adopt measures to...

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WTM London will be now a virtual-only show

UPENDRA SWAMI

September 15, 2020510 Views

The inevitable has happened. For the first time since WTM London was launched in 1980, there will be no live event. WTM had announced in July that they will have the full blown regular—most awaited travel trade show of the year—as scheduled from November 2-4, 2020. But that was not going to happen. WTM has now said that, after working tirelessly to organise a physical show, because of increasing number of travel restrictions and the uncertainty around the world, it had become practically impossible for many overseas visitors to attend in person. WTM London's Senior Director Simon Press said, "Additionally, there remains uncertainty around business events and conferences being allowed to take place in the UK.” Hence, after 40 years of everyone coming to WTM, WTM London 2020 is coming to...

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Tourism leaders will meet and decide future course at WTM

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July 28, 2020639 Views

With dates and schedule for WTM London confirmed, hopes are now pinned on the meet to give the now rudderless travel and tourism industry a definite course for the years to come. Although WTM is an annual feature, but the way COVID-19 has made a catastrophic effect on the industry, this year’s met has garnered much interest among the tourism leaders worldwide to see what lies ahead. Therefore, there is no doubt that Ministers’ Summit at WTM has gained importance to set out a roadmap for a safer, greener and smarter future for the sector. The summit is the largest annual gathering of tourism ministers and will feature a day-long think-tank on Monday 2nd November during WTM London – the leading global event for the travel industry. About 100 ministers are expected to take part, along...

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WTM London will be in November as scheduled

UPENDRA SWAMI

July 22, 2020561 Views

Travel industry’s much awaited international annual event- World Travel Mart (WTM) London will take place as scheduled between November 2 and November 4, 2020. Thus, it promises to be one of the first major exhibitions to take place globally since the COVID-19 Pandemic. This was confirmed when the UK Government announced the resumption of the exhibitions industry in the country from October 1, 2020. World Travel Market London 2019, ExCeL London - The WTM Team This decision meant that England can once again welcome international business delegates from around the world. With travel industry all around the world, reeling under the catastrophic pandemic effect, this WTM gains a lot of importance for industry leaders to chalk out a strategy for coming out of this crisis. WTM London, the...

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जेल की कोठरी में बिताएं घुमक्कड़ी की रात

UPENDRA SWAMI

July 5, 20201105 Views

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