Feb 02, 2020, at 01:43 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Kerala Tourism, which saw a 16 per cent rise in domestic tourist numbers in the first three quarters of 2019 is holding a pan India campaign.
Asia-Pacific becomes largest destination and source of foreign direct invstment
Dec 04, 2019, at 10:33 am
Bangkok/IBNS: For the first time, the Asia-Pacific region has become the largest destination and source of foreign direct investment (FDI) globally, according to a new report launched by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
Eco Adventure Resorts opens at Bada Bungalow Temi Tea Gardens in Sikkim
Aug 28, 2019, at 04:20 pm
Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): The first-ever Public Private Partnership of the Sikkim Government in Eco Adventure Tourism sector opens at the Temi Tea Estate with the inauguration of the Eco Adventure Resorts at Temi Tea Estate in Sikkim where a heritage structure, Bada Bungalow, has been transformed into a Eco Adventure Hub which has 5 rooms along with 7 cottages, a view desk and a casino lounge.
Holiday planners and tourists flock to the 30th edition of TTF Kolkata
Jul 16, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): The Travel and Tourism Fair, popularly known as TTF, returned to the city of its origin, Kolkata, with the three-day annual edition.
What Factors to consider when comparing Travel Insurances
Jun 18, 2019, at 09:30 pm
Selecting the correct travel insurance plan for you and your family is as important as selecting which doctor to go to for medical treatment. It affects things in the larger scheme of things and is not a decision that should be made in haste. It protects you from unforeseen events and ensures that you travel stress free and make the most of your experience while visiting a place. However, how do you select the plan that is best for you? There are a lot of international travel insurance plans available which one can read through, analyze, compare and make a decision on your own. To do this, you must know the factors that you must consider while comparing different plans.
Nearly 1.4 million tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first quarter this year
Apr 26, 2019, at 01:34 pm
Tashkent, Apr 26 (IBNS): The number of tourism organizations in Uzbekistan increased by 111 in the first quarter this year, according to media reports.
Kashmir: Tourism Department to run Musical Fountain, laser show in Dal Lake thrice every day
Apr 13, 2019, at 03:34 pm
Srinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) With an overwhelming response from the locals and the tourists, the Tourism Department on Saturday decided to run Musical Fountain and Laser Show in Dal Lake thrice every day.
International tourism maintains strong momentum
Oct 22, 2018, at 01:20 pm
Madrid, Oct 22 (IBNS/NITN): International tourist arrivals grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017, reveals the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest barometer.
Marathon to revive quake-hit Lombok tourism in Indonesia
Sep 16, 2018, at 01:52 pm
Jakarta, Sep 16 (IBNS/NITN): A marathon will be held to revive tourism in the Lombok island of Indonesia, which experienced a series of earthquakes recently, Xinhua reported.
Top 10 Most Beautiful Travel Hotspots in India
Sep 11, 2018, at 12:56 am
India is a place of great beauty. If you were to list every beautiful spot in the country it would take you many years of writing to do the subject justice.
Post flood, Kerala campaigns to bring back tourists
Sep 05, 2018, at 04:33 pm
Kochi, Sep 4 (IBNS): The South Indian state of Kerala has started an intensive tourism promotion campaign ahead of the high season that begins in a few weeks, reports said.
Indian travel tourism industry to grow by 2.5%: study
Oct 23, 2017, at 08:50 pm
New Delhi, Oct 23 (IBNS): The travel and tourism industry has supported in 2016 over 25, 400,000 jobs i.e., 5.8 percent of the total employment and has tremendous potential to rise by 2.5 percent provided the budgetary allocation was enhanced from the current 0.9% of the total allocation to atleast 0.15% in 2018-19.
TripShelf partners with Abu Dhabi to promote tourism
Oct 11, 2017, at 06:39 pm
New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): TripShelf on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi to encourage outbound tourism in the city, an official release stated.
3 Wild Camping Locations in Nainital
May 23, 2017, at 03:59 am
Camping is generally not for the idle, loner types like me, that is for sure. However, gladly for mother earth, most of the people love adventures and thus, camping is nice enough idea for them, especially when it is in the pleasant weather and breathtaking surroundings of Nainital. If you are among these active, fun-loving, on the go, happy go lucky (and similar phrases) people, you will love camping. Jokes apart, camping allows us to connect to the mother nature like nothing else.
Thomas Cook India announces The Grand Indian Holiday Sale
Mar 01, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Mumbai, Mar 1 (NotinTown): In a strategic initiative to expand India’s travel market, Thomas Cook (India) Ltd. has conceptualized a unique annual property, “The Grand Indian Holiday Saleâ€, carefully timed to coincide with the peak booking window for summer vacations- India’s largest holiday season, an official release stated.
MMPRC launches new 'VisitMaldives' website
Jan 05, 2017, at 01:56 am
Male, Jan 4 (IBNS): Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launched the brand new 'VisitMaldives' website with new interactive features at a recent event.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Kyrgystan for cooperation in tourism
Dec 15, 2016, at 03:07 am
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and Ministry of Cultural, Information & Tourism of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Maharashtra Tourism organizes Agri Tourism Conclave 2016 in Vidharba region
Nov 19, 2016, at 01:35 am
Mumbai, Nov 18 (IBNS): Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has organized the Agri Tourism Conclave 2016 to boost Agriculture Tourism in Vidharba region.
MTDC to assist JICA team for the Ajanta Ellora conservation
Nov 08, 2016, at 08:11 pm
Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) is set to assist the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) team for the Ajanta Ellora conservation and Tourism Development Project Phase II.
Andhra Pradesh attracts 9.78 Cr tourists in the first 8 months in 2016
Oct 10, 2016, at 07:28 pm
Vijayawada, Oct 10 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh, which is blessed with some of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the country, has registered a 20 percent growth in tourist arrivals in the first 8 months of 2016 over the corresponding period last year, an official release stated.
Assam Tourism Minister asks UK, Australia to withdraw travel advisory against state
Sep 22, 2016, at 12:56 am
Guwahati, Sept 21 (IBNS): Assam Tourism Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asked UK and Australia to immediately rectify their travel advisory to its citizens on Assam.
Secretary tourism visits China to attract Chinese investment in Indian tourism sector
Aug 28, 2016, at 08:18 pm
New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): In a bid to attract Chinese investment in India's Tourism sector, Vinod Zutshi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism visited Shanghai on Saturday.
Tourist flow between India and America on record high, more air connectivity needed : US Ambssador
Jun 29, 2016, at 11:26 pm
New Delhi, June 29 (IBNS) Stressing that tourism could be a key economic driver for India, US Ambassador Richar R Verma on Wednesday called for increasing air connectivity and improvement of infrastructure.
May 08, 2016, at 08:08 pm
I have been to a few wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and India and savoured the beauty of the beasts in their own natural domain. The thrills and excitement of wildlife sightings came back to me when I recently visited the Taronga Western Plain Zoo in Dubbo, located in the central region of NSW, about 6 hours north-west of Sydney .This 300 hectare oasis of woodland and irrigated grassland is home to hundreds of animals of different species, some of which are endangered. Theyfreely wander in their self-contained hideouts without metal bars, cages and concrete slabs; clever use of lakes, moats and unobtrusive fencing separating them from visitors. This invariably creates a pseudo jungle scenario and an impression of being almost face to face with the animal world as in any wildlife reserve.