Retd tourism DD Serphow Nimasow passes away
[ad_1] ITANAGAR, 25 Nov: The officers and staff of the tourism department have deeply mourned the passing away of retired tourism deputy director (DD) Serphow Nimasow. Nimasow, stated to be the first tourism officer of the state, died on 24 November. “A pioneer and a role model of tourism in Arunachal Pradesh, Nimasow was the […]
National Tourism Competition Applications Now Open
[ad_1] Interested organisations and individuals are encouraged to visit the Ministry of Tourism’s central website for detailed information and application procedures. (Image: Ministry of tourism official website) Visakhapatnam: Applications are now open for the National Tourism Competition, organised by the Ministry of Tourism’s Department of Rural Tourism. The competition aims to identify and recognise villages […]
Chinese tourists return with an eye on budget, safety – DW – 11/25/2023
[ad_1] Nearly a year after Beijing said goodbye to zero-COVID — its strict policy of lockdowns and quarantines to contain the spread of the coronavirus — the Chinese public are traveling internationally again in large numbers. In the first half of 2023, the number of outbound tourists from mainland China reached 40.3 million, according to official statistics. That […]
South Mediterranean Countries Climb Back to Post-Pandemic Popularity Amongst Tourists – VisaGuide.News
[ad_1] The Southern Mediterranean region experienced a substantial rebound in international tourist arrivals after the pandemic, distinguishing itself from other regions, according to a recent United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) report. While international tourist arrivals declined across all regions, Southern Mediterranean, Central America, and the Caribbean demonstrated notable performance in rebounding tourism figures post-pandemic, […]
From Khalistan to tourism dollars: Pakistan’s love-hate ties with its Sikhs
[ad_1] In the complex of the Gurdwara Darbar Sahib Kartarpur, one of the most sacred Sikh places of worship in the world, an unexploded bomb is displayed in a glass case. Beside it, a sign states that the Indian air force dropped the bomb during the 1971 India-Pakistan war “with the aim to destroy” the […]
Kerala Tourism succeeds in upholding UN Sustainable Development Goals; Makes It To UNWTO list
[ad_1] (Picture Credit: Freepik) Kerala Tourism’s Responsible Tourism Mission has achieved global recognition, earning a spot on the UNWTO’s Global List of Case Studies. This acknowledgment comes as the UNWTO praised Kerala for effectively upholding the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) while boosting the state’s travel industry. The UNWTO specifically commended Kerala’s strategy of harnessing local […]
20 district spots to be made hill stations, prime beaches – Times of India
[ad_1] Kochi: With Kochi being named among the eleven best tourist destinations in Asia, the tourism authorities are set to tap the tourism potential of the district.Moving away from just being the land of Chinese fishing nets and shopping malls, the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) has identified 20 tourism spots to be developed as […]
Oceanarium and marine museum coming up in Kollam; tourists can explore story of ancient trading centre
[ad_1] Thiruvananthapuram: Kollam’s Thirumullavaram will soon have an oceanarium and a marine biological museum that will help history enthusiasts explore the story of its ancient trade relations. The Kerala government on Friday approved Rs 10 crore to set them up, aiming to boost tourism and celebrate the rich history of the southern district, state Finance […]