Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here
[ad_1] Sports tourism is one of the fastest-growing sectors in the travel industry, according to the UNWTO. Alexlmx | Istock | Getty Images Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events is on the rise. Sports tourism, as it’s called, is one of the fastest-growing […]
MM Hills safari new addition on Mysuru’s wildlife tourism circuit
[ad_1] “It will be an 18-km route from Lokkanahalli. It includes PG Palya range adjoining Bailur range of Biligiri Ranganatha temple (BRT) tiger reserve. There is an elephant corridor connecting MM Hills and BRT reserve. Also, there is Vadavaradahalla check dam en route. There are 10-12 tigers and 706 elephants in MM Hills. So, there […]
Tourism Australia’s new pitching process raises eyebrows – AdNews
[ad_1] Tourism Australia’s competitive tender for its integrated global creative and digital services has taken a different approach that has divided industry insiders. The national tourism marketing body moved to a panel model for creative and digital agency providers. Industry insiders say the pitching process previously was a simple creative and media agency shoot out. It’s now […]
St. Kitts Tourism hails UK roadshow success
[ad_1] St. Kitts Tourism Authority recently wound up a successful UK travel agent roadshow. SKTA Chair, Ermelin Sebastian–Duggins led a delegation to the UK from 13 – 16 November 2023, encouraging agents and operators to sell the destination. It was held in partnership with Nevis Tourism Authority. The roadshow included dedicated travel trade events at Minster Mill […]
Thai banquet served for monkeys to boost tourism | Reuters Video
[ad_1] Reuters Now Posted The annual feast for thousands of monkeys in Thailand’s Lopburi province kicked off on Sunday (November 26) with plates of fresh fruits, vegetables and dessert laid out for them. Reuters Now Thai banquet served for monkeys to boost tourism More Hamas hostages freed with truce back on track Jenin residents survey […]
India’s G20 presidency and promotion of city tourism
[ad_1] ‘Shikaras’ or boats, in the waters of Dal Lake, near the venue of the G20 Tourism Working Group meeting, held in Srinagar, in May this year. Image courtesy: REUTERS The G20 summit in India saw more than 30,000 delegates from 125 countries who witnessed India’s Atithidevo Bhava, meaning ‘Guest is God’. They might have […]
From Air India’s Maharaja to cartoon bear Kumamon, tourism mascots that work
[ad_1] The Broadwick elephant is just one of many hospitality and tourism mascots – animal, human, mythical and invented – around the world. Where will hotel room rates rise the most in 2024? Report sheds some light One of the oldest can also be found in London – a resident dragon at the Kimpton Fitzroy, […]
What does Saudi Arabia’s dream city ‘Neom’ offer in its luxury corner ‘Epicon?’
[ad_1] Every announcement about Saudi Arabia’s dream city project ‘Neom’ draws the attention of the world. The latest news is about Epicon, an area consisting of buildings that will be termed ‘engineering marvel’ in the true sense of the word. Luxury hotels, apartments, resorts and more will be part of it. The tourist sanctuary, which […]
Gulmarg Gondola soars high, carries 9 lakh tourists in 2023
[ad_1] Over nine lakh tourists enjoyed trips of Gulmarg Gondola, out of Asia’s highest aerial tramways located in north Kashmir, November this year. According to officials, the number of tourists at the tramway in deep Himalayas near the Line of Control (LoC) have gone up by about 20%. The tramway eared the highest-ever revenue of […]