Day: February 26, 2024

UN General Assembly declares 2027 as int’l sustainable and resilient tourism year

[ad_1] Elephants have fun in a river during an annual Elephant Festival in Xayaboury, Laos, Feb. 17, 2024. The event aims to raise awareness of elephant conservation and promote local tourism and economic development. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua) It encourages all states, the UN system and all other actors to take advantage of the international […]

AP: SR Tourism Affected by Rising Temperatures and Year-end Exams

[ad_1] Visakhapatnam: Rising temperatures and year-end exams of the students have affected the Alluri Sitarama Raju district tourism promotion drive. The winter chill is missing. The weekend tourist crowd fell due to the rise in temperatures in the tourist places of Manyam. Tourist numbers have thinned out in the agency as the students’ year-end exams […]

Assam aiming for high-end tourism in wildlife sector: Minister

[ad_1] Guwahati, Feb 26 (PTI) The Assam government was aiming to promote sustainable and high-end tourism in the wildlife sector, Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Monday. For religious destinations, the state was looking for “mass tourism”, he said. Baruah was replying to a discussion on The Assam Tourism (Development and Registration) Bill, 2024, which […]

Tourism Inclusion for All – Fostering Social Entrepreneurship in Uganda

[ad_1] By Anna Sinkevich, Traditional Knowledge Division, WIPO Charlotte Kazoora, a social entrepreneur from Uganda is working to improve the livelihoods of local communities through practical skills trainings, including branding. In a recent interview with WIPO Magazine, Kazoora explains how her social enterprise, Tourism Inclusion for All (TIFA), is creating new livelihood opportunities for local […]

ATM 2024 to focus on India’s outbound… | Travolution

[ad_1] Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2024 has announced it will hold a dedicated Indian Summit at the event this year. The news comes following a  report published by by booking.com and McKinsey, that reveals 70% of Indians travelling overseas choose nearby destinations, with one third choosing destinations in the Middle East.  Titled ‘Unlocking the True […]

Why Foreign Tourists Love Puducherry’s Famous Cycle Rickshaws – News18

[ad_1] Puducherry, a Union Territory in India, offers an enriching experience for visitors with its beaches, landmarks, towns and a serene ambience. As per Local 18 Tamil, one of the other attractions that is famous in Puducherry is the French Quarter or White Town area. Tourists arrive here to witness the French buildings, streets and […]

Travel Exclusive Asia expands into Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia | TTG Asia

[ad_1] Travel Exclusive Asia is expanding into Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia to foster sustainable tourism, social responsibility, and regional growth in the region. The Thai DMC is targeting further expansion across South-east Asia and is enhancing its global sales network to meet the increased industry demand for collaboration. Thai DMC Travel Exclusive Asia is looking […]