Soon, green ratings for tourism sector – Times of India
[ad_1] Panaji: The state government has decided to put in place a green rating system in the tourism sector to assess the environmental sustainability across various sub-sectors of tourism, namely accommodation, adventure tourism, transportation and destinations.The government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the German-based Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ). The GIZ […]
‘Lack of amenities hitting tourism prospects at Cabo de Rama Fort’ – Times of India
[ad_1] Canacona: The villagers of Khola, fed up with the government’s apathy toward the Cabo de Rama Fort, took it upon themselves to highlight the lack of facilities and upkeep at the historical structure.The fort receives a fair amount of footfall, and locals are irked because, along with visitors to the fort, they also have […]
State to get 31 international cruise vessels this season – Times of India
[ad_1] Panaji: High net-worth international tourists are all set to arrive at the Mormugao port from November 11 as 31 international cruise ships are expected to call at the port between November and May. The department of tourism will welcome the tourists with handicrafts and souvenirs as part of the traditional welcome accorded to cruise […]
Whisky tourism is turning Scotland into ‘Disneyland’ – but is it a price worth paying?
[ad_1] It is hard not to feel romantic on a spectacular coast alive with otters and dolphins, where whisky ages slowly inside the surf-lashed dunnage warehouses. I meet warehouse manager “Dugga”, who I first encountered here 20 years ago. The whisky industry provides job security and breathes human terroir. Dugga’s partner Jackie is another Ardbeg […]
UP govt to build tourism facilitation centre at a cost of Rs 130 cr in Ayodhya
[ad_1] The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department is going to develop this tourism centre at a predetermined place in Ayodhya, ensuring connectivity with National Highway 330 and National Highway 27 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. File Pic Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio The Uttar Pradesh government is working on an action […]
UP: Malaysian tourist found dead in hotel room in Ayodhya
[ad_1] The deceased has been identified as Darma Raja RP Sammugam, age 73 Representation Pic Your browser doesn’t support HTML5 audio A Malaysian tourist who came to visit Ayodhya, was found dead in his hotel room, an official said on Sunday. The deceased has been identified as Darma Raja RP Sammugam, age […]
Tourism development plan for Saptashringi Garh to get sanction soon, says Ajit Pawar
[ad_1] Saptashringi Garh is one of the `Sade Teen` (three and half) Shakti Peethas of Adishakti or Goddess located in Maharashtra, Ajit Pawar noted in his speech after the ground-breaking ceremony of development works worth Rs 494 crore in Kalwan and Surgana talukas of the district Ajit Pawar. File Pic Your browser doesn’t […]
Tourism can help Morocco back on its feet
[ad_1] A few days ago, a catastrophic earthquake shook Morocco – the most powerful the nation has endured in over a century. As for many fellow Britons, this region holds a special place in my heart; I have marvelled at its landscapes and been deeply moved by the unwavering generosity of its people. I have […]