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Ensuring that Indian Buddhist Circuit is promoted in the right way, MOT recently concluded a Buddhist Circuit train journey and conference in Varanasi. Nisha Verma The tour started from Delhi and went on to Bodhgaya, Nalanda, Rajgir and Varanasi. The conference was held in the Varanasi leg of the tour, …

Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Tourism, shared how they are preparing to offer an experiential journey for tourists and also planning region specific events to trigger the travel bug amongst people, while ensuring the bottlenecks in infrastructure development are taken care of. Nisha Verma In line with the theme of …

Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London, which will take place on the WTM Global Stage at ExCeL London from 1 – 3 November 2021, in order to seal  meaningful business deals. Exhibitors from nearly 20 European countries have signed up for WTM London to …

Caravan tourism is slated to be the next big thing for Kerala Tourism after houseboats in three decades. What’s more, the Caravan Tourism Policy also offers investment subsidy to attract operators and incentivise the purchase of caravans. Kerala has announced a comprehensive, stakeholder-friendly Caravan Tourism Policy that will offer visitors …

Improving socio economic status of border districts, especially aspirational districts is one of the priorities of the government of India. An action plan is devised to lead to successful tourism in Bihar. Key priorities as well as a clear action plan to be followed by tourism authority. Jatinder Singh, Director, …

Located near Bengaluru in the industrial city of Tumkur, the 45-key hotel will also have a conference as well as a banquet hall and cater to both corporate and social events. Spree Hotels has announced the signing of a new hotel in Tumkur, Karnataka that further cements its presence all …

The 2021 GTFF Virtual Edition is produced in association and support of Netherlands Tourism, with the mission to acknowledge and reward talented tourism filmmakers. Janice Alyosius Global Tourism Film Festival (GTFF) is a groundbreaking Film Festival presenting films that have the power to raise awareness about the vital role destinations …

Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Women’s Collective organied a Gender Sensitisation workshop with the purpose of making travel an equal experience for women and to help the travel industry understand the importance of gender roles and expectations. Janice Alyosius Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) Women’s Collective …

In addition to focusing on leisure and MICE segments, AlUla will also leverage on the connection that Indian Muslims have for Saudi Arabia. It will be sold as a solo destination clubbed with key cities in Saudi Arabia and also promoted as a combo destination with neighboring countries like Oman, …

Maldivian is all set to start direct flights from New Delhi to Maafaru and Male’ on 21st October 2021. It will operate A321 & A320 on this route with both business and economy class configuration. Maldivian, the national carrier of Republic of Maldives, owned and operated by Island Aviation Services …