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‘Namaste Orchha’ from March 6-8
Madhya Pradesh is all set to host ‘Namaste Orchha’, a three-day festival celebrating the cultural landscape of the state. Several activities have been planned for guests during the event, along with business sessions for the different stakeholders. This year, the state’s tourism department is also going all out with attractive …
Read More »10 new sites on radar for Rajasthan
Sharing details on the latest developments, Dr Bhanwar Lal, Director, Department of Tourism, Government of Rajasthan, speaks on a range of subjects, including giving prime attention to development of 10 new destinations in the western parts of the state in partnership with UNESCO. Manas Dwivedi According to Dr Bhanwar Lal, …
Read More »Ramayana trail in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is home to more than 50 Ramayana sites. The island nation has much to offer by way of religious gems such as the Sigiriya rock; Shri Bhakta Hanuman Temple, nestled amidst scenic Nuwara Eliya; and Dambulla Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Vartik Sethi from Sri Lanka The …
Read More »Maharashtra lays int’l trail
The state aims to tap overseas markets by promoting products that appeal to them, such as wildlife, heritage, and cruises. Its World Heritage sites and Tadoba National Park, known for its tigers, are already popular in the European travel community. Hazel Jain Dilip Gawade, IAS, Director of Tourism, Government of …
Read More »295 more sites for tourism
The Government of Tamil Nadu has set aside ₹100 crore for the development of tourism in the state, and has identified 295 sites that will be developed for tourism purposes. Manas Dwivedi Buoyant on the success of the 2019 edition of CII Tamil Nadu Travel Mart (TTM) in Chennai and …
Read More »Tourism in India’s heart: MP
Steered by the theme ‘Business. Leisure. Knowledge. Life.’, the fifth edition of Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2018 attracted some 75 foreign and 125 Indian buyers, 70 sellers, and media from around the world. Inder Raj Ahluwalia The Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart 2018 brought two aspects into sharp focus — the …
Read More »India rolls out red carpet
KJ Alphons, Minister of State (I/C), Tourism, believes that India has something on offer for every kind of traveller. The country now aims to double its arrival figures to 20 million in the next three years with myriad initiatives. Nisha Verma KJ Alphons Minister of State (Independent Charge), Tourism, informs …
Read More »India up the global tourism chart
India has improved 12 places to reach the 40th position globally, according to the Travel & Tourism Competitiveness Report 2017 by World Economic Forum. The country has seen continued growth in international arrivals over the past 15 years, reaching the 8 million mark in 2015. India: Global Ranking India continues …
Read More »Pacific brings Puglia to India
Pacific Travels has been appointed the India Representative for Discovery Puglia. Nasir Zaidi, Managing Partner, Pacific Travels, shares the company’s plans for 2018 on marketing and promotion of the destination, which is popular among honeymooners, FIT travellers and also suitable for MiCE and group travellers. Ankita Saxena Discovery Puglia is …
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