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Airbnb launches 'Experiences in Goa'
Online marketplace for hospitality services, Airbnb has announced the launch of 'Experiences in Goa', one of its fastest growing markets in India that adds to its footprint of almost 5,000 listings across the state.The newly launched Airbnb Experiences allows travellers to explore unique destinations by offering magical, handcrafted activities powered by locals.Experiences offer travellers unprecedented insider access to communities, places and things to do that go beyond traditional tourist selections. Using technology as a platform, Airbnb Experiences open up the world, connecting people and creating powerful cross-cultural interactions.Globally, Airbnb offers over 12,000 Experiences across 180+ cities around the world, with bookers from over 73 different countries. In India, Goa is the second largest market for Experiences after New Delhi.Recognized as one of the fastest growing tourism markets in India, Goa holds a special importance for Airbnb. Only last year, the brand ...
Obama pays moving tribute to Bourdain
Former US President Barack Obama took to Twitter to pay a touching tribute to the globetrotting celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain who apparently committed suicide in a hotel room in France. Obama shared a photo of the celebrated USD 6 lunch he shared with Bourdain at a Hanoi restaurant in Vietnam in 2016. "Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer. This is how I'll remember Tony," Obama tweeted. "He taught us about food but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We'll miss him," he said. Bourdain was found unresponsive in a hotel room in France yesterday. According to CNN, the cause of the death was suicide. Bourdain, 61, was in France for work on an upcoming episode of his CNN series "Parts Unknown." The renowned American chef was filming for Parts Unknown season 8 while the then president Obama was negotiating a deal with Vietnam that ended a ban on selling military equipment to Hanoi when the ...
Tourists to pay more for ferry service after diesel price hike
Tourists visiting the famous Thiruvalluvar statue and Vivekananda Rock here will now have to shell out more for the ferry service following a steep hike in diesel price. The ordinary fare has been increased from Rs 34 to Rs 50 and the special fare from Rs 169 to Rs 200 in view of the increase in price of the fuel, an official release said. The Thiruvalluvar statue is a 133-foot tall stone sculpture of Tamil poet and philosopher Tiruvalluvar, author of the treatise 'Tirukkural' and is located about 400 metres off Kanyakumari coast. Vivekananda Rock Memorial has been built in the memory of Indian spiritual leader and philosopher Swami Vivekananda. It is around half a kilometre on a small island like rock, away from the shore of Kanyakumari.
Naidu hosts President at breakfast
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu today hosted President Ram Nath Kovind and family at a breakfast at his official residence here. He also posted on Twitter a picture of the two with their families. "Delighted to have Hon'ble President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji and his family, at my residence over breakfast, in New Delhi today," Naidu tweeted. The guests were served a spread of vegetarian dishes, an official said.
Sadness at Vietnam noodle shop where Bourdain dined with Obama
The owner of a Hanoi noodle shop where Anthony Bourdain slurped down 'bun cha' with former US president Barack Obama expressed her shock and sorrow today over the death of the globetrotting American celebrity chef. Bun Cha Huong Lien restaurant in the Vietnamese capital's leafy Old Quarter soared to fame after the 2016 sit-down between Obama and Bourdain for his CNN show. The pair shared a simple meal of pork noodles and fried spring rolls - each dish worth around USD 3 - and photos of the casual dinner quickly went viral. Bourdain died by suicide while in France filming an episode of his Emmy-winning CNN food and travel program "Parts Unknown", the network said yesterday. He was 61. "I was surprised and sad when I heard about (Bourdain's) death," Nguyen Thi Nga, co-owner of Bun Cha Huong Lien restaurant told AFP. "(Bourdain) was a nice, friendly and folksy person... He praised our bun cha dish and its fish-sauce broth. He loved Vietnamese food," Nga said. Obama posted a tribute on ...
Prosecutor: Bourdain hanged himself with bathrobe belt
The prosecutor of Colmar in France's Alsace region says that writer and celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain hanged himself in the bathroom of his French hotel room. Prosecutor Christian de Rocquigny told The Associated Press today that the famed chef and host of the CNN series "Parts Unknown" used the belt of his hotel bath robe to commit suicide yesterday. Of the 61-year-old American's death, Rocquigny said "there is no element that makes us suspect that someone came into the room at any moment." He also said a medical expert had concluded there were no signs of violence on Bourdain's body. The prosecutor said toxicology tests were being carried out, including urine tests, to see if Bourdain took any medications, to try to help his family understand if anything led him to kill himself.
Jacqueline Fernandez to endorse eyewear brand
Bollywood actress Jacqueline Fernandez, winner of Miss Sri Lankan Universe pageant 2006, was on Saturday announced as the first global ambassador of eyewear brand Nova, which has been operating in the Indian market for over a decade.
Anthony Bourdain was my hero, says Vikas Khanna
Anthony Bourdain developed an affinity for Indian vegetarian food and was curious about recipes, says Indian chef Vikas Khanna, for whom the late American star chef was a hero.
Bourdain's death a loss to culinary world: Sanjeev Kapoor
Indian chef Sanjeev Kapoor opined that the death of celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain was a huge loss to the culinary world."It is very sad to hear about this extreme step he took. I would have never imagined that Anthony would do this. It is a big loss to the industry. A lot of people were inspired by his body of work," he told ANI.The noted chef further said Anthony's death is not just a loss to those who knew him, but also to those who have not experienced the best he had to offer."I think that the chef who loves to travel and explore is a true one and Anthony was a perfect example of a true chef. He was not only the ambassador of food of the world but he was also culinary ambassador to India," Sanjeev explained.Bourdain allegedly committed suicide in his hotel room in Paris on Friday.Television network CNN, for whom Bourdain had produced the food series, "Parts Unknown" reported the incident and released a statement condoling his death.Bourdain was known as a master of crafts in the
Planning your next vacation? Make note of important factors
Hotel accommodations, rental cars and travel may be the must haves to check while travel preparation, but pinning down some of aspects of your vacation like right travel partner, duration and goal is equally important.
South Haryana heritage circuit to be developed as global tourist destination: Minister
The Madhogarh-Mahendragarh- Narnaul-Rewari heritage circuit in south Haryana would soon be developed as a global tourism destination under the central government's Swadesh Darshan Scheme, a state minister has said. A sum of Rs 100 crore would be spent on developing the circuit, Haryana Tourism Minister Ram Bilas Sharma said yesterday. He said he had discussed the matter with Union Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons in Delhi recently. Another meeting is due on Monday with officials of the tourism department at Madhogarh Fort, located on top of Madhogarh Hill in the Aravalli mountain range in Mahendragarh district, to discuss the roadmap for the project, Sharma said. He said the state government was always interested in developing this area as a tourist hotspot. "Wherever tourism is developed, the area automatically gets developed," he said. Sharma said developing the circuit as a tourist destination would provide job opportunities to area residents. With the development of the ..
Uday Express gets tab-operated vending machines
In its first, a tab-operated automatic vending machines have been installed in Coimbatore - Bengaluru Uday Express which was flagged off on Friday.The train was flagged off from Coimbatore Junction by Minister of State for Railways Rajen Gohain.The salient feature of this machines is that is can be operated using a tab and the current inventory includes tea, coffee, aerated drinks, canned juices and packets of some snacks.Passengers can choose the items from the list and add it to their cart, once the payment is done, the machines automatically dispense the items.The double-decker Uday Express will run between Coimbatore and Bengaluru.
Trump extends condolences to Anthony Bourdain's family
United States President Donald Trump on Friday offered condolences to the family of 61-year-old celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, who was found dead in his hotel room in France on Friday.While departing for the G7 summit, Trump called Bourdain's death "very sad," adding that he was "quite a character."The cause of Bourdain is believed to be suicide, CNN confirmed.Former US President Barack Obama took to Twitter to mourn Bourdain's demise, saying, he taught them about food and made them a little less afraid of the unknown."Low plastic stool, cheap but delicious noodles, cold Hanoi beer." This is how I'll remember Tony. He taught us about food - but more importantly, about its ability to bring us together. To make us a little less afraid of the unknown. We'll miss him," Obama tweeted.Bourdain was famous as a master of crafts in the kitchen. He has a number of cookbooks and television shows in his name.He was also renowned for his award-winning travel and food series "Parts Unknown".He ...
Woman founf dead in hotel bathroom in Delhi
A woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside the bathroom of a luxury hotel in east Delhi's Mayur Vihar, the police said today. Police said they were awaiting the postmortem report to ascertain the cause of death. The woman had checked into the hotel on June 6 with her male friend and her body was found yesterday. The woman was working in a beauty parlour in south Delhi. She was living in the city at her relative's home. Her male friend told police that he had left the hotel on Wednesday to meet his father. Her friend claimed that he made several phone calls yesterday but they went unanswered. He then informed the hotel staff to check on his friend but the room was found to be locked from inside. The hotel staff found her lying on the bathroom floor with head injuries, they said. Police were probing the matter.
MTDC, Airbnb eye 1,500 village tourism entrepreneurs in FY19
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC), has extended its partnership with global home-sharing platform Airbnb, under which it will create 1,500 tourism entrepreneurs in the state. The Tourism Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme aims to attract a larger global audience and boost tourism in Maharashtra. "After signing an agreement for Tourism Entrepreneurship Accelerator Programme with Airbnb last year we already have 500 hosts enrolled on the community-driven hospitality company's platform generating regular income," Maharashtra Tourism Minister Jaykumar Rawal told reporters here. "We are targeting to create 1,500 entrepreneurs in villages through the programme this year," he added. Further, thorough this, the aim is to make every home under this programme a micro-information centre, where tourists can avail the best guidance from their hosts including sightseeing, best places to eat, best modes of transport among others related to the area. In ...
Swimming, watersports off Goa beaches closed ahead of monsoon
With monsoon showers lashing across the state since Friday morning, the state's beaches, which are popular with tourists, have been shut down for swimming and water sports till the end of September due to rough seas.
Must have bottom wear for this season
Every garment evolves from something basic to something trendy to fit in different occasions and one such trend is bottom wear. In past few years the bottom wears have evolved immensely taking more shelf space as it use to earlier thus, setting a new fashion statement.
Decathlon introduces 'Phygital' Experiential Store at Bangalore's Eva Mall
Decathlon today unveiled a new retail experience in India at its store in Eva Mall, Bengaluru.To elevate the shopping and sporting experience, Decathlon introduces a 'phygital experience' - an innovative mix of physical retail and digital touch points.From virtual reality to digital payments the intent is to create a fun, unique and immersive user experience designed to engage and add value to for them at every step of the way while choosing their favourite sports gear.Users welcome a simple and easy shopping experience that is interactive and fun. Decathlon Eva Mall is designed for users to truly explore a sport experience, Decathlon products and make a self-informed best choice - by selecting products of their choice without having to ask for assistance.Speaking on launch of the phygital experience, Pierre Digbo, City Leader Bengaluru and Coach of the South Zone, said, "Decathlon's vision is to inspire over 1 billion Indians to try or discover different sports and encourage users to
UP to draw up plan to develop Garhmukteshwar
A comprehensive action plan will be drawn up to develop the main tourist places in Garhmukteshwar as part of the Uttar Pradesh government's efforts to promote tourism in the state. Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary Shri Rajive Kumar, at a meeting here to discuss how the place can be promoted as a tourist destination, laid emphasis on developing the area where fairs are held, keeping in view its religious and tourism importance. Garhmukteshwar, situated on the NH 24 that joins Delhi with Lucknow, is in Hapur district and is a revered centre of pilgrimage for Hindus and is also a spiritual tourism destination that attracts both domestic and foreign tourists. Kumar said there was need to declare the 'mela' area as a green belt and directed the authorities to prepare an action plan towards that end, an official release said. He added that there should be sufficient parking arrangements in the 'mela' area and the Ganga ghat should be properly maintained. Principal Secretary (Tourism) Avnish ..
Celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain dead
Anthony Bourdain, celebrity chef, adventurer and television host, has died at the age of 61.