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Major hotels in China inspected after room cleaning expose
Chinese authorities are inspecting several major international hotels after hidden camera video showed room cleaning workers using soiled towels to clean cups and glasses and other questionable practices. The Chinese tourism ministry said late Thursday that it had asked authorities in Beijing, Shanghai and three provinces to investigate 14 hotels that appear in the video. Several of the hotels including a Sheraton and Waldorf Astoria have apologised. The nearly 12-minute video , posted online earlier this week, shows workers cleaning bathrooms. In several clips, they can be seen wiping down sinks, coffee cups and glasses with the same used towel. One wipes a glass with the bottom edge of her cleaning uniform. An activist blogger who uses the pseudonym "Huazong" posted the video late Wednesday on his verified account on Weibo, a Chinese version of Twitter. He calls the problem long-standing and widespread, and writes that he spent 2,000 nights at 147 hotels over six years. The video ...
China probes Marriott, Hilton hotels over poor hygiene after undercover expose
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's tourism regulator has launched an investigation into poor hygiene at a slew of five-star hotels, including global chains such as the Ritz Carlton and Shangri-La, after an undercover expose went viral and prompted a public outcry.
JCB holds tourism campaign in Japan
In order to increase the inflow of tourists from Southeast Asia, Tourism Bureau in Osaka has partnered with private company JCB which is one of the original credit card companies in Japan.Although there is an increase in the number of foreign tourists coming to Osaka, also known as the "merchant town", the Tourism Bureau here is engaged in a variety of initiatives to attract more tourists, especially from Thailand.Koremitsu Sannomiya of JCB said, "We would like to offer the campaign called 'Otoku Osaka' till the end of March next year, and to convey the appeal of Osaka to Thai members.JCB has many members in the Asian country and it has already provided them with special preferential service in approximately 1000 stores in Japan.The newly added service "Otoku Osaka" campaign is related to JCB card issued in Thailand. "Otoku Osaka" means "the city of Osaka provides a lot of benefits".The campaign's logo has a unique design of Osaka's famous features such as Osaka Castle and Takoyaki, ..
US adds new sanctions on Cuba tourist attractions
The Trump Administration is adding new names to a list of Cuban tourist attractions that Americans are barred from visiting. The 26 names range from the new five-star Iberostar Grand Packard and Paseo del Prado hotels in Old Havana to modest shopping centers in beachside resorts far from the capital. All are barred because they are owned by Cuba's military business conglomerate, GAESA. Travel to Cuba remains legal. Hundreds of US commercial flights and cruise ships deliver hundreds of thousands of Americans to the island each year. And nothing prevents the government from funding its security apparatus with money spent at facilities that aren't owned by GAESA and banned by the U.S. But the sanctions appear to have dampened interest in travel to Cuba, which has dropped dramatically this year.
Nepal, China drink water from same mountains: PM Oli
Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli said Thursday that people of Nepal and China drink water from the same mountains as he sought support and cooperation from the neighbouring country to meet the Himalayan nation's prosperity goals. Oli, who met China's visiting Minister of Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang, recalled the centuries-old relations between the two countries. "Support and cooperation from the neighbouring countries have been expected to meet the prosperity goals and additional support has been hoped from the close neighbours," he said. Oli said the two countries are geographically so close that their people drink water from the same mountains, sources said. The Chinese minister said China was preparing to send maximum number of tourists to Nepal. Arrival of Chinese tourists in Nepal was 48 per cent more as compared to those in the previous year, he said. The Chinese are more attracted to Nepal's traditional and cultural heritages, Luo said. He suggested keeping the originality and
Mother Cauvery statue: Plan in initial stage to develop tourist destination, says shivakumar
After details of a proposed plan to build a tall statue of Mother Cauvery were reported, Karnataka Water Resources Minister DK Shivakumar on Thursday asserted that it is not just a statue but a tower which will be developed as a tourist destination.The Karnataka government has reportedly proposed to erect a 125-feet tall statue of Mother Cauvery at the Krishna Raja Sagar reservoir in Mandya district of the state.Shivakumar and Tourism Minister Sa Ra Mahesh on Tuesday held a meeting with senior officials on the proposed project.Along with the high statue, as per the plan, the government also proposes to build a museum complex and two 360-feet tall glass towers which will provide a bird's eye view of Krishna Raja Sagara reservoir. A bandstand, an indoor stadium and a replica of historical monuments are also proposed to boost tourism in the region.After the proposed project started to draw comparisons with the recently inaugurated Statue of Unity in Gujarat, Shivakumar clarified that the
Arunachal has received tremendous support from Centre in the
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu Thursday said the state has received tremendous support from the Narendra Modi government at the Centre in the tourism sector. He said this while inaugurating two new tourist circuits in the state at Tawang in the presence of Union Minister of State for Tourism K J Alphons. "Before 2014, the state used to receive meagre amount of Rs 8-10 crore. But now we can feel the difference. For the BhalukpongBomdilaTawang tourism project, the Centre has sanctioned Rs 50 crore. Likewise Rs 100 crore for Nafra SeppaSagaliZiroYomcha project," he said. The two new tourist circuits are Bhalukpong-Bomdila- Tawang project and Nafra-Seppa-Pappu, Pasa, Pakke Valleys- Sangdupota-New Sagali-Ziro-Yomcha, an official release said. The chief minister informed that the two projects were sanctioned in 2014-15 under Swadesh Darshan. He thanked Alphons for his kind presence in the inauguration ceremony. Khandu also thanked the Centre and Union Tourism ...
Day 2 of Deepika, Ranveer wedding is all about pink and red
Rome [Italy], Nov 15 (ANI): The second day of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's wedding celebrations began on a high note.The beautiful bride was the first to arrive around 9.30 am (local time). Dressed in a stunning hot pink lehenga, Deepika Padukone arrived with her family before being taken inside Villa del Balbianello under the cover of black umbrellas.An hour or so later, Ranveer Singh arrived in a flash of hot pink and blood red in a typically rambunctious fashion.The couple, along with their friends and family, has now gone inside the villa.With live dhol playing and classic Bollywood music spreading across the scenic Lake Como, it felt like a desi wedding in Mumbai rather than a destination event in Northern Italy.Earlier this morning one of the first guests to arrive was none other than the legendary Harshdeep Kaur, resplendent in a bright pink pagdi. She is expected to perform at the ceremony later this afternoon.Similar to the previous day, security was extremely tight. .
Delhi okays fitness tests for autorickshaws at all 13 offices
To ease the load on the Transport Authority licensing centre at Burari, the Delhi government has permitted fitness of autorickshaw at all 13 zonal offices of the authority in the city, an official said on Thursday.
Deepika-Ranveer all set for a Sindhi wedding!
Rome [Italy], Nov 15 (ANI): Keeping details of their much-awaited nuptials under wraps, Bollywood's power couple, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh, is all set for a traditional Sindhi wedding ceremony to be held today.The lovebirds tied the knot in a Konkani ceremony on Wednesday which stretched for over five hours.Today's ceremony will take place in the lower terrace of the Villa del Balbianello in northern Italy, the same place where the couple was announced man and wife yesterday.Keeping up with Ranveer's hot-blooded personality, the lower terrace and the mandap of today's venue are decorated with red roses. According to local sources, a number of large boats have already left for the luxury Casta Diva resort to pick up the wedding guests and the couple.For yesterday's Konkani ceremony the world famous upper patio was decorated with hundreds of white roses. The couple was surrounded by friends and family members dressed in white attires on the villa's famous patio overlooking the
BlingBird, the Premier India Based Luxury Experiential Travel Company, Launches a Bucket-list-worthy Travel Experience to Nature's Very Own Light Show
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Sri Ramayana Express flagged of from New Delhi
Sri Ramayana Express, a special train covering key destinations associated with the life of Lord Ram, was flagged off on Wednesday from Safdarjung railway station here.During the journey, spanning across a total of 16 days, passengers will get to cover important destinations spread across India and Sri Lanka.Enthusiastic commuters were seen boarding the train after being greeted by railways personnel to embark on their 16-day long journey.The pilgrimage circuit consists of two travel components --one each in India and Sri Lanka. After leaving Delhi, the train will make its first stop in Ayodhya followed by Hanuman Garhi Ramkot and Kanak Bhawan temple. The train will then cover the important destinations of Ramayana circuit such as Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Varanasi, Prayag, Shringverpur, Chitrakoot, Nasik, Hampi and Rameshwaram.According to Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the tour package will cover all meals, accommodation and wash and change facilities
Deepika, Ranveer wedding: Glamour, luxury and a bit of showbiz drama
Rome [Italy], Nov 14 (ANI): The day had it all - tradition, glamour, ultra-luxury and a bit of showbiz drama in the end.The first day of Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh's two-day wedding extravaganza in Lake Como came to a bizarre end a short while ago.Some seven hours after ceremonies began at the stunning Villa del Balbianello, the newlyweds emerged from the confines of the villa accompanied by their closest family. Earlier in the day the couple had been married in a traditional Konkani ceremony in keeping with Deepika's background.Both the stars looked magnificent in traditional south Indian attire - Deepika in an elegant peach Sari with her hair tied in a severe bun while Ranveer wore a long cream coloured Kurta suit.Waiting for the new couple was a vintage Riva luxury pleasure boat to take them to CastaDiva resort where they and their family and friends are staying.Much to the dismay of the gathered handful of journalists waiting to catch a glimpse of the couple however, ...
Arunachal government signs MoU worth Rs 1,200 cr
The Arunachal Pradesh government on Wednesday signed and exchanged MoUs with 17 private investors for projects worth Rs 1,200 crore during the 5th edition of North East Connectivity Scheme.
Rijiju flags off international cycling event
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Wednesday ceremonially flagged off the second edition of the Dalmia MTB Arunachal Hornbill flight international cycling event here and called upon the participants to enjoy and explore the enchanting beauty of the state during the event. The event will begin Thursday from Itanagar and would culminate at Mechuka in West Siang district on November 22. "Life of adventurist is beyond normal life. Go and conquer ... This is what Arunachal is going to offer as the state has its own unique beauty," the Union Minister of State for Home said. Rijiju informed that Bollywood star Salman Khan would attend the flag-in ceremony of the event at Mechuka on November 22. He further said that Khan had already donated an amount of Rs 22 lakh. "We have to identify certain areas which will be hallmark in promoting tourism for the people of the state. Adventure tourism can be promoted through this kind of cycling event to make the state a future destination," he ...
Here's what's going on at Deepika, Ranveer's wedding
Rome [Italy], Nov 14 (ANI): With the chant of 'Har Har Mahadev' and 'Ab Yeh Vivah Sampann Hua', at 1.05 PM Italian time, Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone were declared man and wife at the beautiful Villa Del Balbianello in northern Italy.The Konkani ceremony stretched for more than 5 hours.The couple was surrounded by friends and family members dressed in white attires on the villa's famous patio overlooking the lake. The venue was decorated with hundreds of white roses.At the same time a number of large boats were seen at the villas main peer in preparation to take the guests back to the luxurious CastaDiva resort across the lake from the Villa del Balbianello.Also at the same time, a beautiful vintage EURO 500,000 Riva Tritone vintage boat appeared at the villa. The captain of the vessel told us that he would be taking the couple back to CastaDiva in ultimate Italian luxury and style.The couple will again get married in a Sindhi ceremony tomorrow.The couple had ...
Chinese minister in Nepal to boost tourism
Chinese tourist arrivals in Nepal have significantly increased by 48 per cent compared to last year, the visiting Chinese tourism minister said here on Wednesday. Minister of Culture and Tourism Luo Shugang, who is on a four-day visit to Nepal, stated this during his meeting with Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli, according to Nepalese foreign ministry sources. The number of Chinese tourists visiting Nepal is increasing with every passing year. Nepal has welcomed 109,557 Chinese tourists till September. The growth has been attributed to increasing promotional campaigns in Chinese cities, designation of Rasuwagadhi entry point as international border crossing, increasing number of Chinese restaurants and other service providers, and easy availability of Chinese-speaking guides, among others. The Nepal government expects further arrival of Chinese tourists as the country is celebrating Visit Nepal Year in 2020 with various promotional campaigns. Luo also assured the prime minister that ...
Karan Johar is all hearts for Deepika-Ranveer wedding
As Bollywood stars, Deepika Padukone and beau Ranveer Singh tied the knot today, their Bollywood buddy Karan Johar is all hearts for the couple.The ace filmmaker was amongst the first ones from Bollywood to congratulate the newly-weds. He wrote, "Such a stunning gorgeous and beautiful couple!!!! Nazar utar lo! @deepikapadukone and @RanveerOfficial !! Badhai ho !!! Love you both!!! Here's to a lifetime of love and joy!"Going by Karan's tweet, it seems like that he has seen the first glimpse of the married couple.The power couple tied the knot at the stunning Villa del Balbianello overlooking Lake Como in Northern Italy.Guests began arriving early in the morning and had gathered on the villas world famous patio for the duo's traditional Konkani wedding ceremony. A group of 30- 40 guests stood around the railings of the patio, shielding the couple who were seated on the floor as the strains of a pandit's chanting stretched across this most bucolic of locations.Security was ...
Shri Ramayana Express flagged off from Safdarjung station
The Shri Ramayana Express, a special tourist train to run on the Ramayana circuit to cover major spots related to the Hindu epic was flagged off on Wednesday from Safdarjung Railway Station here, officials said.
Goa govt to develop two heritage tourism circuits
In a bid to showcase Goa's historical sites to the tourists, the state government has started developing two heritage tourism circuits. State Archives and Archaeology Department has been working on creating these tourism circuits in which the visitors would be taken to different historical monuments and architectural landmarks, an official said on Wednesday. "The first circuit will cover the Saptakoteshwar temple at Narve village in Bicholim taluka and the monuments surrounding it, including ancient caves, water tanks, springs, temples and ruins of Jain community settlement," Varad Sabanis, Assistant Superintendent Archaeologist, told PTI. Saptakoteshwar temple was built on the orders of Maratha warrior king Chhatrapati Shivaji in 1668. It is located 35 kms from Panaji, he said. He said Saptakoteshwar temple restoration work has already begun and it is expected to complete before April next year. "The second tourism circuit would be created in Sankhalim area in north ...