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Kerala ready to receive tourists in all major travel destinations: Tourism minister
The devastating floods in Kerala had left its thriving tourism industry in a state of disarray and shock, but 'God's own country' has bounced back with renewed vigour, state Tourism Minister Kadakampally Surendran said Monday. He said all the major tourist places in the southern state were back to business and ready to receive tourists from around the world. "Tourism is a major contributor to Kerala's economy and a significant source of earning foreign exchange. The floods left the industry in a state of disarray and shock, but it was only for a while. "Now it has bounced back into business with a renewed vigour, demonstrating its inherent resilience and determination to overcome the traumatic aftermath of the floods," Surendran said at a media interaction here. The tourism minister said restoration and rehabilitation activities were in full swing in the state, which faced one of the most devastating floods in decades that claimed over 300 lives and destroyed many properties. "Road ..
Tourism to drive Punjab's economy: Sidhu
Congress leader Navjot Singh Sidhu Monday said tourism will be the driving force behind Punjab's economic growth and the state government was striving to ensure that tourism contribute towards 20 per cent of the northern state's GDP. Speaking at the India Tourism Mart-2018, Sidhu, the tourism and culture minister of Punjab, said the state has a vibrant culture and dynamic people, who have traditionally opened their homes and hearts to guests from all over the globe. Representing Punjab at the India Tourism Mart-2018, in which it is a partner state, Sidhu said it was the wholesome effort of the Punjab government led by Chief Minister Amarinder Singh to make the more than 400 participating representatives from 60 countries at the event, aware about the potential of Punjab as a tourist destination. "Golden Temple in Punjab is the largest visited monument in India which sees a daily footfall of more than 1.25 lakh persons, which is even more than that of Taj Mahal. To explore the ...
Rotten wheat found to be used in making flour at mill in Ludhiana
The Punjab Food and Drug Administration on Monday seized more than 2,000 quintals of rotten wheat, which was allegedly being used for making flour, in Ludhiana district. In a raid at a mill in Alamgir village, the team, assisted by dairy development officers, found that the damaged wheat, which had turned black and had been emitting foul smell, was being used for making wheat flour, an official said. The team took samples of wheat, flour, 'maida' and 'suji' for further investigation. The mill was allegedly being run without a mandatory Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) licence, the spokesperson added.
Topline Consulting Group's foray in Indian market
Topline Consulting, a China-based strategic communications firm, which recently inaugurated their first international operations in Gurgaon, India was invited to speak at the 'First ever' India Tourism Mart (ITM) 2018 from September 16 to 18.The ITM is organised by the Tourism Ministry in partnership with the Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), a federation where all the national associations representing tourism, travel, transport, restaurants, hotels and convention sectors in India are members.The main agenda of hosting this 2-day conference is to present India as a preferred tourist destination to countries abroad specially to emerging tourism markets like China, Japan and Latin America.Representing Topline as one of the invited speakers was Yan Han, Chairperson, International Business who has witnessed the development of the China tourism industry and has been actively involved in the same in her career. Han is adept in understanding both the ...
Morocco to open its first tourism office in India: Morocco Minister
Morocco would be soon opening its first tourism office in New Delhi, the country's tourism minister Mohammed Sajid said Monday. Morocco, which currently has Indian tourist footfall of around 15,000, aims to touch the 40,000-mark by 2019. "India is a very big country. However, there were low number of foreign tourists from India to Morocco in recent years. We have a lot of similarities with India in terms of culture and development," said Sajid. "Both countries have a very diverse tourist sector that is rooted in their civilisations. We can also learn a lot from each other's tourism sector as it is a very strategic sector that can create jobs," he added. He added that a tourism agreement has been signed with India. "We are also going to sign an agreement on air transport with Air India," he said at an event organised to announce the opening of the office. However, the location and date of opening of the office has not been decided yet, a senior Moroccon diplomat said. "The office will .
ITDC inks MoU with Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development
State-run hospitality company ITDC signed an MoU with the Moroccan Agency for Tourism Development (SMIT) on Monday, for strengthening cooperation in the tourism sector, a statement from the ministry said. India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC) a PSU under the aegis of the Ministry of Tourism signed the MoU with the SMIT, an autonomous organisation under the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Kingdom of Morocco. Chairperson and Managing Director (C&MD), ITDC, Ravneet Kaur said, "Signing of the MoU is an acknowledgement of the capabilities and core competency of ITDC and the important role it has played in development of tourism and related infrastructure in the country." With the signing of the MoU, both the organisations will be able to share engineering and tourism products development expertise, new trends and technology in tourism products and innovative tourism product development, the statement from the tourism ministry said. The advantages of the alliance would be ...
Cleanliness drives by govt will boost tourism: Piyush Goyal
Efforts made by the government towards cleanliness in the past four years would boost tourism in India, Railway Minister Piyush Goyal said on Monday. After inaugurating Indian Tourism Mart, a symposium of the travel and trade industry sector, Goyal flagged the areas of concern for tourists visiting the country such as electricity, cleanliness and pollution. "No country can attract international tourists, until they feel the country is clean...The efforts we have undertaken in the last four years to bring about cleanliness is certainly going to be one of the defining features to promote tourism in the nation in a big way," he said. He said cleanliness also makes tourists feel safer when they walk around streets without garbage and muck littering their paths. He said that electricity will be available across the country, even in the remotest areas, as the country has "gone from an era of power shortages to an era of power surpluses. We can now provide power to even the most remotest ...
Raghavendra Rathore to showcase at pop up show in Dubai
Indian designer Raghavendra Rathore will showcase his festive collection at a pop up show organised by leading Asian retailer Robinsons. It will start from September 28 and will go on till October 20 at Dubai Festival City Mall.
How to get a perfect brunch look
What better time than weekends to dress up and hang out with friends for brunch! Its that time of the week when you throw out your formal work wear and bring out the trendy, breezy, casual wear to make sure you are following the trend.
Global mega summit on urban tourism kicks off in Seoul
A UN urban summit, billed as the world's largest conference in the sector, got underway in Seoul on Monday, seeking to lay a blueprint for future of urban tourism and its potential for advancing more sustainable and inclusive cities. Nearly 900 delegates from 50 countries, including business players, academics and experts in the field have gathered in Seoul for the three-day summit jointly hosted by the UNWTO (World Tourism Organization) and the Seoul Metropolitan Government (SMG). Themed, 'A 2030 Vision for Urban Tourism', the summit, the first of its kind in North-East Asia, is designed to "encourage new strategic approaches to the challenge of a growing tourism sector and its impact on urban destinations, through sharing of innovative ideas and experiences". Innovative approaches to competitiveness in urban destinations, technology's impact on urban tourism, rejuvenation of cities, and increasing inclusion in city development are among the topics which would be discussed during ...
1.69 million tourists visit India in 2017 with e-Visa: Rajnath
Electronic Tourist Visa (e-Visa) continues to be the game changer for tourism sector as 1.69 million foreigners visited India in 2017 availing this travel document which is over 57 per cent more than the previous year, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Sunday. Inaugurating the "Paryatan Parv", a 12-day tourism festival at the India Gate lawns, Singh said India is full of cultural diversity but yet it is unbreakable. "Indian culture is very rich. Its rich civilisation is discussed across the world. Its the only country where followers of all the imparted religions are found. "There are a great number of languages, dialects and dresses. Its a country full of diversity. Still, it is incredible and unbreakable," Singh said. He said e-Visa continues to be the game changer for tourism sector and it is now available for citizens of 166 countries and allows visits for business and medical treatment. "During 2017, a total of 1.69 million foreign tourists arrived on e-Visa as compared to 1.08 ...
India being developed as tourist destination: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday asserted India is full of cultural diversity but yet it is unbreakable and it is being developed as a tourist destination. Singh was speaking on the inauguration of the second edition of 'Paryatan Parv', being held across the country to promote tourist sites, especially among domestic travellers. The event is being organised by the Tourism Ministry with the objective of drawing focus on the benefits of tourism, showcasing the cultural diversity of the country and reinforcing the principle of "tourism for all". "Indian culture is very rich. Its rich civilisation is discussed across the world. Its the only country where followers of all the imparted religions are found. "There are a great number of languages, dialects and dresses. Its a country full of diversity. Still, it is incredible and unbreakable," Singh said. He said that the tourism will help people to understand the country. "The country is full of traditions and customs. it is being ...
After floods, Kerala Tourism gets first international charter
The money-spinning Kerala tourism industry celebrated quietly on Sunday after receiving the first chartered flight of tourists this season following the devastating floods.
Kerala tourism bags PATA awards for innovative ad campaign
Kerala Tourism's efforts to get back on track after the recent devastating floods got a shot in the arm as it won two prestigious awards for its innovative marketing campaigns. The gold awards of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) were presented at a function in Malaysia Friday. Assistant Director of India Tourism, Singapore, Sudeshna Ramkumar received the award on behalf of Kerala Tourism department. Kerala Tourism bagged the first gold for its 'Yalla Kerala' print media campaign in the Gulf countries, a release said here Sunday. It showcased the state's greenery and backwaters, a different world from the Gulf, just four hours away by air. With the punch line, 'Yalla Kerala,' the campaign generated a lot of interest about 'God's Own Country' as a tourism destination in the Gulf. The second gold award came for an innovative poster the Kerala Tourism had developed for the third edition of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), the biggest contemporary art show in South
Kashmir in its pristine glory as autumn arrives (Travel Feature)
As turtle doves and pigeons compete with each other to the accompaniment of cicada's flattering music to pick the fallen grain left behind in paddy fields after harvesting, the message is loud and clear - autumn, Kashmir's golden brown season of plenty, has arrived.
4 killed, 9 wounded in shooting at Mexico mariachi square
Mexican authorities say four people have been killed and nine wounded in a shooting at the capital's emblematic Garibaldi Plaza. Mexico City's prosecutors' office said Saturday that at least one foreigner was among the wounded. Garibaldi Plaza is a popular spot for tourists and is filled with bars, restaurants and mariachi musicians who serenade tourists. Many head to the square for Independence Day celebrations on the eve of Sept. 16. Local media reported late Friday that assailants were dressed in the traditional mariachi garb of short embroidered jackets and pants. Videos circulating on social media showed musicians playing music during and after the shooting.
How to style breezy silhouettes for every sartorial occasion
Do you typically reach out for a jeans paired with a top every time you go out, just to avoid wearing something uncomfortable? Think beyond this.
MyTravelPie idea of providing experiences for private accommodation
Travel is food for the soul. It is through our travelling experiences that we learn something new about the world, and our place in it. Everyone wants to take a break from their monotonous, stressful lives and catch a few moments of peace, adventure and novelty. Travelling offers that and much more.One of the topmost priorities for those planning a vacation is comfortable accommodation. In the day and age of the internet, browsing for hotels which match your needs and budget is rather child's play. However it is only recently that travelers have negotiated with themselves to choose experience and uniqueness over the structure and commercial setup of a hotel. Travelers looking to experience the local flavor and culture are cozying up to the idea of choosing Holidays homes or Home stays.Home stays are ideal for travelers who enjoy exploring remote, less travelled locales, away from the bustle and chaos of the city, yet staying close enough to places of interest. Hotels definitely cater .
Savor the refined and redefined cuisine at ChaoBella
To treat the patrons with the finest Chinese and Italian cuisine, ChaoBella in Crowne Plaza (Okhla) has revamped its menu to serve the best of both worlds under one roof.ChaoBella, a modern yet contemporary restaurant, has incorporated innovative flavors pairing, interesting combinations and diverse cooking styles in its cuisine to redefine flavors and offer the latest trends that will keep the soul of the cuisines intact.Offering food with an interpretation of ever evolving culture, traditions, cuisines and histories of both countries, ChaoBella will offer staples of Chinese cuisine such as spinach tofu in garlic sauce, Chinese greens' stir fried French beans, shredded chicken, slow cooked lamb shank, braised lamb shank flavored with Asian spices stir fried tenderloin and many more.Dimsum lovers can rejoice an array to choose right from golden garlic, traditional Chinese roasted garlic dumplings, five spiced vegetables, five spice flavored minced vegetables dumplings amongst ...
Sikka Group to lead in possessions in FY 2018-19
Sikka Group, a leading name in real estate, has announced that it will be focusing on possessions this year and aims to deliver homes, at all of its Noida and Dehradun Projects.The real estate projects under the entire process where speedy construction would be taking place are - Sikka Kimaantra Greens, Sikka Karnam Greens, Sikka Kaamya Greens and Sikka Kaamna Greens which are located in Noida and Greater Noida West and also at group's projects located in Dehradun, majorly Sikka Kimaya Greens.The group has also planned to foray into education and hospitality. Under hospitality, they already have hotels in Gurgaon and New Delhi and very soon plans to open hotels in Bareilly, Dehradun, and Muzaffarnagar. The hotels are all going to be eco-friendly and will be constructed with the newest available technology.Along with the hotels, the group very soon will be opening formal schools in Lucknow and a few more places."Possession is the focus area for us in FY 2018-19. The minor glitches, if .