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Up in the air: Adventure sport enthusiasts have places to go

Paragliding in Himachal Pradesh or sailing in a hot air balloon in Rajasthan: The choices are many

Tourism likely to jump by 10-12% this year in poll-bound Rajasthan

Trade experts estimate that the number of tourists visiting Jaipur alone may reach 15,000 to 18,000 per day during the remaining months of this financial year

Rajasthan becomes a year-round tourism hub, even during the hot summers

According to trade experts' estimates, over five crore tourists are expected to visit the state in the remaining three months of the year

India among San Francisco's top market for tourism growth recovery

The city witnesses a large number of Indian tourists visiting friends and relatives, staying in the nearby Silicon Valley

Tourism recovery in Asia-Pacific region strong, robust post pandemic: PATA

The recovery in tourism in the Asia-Pacific region after the COVID-19 pandemic has been "strong and robust" and the numbers have reached about 80 per cent of 2019's figures, the chief of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) said on Thursday. Peter Semone was interacting with reporters during the second day of the 46th edition of the PATA Travel Mart being hosted here from October 4-6. The physical version of the PATA Travel Mart is being held after a hiatus of three years due to the Covid pandemic. "Recovery from 2019 numbers... in the Asia-Pacific region, we are running at about 80 per cent. So there is a recovery and I have to say its strong and robust recovery. "The quality of tourism, in terms of lengths of stays, is better. It seems, when people are travelling, they are travelling a little bit more seriously and in a bit more committed way," Semone said when asked about the recovery made in tourism sector in the Asia-Pacific region. Later on the sidelines, he also shared so

EaseMyTrip, Uttarakhand govt sign MoU to make state a global tourism spot

Online travel tech platform EaseMyTrip and the government of Uttarakhand have signed a memorandum of understanding worth Rs 250 crore to elevate Uttarakhand's tourism sector

World Tourism Day 2023: Theme, history, importance, celebration, quotes

World Tourism Day is celebrated every year on September 27 to promote and bring issues to light about the significance of the travel industry, both financially and socially

Tourism sector from across world to assemble in Kerala for travel expo

Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan will inaugurate the first edition of South India's prestigious travel expo Global Travel Market (GTM 2023) at Kovalam, near here, on September 27. State Tourism Minister P A Mohamed Riyas will preside over the inaugural function of the four-day event at The Leela Kovalam, a Raviz Hotel, at 5 pm, an official release said on Monday. Kerala Chief Secretary V Venu will deliver the keynote address on the occasion. Goa Governor P S Sreedharan Pillai will inaugurate the seminar sessions on September 27 at 6.30 pm. It will deliberate on various topics on the theme 'Experience the Essence of South India: Where Culture Meets Nature'. GTM 2023, an annual B2B travel and trade exhibition, is organised by South Kerala Hoteliers Forum (SKHF), Trivandrum Chamber of Commerce and Industries (TCCI), Tavas Ventures, and Metro Media. Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs V Muraleedharan will inaugurate the travel and trade exhibition at Travancore International

New Delhi Declaration provides direction for tourism sector: Govt on G20

A "significant milestone" achieved during the G20 Leaders' Summit here was the "unanimous endorsement" of the pivotal role of tourism and culture in sustainable socio-economic development and prosperity, the Ministry of Tourism said on Sunday. The declaration was announced and adopted by the summit on Saturday. The G20 New Delhi Leaders' Declaration adopted during the summit underlined the significance of the "Goa Roadmap for Tourism as a vehicle for achieving SDGs", the ministry said in a statement. The summit stands as a testament to India's leadership in fostering global unity and collaboration. It witnessed the convergence of the world's most influential leaders, united by a shared vision for the future, it said. Their collective commitment to addressing global challenges reaffirms the spirit of global cooperation, the statement said. The declaration "provides a new direction for tourism sector with G20 Goa Roadmap outlining the challenges, objectives, opportunities and ...

Economy on growth path; auto, pharma, tourism sectors to add new jobs: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the Indian economy was on the path of rapid growth which had led to creation of big opportunities for employment of the youth. Addressing a Rozgar Mela where he distributed over 51,000 appointment letters to the youth, he said automobile, pharma, tourism and food processing sectors were expected to grow at a rapid pace and open up employment opportunities for the youth. Modi addressed the Rozgar Mela virtually as the new appointees in central paramilitary forces, Narcotics Control Bureau and the Delhi Police joined in from 45 locations across the country. The prime minister said India had emerged as the fastest growing economy and would soon be among the top three economies in the world during this decade and bring benefits to the common man. "For any economy to grow, it is imperative that every sector develops. From the food sector to pharmaceuticals, from space to start-ups, when every sector grows the economy will move ahead," he said

Tourism expected to create 130-140 mn jobs by 2030: PM Modi at Rozgar Mela

Addressing the 'Rozgar Mela', PM Modi said India is set to emerge among the top three economies in the world in this decade and bring benefits to the common man

Nearly one-fifth of domestic tourists flocked to Uttar Pradesh in 2022

Over 318 million people visited UP in 2022 (chart 1). It was 540.6 million in 2019. But the 2019 figure included 240.5 million people who had visited it for Kumbh Mela, which happens every few years

Kerala govt launches social media bidding game to promote tourism

After planning to popularise various scenic locations in the state that were featured in hit movies to boost its tourism sector, the Kerala government has come out with another innovative step to woo tourists from across the country and abroad through a bidding game that gives them a chance to win vacation packages at low prices. The game -- called 'Holiday Heist' -- has on offer tour packages at "unbelievably low prices" and if one has a knack for bidding right "in a crazy and creative manner", they will get to enjoy a vacation in God's own country "at incredibly low prices", the Kerala Tourism Department said in a release issued on Sunday. "Powered by WhatsApp, this unique game offers a thrilling bidding experience where the winners can effectively steal tour packages showcasing Kerala's globally acclaimed captivating destinations," the release said. The game revolves around the concept of 'lowest unique bidding' where participants will compete to secure tour packages with their .

Union Minister Reddy invites US businesses to invest in tourism sector

Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) G Kishan Reddy invited US businesses and companies to invest in India's vibrant and diverse tourism sector. Reddy, who arrived here on Thursday for a five-day visit, sought investment while addressing a community reception organised at the Consulate General of India in New York. The minister will deliver a keynote address at the ongoing High-level Political Forum at the UN headquarters on Friday, besides attending various official and community engagements, he said in a tweet on Thursday. In his address at the Consulate to Indian-American community members and diaspora, Reddy highlighted the economic growth in India, Make in India initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, the start-up ecosystem in the country as well as various measures being undertaken to boost industries, including tourism, across the country. He asserted that the government has created an enabling environment through policies

Over Rs 24 crore set aside to boost religious tourism in Rajasthan

Besides, the chief minister has given Rs. 1.5 crore for development works at the historic religious tourist place Shri Kale Dungar Rai Mandir complex located in Jaisalmer

Profit from your paradise: Enjoy vacations, earn rent in tourist hotspots

Do the due diligence before you invest, as low occupancy level could mar returns

Facing competition from pvt players, 10 hotels of RTDC to be renovated

The Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) is renovating 10 of its hotels, in an effort to give a new lease of life to its properties facing stiff competition from private hotels. The Corporation will also be giving 34 hotels and motels to private players under the operation and management (O&M) model A strategy has been chalked out by the Corporation to make its properties attractive and on par with the private hotels, which have outshined them in due course of time. "We have a total of 74 properties, out of which we are renovating 10 hotels, which will be run by the Corporation itself. The work is underway. We are also working on a strategy to give 34 other properties under O&M Model," RTDC Chairman Dharmendra Rathore said. Noting that the RTDC earlier faced a hurdle in leasing out its hotels due to issues in the title of the properties, he said the department is working to get titles of properties and other assets under the name of the Corporation. Hotel Kesar ...

Domestic tourists skip monuments for remote locations, shows ASI data

Flock to places travelogues often skip, encouraged by better accessibility and proliferation of package tours

International tourism reaches pre-pandemic levels, doubles in Q1FY23

In the first three months, almost 235 million tourists travelled internationally, more than double in the same period in 2022