News – India Outbound

Kumari – the living goddess of Nepal

Kumari – the living goddess of Nepal

December 22, 2017

Surrounded by the modern day houses and shops, exists the centuries-old ‘Kumari House’ in the royal palace of Basantapur Durbar Square in Kathmandu. The medieval structure houses ‘Kumari’ - Kathmandu’s ‘living goddess’, who is evoked in a young girl every morning.

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Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018

Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018

December 21, 2017

In a bid to race past the competitors, the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has launched a campaign using the catchphrase ‘Amazing Thailand’, that has been a popular marketing slogan for nearly 20 years. TAT has announced 2018 as the Amazing Thailand Tourism Year thereby o...

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GCC hotels to attract Indian millennials

GCC hotels to attract Indian millennials

December 20, 2017

Arabian Travel Market, one of the leading regional travel and tourism events, which will be held at Dubai World Trade Centre from April 22-25 2018, has been referring to a recent survey, from Indian online travel portal Yatra.com, which revealed that out of 1,592 respondents, 66 ...

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The enchanting Sagano Bamboo Forest in Japan

The enchanting Sagano Bamboo Forest in Japan

December 16, 2017

Not too far from the humdrum of the city of Kyoto is the Sagano Bamboo Forest, perhaps the most visited yet tranquil natural spot in the region. It is known for its towering trees, but other than the mystic sight of these natural beauties, look out for the sound of nature that re...

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Harry Potter hits Bangkok shopping mall

Harry Potter hits Bangkok shopping mall

December 15, 2017

Answering your Potter prayers, this holiday season brings to you an exclusive chance to wander around Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley, while scourging for the perfect wand at Ollivanders, at Bangkok’s Siam Paragon mall.

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Switzerland Tourism promotes ski tourism for the Indians

Switzerland Tourism promotes ski tourism for the I...

December 12, 2017

Switzerland Tourism organised a multi-city roadshow in Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Delhi to introduce new attractions, experiences and activities to promote the destination Switzerland.

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Sacher Torte in Vienna

Sacher Torte in Vienna

December 5, 2017

Vienna’s Sacher Torte, nicknamed the world’s most famous cake, is a cake with a long history and still remains a popular must-do for visitors to the Austrian capital.

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OTOAI new team elected for a two-year term

OTOAI new team elected for a two-year term

November 28, 2017

Mahendra Vakharia, Managing Director of Pathfinders Holidays Pvt Ltd has been elected as the President of Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) along with a new committee, for the term of 2017-19 at the recently concluded OTOAI elections.

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Indians experience South Korean grandeur in Gurugram

Indians experience South Korean grandeur in Gurugr...

November 27, 2017

A two-day Korean fest - Korea Culture and Tourism Festival 2017, showcasing South Korea’s rich art, culture and heritage, was organised by Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO), in Gurugram from November 25-26. The festival drew crowds from all over Delhi and NCR region with K-pop, ...

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Winter has come in Ireland

Winter has come in Ireland

November 24, 2017

With all the hype surrounding the second last season of Game of Thrones, Tourism Ireland has put together a giant tapestry featuring the show’s most memorable scenes.

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