Tourism
Positioning India on global destination wedding ma...
July 20, 2022
Over 370 registered wedding planners from all over India and many other parts of the world gathered in New Delhi from July 14 to 16 to participate in the Global Destinations Expo & Conference (GDEC) – Weddings & Films. It was a 3-day B2B event hosted by the India Ad...
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Naldehra: A picturesque hill station in Himachal P...
July 19, 2022
It was the month of June, the month of my birthday, when my family planned a trip to Naldehra, a charming little town in Himachal Pradesh, about 20 km from Shimla. Naldehra is renowned for its lush vegetation, golf course and unobstructed views of the mountains covered in pine, c...
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Secrets of Sunder Nursery
July 9, 2022
Located at the southern edge of Lutyens’ New Delhi, in the heart of the capital city, lies a beautiful, albeit little-known nursery, the Sunder Nursery. Formerly called Azim Bagh or Bagh-e-Azeem (great garden) in the Mughal times, it is a 16th-century heritage park complex. Abo...
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Interview with K Mehboob Ali Khan, secretary, Lada...
June 25, 2022
For over two years, since international travel was banned, the union territory of Ladakh had turned its focus on domestic tourists. Now, as foreign tourists begin to trickle back in, Ladakh is once again focusing on its key market — Europe. In an interview with Media India ...
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North-East India’s Natural Treasure: Meghala...
June 22, 2022
Meghalaya, also called the “Abode of Clouds”, is adorned with its waterfalls, captivating cliffs, windswept highlands and lush valleys. Famous for its monsoons when rain falls almost round the clock and on for days, Meghalaya also offers delectable cuisine and unique culture....
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IRCTC launches Bharat Gaurav tourist train
June 18, 2022
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched its first Bharat Gaurav tourist train on Friday at Safdarjung Railway station in New Delhi. The first of its kind theme-based train will depart on its first Ramayana Circuit on June 21 for an 18 day trip. The IR...
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Peach: A village that glows in the sun
June 9, 2022
The first time I stumbled upon the tiny village of Peach, about 83 km from Itanagar, was when we were on our way to a small town called Sagalee in Papum Pare district. Amidst a gentle drizzle, as the windshield wiper went up and down on the windshield, we watched as the car in wh...
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35 pc growth in spiritual tourism in India, says T...
June 2, 2022
Two years ago when Covid-19 pandemic took over the country unannounced, it brought along unprecedented hardships and challenges to the people. This led people to lean more towards spiritual solace to seek relief which in turn led to a boom in the spiritual tourism. Thomas Cook ...
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TAAI & WITT hold conclave on empowering women
May 6, 2022
Under the theme ‘Mission with a Vision’, TAAI, the Travel Agents Association of India in association with Women in TAAI & Tourism (WITT) organised a conclave in New Delhi to promote empowerment of women, not just in travel, tourism and hospitality sector, but also in all ...
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TAAI & WITT to hold conclave to celebrate wom...
May 3, 2022
In order to address and acknowledge the contribution of women, last year, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), the largest and oldest travel trade organisation in India, had initiated the formation of Women in TAAI and Tourism, a body to highlight the important role be...
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