Tourism

Kerala aims at tourism without disruption, says CM Vijayan

Kerala aims at tourism without disruption, says CM...

September 28, 2016

Despite apprehensions regarding an unavoidable hartal (strike) on Wednesday called by the United Democratic Front (UDF) in Thiruvananthapuram, a city in Kerala, the Chief Minister of the south Indian state, Pinarayi Vijayan promises to ensure minimal disruption to tourism activit...

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Janpath Market in New Delhi

Janpath Market in New Delhi

September 26, 2016

Janpath is a market that is well and truly Indian in its style and offerings. One can visit the market and discover its colours, varieties and, above all, life. Janpath, that literary means ‘people’s path’/‘commoners’ road’, is one of the oldest markets in New Delhi. ...

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Colours of India – Issue n°6 – September 2016

Colours of India – Issue n°6 – September 2016

September 26, 2016

Discover the September issue of ‘Colours of India’. We start the journey in Mumbai at the famous Elephanta caves which is one of the greatest rock architecture art caves from medieval India. Then we take a joyride to Udaipur on the famous Marwari horses, to experience and un...

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India tourism aims to capitalise on improved air connectivity

India tourism aims to capitalise on improved air c...

September 23, 2016

The Indian travel and tourism sector is poised to become the most investment-friendly market of the world in terms of attracting global investors, anticipating quick solution to some old challenges.

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Prospects galore for Indian tourism at WTM London 2016

Prospects galore for Indian tourism at WTM London ...

September 21, 2016

As the tourism stakeholders of the global travel industry gear up to meet, inspire and enhance travel business at the upcoming World Travel Market (WTM 2016) in London, India remains a key focus market for the organisers as well as the global participants in the event.

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Elephanta Caves

Elephanta Caves

September 21, 2016

The one hour boat journey - from the Gateway of India in Mumbai - is quite difficult in this monsoon period, where the waves make the boat swing from left to right. We finally arrive to Elephanta island to discover its medieval caves classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Th...

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Northeast India in government’s tourism vision

Northeast India in government’s tourism visi...

September 14, 2016

A meeting in Guwahati on 11th September organised by the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) discussed the need for various activities to promote tourism, particularly in the Northeast region of India.

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Kerala tourism garners global attention

Kerala tourism garners global attention

September 14, 2016

While Kerala Travel Mart (KTM) is set to open gates on the World Tourism Day (September 27), international recognition for Kerala tourism is rapidly growing as the state bags another coveted and prestigious award from Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) for its innovative mark...

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The world’s largest river island becomes a district

The world’s largest river island becomes a distr...

September 13, 2016

Majuli, which was recently crowned with the title of the planet’s largest river island by the Guinness World Records, is now India’s first island district. The titles for the district are likely to boost tourism in the north-eastern Indian state, ‘Awesome Assam’.

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Oyster season in full swing in Ireland

Oyster season in full swing in Ireland

September 10, 2016

Hillsborough International, Clarenbridge Oyster and the Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival have been an integral part of the Irish culture since 1954. The yearly oyster festivals are few of the biggest events in Ireland's social calendar that are awaited and anticip...

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