Tourism
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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Interview with G N Itoo Director, Kashmir Tourism
April 1, 2022
With resumption of regular international flights to India, various states in India have begun targetting foreign tourists after a long break of two years. Along with the old favourites like Kerala, Rajasthan or Karnataka, Kashmir is also positioning itself as a prime destination ...
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Interview with Vivekanand Rai, Director, Jammu Tou...
March 24, 2022
Having been long in shadow of its more popular sister, Kashmir, Jammu is now emerging on its own as a destination with a wide variety of offers for tourists, both domestic and international. In an interview with MIG TV, Vivekanand Rai, Director of Jammu Tourism says the destinati...
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Karnataka excited about Hoysala Temples World Heri...
February 12, 2022
Karnataka Tourism is very excited about the recent nomination of the three Hoysala Temples for the UNESCO World Heritage list as officials say that the nomination, if successful, would lead to a sharp increase in both domestic and international tourists to the state. “These thr...
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Feel the love at these romantic spots in Delhi
February 9, 2022
Delhi is often called Dil Walon ki Dilli (The City of Romantics). With couples at almost every monument and romantic cafes in every locality, one can feel love course through the veins of the city. From college students at the beginning of a romance, to a couple looking to keep t...
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Budget 2022: Travel and tourism ignored once again...
February 1, 2022
Travel Agents Association of India, (TAAI), India’s premier and largest travel and tourism association, expressed deep dissatisfaction with the Union Budget 2022 presented by finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Tuesday. “Our trade has suffered tremendousl...
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