There’s a popular saying in India, Athithi Devo Bhava, which means the guest is god. Backed by the adage and the significant growth of the travel industry in the country, homestays have become a viable option today for both travellers and home owners alike. For the guest, it’s a home away from home — tucked … Read more
While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites While the Mughal-era mausoleum ranked first, the Red Fort and the Qutub Minar — both UNESCO-recognised sites in Delhi — were the second and third most visited sites The Taj Mahal, … Read more
Cruise tourism is among the most vibrant and fast-growing sectors of the leisure and travel industry, Union Culture and Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy said. Speaking at the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference, Reddy said the ministry was working towards a comprehensive national tourism policy. As one of the most vibrant and fast-growing sectors … Read more
Bungy with rubber chords tied to your ankles, over the stunning Mayem Lake in North Goa By Niharika Nigam, 2021 has been a very difficult year filled with ups and downs. Don’t you desperately need a break before this year ends? Think no more, now is the time to redeem yourself and embark upon that … Read more
The campaign, Desk Apna Desh, was launched in January last year by the Ministry of Tourism. In one of its kind campaigns, tourists who visit 15 tourist hotspots get awarded with an exciting reward (Photo: Twitter/ Ministry of Tourism) The group of 10 working women professionals who had set out for the all women road … Read more
Apart from this, the ministry has produced brochures, CDs, and other material for publicity of medical tourism and has also started distributing them widely in the intended markets. (Image: Reuters) Medical tourism in India: India is looking to promote medical tourism in the country and therefore, the Union Ministry of Tourism has constituted a National … Read more
The ministry has also come up with several initiatives to boost domestic tourism following the devastation the sector has faced in the aftermath of Covid-19. (Photo: jharkhandtourism.gov.in) The Union Tourism Ministry has prepared a draft roadmap to develop rural tourism in India and has invited suggestions from various stakeholders, including all state governments and administrations … Read more
In 2019, about 10.93 million tourists visited India, their average daily stay for a foreign tourist clocked is 21 days and the average daily spending is pegged at $34. Image: Rajasthan Tourism/ Twitter Planning to travel soon but not sure whether to step out or not? Major travel and tourism related announcements from Finance Minister … Read more
‘Best Tourism Villages’ competition by UNWTO (File Photo: Ministry of Tourism/ Twitter) Best Tourism Villages: The Ministry of Tourism shared the tweet earlier today saying the UN-based World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) is recognising villages across the world that are committed to the promotion and preservation of their culture heritage and sustainable development through tourism. According … Read more