It was a viral video of a group of cheetahs taking down a wildebeest that triggered Big Cat People, Jonathan and Angela Scott, to put together their latest e-book, Safari Etiquette: An essential guide. “There were five male cheetahs, unusual to have such a big coalition, and in October 2022, two of these cheetahs ended … Read more
Last month, residents across southern Europe, particularly in Spain, Italy, and Portugal, protested against “overtourism”. They held placards that read ‘tourists go home’, ‘your holidays, my misery’, and ‘mass tourism kills the city’, making clear their disapproval of unregulated tourism. This month, hoteliers in Mallorca, Spain hit back by putting up posters welcoming tourists. This … Read more
Kerala Tourism is making headlines, thanks to the popularity of the F-35B fighter jet of the Royal Air Force (RAF) of the United Kingdom that remains grounded in the Thiruvananthapuram airport. After cashing in on the popularity of Hollywood stars Tom Holland and Zendaya, co-stars of Spider Man movies, Kerala Tourism is now making headlines, … Read more
The Andhra Pradesh government has identified over 500 homestays across the State in tribal, heritage, rural, and urban areas, a step aimed at building an inclusive and sustainable tourism. The integrated homestay initiative is part of the the State’s vision to empower local communities while celebrating its rich cultural, tribal, and ecological identity, according to … Read more
As summer intensifies and the holiday season approaches, travel firms are seeing a significant surge in demand from the fast-growing Tamil Nadu market. What stands out in this trend is that the majority of this increase is being driven by Gen Z travelers. With a growing appetite for adventure, cultural tours, and personalised travel options, … Read more
A large number of tourists from Telangana have been making a beeline to the ‘Heart of India’ — Madhya Pradesh (M.P.) — with many preferring temples and other pilgrimage centres in that State, thanks to enhanced road and air connectivity between both the States and improved facilities at tourist destinations across M.P. Although M.P. is home to more … Read more
Vessel M.V. Saivaishnavi anchored at Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour on Saturday. | Photo Credit: K.R. DEEPAK ‘Vizag Cruiser’, the first sea-based cruise tourism venture of Andhra Pradesh, is likely to be available for tourists in the next one or two months. As per the plans, cruise ship MV Sai Vaishnavi will ferry within 10 nautical miles … Read more
The KAVA Eco Camp and Caravan Park, Kerala’s first fully integrated hybrid caravan park at Manthuruthy, Malampuzha, near Palakkad. | Photo Credit: K.K. Mustafah In a significant boost to Kerala Tourism’s caravan project, the KAVA Eco Camp and Caravan Park, the State’s first fully integrated hybrid caravan park, was inaugurated by Tourism Minister P.A. … Read more
A view of the Arasavalli temple in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. File Andhra Pradesh Government is keen to promote temple tourism in Srikakulam district as part of the Ratha Saptami festival which will be celebrated on February 4, 2025. As more than 3.5 lakh devotees are expected to visit Arasavalli Sri Suryanarayana Swamy temple … Read more
An aerial view seen after tsunami at Indira Point in Andaman, Nicobar Islands, India. File | Photo Credit: Getty Images An international cruise terminal to facilitate a “global” port-led city, “high-end” tourism infrastructure, and a ship-breaking yard are among the new additions to the ₹72,000 crore mega-infrastructure project in Great Nicobar Island proposed by the … Read more