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India’s Silicon Valley will soon be the first in India to offer robotic assistance to passengers. Named Kempa, the humanoid robot was created by local start-up Sirena Technologies. The project is in its final phase, and is likely to be installed at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport as soon as Minister of State of Innovation and Technology Priyank Kharge gives his approval. Kempa will assist the passengers if they need help with check-in or navigating the airport, tips on what to see and do in Karnataka or even just an entertaining conversation to kill time until your flight. The robot—currently being tested—will be ... Read more

Two weeks after Latvian national Liga Skromane went missing from Kovalam, the State Government has sought the help of Navy and Air Force for underwater search in the area. As per State Govt’s request, Air Force transport aircraft AN-32 from Sulur Airforce Station reached Kochi and transported naval assets from Kochi Naval Command to Trivandrum on 1st April afternoon. Thereafter the naval assets weighing around 1000 kg in two trucks were transported from Air Force Technical Area, Shangumugam  to Kovalam. Southern Naval command mobilised Gemini inflatable boats, under-water sonar and 6 deep sea divers for the search around Kovalam area.  The divers have started the ... Read more

With the aim to attract more tourists to the area, the state government is planning to develop eco-parks in the premises of ten temples. An eco-park at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada is in the making. The Andhra Pradesh forest department is readying a blueprint to turn 10 popular temples into ecotourism hubs. All the eco-parks will be developed keeping Kotappakonda in Guntur as a model. Kotappakonda features a colourful butterfly and deer park, a play area for children and recreation centre for tourists. The state government is planning a ropeway project at Kotappakonda. “All our historical ... Read more

The Centre has asked the state governments to identify tourist spots where accidents occur frequently when people take selfies, following reports of several such incidents. Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the safety provisions for tourists, including precautionary measures to prevent any untoward incident such as declaring “No-Selfie Zones” at popular tourist sites were the primary responsibility of the state governments and Union territory administrations. “Accidents occurring in the process of taking selfies are reported from time to time. However, the Ministry of Tourism has advised all state governments and Union Territory administrations to take the ... Read more

Jammu and Kashmir’s new ropeway project, which is expected to boost tourism, is all set for a trial run this month. “The ropeway project will boost tourism and add to aesthetics of the city,” said Minister of State for Tourism Priya Sethi after reviewing the progress of the project. The minister visited Peerkho — the first take off point, the Mahamaya temple – second landing bay area and Bagh-e-Bahu — the third and final destination where huge chunk of land has been acquired for developing parking, restaurant, landscaping. Sethi also issued on-spot directions to the officials of JK cable car corporation to ... Read more

India’s all-time favourite budget carrier IndiGo, is about to start direct flights from Chennai to Tiruchirapalli from 1st June onwards. IndiGo assigns its 7th ATR aircraft for the new mission. Additionally, IndiGo also features same day return facility, along with four departures on its inaugural day, for the customers on Tiruchirappalli – Chennai zone. “The new flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers, who are constantly on the lookout for new and affordable flying options,” said the airline in a statement. “The introduction of these flights will further strengthen airline’s ATR operations, and will provide enhanced connectivity ... Read more

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma sought the intervention of Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons to initiate “destination tourism” projects in the state. “We have to build tourism around the USPs of the region and the focus of the government will be to bring the tourism potential of the state in sync with creating avenues for the farming community as well as the youth to take entrepreneurial activities,” Sangma said. During the meeting, the Chief Minister also discussed development of tourism infrastructure and amenities at different tourist locations, especially that of Sohra, Umiam and eco-tourism destinations of Nokrek and Balpakram. ... Read more

Emirates, looking for “motivated and service-oriented” candidates to expand its cabin crew team, will be organising open days for cabin crew recruitment in Dubai later this month. Interested candidates should attend the open days on April 13 and 28. Candidates can get details on the venue and the timing by visiting the website. Job requirements At least 21 years of age at the time of joining Arm reach of 212 cm while standing on tiptoes Minimum height of 160 cm High school graduate (Grade 12) Fluency in English (written and spoken) No visible tattoos while you’re in Emirates cabin crew ... Read more

Bloggers at Kuthiramalika Thirty bloggers from across the world concluded their jaunt at the God’s Own Country as part of the Kerala Blog Express in Kochi. For Kerala Tourism, the fifth edition of Kerala Blog Express provided much scope in its efforts at destination marketing. “The blogs and documentaries to be uploaded by the bloggers are expected to take Kerala’s fame beyond all that has been achieved hitherto in terms of tourism marketing,” said the state tourism department in a statement. With the conclusion of the Fifth Edition of Kerala Blog Express in Kochi, the Kerala’s Tourism sponsored ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ ... Read more

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) has announced that the regulations for tourist visas have been completed and submitted to the higher authorities for approval, said a SCTNH statement quoted by the Center of International Communication (CIC). The regulations were reviewed in a series of meetings and workshops with relevant government institutions. Beyond the governmental review, investors, tourism and transport workers, and groups of beneficiaries and service providers were also given a chance to comment. Photo Courtesy: SeeSaudi An integrated electronic system to process and record visa transactions has been developed under the supervision of a specialized ... Read more

Around one million visitors – both domestic and foreign tourists- visited the Walled City of Intramuros during the Holy Week. The Department of Tourism, Philippines and its attached agency the Intramuros Administration (IA), had arranged a series of events to promote the Walled City as a holistic faith destination in Metro Manila. “For a predominantly Catholic country like the Philippines, the Holy Week or Lenten season is a perfect time to reflect, repent and travel. We congratulate the Intramuros Administration and our Faith Tourism sector for the successful reopening of the Walled City for the Lenten season,” said Tourism Secretary ... Read more

Nirvana Travel & Tourism, the leading tour operators in UAE, bagged the ‘Best Travel Agency and Travel Company’ award, as part of the 10th edition of Arab Tourism Media Awards 2018. More than half a million votes collected through electronic voting from 14 different countries were taken into account before determining the winners for these prestigious awards. “The Arab Tourism Media Awards celebrate excellence across different sectors and bring international acclaim to the winners”, said Omar Al Ali, Executive Director Corporate Communications, Nirvana Travel and Tourism. “We are delighted and honoured to have received such a highly coveted award which ... Read more

Gaggan claims the No.1 spot for a fourth consecutive year, retaining the dual titles of The Best Restaurant in Asia and The Best Restaurant in Thailand in the 2018 list of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants, sponsored by S. Pellegrino & Acqua Panna. The list of 50 best is based on votes from a group of more than 300 leaders across Asia’s restaurant industry. “We have become a family, and that’s the best thing that has happened in the last six years of 50 Best. We have young chefs taking over from the old ones. So it’s time for us to leave ... Read more

Iranian women are not allowed to ride a motorcycle. Last year, there were reports of two women being arrested after they were filmed riding a motorbike in Iran. Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, had even issued a fatwa against women riding bicycles in 2016. It is in this context that one should read about Maral Yazarloo, an Iranian national, settled in Pune for the past 16 years. She started riding after coming to India and is now on a mission to ride for over 100,000 km through 45 countries in 7 continents on her 800cc BMW GS. Yazarloo has plans to ... Read more

Indian Navy aircraft TU-142M in Visakhapatnam, that has been turned out into a museum attracts visitors, as part of the ongoing summer vacation. The structure is located opposite to the famous Submarine museum at RK Beach road in Visakhapatnam. About 1600 to 1800 visitor footfalls on weekdays and 3000 to 3200 on weekends are marked by the museum authorities. The aircraft has served the nation for the past 29 years and was decommissioned back in 2017. Besides the aircraft, there is also an exhibition, which showcases the various parts of an airplane such as – propeller, engine, survival kit, anti-submarine missile, ... Read more