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Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism (Independent Charge) Shri Prahlad Singh Patel virtually addressed the Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management, Gwalior’s event organized on the occasion of World Environment Day. On that occasion, Shri Patel virtually inaugurated the newly upgraded website of IITTM in 108 national & International languages, Incredible India Tourist Facilitator Certification (IITFC) communication seminar, Aqua based Adventure Tourism ATLAS, and also Planted Saplings. Secretary Tourism, GoI ShriArvind Singh; Joint Secretary Shri RakeshVerma; ADG Tourism Smt. Rupinder Brar and Economic Advisor to Tourism Ministry Shri Gyan Bhushan were also virtually present at this event. ... Read more

The RBI has been announced a 15,000 crore loan package for assisting sectors including tourism, hotels, and restaurants, which are facing severe crisis due to the expansion of covid. Loans are available only to travel agencies, tour operators, supply chain companies, private bus operators, car workshops, car rental companies, event organizers, spas, beauty parlors/salons, and aviation ground handling. For this, the RBI will provide money to the banks at a four percent repo rate in a period of three years. The aim is to ensure the availability of money in these areas. The loan will be available under this scheme ... Read more

UAE is in the top 20 list of travel and tourism fields in the world. It ranks first in the Middle East and Arabian region. This information is based on the latest report from the World Economic Forum, the World Competitiveness Yearbook, and the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Center. The report states the arrangements and facilities in the UAE in the field of tourism. This was the success of the Tourism Policies Implemented by the Government for the last several years. At the same time, UAE is number one in the index of the countries with the largest rent a ... Read more

The state budget is focusing on reviving tourism that has collapsed in covid. The budget aims to attract more domestic tourists than foreign tourists in the context of covid. The main proposal is to provide a loan of 400 crores through the Kerala Financial Corporation. An additional 50 crore has been set apart for the promotion of the tourism sector. Literary tourism circuit announced in Malabar. It is a tourism circuit that connects Thunchan Memorial, Beypore, Tasrak, Ponnani, Trithala, and the banks of Bharathapuzha. Biodiversity tourist circuits will be set up in the southern districts. Biodiversity will be set up ... Read more

In Lakshadweep, there are widespread protests against the anti-people policies led by Administrator Praful Patel. He defends himself by saying that he aims to transform Lakshadweep into something like the Maldives, one of the best tourist destinations in the world. However, experts in the field have come out against it. The situation here is very different from the Maldives and that such measures will destroy Lakshadweep. The future of Lakshadweep is worrying. As climate changes affect the island, all major developments will lead to the destruction of the island. Rohan Arthur, a marine biologist, and scientist at the Nature Conservation ... Read more

Ever wondered what would be the most expensive trip in the world? For those who have money, money is not a factor in travel, and the sky is the limit. But how much luxury can come in air travel? Etihad Airways is the answer to the question of how to have the most expensive air travel, even if you can imagine the luxury, champagne, and palace-like amenities. This is an Airbus A380 ride called ‘The Residence’ by Etihad Airways. Etihad Airways has introduced one of the most luxurious and expensive flights in the world. The cost of travel from London ... Read more

Aarogya Setu App will now work as a travel pass for travel across India. Application has recently added a feature that displays the vaccination status of the users enrolled in the platform. This is the latest update of Aarogya Sethu, India’s covid-19 contact tracing application. Blue shields and blue ticks will be displayed for users who have received two doses of the vaccine, and other colors for those who have taken one dose. Vaccination information will only be available if the details are updated in the Aarogya Setu app. A user who received the second dose will see blue ticks ... Read more

Turkey has imposed a 14-day quarantine on passengers from eight countries, including India, to prevent the spread of covid-19. Turkish Airlines has announced that it will impose quarantine for 14 days for people from eight countries, including Afghanistan, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Brazil, South Africa, and Nepal. Passengers traveling to these countries within the last 14 days must submit a negative result of the PCR test conducted a maximum of 72 hours prior to entry back into the country. Passengers arriving from the United Kingdom, Iran, Egypt, and Singapore must submit a negative result of the PCR test conducted ... Read more

Dubai Safari Park closed for three months. The park closed to protect the animals from hot weather. The Dubai Municipality has announced that the park will open in September with more facilities. During this period the animals live in a comfortable environment in harmony with their natural habitat. During the park closure, steps will be taken to upgrade services, improve animal habitats and make repairs. Ahmed al-Sarhani, Director of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities, said many people had arrived at the park in this covid time. Excellent security was provided for visitors. The park is home to over 3000 species. ... Read more

A farmer from Himachal Pradesh has developed an innovative self-pollinating apple variety that does not require long chilling hours for flowering and fruit setting. This has spread to plain, tropical, and subtropical areas in various parts of India, where the temperature is as high as40 -45 ºC during summer. Commercial cultivation of this apple variety has been initiated in Manipur, Jammu, low lying areas of Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka Chhattisgarh, and Telangana, and fruit setting has been expanded to 23 states & UTs so far. Shri Hariman Sharma, a progressive farmer, hailing from Paniala village of Bilaspur district, Himachal Pradesh, who ... Read more

Slowly but surely, one of the local emblem is disappearing from the Thiruvananthapuram district. The present-day Valiyathura sea bridge was built when the iron bridge of the British collapsed. The sea bridge at Valiyathura was built during the British rule before the Indian Empire. As there were no ports at Thiruvananthapuram, a bridge was built for cargo ships. However, in the years following the departure of the British from India, the ‘story’ onshore is that the iron bridge was destroyed by a ship accident. In time, the bridge was forgotten. On some of the rare occasions now, some of its ... Read more

Several myths on India’s Covid-19 vaccination program are doing the rounds. These myths are arising due to distorted statements, half-truths, and blatant lies. Member (Health) in NITI Aayog and Chair of the National Expert Group on Vaccine Administration for COVID-19 (NEGVAC) Dr. Vinod Paul addresses these myths and gives out facts on all these issues. Here are the myths & facts.   Myth 1: Centre is not doing enough to buy vaccines from abroad Fact: The Central Government has remained engaged continuously with all the major international vaccine manufacturers right from mid-2020. Multiple rounds of discussions have happened with Pfizer, ... Read more

Union Minister of State (I/C) for Ports, Shipping & Waterways Shri Mansukh Mandaviya in the presence of Chief Minister of Goa Shri Pramod Sawant inaugurated the second floating jetty at Old Goa virtually yesterday on the occasion of Goa statehood day. Shri Mandaviya expressed hope that the floating jetty at Old Goa will prove a game-changer for the tourism sector of Goa. He also announced that Panjim and Old Goa will be connected by ferry and cruise services. The Minister said the jetty will offer safe, hassle-free transportation to the tourists. The Minister lauded the work done by the Government ... Read more

Heart Island in the Thonikkadav Reservoir to Tourist Attention. It is a heart-shaped island which is in an area of ​​15 acres in Peruvannamuzhi Reservoir near Kallanode Thonikkadav. Plans will start to bring this island to the attention of the tourism sector. Sachin Dev MLA said. The island is located in the reservoir near Thonikadav, which has become a tourist destination. Acacia trees planted 30 years ago as part of community afforestation are growing now in the shape of hearts. The bushes have grown thicker. This green island is seen in the shape of the heart when viewed from above. ... Read more

From June 1, passengers on domestic flights will be allowed only half a seat. The Ministry of Civil Aviation has issued a new directive in the wake of the rising covid. At present, 80 percent of the seats are reserved for passengers. With the reduction in seats, there will be an increase in airfares. Domestic flights resumed on May 25, 2020, after a two-month hiatus last year. In the first phase, only 33 percent of the seats were filled. However, by December, the ministry had approved a gradual increase in the seat limit to 80 percent. Now that the number ... Read more