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Topic: Tourism

Strengthening Nepal-China Relations in 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli met recently to enhance bilateral ties. Both leaders expressed a commitment to deepening their partnership, which coincides...

December 4, 2024

West Bengal Recognised for Heritage Tourism: UNESCO

West Bengal has gained recognition as a premier heritage tourism destination by UNESCO , Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced. She emphasised the importance of heritage tourism in generating...

December 4, 2024

Uber Shikara: India’s First Water Transport Service

Uber has introduced Asia’s first water transport service, Uber Shikara, in Dal Lake, Jammu and Kashmir, which blends technology with traditional shikara rides to enhance the tourist experience....

December 3, 2024

World Craft Council Launches Authenticity Seal for Jammu & Kashmir Crafts

Kashmir’s handicrafts received important attention as the World Crafts Council (WCC) introduced the ‘Seal of Authenticity of the Craft.’ This certification recognizes handmade crafts from Jammu and Kashmir,...

November 28, 2024

12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga

The 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) takes place in Kaziranga from November 26 to 29, 2024. This annual event aims to connect tourism businesses from northeastern India, which...

November 28, 2024

Cabinet Approves 3 Major Railway Projects

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has recently approved three important railway projects, which aim to enhance rail connectivity in India. The total investment is approximately ₹7,927 crore,...

November 26, 2024

More than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration

More than 50 governments have committed to a U.N. declaration aimed at making global tourism more climate-friendly, which emerged during a climate summit held in Azerbaijan. Inclusion in...

November 22, 2024

2nd India-CARICOM Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Guyana on November 20, 2024, marked a moment in diplomatic relations. This visit was the first by an Indian head of state...

November 22, 2024

Kerala Launches Seaplane Service for Tourism

The tourism sector in Kerala is set for an important boost with the launch of a new seaplane service. This initiative is scheduled to commence on November 11...

November 11, 2024

Mexico Imposes One of the World’s Strictest Anti-Smoking Laws

Mexico has recently imposed one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches, and parks. The...

January 17, 2023

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