Travel & Tourism News
NYC presents 2019 as a monumental year to increase tourism
FE Online | June 22, 2018 5:52 PM
In June 2019, New York City will also play host to WorldPride, the first time the big event will be held in the United States
Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism: UNWTO
FE Online | June 21, 2018 5:26 PMThe secretary-general of the UNWTO, Zurab Pololikashvili, called for the tourism sector to take more action to combat climate change
Roadside gyms keep New Zealand’s mountain parrots busy
FE Online | June 20, 2018 5:34 PMTourism minister attends Incredible India road shows in the US
FE Online | June 19, 2018 5:05 PM2018 Asian Games will take place in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia
FE Online | June 18, 2018 5:36 PMIndia is leading the charge by being more mobile phone dominated than some of the other markets globally: Skyscanner
Steena Joy | June 18, 2018 2:34 PM60 countries participate in Yoga Ambassador Tour in Kerala
FE Online | June 15, 2018 6:12 PM-
Revamped hostel experience: A clutch of enterprises offer amenities like Wi-Fi, leisure areas for budget travellers
Ananaya Banerjee | June 24, 2018 8:38 AMThe first hostel in the world opened reportedly in 1912 inside Altena Castle in Germany. It was Richard Shirrmann, a teacher, who established what would be called the first permanent jungendherberge, or youth hostel, in times to come
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NYC presents 2019 as a monumental year to increase tourism
FE Online | June 22, 2018 5:52 PMIn June 2019, New York City will also play host to WorldPride, the first time the big event will be held in the United States
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Climate-friendly initiatives and actions essential for tourism: UNWTO
FE Online | June 21, 2018 5:26 PMThe secretary-general of the UNWTO, Zurab Pololikashvili, called for the tourism sector to take more action to combat climate change
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Rishikesh is 2, Goa 7 on TripAdvisor’s top 10 wellness list
PTI | June 20, 2018 8:03 PMRishikesh in Uttrakhand and Goa have featured among the TripAdvisor’s top 10 top wellness travel destinations around the globe.
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Roadside gyms keep New Zealand’s mountain parrots busy
FE Online | June 20, 2018 5:34 PMTo try to keep the birds out of harm’s way, conservationists have developed roadside kea gyms which is equipped with ladders, spinning flotation devices, swings and climbing frames
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Tourism minister attends Incredible India road shows in the US
FE Online | June 19, 2018 5:05 PMThe Incredible India road shows are taking place at major cities including New York & Chicago from June 18 to 22, 2018
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2018 Asian Games will take place in Jakarta and Palembang, Indonesia
FE Online | June 18, 2018 5:36 PMAll eyes of sport fans throughout Asia and the world will turn to Indonesia when the largest sporting event in Asia, the 18th Asian Games 2018 will be held from August 18 to September 2, 2018
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India is leading the charge by being more mobile phone dominated than some of the other markets globally: Skyscanner
Steena Joy | June 18, 2018 2:34 PMLeading global travel search engine Skyscanner believes that India is growing very fast as an online market. Hugh Aitken, senior director, strategic partnerships, Skyscanner elucidates on the market dynamics and why the brand adopts a local approach to serve travellers in the local markets
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60 countries participate in Yoga Ambassador Tour in Kerala
FE Online | June 15, 2018 6:23 PMAround 60 yoga exponents from 22 countries are participating in the Yoga Ambassador Tour, organised by ATTOI (Association of Tourism Trade Organisations, India), in association with Ministry of Ayush and Kerala Tourism
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Enjoy the monsoons at these global destinations
FE Online | June 15, 2018 4:41 PMKerala, Thailand, Central America, Singapore are some of the global destinations tourists can visit this monsoon season
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There is something for everyone in New South Wales
FE Online | June 14, 2018 5:54 PMFrom national parks and historic towns, to food and wine trails, whale watching, super snowfields and outback adventures, NSW has a lot to offer
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A Monster Vacation on board Dream Cruises
FE Online | June 13, 2018 5:20 PMDream Cruises is collaborating with Sony Pictures Animation to host thematic sailings of Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation
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PADI awards MTDC Tarkarli Resort as a five star dive resort for scuba diving
FE Online | June 12, 2018 4:36 PMWitnessing the demand for adventure sports, MTDC is promoting Tarkarli as a scuba diving and snorkeling destination for tourists
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India a strategic market for MSC Cruises, not a tactical one
Steena Joy | June 13, 2018 2:17 PMCruise company’s oldest ship MSC Lirica to call at Indian ports this year end
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Cathay Pacific to fly new aircraft home using alternative jet fuel
FE Online | June 8, 2018 4:56 PMCathay Pacific is underscoring its strong commitment to eco-efficiency by planning to use a blend of alternative jet fuel to fly its new fleet of Airbus A350-1000 aircraft home to Hong Kong
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Mumbai Airport creates record, handles 1003 flight movements in 24 hours
FE Online | June 7, 2018 12:48 PMMumbai Airport achieved yet another milestone by handling the maximum number of flights in a 24-hour timeframe
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Millennials in India focus on sustainability while travelling
FE Online | June 6, 2018 12:27 PMOn World Environment Day, Cox & Kings released its study that assesses ‘Young Indian’s demand for Sustainable Tourism and its perception of a Green Holiday’
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On World Environment Day, Bisleri launches ‘Bottles For Change’ supported by Aditya Thackeray
tanuvi2018 | June 5, 2018 6:18 PMBisleri has partnered with three NGOs namely Parisar Bhagini Vikas Sangh, Sampurna Earth & Garbage Concern Welfare Society and this initiative pushes each person to follow the three R mantra – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle
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Muziris to be role model for two more heritage tourism projects at Alappuzha and Thalassery
Steena Joy | June 5, 2018 10:09 AMWhen complete, there will be a total of 29 museums and heritage sites in the Muziris project and presently, six museums and three heritage sites have been opened to the public
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LAX celebrates fifth anniversary of Pets Unstressing Passengers Program
FE Online | June 4, 2018 6:19 PMDuring the celebration, nearly 40 therapy dogs from the programme, and their handlers, walked the grass carpet, took photos and were interviewed about their participation in PUPs
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Two Indian sustainable tourism startups win highest grants in Booking.com’s Booster programme
Steena Joy | June 1, 2018 11:46 AMIn this year’s Booking Booster by Booking.com which is a three week accelerator programme consisting of a series of workshops and coaching, Indian sustainable tourism startups won big
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India among top five growing markets for Booking.com
Steena Joy | May 31, 2018 9:56 AMApart from India being among the top five markets for Booking.com, two Indian sustainable startups are among the contenders in Booster finale tonight
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Indonesia to celebrate 4th International Day of Yoga
FE Online | May 30, 2018 5:27 PMThe celebration of the International Day of Yoga is significant to further strengthen the bond existing between Indonesia and India
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IndiGo enhances connectivity across India; adds 20 new flights
FE Online | May 29, 2018 7:49 PMIndiGo is announcing new frequencies from Chandigarh, Varanasi, Ranchi, Indore and Tiruchirappalli connecting Bengaluru
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New York City gears up for its annual LGBTQ Pride events this June
FE Online | May 25, 2018 9:00 AMRecognised as the number one LGBTQ travel destination in the United States, New York City is expecting more than two million people to attend the 49th anniversary of the World’s first Pride
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Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels to manage The Denmark Tavern, the oldest hotel in India
FE Online | May 24, 2018 3:22 PMApeejay Surrendra Park Hotels has entered into an agreement with the Government of West Bengal to manage The Denmark Tavern, the oldest hotel in India, in Serampore
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SriLankan Airlines strengthens efforts against international species smuggling
FE Online | May 23, 2018 8:50 PMSriLankan Airlines, known for its global conservation efforts, launched a new ‘Corporate Policy’ on May 22, 2018 to strengthen its numerous initiatives on species smuggling
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