Excessive rains wreaking havoc in the form of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides are becoming a perpetual curse for tourism in Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. However, with the withdrawal of monsoon, the hospitality industry is pinning hope on revival. The tourism sector, the main stake of Himachal, contributes over Rs 14,000 crore annually …
Kerala Tourism is to host a literary festival in Varkala next month, celebrating the art of travel. The event will gather travellers, writers, artists and documentary filmmakers to share stories of their journeys through talks, screenings and conversations. Titled `Yaanam,` the first edition of the festival, will be held at Ranga Kala Kendram at the …
There is a steady rise in interest for India as a destination during the upcoming Diwali week, with searches growing 24 per cent among international travelers and domestic travelers combined, according to new insights by a travel platform. Domestic travel interest continues to play a central role during this holiday period, with searches within India …
The three Buddhist-dominated regions of Russia – Buryatia, Kalmykia, and Tuva together constitute the `Golden Triangle` also referred to as the `Holy Triangle` of Buddha Dhamma in Russia. The historical journey of Buddhists in these regions stands as a testament to their resilience. It is remarkable to trace the survival of Buddhist practices against the …
Months after terrorists wreaked havoc in Pahalgam, scared away tourists and brought India and Pakistan on the brink of war, the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) is witnessing a slow but steady revival of tourism. Besides the tourists showing renewed interest in Kashmir’s picturesque and sprawling locations, the government’s efforts towards rekindling hope …
The Karnataka government on Thursday announced that it is working on a dedicated “coastal tourism policy” and invited private players to be a partner in its growth story in the sector.Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar, in his address at a tourism and hospitality conference here, said the state is envisioning coming up with this …
In India alone, accommodation searches for secondary destinations have grown by 19 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared to the first half of 2023, according to new data by a travel platform. The insights have been released ahead of World Tourism Day, which is observed on September 27 every year, to highlight …
Pilgrimage travel is emerging as one of the fast-growing segments of India’s travel and tourism industry. According to MakeMyTrip’s Pilgrimage Travel Trends 2024-25, accommodation bookings across 56 pilgrimage destinations grew by 19 per cent in FY24-25. The pilgrimage travel trends highlight broad-based momentum, with 34 destinations recording double-digit growth and 15 destinations growing by …
Santa Monica is not just about beaches, bikes, and boardwalks, it is a cultural heavyweight packed into little more than eight square miles. Within this compact, creative city, there are museums that span aviation history to children’s play, cutting-edge galleries showcasing international talent, and more than 170 murals transforming everyday walls into giant canvases. Add …
In a step towards creating an inclusive tourism atmosphere in Assam, multiple stakeholders such as hoteliers, guides and tour operators have been trained in Indian sign language to better assist and welcome persons with disabilities. The stakeholders were trained during a five-day workshop which conclude here on Friday, a statement said. “With the launch of …
