Mahatma Gandhi "A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people."
Swami Vivekananda “Purity, patience, and perseverance are the three essentials to success and, above all, love”
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To mark the 25th anniversary of Bath gaining its World Heritage Site status, Bath Tourism Plus (BTP) and Bath & North East Somerset Council have launched a new Heritage Campaign that will run throughout May & June 2012 to drive visitors into the city during off-peak periods. Aimed at attracting the affluent ‘empty nester’ market [...]
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When it comes to the arts, Los Angeles has raised the bar and has set the standard with the quality of art that it creates and presents. With more than 100 museums boasting priceless works of art, original sculptures, avant-garde objects and pop-culture icons, LA boasts the highest percentage of visitors who cross the thresholds [...]
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Most of us have started making plans for our summer holidays. While most of the information is available online or with tour operators, they can be quite confusing. Do consider the following factors before deciding: Money factor Normally, the tour price per individual consists two elements, INR and Euro (or dollar). So, check what conversion [...]
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Festivals are a living, dancing museum of cultures and traditions in an increasingly globalised world. There is no better place for tourists to understand a country than a event where it proudly celebrates its individuality, whether through music, camel races or monumental food fights. The top festivities for May are detailed below. Processione dei Serpari [...]
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The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka jointly with the Ministries of Indigenous Medicine, Economic Development, Industry and Commerce and External Affairs and Sri Lanka Export Development Board, Sri Lanka Tourism, Gem & Jewellery Authority and Sri Lankan Airlines will hold “Ayurveda Expo-2011” “Yoga, Meditation, Health Food and Wellness” International exhibition and symposium from [...]
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Her Excellency Maitha Al Mahrouqi, Minister of Tourism for Oman revealed that the room inventory in the Sultanate will rise from 12,000 currently to 20,000 by 2015, while airport capacity will treble both in Muscat and Salalah, reaching 12 million in the capital and three million in the southern city. While creating jobs for Omanis [...]
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A new approach focusing on increasing the number of Indian business travellers to New Zealand has been adopted by the country’s tourism board, which is all set to push into the business events and incentives market. Mannix-Opie, Tourism New Zealand’s regional manager, South and South East Asia, said that the expanded focus will not affect [...]
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Welcome to Incredible India! A journey into mysticism through the land of the unexpected. Bounded by the majestic Himalayan ranges in the north and edged by an endless stretch of golden beaches, India is a vivid kaleidoscope of landscapes, magnificent historical sites and royal cities, misty mountain retreats, colorful people, rich cultures and festivities. Modern [...]
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) is planning various steps to provide its registered users with some better services. The trends showed increase in booking of tickets online that made IRCTC to focus on online ticket booking system services across India. The online reservations system saw a significant increase from 3,60,000 to 3,70,000 bookings per [...]
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A new institute in Britain is to look at the phenomenon of ‘dark tourism,’ the popularity of sites and attractions that are focused on death, suffering or the macabre. Here, a look at some of the world’s most well-known dark tourism destinations. 1. Pere Lachaise Graveyard, Paris Paris’s largest cemetery is home to luminaries including [...]