India’s state of the art lighthouses are set to be come tourist attractions. Officials in Chennai are thinking about using some of their novel landmarks as major tourist attractions in the city. “We are exploring the possibility of turning select lighthouses into tourist destinations for which the project report is ready,” said Union shipping minister GK Vasan. Other areas in « Continue Reading »
More people from the UK took a trip to Dubai in the first six months of 2012 than last year. The popularity of Dubai fails to slow up, as recent figures have shown that more people from the UK have visited the emirate in the first two quarters of 2012 than the previous year. According to the latest report from « Continue Reading »
Tourists could soon sail to other countries from Mumbai. There could soon be another major attraction for people heading to Mumbai for their holiday of a lifetime. The city is already one of the most vibrant in the world and brings lots of diverse cultures together, but soon holidaymakers could use Mumbai as a base to see other regions. Chief « Continue Reading »
The landscape work of Rajiv Puri will be on display at the Indian Habit Centre. There are lots of reasons to visit India. Many people enjoy the tropical climate and beautiful beaches of places like Goa, some go for the sense of adventure in the northern forests, while others favour the vibrant cities. Delhi is one of the country’s most « Continue Reading »
More and more business are heading to Dubai for their conferences. Tourism authorities believe that Dubai is well on its way to becoming the world’s leading travel and commercial hub. The Dubai Convention Bureau, a division of the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing, has already collaborated with a number of private and public sector organisations to bring some of « Continue Reading »
To boost the number of foreign travellers on flights to India, Kerala tourism authorities are orchestrating different events and festivals around Onam celebrations. Some of the key highlights are yacht racing competition and a theatre festival. Holidaymakers taking India flights connecting ‘God’s Own Country’, Kerala would be able to enjoy a wide spectrum of festivals and events that mark the « Continue Reading »
More adventure tourism opportunities in India could soon be available to tourists. The growing adventure tourism sector in India is to receive official government backing, which could mean that even more people will get to experience the thrill of white water rafting or forest treks in the country. Up until now, the major site for this type of activity was « Continue Reading »