By Satyaki Dutta A city with a soul that is eternally young to the core and a very clear idea about enjoying life – New Orleans, clearly worthy of its nicknames, ‘The Big Easy’ and ‘The City That Care Forgot’. It is a major economic and commercial hub for the broader Gulf Coast region of […]
Month: February 2019
Aviation industry: Trends, impact on changes
Compiled by Satyaki Dutta Aviation industry plays a major role in overall travel and tourism sector with more than 57 per cent of global economic contribution to tourism (direct, indirect and induced) which was over 7.6 trillion U.S. dollars in 2016. In developing countries, tourism plays a pivotal role in the economic development strategies, depending […]
2019 World Tourism Day host Nations: Cambodia and Djibouti
Cambodia and Djibouti have won the honor to be global examples in the tourism and cultural world for 2019, according to a string of key decisions for tourism and culture future in 2019 taken by the global tourism institutions. The main issues debated where the selection of the 2019 host cities for World Tourism Day, […]
The 26th edition of SATTE (South Asia’s leading travel and trade show)
The 26th edition of SATTE (South Asia’s leading travel and trade show) organised by UBM India ended on a powerful note. Held from Jan 16 till 18, 2019 at India Expo Mart, Greater Noida – Delhi NCR, the show was marked by 1,000 exhibitors and representation from over 50 countries and 90 Indian cities and […]
IHG® signs Holiday Inn Goa Candolim
(IHG), one of world’s leading hotel companies has signed a management agreement with Tipping Point Hospitality Private Limited for Holiday Inn Goa Candolim. Nestled amidst two of the North Goa’s famed and popular destination – Candolim and Calangute, the hotel is expected to welcome guests in November 2019. Offering leisure and corporate travellers a perfect […]
Visit Britain expects 483,000 visits from China in 2019
Forward flight booking data showed that bookings from China to the UK were up 24% from Wednesday 30 January to Tuesday 12 February, compared to the period when Chinese New Year fell last year. VisitBritain is expecting 483,000 visits from China in 2019, up 43% on 2017, with Chinese visitors expected to spend more than […]
Bangkok Airways inaugurates flights from Bangkok to Cam Ranh, Vietnam
Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited has successfully made its maiden flight from Bangkok to Cam Ranh, Vietnam. The airline operates four flights a week (Monday, Wednesday Friday and Sunday) with a 144-seater Airbus A319 aircraft. The outbound flight PG993 will depart Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi) at 10.20hrs and arrive Cam Rahn (Nha Trang) International Airport at 12.05hrs. […]
Alpha Destination Management launches new website
Continuing its investment in digital technology and resources, Alpha Destination Management has announced the launch of its new website. The new website delivers a compelling user experience through enhanced mobile features, functionality and navigation, enabling visitors to discover Alpha’s comprehensive product portfolio and innovative travel solutions. It is highly interactive with implementation of many interesting […]
UK’s most popular tourist attractions announced
Using search volume data from Google, travel website, The Tourist Trail has published a list of the top 20 most searched for UK attractions in 2018 and the results may surprise you. While over half of the top 20 attractions were based in London, the top spot went to an attraction much further outside the […]
Samsara Desert Camp & Resort offers Camel Safari in Jodhpur Rajasthan
The Thar of Rajasthan can be explored using camels, which is an experience one must have in a lifetime. Camel safari in Jodhpur Rajasthan organized by Samsara Desert Camp & Resort is the ideal way to spend time exploring the rustic and royal Rajasthan. It is an adventure, which takes you through the vast golden […]