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Kerala Launches Seaplane Service for Tourism

November 11, 2024

The tourism sector in Kerala is set for an important boost with the launch of a new seaplane service. This initiative is scheduled to commence on November 11 at Bolgatty Waterdrome in Kochi. The inaugural flight will operate from Bolgatty ..

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Mexico Imposes One of the World’s Strictest Anti-Smoking Laws

January 17, 2023

Mexico has recently imposed one of the world’s strictest anti-tobacco laws, setting in force a total ban on smoking in public places, including hotels, beaches, and parks. The new law, which is part of the country’s General Law for Tobacco ..

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Varanasi nominated as the first SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital

September 17, 2022

The temple city of Varanasi was nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital during the recently held SCO Summit. Key facts During the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State held in Samarkand, ..

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WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index

May 25, 2022

In the WEF Travel and Tourism Development Index 2021, India has been ranked at 54th place. In 2019, India had ranked at 46th position. However, the country still topped within the South Asia region. This index is the Travel and ..

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Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC)

May 18, 2022

Recently, the first Incredible India International Cruise Conference (IIICC) was organized. Who organized the conference? It is a two-day event jointly organized by the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & ..

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Vietnam Bach Long Pedestrian Bridge

May 5, 2022

The Bach Long pedestrian bridge in Vietnam is a glass-bottomed bridge that is suspended around 500 ft. off the ground. This newly opened bridge is the world’s longest such bridge. What is the meaning of the name ‘Bach Long’? Bach ..

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National Digital Tourism Mission

March 10, 2022

The draft report for setting up of National Digital Tourism Mission is published for feedback from the public. The tourism ministry has invited final comments on the draft report. Background In July 2021, an inter-ministerial task force for National Digital ..

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Swadesh Darshan Awards

March 4, 2022

The Ministry of Tourism constituted the Swadesh Darshan awards in various categories to acknowledge the efforts made by state governments, union territory administrations, and various implementing agencies. Overview: The awards will be given to recognize best practices like innovative approach, ..

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