In May we watched with abject horror as the country plunged into a deep health crisis. People were dying by the numbers, children losing both parents, parents losing more than one child, men and women left shattered and alone as people struggled to breathe, gasping for a bit of oxygen. […]
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Tourist attractions in Andhra Pradesh reopen today, Andhra Pradesh
The Andhra Pradesh government has decided to resume tourism in the state from today. The announcement to reopen all the prime tourist attractions was made by the state Tourism Minister Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao on Wednesday. He expressed that as the numbers of positive cases have dropped in the country, the […]
Kerala: Tourist destinations to become 100 percent ‘vaccinated zones’ by July 15
Reportedly, all popular tourist destinations in Kerala may soon be declared as completely vaccinated zones. The state government is mulling to provide COVID-19 jabs to all those who are involved in the tourism sector, as it has suffered massive losses due to the pandemic. Reportedly, the government has included those […]
Cuba is expecting 2.2 million tourist footfall in 2021, Cuba
Cuba or the Republic of Cuba is expecting to receive 2.2 million tourists in 2021. The gorgeous country consists of the island of Cuba, Isla de la Juventud and a number of minor archipelagos. The statement was made by the country’s Minister of Economy and Planning Alejandro Gil. Gil said, […]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands extend night curfew; tourist spots shut for four weeks, Andaman And Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have announced a shutdown of all prominent tourist spots for four weeks, along with extending their night curfew time an hour. In a recent update, it was announced that all the attractions as well as cinema halls in the Andamans will remain closed owing to […]
Goa COVID update: Lockdown to continue at tourist hotspots, Goa
Given the current COVID-19 situation in the country, the government of Goa has decided to continue with lockdown at all the prominent tourist hotspots, including Calangute and Candolim regions in North Goa. Though the government has lifted the lockdown in several other parts of the state, the lockdown will continue […]
Mysuru’s tourist spots will remain open, no blanket ban, Mysore
There won’t be any blanket ban on famous tourist spots in Mysuru, said the district minister ST Somashekar on Monday. The news comes as a relief for the tourism department in the state. The minister said that though there won’t be a blanket ban on tourists but there certainly will […]
Rajasthan government to train 6000 new tourist guides, Rajasthan
In a bid to increase employment opportunities in the tourism sector, the Rajasthan government has approved training and licensing of 6000 new tourist guides. The decision is extremely crucial in making way for self-employment opportunities in the state. The cabinet, with its Rajasthan Tourism Trade (Facilitation and Regulation) Amendment Rules […]
Gujarat’s Rann Utsav records lowest tourist footfall due to COVID-19, Gujarat
Rann Utsav is one of the most celebrated Indian festivals that takes place in Gujarat’s Kutch region every year. Lakhs of tourists partake in this prestigious colourful cultural fest but 2020’s festivities were quite different from previous ears. Given the pandemic situation, tourist footfalls fell by over half. Tourism Minister […]
Indian becomes the top source market for tourist arrivals in Maldives
India has emerged as the top source market for Maldives with visitors from the country surpassing visitors from other countries. Maldives’ Minister of tourism, Dr Abdulla Mausoom explained how post lockdown, Indian tourist arrival in the island country was higher than Russia, which was earlier the key market. Indian tourists […]