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Mangaluru’s Nirmala Travels bags National Award for Best Domestic Tour Operator

Mangaluru’s Nirmala Travels bags National Award for Best Domestic Tour Operator

Mangalore (Karnataka) [India]: A proud moment for Mangaloreans all over the world, Nirmala Travels, a travel agency based out of Mangalore bagged the “Best Domestic Tour Operator Award”, at the National Tourism Awards Ceremony held on 27th September 2022 as a part of the World Tourism Day Celebrations at Vignan Bhavan, New Delhi. The award was received by Smt. Vathika Pai, Head of Operations at Nirmala Travels, on behalf of the owners of Nirmala Travels and her parents, Smt. Nirmala Kamath and C. Upendra Kamath. This well-deserved award comes to Nirmala Travels after having served in the Travel Industry for…
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How to make the most of your time in Iceland

How to make the most of your time in Iceland

Travelling to Iceland can be a dream come true, but it can also leave you feeling like you didn’t have enough time to get the most out of your visit. With breathtaking natural landscapes, welcoming locals, and countless activities available, it’s easy to spend two weeks in this country and still feel like you missed out on important sights and experiences. This guide will help you make the most of your time in Iceland by exploring the best areas and making the most of your trip with advice from locals and experts. Start in Reykjavik Spend a day discovering the…
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Intra State Air connectivity within Gujarat by Ventura Airconnect Limited from 1st January 2022

Intra State Air connectivity within Gujarat by Ventura Airconnect Limited from 1st January 2022

Service will be flagged off by Mr. Purnesh Modi, Civil Aviation Minister, Gujarat State Ventura Airconnect to operate daily flights from Surat to Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Amreli, and Bhavnagar from Jan 1, 2022 Surat (Gujarat) [India], December 30: Ventura Airconnect Limited is the first intrastate airline awarded by Hon. President of India. Gujarat Government has always been a step ahead in providing facilities to the citizens of the state and adding one more feather of intra state air connectivity from Surat to whole Gujarat from 1st January 2022 by Hands of Civil Aviation Minister of Gujarat Mr. Purnesh Modi. The government…
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Telangana Travel Industry meets its Tourism Minister, seeks package for their revival from the state government

Telangana Travel Industry meets its Tourism Minister, seeks package for their revival from the state government

All sectors across the globe are talking about ‘revival’, Travel and Tourism industry is talking about ‘survival’: Nagesh Pampati, Chairman, TAAI—TS & AP Suggests to promote Neighbourhood tourism, Rural Tourism if pandemic doesn’t allow long distance travel. Minister V. Srinivas Goud assured government support in reviving the Tourism and Travel Industry.  He assured them that he would facilitate a meeting very soon with officials to explore ways and means to help them to bounce back.   Roti, Kapda, Makan and Bandwidth are essential things for our living. Now in this light of pandemic we need pleasure, recreation too. Travel and Tourism…
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Ministry of Tourism Signs MOUs with Online Travel Companies to strengthen hospitality and tourism industry

Ministry of Tourism Signs MOUs with Online Travel Companies to strengthen hospitality and tourism industry

In its ongoing effort to strengthen the Hospitality & Tourism Industry especially in the times of the pandemic, the Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Cleartrip and Ease My Trip on 15th April 2021. The primary objective of this MoU is to provide extensive visibility to accommodation units which have self-certified themselves on SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness & Training for the Hospitality Industry) on the OTA platform. The MoU also outlines both parties to encourage Units to register on NIDHI and thereby on SAATHI and encourage local tourism Industry with appropriate safeguards for curbing spread…
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Hon’ble Union Tourism Minister ShriPrahlad Singh Patel holds a ‘Brainstorming Session’ on “Promotion of Incredible India – Post Covid-19” with Influencers and Travel Media

Delhi : Hon’ble Union Tourism Minister ShriPrahlad Singh Patel holds a ‘Brainstorming Session’ on “Promotion of Incredible India – Post Covid-19” with Influencers and Travel Media on 08th September, 2020 at Hotel The Ashok, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. Around 40 influencers and travel media representatives participated in the brainstorming session. DG, Tourism, Smt Meenakshi Sharma, Chairman and Managing Director ITDC, G Kamala Vardhana Rao, ADG Tourism, SmtRupinderBrar, Joint Secretary, Tourism Shri Rakesh Kumar Verma and other officials of Ministry of Tourism were also present during the session. All precautions and social distancing norms of Government’s SOP were followed in the meeting. The session began…
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Ministry of Tourism celebrates 74th Independence Day with 5 webinars on India’s Freedom Struggle

Delhi : The Ministry of Tourism celebrates India’s 74th Independence Day in a week-long affair with a series of webinars on ‘Dekho Apna Desh’, conducted by eminent scholars of Indian History, starting from 8th August 2020, to commemorate the triumphs and glories of our motherland—a place with profound diversity of caste, culture, and religions. Let’s witness a deeper sense of solidarity along with several others who’ll be joining us in the week-long celebration of India’s rich history, and her remarkable Tryst with Destiny. UPCOMING WEBINAR DETAILS Timings: 1100 hrs to 1200 hrs IST Saturday, 8th August : ‘Memoirs of 1857:…
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Mr. JawaharChavda and Mr. Vasanbhai Ahir lays foundation stone for projects worth Rs. 6.84 cr in Kutch

Surat : Gujarat’s largest district Kutch is known for its beautiful tourist destinations and elegant handcrafts. The state government has launched some very interesting campaigns like ‘Khushboo Gujarat Ki’ and ‘Kutch Nahi Dekha To Kuch Nahi Dekha” to boost tourism in the state. Improved tourist facilities in the state have resulted in a surge in tourist inflow in the region. Under the guidance from Chief Minister Mr. Vijay Rupani, Gujarat Tourism Department has taken several initiatives to develop and improve facilities at tourist spots. Under this, Mr. JawaharChavda, Minister of Tourism and Fisheries and Mr. Vasanbhai Ahir, Minister of State,…
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Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd plans to set up alternate employment for Doliwalas at Girnar

Shree Jawahar Chavda to hold ground breaking ceremony of Rs 1 crore work Surat -Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd has always been taking initiatives that are of beneficial for tourism and employment at the same time. Prime Minister Mr. Narendra Modi’s systematic planning has helped Gujarat’s tourism sector grown manifold, continuing the legacy Chief Minister Shree Vijaybhai Rupani has made Gujarat popular across the globe. Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Ltd is planning to set up alternate employment facility for Doliwalas at Girnar at a approx. cost of Rs 1 crore which includes setting up of 104 shops and other basic…
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