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World Tourism Day 2024: Know the date, history, significance, and theme
September 27, 2024 10:49 am
World Tourism Day 2024: World Tourism Day, established in 1980 by the UNWTO, celebrates the global impact of tourism. This year, Georgia will be hosting this year's celebration.
World Tourism Day: These 10 heritage sites in India are a must-visit
September 27, 2023 12:11 pm
India is a promising destination for tourists around the world. Right from the Himalayas to the southern tip of Kanyakumari, the country is brimming with fascinating places, with their own rich culture and history.
This World Tourism Day, Jammu and Kashmir beyond the hotspots
September 26, 2023 6:00 pm
The offbeat, unexplored and unheard places of the Valley are the sites that can mesmerise anyone. There are places in the north of the capital like the Gurez Valley, the Bangus Valley, the river Kishanganga
Twitter community rallies 'Long Live Sultan Palace' on World Tourism Day
September 27, 2022 4:09 pm
Former Union minister Shakeel Ahmad, who hails from Bihar, was among the first to tweet in support of preservation of the palace built by legendary barrister Sir Sultan Ahmed
World Tourism Day: Tour operators appeal to Centre to improve waste collection system
September 27, 2020 12:10 pm
A month ago, the Centre had released the Swachh Survekshan (Cleanliness Survey), in which many tourist hotspots like Amritsar, Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, Varanasi and Shillong received poor ratings.
With over 13 million jobs generated, India needs skilled people in tourism
September 28, 2019 5:49 pm
World Tourism Day 2019: "The gap will be 7.55 lakh in non-managerial level and 1.09 lakh in managerial cadre by 2020-21 in tourism and hospitality sector," as per the data shared by the Ministry of Tourism.
World Tourism Day 2019: Why the Shaking Minarets of Ahmedabad are so unique
September 27, 2019 12:23 pm
World Tourism Day 2019: These are the Jhulta Minars or Shaking Minarets; when the upper arch of one minaret is shaken with a bit of force, the other begins to vibrate after a few seconds, and the connecting corridor between the two registers a faint shudder. The reason for this vibration is unknown.
Travelling with kids: A backpacking mom’s 6 top spots in India
October 04, 2018 4:24 pm
"We travelled to Andamans right after we married and we would love to take our daughter there as it is one of the most picturesque and stunning set of islands in India."
World Tourism Day: Various tourism sectors in India have potential for growth, says President Kovind
September 27, 2017 6:13 pm
Due to India's various features like "gifted nature" and "cultural heritage", he said the country has huge potential for growth of various tourism sectors, including medical, wellness, heritage, cultural, spiritual, wildlife, adventure and sports.
WORLD TOURISM DAY PHOTOS
World Tourism Day: Check out these black and white pictures of popular tourist haunts in Karnataka
September 27, 2022 12:35 pm
How many of these places have you visited?
World Tourism Day: 7 offbeat places to add to your travel wish list once the pandemic ends
September 27, 2021 12:14 pm
Virtual travel is on the rise, as is planning imaginary itineraries for when the world goes back to travelling and exploring again. On the occasion of World Tourism Day today, we bring you some offbeat destinations from around the world that you can travel to, once the pandemic ends.
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