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Sri Lanka expects 10 lakh tourists this year, especially from India, says Tourism Minister Harin Fernando

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 22 August 2022, 11:30 AM 904

Sri Lanka’s Tourism Minister Harin Fernando said as things get back to normal after the recent political crisis in the island nation, the government aims to receive at least 10 lakh tourists this year, mostly from India. Fernando, who was in Ahmedabad to promote tourism in the island nation, said religious and cultural tourism between […]Continue Reading

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Centre approves two new tourist circuits for Arunachal Pradesh

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 28 July 2022, 1:41 PM 2198

The Centre has approved two new tourist circuits for Arunachal Pradesh to boost tourism in the northeastern state, officials said. The new tourist circuits are Dibrugarh – Deomali – Hukanjuri – Khonsa in Tirap district and Dibrugarh – Kanubari – Longding in Longding district of the state, they said. “The proposal of Arunachal Pradesh government […]Continue Reading

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UP set for promoting lesser-known tourist destinations; to appoint District Tourism Officers

By Asmita Mukherjee Monday, 18 July 2022, 12:22 PM 1070

Post-Covid, Uttar Pradesh (UP) Tourism is pacing up its promotional strategy by showcasing unique themes from each district, as well as unveiling new products to attract domestic and international tourists. The state has been churning out new tourism products such as, Eco-Tourism, Water Sports activities at Ramgarh Tal, Gorakhpur, Buddhist Circuit, Bundelkhand Circuit, Continue Reading

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Andaman and Nicobar admn announces curbs for tourists amid Covid-19 scare

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Thursday, 6 January 2022, 8:50 PM 1465

The Andaman and Nicobar administration announced a set of curbs for tourists amid the rise in Covid-19 cases. Now on, 500 visitors will be allowed during in the first half – 9 am to 12.30 pm — at the museums of the Cellular Jail, which is a top draw among tourists. A similar number of […]Continue Reading

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Kashmir records highest-ever tourist footfall in 7 years

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Friday, 3 December 2021, 10:23 AM 1338

A total of 1,27,605 tourists visited Kashmir in November this year which is more than all the figures in the month in the past seven years, according to the Jammu and Kashmir government officials. The officials are planning to organise various festivals for the Winter season in the mountain Union Territory. According to the official, […]Continue Reading

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Tourist footfall to Bodh Gaya likely to increase soon: Vietnam ambassador

By TBM Staff - Mumbai Monday, 22 November 2021, 4:02 PM 1043

Vietnam’s Ambassador to India, Pham Sanh Chau, has expressed hope that footfall of domestic and international tourists to Bihar’s Bodh Gaya will increase soon. The Mahabodhi Temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site, reopened on August 27 after remaining closed since April this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Addressing members of Bodh Gaya Temple Advisory […]Continue Reading