TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - August 2019
Aug 2019
Dec 30, 2019
IRCTC to Launch Tejas Train between Ahmedabad and Mumbai on Jan 17
The second privately operated IRCTC's premium Tejas train, which will ply between Ahmedabad and Mumbai, will be launched on January 17.
Like in the first Tejas, which runs on the Delhi-Lucknow route, the railways will compensate passengers if the new train gets delayed.
First commercial run of the Tejas train will be on January 19. It will ply on Ahmedabad - Mumbai- Ahmedabad route for six days a week with Thursday as an off-day for maintenance.
Dec 21, 2019
The World's most Radical Chef
Chef Ángel León wants to change how people think about seafood, and by all accounts, he's succeeding.
Located in an old tide mill just off the Guadalete river and marsh lands of El Puerto de Santa María in south-west Spain, the experimental restaurant relies on its surroundings for its unique ingredients. In a world of overfishing, climate fluctuation and endangered ecosystems, Aponiente's mission is to promote sustainability while introducing diners to the ocean's vast untapped resources.
Underwater Beauty of Rumkale to Open to Visitors
The Roman-era ruins located on the outskirts of the historical Rumkale, called the pearl of the River Euphrates, which hosted many civilizations in history, will open to visitors with an underwater project.
The castle and its surroundings attract the attention of local and foreign tourists with its natural beauties along the Euphrates in spring, as well as the historical buildings it has.
Rumkale, which is also considered holy by Christians, is said to have been inhabited during the Roman period by one of the apostles of the prophet Jesus and the Bible was copied in a room carved from the rock.
The Culture and Tourism Ministry listed Rumkale as one of Turkey's 13 most spectacular castles and works are continuing to add the castle to Turkish tourism.
Dec 19, 2019
Telangana Develops Somalisa as Tourism Destination
Telangana Tourism opened an air-conditioned two-storeye ferry, and ten three-star cottages in Somalisa, Kollapur, which is located at the brackwaters of Krishna River.
Previouly a Naxal zone, Somalisa, is now being transformed into a world class eco-tourism destination.
MP Tourism Invites Bids for Developing 7 Sites into Tourism Facilities
The Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board released a list of land parcels, for which it has invited bids for development into tourism sites and hotels through PPP mode.
The land parcels and properties include Benazir Palace in Bhopal, Sawant Nagar in Takagarh, Madhavgarh Fort, Mehgavan, Patakhali (Nagarbeda) in Khandwa, Juna Kathhivada in Alirajpur and Khapa in Betul.
Dec 17, 2019
ABTO Opens Asia Office in Thailand
Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) opened its Asian office in Pattaya, Thailand. ABTO also signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Association of Thai Travel Agents (ATTA) for co-operation I the field of travel and tourism, with an aim to promote Buddhist pilgrimage tourism between the two nations.
Dec 16, 2019
Lahore-Wagah Train Service Resumes Operation after 22 Years
The shuttle train service between Lahore and Wagah railway station resumed operation after a gap of 22 years.
The train would complete three round trips daily and provide the travelling facility to over 1,000 passengers in three trips. The fare has been fixed at PKR 30.
The service would provide hassle-free commute to hundreds of visitors intending to witness the flag hoisting and lowering ceremony at Wagah or visiting Jallo Park.
Lahore-Wagah Train Service Resumes Operation after 22 Years
The shuttle train service between Lahore and Wagah railway station resumed operation after a gap of 22 years.
The train would complete three round trips daily and provide the travelling facility to over 1,000 passengers in three trips. The fare has been fixed at PKR 30.
The service would provide hassle-free commute to hundreds of visitors intending to witness the flag hoisting and lowering ceremony at Wagah or visiting Jallo Park.