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Jan 2020

Oct 28, 2021

Now, Registration must for Adventure Tourism Activities in Kerala

The Government of Kerala has made registration mandatory for service providers in the adventure tourism sector for conducting a wide range of land, water, and air-related activities to ensure their quality and safety.
The procedures and protocols of Adventure Tourism Safety and Security Regulations for according registration for operators were drawn up by Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS), which functions under the Department of Tourism.
KAPTS had set up an expert committee to prepare safety parameters for the adventure tourism sector. The panel, led by former KATPS Chief Executive Officer Manesh Bhaskar, had prepared a consolidated 'Adventure Tourism Safety and Security Regulations' by taking into account the currently popular 31 adventure tourism activities in the state.

Oct 14, 2021

IRCTC Launches 'Bharat Darshan' Tourist Train from Madhya Pradesh

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) launched another Bharat Darshan tourist train from Madhya Pradesh in a bid to promote religious tourism in the country. The launch comes days after the IRCTC started a similar 'tourist train', which is meant to explore the five northeastern states under the 'Dekho Apna Desh' ("Explore your country") initiative. These tour packages are meant to be all-encompassing, with the IRCTC team taking care of all the travel needs of the passengers.
Bharat Darshan is a joint project of the Indian Railways and the Union ministry of tourism and culture, which organises "the world's cheapest and most comfortable" tour packages from time to time. Its purpose is to introduce the culture of different parts of the country to people who are deprived of tourism due to any reason.

Oct 09, 2021

Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit Inaugurated in Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh government inaugurated the first phase of the Ram Van Gaman Tourism Circuit Project. The inauguration at the event at Chandkhuri, the city of Mata Kaushalya, was done by Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel.
Baghel kick-started a three-day event on the occasion and recalled the deep connection between Lord Ram and Chhattisgarh during his address.

Oct 07, 2021

Copenhagen's Noma is the Best Restaurant in the World, for the 5th Time

The best restaurant in the world is Noma once again. It has won the award four times in the past.
The world's most famous restaurant was number two on the 2019 list, and achieved the 2021 ranking although it spent almost as much time in 2020 operating as an outdoor burger joint as it did a fine dining restaurant. Noma re-opened on June 1, with a menu of summery, nature-evoking dishes like stuffed zucchini with bee larvae. In September, Noma was also awarded 3 Michelin stars for the first time.
The Number 2 on the list was Geranium in Copenhagen, which serves creative Scandinavian food from a football stadium; grilling specialists Asador Extebarri in Spain was number 3.

Oct 06, 2021

Ministry of Tourism Organises Conference on Buddhist Crcuit

The Ministry of Tourism is organising a "Buddhist Circuit Train FAM Tour and Conference in a bid to tap the potential of the Buddhist tourism.
The FAM tour will comprise of the visit of prominent Buddhist sites as well as conferences at Bodh Gaya and Varanasi.
This conference is likely to be attended by 125 delegates including tour operators, media, hoteliers, and officials of Ministry of Tourism & State Governments.
Around 100 local tour operators and other stakeholders of tourism & hospitality sector will attend the event at Bodh Gaya and Varanasi for discussing the key issues with respect to the development and promotion of tourism in the circuit.

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