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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - December 2020

Dec 2020

Feb 17, 2021

Israel and Greece Sign New Tourism Partnership

Israel and Greece have signed a bilateral agreement on tourism cooperation in Jerusalem, providing hope to an industry which has come to a standstill because of the Covid-19 crisis.
Israeli Minister of Strategic Affairs, Orit Farkash-Hacohen, told Greek Minister of Tourism, Harry Theoharis that she looked forward to welcoming Greek and other visitors to Israel, as it continues to vaccinate its population and position itself as a healthy post-Covid destination.
Following a working meeting between the ministers, they signed an agreement to strengthen the cooperation in the fields of research and training in the field of tourism, as well as to promote joined packages and initiatives between the tourism industries in both countries.

Feb 09, 2021

Paragliding in Panchkula Tourist Attraction

The state of Haryana could soon add one of the biggest tourist attractions to its kit in the form of paragliding activity. Recently the first ever two paragliding test flights were conducted at the Morni Hills in the Panchkula district of the state to explore the potential of introducing the paragliding activity in the region.
In order to gauge the possibility of one of the most exciting and thrilling activities in the region, the test flights were conducted by the team of professional gliders of the Border Security Force (BSF). The team of the BSF personnel who are posted at the BSF Adventure School in Dehradun had arrived at Panchkula district to conduct the test flights. The trials were undertaken under the tutelage of the Shivalik Development Board, which is responsible for the development of the whole lower Himalayan region.

Feb 04, 2021

Work Begins on First Red Sea Project Hotels

The Red Sea Development Company (TRSDC) has awarded contracts to Saudi company Al Bawani and Swiss firm Blumer Lehmann to support the development plans and structural work of its luxury hotels and resorts.
The two companies will play pivotal roles in the construction of hotels across the Red Sea Project, with Al Bawani responsible for civil and structural works across 40 hotel villas on the Southern Dunes site.
At the same time, Blumer Lehmann is responsible for timber construction planning and fabrication as well as supply works for a hotel situated on Ummahat Al Shaykh Island.
The Red Sea Development Company has made significant progress in terms of the design and construction of key infrastructure to enable the development of hotel assets.

Feb 01, 2021

J-K's Gulmarg Attracts Tourists with New Igloo Café

Igloo Cafe at Kashmir's Gulmarg has become the centre of attraction for the people visiting the Valley. The cafe built of snow is the county's first and Asia's biggest Igloo Cafe which is located at the ski resort.
The cafe has been attracting major crowds. Started by the Kolahoi Green Group of Hotels and Resorts the first-ever Igloo Cafe in India is a one-of-a-kind experience and the ice restaurant is winning the hearts of visitors.

Jan 23, 2021

Kerala is most Welcoming Region in India Third Year in Row

Kerala ranked most welcoming region in India! Travelling portal Booking.com has announced the Traveller Review Awards 2021 and in it, the booking site has highlighted the most welcoming regions and cities in India.
Even amid a raging pandemic, Kerala was ranked the most welcoming region in the country by the platform, now holding the position for the third consecutive year. Kerala was followed by Rajasthan, Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The ranking took into account the hospitality and friendliness of these regions.
The list of most welcoming regions were mostly located in south India, accounting for three out of five regions. While Rajasthan is famous for its rich legacy of palaces and royalties, with forts accounting for most of the tourist destinations, Goa is a popular destination for its party beaches. On the other hand, south Indian states, especially Kerala, are known for the natural beauty and diversity they offer, being known for their eco-tourism.

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