World Airport Traffic Dataset 2021: New Delhi among Top 20 Busiest Airports
The Airports Council International (ACI) World released the annual World Airport Traffic Dataset to reveal the global air traffic rankings of the top 20 aviation industries for the full year 2021. The World Airport Traffic Dataset is the industry's most comprehensive airport statistics dataset featuring airport traffic for over 2,600 airports in more than 180 countries and territories. It provides a view of air transport demand across the world's airports in three areas: passengers (international and domestic), air cargo (freight and mail) and aircraft movements (air transport movements and general aviation).
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) has topped the 2021 Ranking with 7.6 crore passengers in terms of passenger footfall in the year 2021.
From India, the Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport in New Delhi was ranked among the top 20, as the 13th busiest airport. IGIA witnessed 3.7 crore passenger footfall in 2021, which is 30.3% more than 2.8 crore in 2020 when IGI was ranked 16th.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island Given to A&N Administration to Enhance Tourism
The historic Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island was transferred from the Andaman and Nicobar Command to the Andaman & Nicobar Administration for further development of the island's infrastructure and tourism. During the formal ceremony on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Commander-in-Chief of A&N Command Lt. General Ajai Singh symbolically gave Dy. Commissioner, South Andaman Suneel Anchipaka control of the island. He also recalled the significance of this island historically and the sequence of events connected to it. He anticipated the island's general growth as a tourism attraction under the management of the administration.
The island was under Administrative Control of INS Jarwa since 1967. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island had been Administrative headquarters of British rule in the islands till the Japanese occupied it in 1942. The island had Chief Commissioner Bungalow and other structures which got damaged during Second World War. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose also stayed on the island during his visit to Andaman and Nicobar in 1943.
In December 2018, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island was given a new name by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It was formerly referred to as Ross Island. The island welcomes visitors and is a popular tourist destination.
Jul 26, 2022
Third Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train �" Madurai to Varanasi
Continuing with theme-based tourist service, the third Bharat Gaurav train operated by a private player was flagged off from Madurai for Varanasi, covering many religious and tourist spots.
Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines Prahlad Joshi, flagged off the train from New Delhi through video-conference.
The theme-based tourist train with a 12-day round trip will cover Madurai, Chennai, Vijayawada, Puri, Kolkata, Gaya, Varanasi, and Prayagraj, featuring various tourism spots enroute.
The 14-coach train with pantry, AC, and sleeper facilities is operated by Travel Times Private Ltd, a private service provider for tourists.
Jul 25, 2022
Jharkhand Unveil Ambitious 'Tourism Policy 2021'
Jharkhand launched its Tourism Policy 2021' in New Delhi with a vision to revive and revamp the state's tourism sector.
The new policy focuses on promotion of religious, eco, adventure, wellness, rural, and mining tourism.
It offers a host of incentives and subsidies to attract investors across the nation and abroad.
Jharkhand has truly embarked on a journey to establish itself as one of the premier tourist destinations in India.
Security, which is a pertinent issue for tourism to thrive in any state, will be ensured by positioning a Tourist Security Force, 24-hour helpline and a central control room.
The new policy seeks to build upon a holistic approach, which takes into account rural tourism and the local economy, and at the same time, makes room for the modern and urban traveller.
The key focus area is to develop Parasnath, Madhuban and Itkhori as places of religious pilgrimage.
Jul 18, 2022
Varanasi to be 1st Cultural and Tourism Capital of SCO
The holy city of Varanasi showcasing India's culture and traditions over the ages will be declared the first Cultural and Tourism Capital of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.
The Beijing-headquartered Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an eight-member economic and security alliance comprising China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, India and Pakistan.
Varanasi would become the Cultural and Tourism Capital of the SCO for 2022-23 under a new rotating initiative by the eight-member organisation to promote people-to-people contacts and tourism among the member states.
Under this initiative, each year a city of the cultural heritage of a member country that will take over the rotating Presidency of the organisation would get the title to highlight its prominence.
The organisation's new initiatives ahead of this year's Heads of the State summit of the SCO scheduled to be held at Samarkand in Uzbekistan on September 15-16, 2022. The new initiative would come into force after the Samarkand summit following which India would take over the Presidency and host the next Heads of the State summit.
Gurugram's Kingdom of Dreams Sealed over Non-payment
The Haryana Shehri Vikas Pradhikaran (HSPV) sealed Gurugram's key tourist attraction 'Kingdom of Dreams' over non-payment of pending dues of around Rs. 100 crore.
India's first live entertainment, theatre and leisure centre was set up on 6 acres of HSVP land. According to the lease, the centre was owned by the Great Indian Nautanki Company and had to pay around Rs. 34 lakh rent every month. The company had not paid it since long and after repeated notices.
Jul 14, 2022
Centre's New Railway Line Project will Link 2 States, 3 Religious Places
The Narendra Modi government approved the Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new railway line to provide connectivity and mobility.
The estimated cost of this project is Rs. 2798.16 crores and would be completed by 2026-27. The new railway line would connect two states, three religious places and would reduce the load on the main railway line.
The proposed rail line would traverse through the Sirohi district of Rajasthan and Sabarkantha, Banaskantha and Mahesana districts of Gujarat.
Taranga is a three-peaked hill and is situated in Mehsana district of Gujarat. It is significant for both the Buddhists and the Jains. According to Gujarat tourism website, the oldest Jain temple was built in the 12th century whole the Buddhist monuments date back to the fourth century on this hill.
Ahmedabad & Kerala Features in TIME Magazine's The World's Greatest Places of 2022
Two locations from India were named among "50 extraordinary destinations to explore" this year by TIME Magazine. The southern state of Kerala and Ahmedabad, the largest city of Gujarat were the two Indian entries into the list of the world's greatest places of 2022.
Kerala is one of India's most beautiful states. With spectacular beaches and lush backwaters, temples, and palaces, it's known as "God's own country" for good reason.
About Ahmedabad, TIME Magazine said that "as India's first UNESCO World Heritage City, Ahmedabad "boasts both ancient landmarks and contemporary innovations that make it a mecca for cultural tourism, from the serene Gandhi Ashram that sits on 36 acres on the banks of the Sabarmati River to Navratri, a vibrant nine-day celebration billed as the longest dance festival in the world."
The list also includes Ras Al Khaimah, UAE; Park City, Utah; Seoul; Great Barrier Reef, Australia; The Arctic; Valencia, Spain; Trans Bhutan Trail, Bhutan; International Space Station; Bogota; Lower Zambezi National Park, Zambia; Istanbul and Kigali, Rwanda.
According to TIME Magazine, the World's Greatest Places list is compiled through nominations from its international network of correspondents and contributors, "with an eye toward those offering new and exciting experiences."
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