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New Zealand Hikes Tourist Tax By 200% To Support Economy And Conservation Efforts
New Zealand will significantly raise its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1st, aiming to boost economic growth and ensure tourists contribute to public services and conservation efforts.
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Opinion: Why India's Tiger Conservation Strategies Need Serious Relook
K. Ullas Karanth's brilliant book,'Among Tigers', assumes significance in the context of a recent order by the Supreme Court to ban safaris in the core area of Corbett tiger reserve.
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International Mountain Day 2021: Theme And Significance Of The Day
The International Mountain Day, which aims to encourage conservation and sustainable development of mountains, is celebrated on December 11.
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Conservation Of Delhi's Sabz Burj Complete; Rare Mughal-Era Ceiling Revealed
Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning, 16th century Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour,during which a rare intricate painting on its ceiling has also been revealed.
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Ambedkar University UG Admission Process Begins On July 12
This year, the university has introduced six new programmes – BA Hindi, Masters of Public Health, M Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA in Archaeology and Heritage Management (MAHM), MA in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management (MCPHM), Integrated MA-PhD (IPHD) in Human Ecology.
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World Tourism Day 2020: Theme, Facts And Livelihoods Amid COVID-19
World Tourism Day: Livelihood of millions of people globally are dependent on tourism. There are countries where tourism and industries dependent on it are the biggest revenue earner. The theme of World Tourism Day this year is "Tourism and Rural Development". It encourages the celebration of the unique role played by tourism in job creation in sma...
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Budget 2020: Government Proposes To Set Up Indian Institute Of Heritage And Conservation
Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Nirmala Sitharaman said Rs 3,150 crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Culture and Rs 2,500 crore for the Ministry of Tourism.
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A Lesser Known Region Of Rajasthan Sparks A Debate On Conservation Tourism
A book launch in Delhi transpired into a constructive discussion on wildlife conservation, where among other participants, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje called for a public private partnership to facilitate conservation tourism in the state.
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Tourists Replace Rebels as Sri Lanka National Park Blooms
Lokaiya Peremadasa shudders as he recalls the havoc Tamil rebels used to wreak on his beloved wildlife park during Sri Lanka's brutal 37-year-long civil war.
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New 'Paryatan Bhavan' to Focus on Energy Conservation
With the goal of energy conservation driving its design, which has been drawn up by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), a new office building of the Tourism Ministry is coming up in New Delhi with Union Minister Mahesh Sharma laying its foundation stone today.
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India's First 'Coral Garden' to be Set up in Gujarat
In an attempt to conserve several coral species at one place and to boost tourism in the state, the country's first 'Coral garden' will be set up at Mithapur coastal region of Devbhoomi-Dwarka district in Gujarat.
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Are tourism resorts fragmenting tiger landscape?
Is tourism disturbing our big cats and should tourism be banned in the core areas of our tiger reserves? Well, that's what some activists say, but there are others who believe that it's time the Indian government change its attitude towards tiger conservation and tiger tourism and that tigers cannot be loved in isolation.
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Pop singer's 'topless' pic leaves Indians angry
Topless pictures of an Indian- origin singer, who is Gold Coast city's pick to promote tourism in India, has left a section of the Indian community uneasy with some speaking against such moves to sell tourism to a largely conservative India.
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New Zealand Hikes Tourist Tax By 200% To Support Economy And Conservation Efforts
New Zealand will significantly raise its International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from NZ$35 to NZ$100 starting October 1st, aiming to boost economic growth and ensure tourists contribute to public services and conservation efforts.
-
Opinion: Why India's Tiger Conservation Strategies Need Serious Relook
K. Ullas Karanth's brilliant book,'Among Tigers', assumes significance in the context of a recent order by the Supreme Court to ban safaris in the core area of Corbett tiger reserve.
-
International Mountain Day 2021: Theme And Significance Of The Day
The International Mountain Day, which aims to encourage conservation and sustainable development of mountains, is celebrated on December 11.
-
Conservation Of Delhi's Sabz Burj Complete; Rare Mughal-Era Ceiling Revealed
Using traditional craftsmanship and high-tech scanning, 16th century Mughal-era monument Sabz Burj in Delhi has been conserved after nearly four years of painstaking labour,during which a rare intricate painting on its ceiling has also been revealed.
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Ambedkar University UG Admission Process Begins On July 12
This year, the university has introduced six new programmes – BA Hindi, Masters of Public Health, M Voc Tourism and Hospitality Management, MA in Archaeology and Heritage Management (MAHM), MA in Conservation, Preservation and Heritage Management (MCPHM), Integrated MA-PhD (IPHD) in Human Ecology.
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World Tourism Day 2020: Theme, Facts And Livelihoods Amid COVID-19
World Tourism Day: Livelihood of millions of people globally are dependent on tourism. There are countries where tourism and industries dependent on it are the biggest revenue earner. The theme of World Tourism Day this year is "Tourism and Rural Development". It encourages the celebration of the unique role played by tourism in job creation in sma...
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Budget 2020: Government Proposes To Set Up Indian Institute Of Heritage And Conservation
Presenting the Budget for 2020-21, Nirmala Sitharaman said Rs 3,150 crore has been allocated for the Ministry of Culture and Rs 2,500 crore for the Ministry of Tourism.
-
A Lesser Known Region Of Rajasthan Sparks A Debate On Conservation Tourism
A book launch in Delhi transpired into a constructive discussion on wildlife conservation, where among other participants, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje called for a public private partnership to facilitate conservation tourism in the state.
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Tourists Replace Rebels as Sri Lanka National Park Blooms
Lokaiya Peremadasa shudders as he recalls the havoc Tamil rebels used to wreak on his beloved wildlife park during Sri Lanka's brutal 37-year-long civil war.
-
New 'Paryatan Bhavan' to Focus on Energy Conservation
With the goal of energy conservation driving its design, which has been drawn up by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), a new office building of the Tourism Ministry is coming up in New Delhi with Union Minister Mahesh Sharma laying its foundation stone today.
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India's First 'Coral Garden' to be Set up in Gujarat
In an attempt to conserve several coral species at one place and to boost tourism in the state, the country's first 'Coral garden' will be set up at Mithapur coastal region of Devbhoomi-Dwarka district in Gujarat.
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Are tourism resorts fragmenting tiger landscape?
Is tourism disturbing our big cats and should tourism be banned in the core areas of our tiger reserves? Well, that's what some activists say, but there are others who believe that it's time the Indian government change its attitude towards tiger conservation and tiger tourism and that tigers cannot be loved in isolation.
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Pop singer's 'topless' pic leaves Indians angry
Topless pictures of an Indian- origin singer, who is Gold Coast city's pick to promote tourism in India, has left a section of the Indian community uneasy with some speaking against such moves to sell tourism to a largely conservative India.
