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Himachal Hotel Association Announces 50% Discount Post Monsoon Fury
With Himachal Pradesh's hotel occupancy rate at almost zero per cent after recent monsoon fury, the hotel association has announced a 50 per cent discount on room tariffs to woo back tourists and a minister said it was "safe" to travel to the state.
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First All-Private Astronaut Team Reaches ISS After 21 Hours On SpaceX Rocket
The first all-private team of astronauts ever launched to the International Space Station (ISS) arrived safely at the orbiting research platform on Saturday to begin a week-long science mission hailed as a milestone in commercial spaceflight.
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Unlock 4.0: What Luxury Hotels Are Doing Differently To Ensure A Safe Stay
With Indian states opening up for tourism, hotels are introducing new initiatives to ensure a safe and comfortable stay to travellers
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PM Modi's Visit After Easter Bombings Helped Sri Lanka Tourism: Minister
In an effort to restore the Sri Lankan tourism following the Easter attacks in April, the country's tourism minister John Amaratunga visited Mumbai to canvas his country as a safe destination.
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Sustainable Food Choices, Indian Gastronomic Tourism And More At Third Edition Of Tasting India Symposium
The symposium would conduct multiple seminars and workshops on issues like transparent labelling, safe and nutritious school meals, food innovations aimed at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal of 'zero hunger' by 2030
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Government To Develop Safe Selfie Points, Parking Lot On Signature Bridge
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed authorities to develop safe selfie points and install special lighting equipment for theme-based illumination of the Signature Bridge to make it a "truly iconic tourist destination". In his note to the additional chief secretary (PWD), tourism secretary and DTTDC's managing director, Sisodia...
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Goa May Ban Dusk-To-Dawn Swimming In Sea To Keep "Safe Tourism Place" Tag
In what seems to be a crackdown on errant tourists, Goa's Tourism Department on Friday said it was working on a ban on swimming in the sea from dusk to dawn, limit tourism activity to a limited area on a beach and even put together punitive measures for tourists violating law.
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After Cheeky Invite To Karnataka Lawmakers, Kerala Tourism Deletes Tweet
A light-hearted dig from neighbouring Kerala referring to the "rough and tumble" of the Karnataka verdict amused many on Twitter. A tweet by Kerala tourism, which has now been deleted, invited Karnataka's newly-elected lawmakers to the "safe and beautiful" resorts of God's Own Country.
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India "Perfectly Safe" Destination, Advisories "Hugely Biased", Says Tourism Minister
International travel advisories against India are "hugely biased" and "uncalled for" because crime and violent incidents in the country are only "few and far between", says Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons.
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'Even Africa Isn't Safe,' Says Minister Amid Anger Over Congo Man's Killing
Terming the killing of a man from Congo in New Delhi last week as unfortunate, Mahesh Sharma, tourism and culture minister, has said that even African countries are not safe.
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IRCTC Data Not Leaked, Everything Safe: Officials
Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) officials on Friday dismissed reports about leak of database from Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) e-ticketing system and said everything is "safe and secure".
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Reckless Remarks Have Dented Goa's Image: Tourism Industry Stake Holders
Goa ministers' remarks on banning biknis and demanding a Hindu nation have "really damaged" the state's reputation as a safe beach destination, said tourism industry stakeholders.
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India a safe tourist destination: Tourism Minister
India is a safe destination and the security of tourists is of utmost importance to the government, Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said in New Delhi on Monday as Britain and Australia issued travel advisories asking their nationals to be vigilant.The advisories came a day after two Taiwanese were injured when a two armed men on a motorcycle opened i...
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Goa tweets to refurbish image, market itself
The Goa Tourism Development Corportaion (GTDC) has begun using the social networking and micro-blogging site Twitter to market Goa as a safe tourism destination.
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Himachal Hotel Association Announces 50% Discount Post Monsoon Fury
With Himachal Pradesh's hotel occupancy rate at almost zero per cent after recent monsoon fury, the hotel association has announced a 50 per cent discount on room tariffs to woo back tourists and a minister said it was "safe" to travel to the state.
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First All-Private Astronaut Team Reaches ISS After 21 Hours On SpaceX Rocket
The first all-private team of astronauts ever launched to the International Space Station (ISS) arrived safely at the orbiting research platform on Saturday to begin a week-long science mission hailed as a milestone in commercial spaceflight.
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Unlock 4.0: What Luxury Hotels Are Doing Differently To Ensure A Safe Stay
With Indian states opening up for tourism, hotels are introducing new initiatives to ensure a safe and comfortable stay to travellers
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PM Modi's Visit After Easter Bombings Helped Sri Lanka Tourism: Minister
In an effort to restore the Sri Lankan tourism following the Easter attacks in April, the country's tourism minister John Amaratunga visited Mumbai to canvas his country as a safe destination.
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Sustainable Food Choices, Indian Gastronomic Tourism And More At Third Edition Of Tasting India Symposium
The symposium would conduct multiple seminars and workshops on issues like transparent labelling, safe and nutritious school meals, food innovations aimed at achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goal of 'zero hunger' by 2030
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Government To Develop Safe Selfie Points, Parking Lot On Signature Bridge
Delhi's Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia has directed authorities to develop safe selfie points and install special lighting equipment for theme-based illumination of the Signature Bridge to make it a "truly iconic tourist destination". In his note to the additional chief secretary (PWD), tourism secretary and DTTDC's managing director, Sisodia...
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Goa May Ban Dusk-To-Dawn Swimming In Sea To Keep "Safe Tourism Place" Tag
In what seems to be a crackdown on errant tourists, Goa's Tourism Department on Friday said it was working on a ban on swimming in the sea from dusk to dawn, limit tourism activity to a limited area on a beach and even put together punitive measures for tourists violating law.
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After Cheeky Invite To Karnataka Lawmakers, Kerala Tourism Deletes Tweet
A light-hearted dig from neighbouring Kerala referring to the "rough and tumble" of the Karnataka verdict amused many on Twitter. A tweet by Kerala tourism, which has now been deleted, invited Karnataka's newly-elected lawmakers to the "safe and beautiful" resorts of God's Own Country.
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India "Perfectly Safe" Destination, Advisories "Hugely Biased", Says Tourism Minister
International travel advisories against India are "hugely biased" and "uncalled for" because crime and violent incidents in the country are only "few and far between", says Union Tourism Minister K.J. Alphons.
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'Even Africa Isn't Safe,' Says Minister Amid Anger Over Congo Man's Killing
Terming the killing of a man from Congo in New Delhi last week as unfortunate, Mahesh Sharma, tourism and culture minister, has said that even African countries are not safe.
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IRCTC Data Not Leaked, Everything Safe: Officials
Central Railway (CR) and Western Railway (WR) officials on Friday dismissed reports about leak of database from Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) e-ticketing system and said everything is "safe and secure".
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Reckless Remarks Have Dented Goa's Image: Tourism Industry Stake Holders
Goa ministers' remarks on banning biknis and demanding a Hindu nation have "really damaged" the state's reputation as a safe beach destination, said tourism industry stakeholders.
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India a safe tourist destination: Tourism Minister
India is a safe destination and the security of tourists is of utmost importance to the government, Tourism Minister Kumari Selja said in New Delhi on Monday as Britain and Australia issued travel advisories asking their nationals to be vigilant.The advisories came a day after two Taiwanese were injured when a two armed men on a motorcycle opened i...
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Goa tweets to refurbish image, market itself
The Goa Tourism Development Corportaion (GTDC) has begun using the social networking and micro-blogging site Twitter to market Goa as a safe tourism destination.
