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Kashmir on road to become 'Valley of hope' for startups: Ex-NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant
India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant has lauded the significant changes witnessed in Jammu and Kashmir after the scrapping of Article 370 in 2019. Kant, the former CEO of NITI Aayog, has said that Kashmir has the potential of becoming the 'Valley of hope' for startups, especially after recent ‘radical’ transformation on the ground.
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UAE visa update: Travelers need to have INR 68,000; only visa and return tickets not enough
The UAE offers a Visit Visa for individuals wishing to visit the country, which serves multiple purposes such as visiting relatives, travel, exploring job opportunities, and more. Now, as per the latest news reports, immigration authorities have intensified inspections and screenings at UAE airports to detect individuals arriving on a visit visa with the intention of seeking employment.
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Himachal government forms committee to safeguard Lahaul Valley ecosystem amid tourism surge
In response to the burgeoning influx of tourists in the Lahaul Valley, the state government has established an 11-member committee led by the Director of Tourism to ensure safe and sustainable tourism in the region. This initiative aims to protect the valley's delicate ecosystem, which has faced increasing pressure since the opening of the Atal Tunnel in October 2020.
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Travel advisory: Heatwave alert in most parts of North India; places to avoid right now
A relentless heat wave persisted across large parts of the country for the seventh consecutive day on Thursday, with temperatures soaring to 48.8 degrees Celsius in Rajasthan's Barmer, marking the highest recorded temperature in the country so far this year.
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Dubai Tourism charts path for aggressive growth in Indian market
Dubai Tourism is aggressively targeting the Indian market with ambitious growth strategies and sustainable initiatives.
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Sardinia: The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free
An enticing new programme is seeking to transform a rugged corner of the Italian island into an outdoor lover's paradise.
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Domestic travel, tourism sector ready to capitalise on upcycle: IHCL MD
The Indian travel and tourism sector is well-positioned to capitalise on an upcycle, driven by factors, including the demand-supply gap, penetration opportunities in Tier II and Tier III markets and rebound in foreign tourist arrivals, according to Indian Hotels Company Ltd Managing Director and CEO Puneet Chhatwal.
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Singapore Airlines turbulence: SIA changes in-flight safety protocols, modifies route
Following a turbulence incident that killed one passenger and injured several others, Singapore Airlines has tweaked its in-flight safety protocols and flight routes, newswire Reuters reported on Friday.
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‘Invisible’ gold, worth $24 billion, discovered in Johannesburg’s mine dumps!
In a surprising development, a massive amount of invisible gold has been uncovered, reportedly worth $24 billion in Johannesburg. Steve Chingwaru, the researcher, who is behind this discovery, originally conceived an idea to understand this matter as a master’s thesis, and later got upgraded to a PhD due to its remarkable findings. He discovered the presence of approximately 420 tonnes of ‘invisible gold,’ valued at $24 billion, concealed within the mine dumps of the Witwatersrand Basin in Johannesburg.
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IMD issues ‘red alert’ for Kerala; warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for heavy showers in Kerala. If reports are to go by, five districts in Kerala will also receive exceptionally heavy rainfall, which include Alappuzha, Pathanamthitta, Ernakulam, Kottayam, and Idukki.
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Sardinia: The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free
Sardinia: The Mediterranean isle where hikers stay for free
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IMD issues ‘red alert’ for Kerala; warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
IMD issues ‘red alert’ for Kerala; warns of heavy rainfall and thunderstorms
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Madhya Pradesh: Prehistoric artefacts on fossil wood discovered in Ghugwa
Fossil parks are unique places that offer a glimpse into the Earth's ancient past. These spaces are where one will find preserved geological and paleontological treasures, some dating back millions of years. These parks serve as outdoor museums, showcasing fossilised remains of prehistoric life, including trees, plants, shells, and even traces of ancient creatures. One such fossil park is National Fossil Park at Ghugwa, Madhya Pradesh. Recently, an interesting discovery was made in this fossil park where a team of archaeologists from Ashoka University in Sonipat, conducting research in Bandhavgarh National Park and Tiger Reserve, found prehistoric artefacts made from fossil wood.
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New 2024 Travel and Tourism Report Issued by World Economic Forum
The latest World Economic Forum report on travel and tourism, unveiled yesterday, predicts that international tourist arrivals and the sector’s contribution to global GDP will rebound to pre-COVID levels this year. This resurgence is fueled by the removal of pandemic-related travel bans and a robust backlog of travel demand.
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Southwest Airlines' 'HI 5' promo gives you a companion pass after your next Hawaii trip
With Southwest Airlines' latest promotion, you can go to Hawaii and get future flights for yourself and a plus-one for free. Travelers who register for the promotion and book a round-trip ticket or two one-way tickets to Hawaii by Friday, with travel happening between June 1 and July 31, will qualify for a companion pass to use between Oct. 5 and Nov. 15. To qualify, travelers must be enrolled in the Rapid Rewards frequent flyer program.
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PM Modi to address rally in Delhi’s Dwarka today: List of routes to avoid, traffic diversions
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in Delhi’s Dwarka on Wesdesday at 6pm. The prime minister will visit DDA Park at Dwarka Sector 14, opposite Vegas Mall to address the rally.
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Kempinski Hotels announces Barbara Muckermann as new Group CEO
She will be the first woman in the company’s 127 years of history to lead the brand. She has over 25 years of experience and has successfully expanded sales and profitability and significantly upgraded the customer experience for leading global brands.
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IndiGo says flights to and from Goa back to normal hours after issuing advisory
Almost an hour after informing about “temporary runway unavailability", Indigo airline said on Wednesday, “The runway is now fully available again and flight operations to/from #Goa (GOX/MOPA) are back to normal."
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We’ve yet to see how Artificial Intelligence will change the travel experience?
Ahead of Phocuswright Europe in Barcelona on June 10-12 and on the heels of what PhocusWire editors are calling “easily the biggest week so far for generative artificial intelligence” in travel, travel leaders have shared their thoughts about how artificial intelligence has impacted the travel experience so far – and where they think it’s headed in the future.
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Adi Kailash Yatra begins; know about its historical and mythological significance
As per the latest reports, the Adi Kailash pilgrimage recently commenced with the arrival of the first batch of 49 pilgrims at the Dharchula base camp, en route to Jolingkong, which offers a view of the sacred peak. "The initial group of 49 pilgrims, comprising 32 men and 17 women from various parts of the country, reached the yatra's base camp at Dharchula," reported Vijay Nath Shukla, the general manager of Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN).
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