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Madras HC directs officials to consider plea to repair, maintain tourist spots in Kanniyakumari
17 hours, 58 minutes ago

Madras HC directs officials to consider plea to repair, maintain tourist spots in Kanniyakumari

New Indian Express  

MADURAI: The Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court recently directed the secretary of municipal administration and Kanniyakumari collector to consider and take decision expeditiously on a plea seeking repair and maintenance of the public roads, platforms at Kanniyakumari Bus Stand and other tourist places in the Kanniyakumari Town Panchayat. A bench comprising Justices MS Ramesh and AD Maria Clete …

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Host of events to connect NRIs with Odisha
1 day, 17 hours ago

Host of events to connect NRIs with Odisha

New Indian Express  

BHUBANESWAR: The Odisha government has planned a host of activities to ensure a memorable experience for Non-Resident Indians during the 18th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas convention to be organised in the city from January 8 to 10. As overseas Indians, government officials and other dignitaries will be taken on a tour of various places of attraction during the event, tourist infrastructure …

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Nine killed as small plane crashes into shop in tourist city of Gramado in Brazil
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1 day, 17 hours ago

Nine killed as small plane crashes into shop in tourist city of Gramado in Brazil

New Indian Express  

SAO PAULO: At least nine people died when a small plane crashed on Sunday morning in Gramado, in southern Brazil, authorities said, slamming into a commercial area of the tourist city. The aircraft crashed into the chimney of a building, struck the second floor of a house and then "fell on a furniture store," the Rio Grande do Sul state …

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The mystery of 'the world's most famous missing tourist': A young man separated from friends. A frantic call to his mother. Chilling CCTV of his last moments fleeing an airport… and a ten-year puzzle
2 days, 4 hours ago

The mystery of 'the world's most famous missing tourist': A young man separated from friends. A frantic call to his mother. Chilling CCTV of his last moments fleeing an airport… and a ten-year puzzle

Daily Mail  

The final footage of the world's 'most famous missing tourist' continues to confound onlookers ten years after the disappearance of 28-year-old Lars Mittank. Lars Mittank seen running from the airport in Varna after speaking to a doctor in July 2014 Lars was said to be a normal 28-year-old with no history of drug use or mental illness Lars is seen …

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‘Locals Saved Me’: Tourist Scammed by Rickshaw Puller in Delhi, Locals Step In to Help
2 days, 8 hours ago

‘Locals Saved Me’: Tourist Scammed by Rickshaw Puller in Delhi, Locals Step In to Help

ABP News  

There is a video going viral that shows a rickshaw puller in Delhi’s market area arguing with a tourist. It becomes at this instance when the tourist approaches the rickshaw puller and offers him the sum of Rs 500 saying: “I’ll give you Rs 500, as a gift,” to which the man said, “Okay.” The video was posted by Samesamevic …

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Tourist Police deployed at key locations in Delhi to help visitors: Know all about them
4 days, 17 hours ago

Tourist Police deployed at key locations in Delhi to help visitors: Know all about them

India TV News  

In an effort to make the experience of tourists visiting the national capital even more special, the Delhi Police has devised a new strategy to deploy 'Tourist Police' in special vehicles at 10 additional locations across the city. Proposal sent to central govt Earlier, Tourist Police officers and their vehicles were stationed at 20 key locations including airports, railway stations, …

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Never seen such scenes: Rescuers describe chaos after Mumbai boat accident
4 days, 17 hours ago

Never seen such scenes: Rescuers describe chaos after Mumbai boat accident

India Today  

Mumbai witnessed an unprecedented tragedy near the Gateway of India on Wednesday when a Navy speedboat collided with a ferry, killing at least 13 people. People were screaming for help, and some were crying," Arif Bamane, driver of a Mumbai Port Trust boat, told news agency PTI. "In my career, I have never witnessed such an incident," said Gothekar, whose …

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‘Never witnessed anything so horrific and tragic’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident
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4 days, 17 hours ago

‘Never witnessed anything so horrific and tragic’: First responders recount moments from Mumbai boat accident

India TV News  

The Mumbai boat tragedy left 13 dead while 99 others were rescued in the ferry accident on Wednesday. People were screaming for help and some were crying,” Arif Bamane, a driver of the Mumbai Port Trust pilot boat Poorva said. ‘Most horrific and tragic’ Bamane said the four of them aboard the pilot boat did their best to save the …

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Thirteen dead after navy vessel hits boat off Indian tourist spot
4 days, 23 hours ago

Thirteen dead after navy vessel hits boat off Indian tourist spot

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy At least 13 people died …

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Spain’s latest move shows how seriously it is taking its overtourism rental ban
5 days, 5 hours ago

Spain’s latest move shows how seriously it is taking its overtourism rental ban

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A Consumer Rights Ministry’s department had since the summer ordered the platform to remove thousands of listings deemed “illegal advertising” …

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Fiji hits out at tourist poisoning warning as PM warns of ‘negative press’
5 days, 7 hours ago

Fiji hits out at tourist poisoning warning as PM warns of ‘negative press’

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Fiji’s Prime Minister said reports of poisoning could have come from competitors in the tourism industry. News outlets had reported …

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Tour operator to relaunch Syria trips ‘as soon as possible’ – despite Foreign Office warning
1 week ago

Tour operator to relaunch Syria trips ‘as soon as possible’ – despite Foreign Office warning

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Everything is in place already over there because it isn’t really that long since Syria was a big tourist destination …

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’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)
1 week ago

’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Live Mint  

By Aishwarya Jain Dec 11 - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according …

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RPT-’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)
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1 week ago

RPT-’Chai and samosas’: US hotels welcome Indian tourist boom to revive revenue (Dec. 11)

Live Mint  

By Aishwarya Jain Dec 11 - U.S. hotels and travel companies are aiming to tap a surge in Indian tourists to boost revenue as domestic leisure spending falters and demand from East Asian countries remains below pre-pandemic levels. Nearly 1.9 million Indian tourists visited the U.S. in the first ten months of 2024, a nearly 48% rise from 2019, according …

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Tribal man dragged 400 metres by car in Wayanad over tourist dispute intervention
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1 week ago

Tribal man dragged 400 metres by car in Wayanad over tourist dispute intervention

India Today  

A tribal man in Kerala’s Wayanad was subjected to assault when he was dragged along the road for approximately 400 meters near Koodalkadavu on Pulpally Road. Enraged, the men pushed Mathan towards their car, grabbed his hand, and dragged him along the road. He also directed the district police chief to take stringent action against the culprits and instructed the …

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Information for tourists will soon be just few clicks away in Kerala
1 week ago

Information for tourists will soon be just few clicks away in Kerala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Traditional tourist-information centres, like the ones at airports, railway stations, etc., are set to be replaced with state-of-the-art kiosks enabled with chatbots. According to official sources, besides the traditional locations, the kiosks would be strategically located at IT parks, as technology-sector workers form a key segment of domestic travellers in the state. The user-friendly kiosks will provide all necessary …

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Russia to launch visa-free travel for Indian tourists in 2025
1 week, 1 day ago

Russia to launch visa-free travel for Indian tourists in 2025

India Today  

Indian tourists may soon be able to visit Russia without needing a visa, with the new arrangement possibly starting as early as spring 2025. In June, Russia and India held talks about a bilateral agreement to ease visa rules, aiming to introduce visa-free group tourist exchanges. This follows a move in August 2023, when Indian travelers became eligible for e-visas …

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First car reached Barrington Tops a century ago. Today, it's a popular tourist destination
1 week, 1 day ago

First car reached Barrington Tops a century ago. Today, it's a popular tourist destination

ABC  

It's been 100 years since the first car reached the wild and remote Barrington Tops in northern New South Wales. Ms Roberts said Henry Luke White, a pastoralist and philanthropist, drove the first car up to the Barrington Tops — at an altitude of more than 1,500 metres — on January 15, 1924, with a small group of people. "In …

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Madhya Pradesh's hidden tourist gem: Explore Sarsi Island Resort in Shahdol’s breathtaking backwaters
1 week, 2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh's hidden tourist gem: Explore Sarsi Island Resort in Shahdol’s breathtaking backwaters

Hindustan Times  

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav inaugurated Sarsi Island Resort located in Shahdol district of Rewa Division in the state on Saturday and said that it would become a new identity of the state on the global map of tourism. Madhya Pradesh's Sarsi Island Resort sets a global benchmark for tourism. Under the Jan Kalyan Parv, today I inaugurated the …

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Hawa Mahal to Albert Hall Museum: Got only 48 hours in Jaipur? See Reddit travel suggestions on top tourist attractions
1 week, 2 days ago

Hawa Mahal to Albert Hall Museum: Got only 48 hours in Jaipur? See Reddit travel suggestions on top tourist attractions

Hindustan Times  

Jaipur is gilded with regal charm, bustling with heritage, culture and art. Also known as the Pink City, Jaipur offers an eclectic mix of traditions, unravelling the Rajput's history through its landmarks, with many stories echoing within its walls. Hawa Mahal Jaipur's visit is incomplete without Hawa Mahal. Albert Hall Museum A museum is not only a place for the …

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Snow in higher reaches of J&K beckons tourists
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1 week, 2 days ago

Snow in higher reaches of J&K beckons tourists

New Indian Express  

SRINAGAR: The tourist resorts of Gulmarg, Sonamarg, Pahalgam and Sinthan Top in the Valley are currently blanketed in snow after the recent snowfall, leading to a vibrant atmosphere filled with tourists. Authorities are hopeful of an all-time high tourist inflow into the Valley in 2024, surpassing last year’s 2.3 million visitors. Tour operator Sajjad Ahmed Kralyari said the tourist inflow …

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Kashmir: Early snowfall triggers tourist influx
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1 week, 2 days ago

Kashmir: Early snowfall triggers tourist influx

Hindustan Times  

Early snowfall has covered Kashmir’s mountains, drawing tourists and adventurists to the valley. Visitors are making a beeline, particularly to the ski resort of Gulmarg in North Kashmir, after a relatively dry winter last year.“ Gulmarg is filling up with tourists because of the snowfall. Bookings have increased a lot after the snowfall as the tourists were hesitant owing to …

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Tourist killed by wild elephant in Thailand park
1 week, 3 days ago

Tourist killed by wild elephant in Thailand park

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The 49-year-old Thai woman, identified only as Jeeranan from Chachoengsao, was reportedly walking along a trail to the Phen Phop …

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KSINC to launch three new boat cruises to islands off Kochi, Alappuzha
1 week, 3 days ago

KSINC to launch three new boat cruises to islands off Kochi, Alappuzha

The Hindu  

Enthused by the demand from tourists and others for backwater cruises to islands located off Kochi and in neighbouring districts, the Kerala Shipping and Inland Navigation Corporation is gearing up to launch three new cruises beginning from Saturday. The tours include two luxury package cruises from the agency’s terminal at Marine Drive to resorts in Kadamakudy located off Kochi and …

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