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Demand for relaxing partial lockdown measures in tourism sector in Bengal

This season sees high flow of visitors to the mountains in north Bengal, the Sundarbans, Santiniketan, in the sea resorts of Digha and Mandarmani and other tourist destinations in the state

As Covid cases surge, tourism industry hit hardest in Agra

: Scores of hoteliers, restaurant owners, and tourism and hospitality players in Agra lamented the trail of destruction Covid-19 left on their businesses.

Sri Lanka sees a tourism boom with highest holidaymakers from India

Although the Sri Lankan tourism sector is still struggling due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the island nation received the highest number of foreign tourists in December 2021

Manual ticket counters of Taj Mahal, Agra Fort closed in view of Covid-19

In view of the current COVID-19 situation, the manual ticket counters of the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort in Uttar Pradesh's Agra were closed on Monday.Superintending Archaeologist Dr Raj Kumar Patel said, "There was a huge gathering outside the ticket windows. Following this, the decision was taken to close the windows of the manual ticket counters. However, the monuments are not completely closed."Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh reported 514 new COVID-19 infections in the last 24 hours, as per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday.The state has reported eight cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus so far, said the ministry.

Staycations, workations, homestays emerge new watchwords for tourism sector

Staycations, workations and homestays emerged as the tourism sector watchwords in 2021 as tourists preferred safety and functionality over luxury in their post-Covid holiday destinations

Kerala tourism gets a big boost as houseboat service resumes

The houseboats, however, have seen a dip in booking in January in the wake of increasing Omicron cases

Despite Omicron surge, tourists flock to Goa for New Year celebrations

Despite the recent Omicron surge, tourists from different parts of the country are flocking to Goa for New Year celebrations as there is no night curfew here.Speaking to ANI, Joe, a tourist said, "Basically, not only the government, but the public also should think about curbing the pandemic. For the past two years, people were at home and they were stressed, so we have come here for the New Year."He further spoke about the night curfew and said that the government has imposed it due to Christmas and New Year, but there is no night curfew in Goa."People should follow the COVID-19 protocols like wearing masks, maintaining social distancing, sanitizing, etc," Joe added.Justin, another tourist said that it is really important to be vaccinated with both the doses of COVID-19 vaccine."It is very important for all of us to be fully vaccinated due to rising cases. The government has taken the right decision of mandating both the doses for entering the places here. We are enjoying ourselves a

New Covid-19 variant Omicron disrupts holiday travel but not shopping

The latest COVID-19 variant is upending holiday plans for tens of thousands of travellers, but it didn't do much damage to holiday shopping

Sri Lanka logs over 150,000 international tourist arrivals in 2021

Sri Lanka has registered more than 150,000 tourist arrivals so far this year, as the number peaked after over 47,000 people landed in the island nation in the first 20 days of December

Italy tightens anti-virus rules for holiday season as Omicron cases mount

Italy on Thursday tightened anti-pandemic rules for the Christmas and New Year holidays amid concerns over rising Omicron cases across the country.The cabinet unanimously approved a decree to introduce new restrictions which will enter into force in the next few days, including prohibiting public gatherings for Christmas and the New Year's Eve.The step came after several mayors and regional authorities had cancelled all public events in the festivities.According to the new rule, discos and nightclubs have to stay closed until Jan. 31, 2022. The validity of the health green pass certificate is reduced from nine months to six months in order to stem the spread of the highly contagious Omicron variant, Health Minister Roberto Speranza told a press conference.The decree also cuts from five months to four months the required time between the completion of full vaccination (two doses) and the administration of a booster dose."This is a difficult phase... and we are implementing measures ...

Maharashtra: Footfalls down at Ajanta, Ellora & other tourist sites in 2021

The number of visitors at prominent monuments in Maharashtra's Aurangabad district came down significantly this year due to the tourist attractions being shut for some months in view of the pandemic

Indian travellers are turning to offbeat retreats and experiences

On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities

The 32-inch parantha & culinary exploration

Gastronomic tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of the place, in order to get a sense of the place

France detects nine Omicron variant cases as govt eyes tourism hit

Cases of the new variant were found in different parts of France and in the overseas territory of La Reunion, and the country is stepping up efforts to isolate them, health authorities said

Sambit Patra appointed chairman of India Tourism Development Corporation

Earlier, Patra had served as an independent Director of ONGC

New tourism policy soon, will cater to post-Covid visitors: Govt

The much-delayed national policy on tourism will soon be finalised and it will have specific norms and provisions to suit the post Covid-19 traveller, a senior official in the ministry said Monday

10 exciting hotels and attractions for The FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022

Qatar Tourism reveals 10 spectacular new hotels and attractions set to open before the The FIFA World Cup kicks off

Railways to begin third segment of trains for tourism, Bharat Gaurav trains

Bharat Gaurav trains will be theme-based, showcasing India's culture, heritage; around 190 trains allocated, says Rail minister

Airbnb reveals most sought-after holiday season destinations for Indians

Airbnb reveals the top destinations on India's wish list to help you plan your next getaway.

Surge in occupancies, earnings triggers flurry of new hotel signings

Hotel chains and developers are busy inking partnership deals and announcing a flurry of new openings.