Klook and Merlin Entertainments Announce Strategic Global Partnership News Klook, a world leading travel activities and services booking platform, and Merlin Entertainments, a global leader in location-based entertainment based in Great Britain, are pleased to announce today a strategic global partnership. With modern mobile travellers in mind, this collaboration will enhance guest experiences at eight Merlin attractions across Asia
Sri Lanka’s first DIY hot lava rock restaurant open for business News Rock Salt, the signature restaurant of Cinnamon Bey Beruwala is Sri Lanka’s first eatery to offer hot lava rock cuisine wherein the meal is a toast to the coast: prawns, squids, and fresh fish. With an open show kitchen, guests have the freedom to don the chef’s hat and prepare
Kashmir witnesses rise in tourist footfall in April, May News Kashmir tourism director Nisar Ahmad Wani said they had a good footfall compared to previous years despite, Lethpora attack and Lok Sabha polls. Hoteliers and travel agents in the Kashmir Valley are hopeful of a profitable holiday season as the past four weeks have seen a surge in the tourist footfall. Despite
Everything To Do And See At Vivid Sydney 2019 News Vivid Sydney is back for its eleventh year, and between the 24th of May to the 15th of June, you can see the city like never before. The iconic festival runs for 23 days, meaning you have plenty of time to check out the best things on offer. While Vivid's Lights
‘Bihar Bytes’ aims at promoting Bihar as an attractive tourism destination News Content Courtesy: The Better India That is the first thought that comes to your mind when someone mentions Bihar? That, it is a State collapsing on itself under corruption, underdevelopment, unemployment and its inability to provide a safe living space for women? If yes, then you are part of the population in India
QNTC launches ‘Summer in Qatar’ package globally News Qatar National Tourism Council (QNTC) announced exciting new products as part of its ‘Summer in Qatar’ program, to run between 4 June and 16 August. Outdoor activities for adventure seekers, combined with offers in travel, hospitality and retail provide experiences for all tastes and budgets. With visa-free access to citizens
Nepal says overcrowding not ‘sole reason’ for Everest death toll rise News Nepal's tourism authority has denied accusations that the rise in Mount Everest deaths is solely due to overcrowding. The department's director general Dandu Raj Ghimire said other factors including adverse weather conditions had also contributed. Ten climbers have been reported dead or missing this season. Photos of long queues near the summit have
Macao sees rising tourist footfalls from India News An increasing number of Indians are thronging this island nation famous for casinos, with 12 per cent growth being reported in January-April over the same period in 2018. Government officials here attributed the rise in tourists from India, which has severe restrictions on gambling and related activities, to promotional efforts. "We plan
10 startups that are working on sustainable tourism globally News A sustainable tourism startup based out of Himachal Pradesh is among the 10 startups to have been recognised by online travel platform Booking.com this year. NotOnMap, the only Indian startup among the 10, won 250,000 euros from Booking Booster, a zero-equity accelerator programme. A total of two million euros was presented
Royal Caribbean cruise launches its private island ‘CocoCay’ News Thanks to a $250 million transformation, Royal Caribbean's once-sleepy private island retreat in the Bahamas is offering eye opening travel amenities to its cruise passengers. The island, Perfect Day at CocoCay, offers everything from a record-setting water slide and a massive wave pool to five new complimentary dining venues and quiet sandy