Cambridge, Ontario: Butterfly snowfall

Cambridge, Ontario: Butterfly snowfall

Take a flight of fancy with the Rice Paper butterflies at this tropical conservatory of Ontario until Jan 29, 2017.

by IBNS December 31, 2016

Frozen Fantasy: The Niagara Falls

Frozen Fantasy: The Niagara Falls

Enjoy a slice of Canadian winter at the Niagara falls, especially if you have not planned anything during the school break

by IBNS December 25, 2016

Lumina Borealis: A secret wonderland in Canada

Lumina Borealis: A secret wonderland in Canada

Breaking the myth that winter evenings are meant for staying indoors, Lumina Borealis debuts this winter in Ontario, Canada.

by IBNS December 22, 2016

17 Reasons to visit Ottawa in 2017

17 Reasons to visit Ottawa in 2017

Ottawa Tourism is wooing tourists from across the world to celebrate Canadas 150th birthday in style in 2017. From Dec 31, 2016 all the way through to Jan 1, 2018, visitors will find exciting, one-of-a-kind events going on all over this G7 capital city. Intrigued? You should be. Here are 17 reasons you should be in Ottawa in 2017. This is a year in Ottawa that you definitely dont want to miss!

by IBNS December 13, 2016

Niagara Falls unveils new LED-illumination to boost tourist experience

Niagara Falls unveils new LED-illumination to boost tourist experience

Toronto, Dec 8 (Notintown/IBNS) The experience of viewing Niagara Falls in night gets better and more spectacular for the tourists flocking to the attraction as the Niagara Falls Illumination Board this month unveiled the new falls illumination system in Niagara Parks.

by IBNS December 08, 2016

Vienna attracts 30 per cent more Indians this year

Vienna attracts 30 per cent more Indians this year

Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Vienna, the genteel city with fabulous castles, lakes and palaces has attracted as many as 47,465 visitors from India in the first 10 months of 2016, registering an increase of 30.4 per cent over the corresponding period last year.

by IBNS December 06, 2016

Canada 2017: Maple Leaf Land Beckons

Canada 2017: Maple Leaf Land Beckons

In 2017, Canada celebrates its 150th birthday with grand yearlong events. The land of Maple leaf woos tourists like never before. Sujoy Dhar reports from Montreal after visiting Destination Canada's GoMedia marketplace

by India Blooms News Service / TWF November 30, 2016

Celebration on the streets of New York

Celebration on the streets of New York

As a brand new Manhattanite and a seasoned walker I ventured into the streets to be part of the real New York City. To feel its pulse I had to immerse into the world of adventure called life in New York City.

by By Suparna Banerjee November 18, 2016

Indian visitors to Canada rose by 11 percent in 2016: Destination Canada

Indian visitors to Canada rose by 11 percent in 2016: Destination Canada

Montreal, Nov 3 (IBNS-NotinTown): Canada, which is pitching itself as a top tourist destination for the wanderlust worldwide, has recorded an 11 percent rise in the number of Indian visitors to the country which targets well-heeled Indians looking for great foreign vacations, a top official said.

by IBNS November 04, 2016

New York City: Captured by the hotspots

New York City: Captured by the hotspots

In the first part of her series on New York, Suparna Banerjee relives her experiences of exploring the great American melting pot

by By Suparna Banerjee October 23, 2016

Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd sets up ecotourism hub at foothills of Baghmundi

Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd sets up ecotourism hub at foothills of Baghmundi

New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Taking a step ahead in making tourism more sustainable, an ecotourism hub has been set up at Khairabera, foothills of Baghmundi, by the bioscope brand Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) to grant nature lovers an experience far from the madding crowd, in the lap of nature.

by IBNS October 14, 2016

Explore Japan in San Franciscos Neighborhood Japantown

Explore Japan in San Franciscos Neighborhood Japantown

Are you in San Francisco? And want to try something unique? Then spend a day exploring Japantowns unique shops, restaurants and history with this San Francisco neighborhood itinerary. Not in Town/IBNS reports

by IBNS August 16, 2016

Philippines Tourism organises road show in Kolkata

Philippines Tourism organises road show in Kolkata

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): Ahead of the festive season, The Philippines is wooing the wanderlust in India and especially the travel-bug smitten Bengalis.

by IBNS August 11, 2016

Vienna continues to charm Indian tourists

Vienna continues to charm Indian tourists

New Delhi July 30 (IBNS): Vienna is becoming a holiday destination of choice for a larger number of Indians, with 32% more Indians visiting this tourist-friendly city in the first six months of this year, compared to the same period last year. Of the 3.1 million global visitors, over this period, tourists from India grew at the highest rate, followed by the Great Britain.

by IBNS August 01, 2016

East India Travel Awards recognises the deserving in tourism sector

East India Travel Awards recognises the deserving in tourism sector

Kolkata, July 21 (IBNS): In its third edition, the East India Travel Awards gathered the best-known faces and companies in the industry in eastern city Kolkata recently, gifting an entertaining evening livened up by music and glamour as the proud recipients walked home with trophies that recognised their hard work in the tourism sector .

by IBNS July 21, 2016

A unique tribal culture awaits you in Koraput Valley

A unique tribal culture awaits you in Koraput Valley

As rightly said perhaps by the architects of DESIA, a community based Rural Tourism initiative based on Responsible Travel practice in Odisha's Koraput Valley, the story of the region cannot be said through a website or in words, unless one visits here. This story is about the Odisha tribal tour, tribal people, tribal village, their believes, their rituals, their livelihood, festivals, farming, crafts and much more.

by A Photo Essay by Bijoy Chowdhury July 20, 2016

Bit of Africa in Australia

Bit of Africa in Australia

I have been to a few wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and India and savoured the beauty of the beasts in their own natural domain. The thrills and excitement of wildlife sightings came back to me when I recently visited the Taronga Western Plain Zoo in Dubbo, located in the central region of NSW, about 6 hours north-west of Sydney .This 300 hectare oasis of woodland and irrigated grassland is home to hundreds of animals of different species, some of which are endangered. Theyfreely wander in their self-contained hideouts without metal bars, cages and concrete slabs; clever use of lakes, moats and unobtrusive fencing separating them from visitors. This invariably creates a pseudo jungle scenario and an impression of being almost face to face with the animal world as in any wildlife reserve.

by by Sandip Hor May 08, 2016

Indian market growth is 100 percent, says Edinburgh Sheraton GM

Indian market growth is 100 percent, says Edinburgh Sheraton GM

When he got married, Tristan Nesbitt, chose India's Kerala, known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, for honeymoon. India, which is thus a country of fond personal memories, is now an emerging market for this proud General Manager of The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh. Proud he is because the hotel in Scotland capital's prime location only last year has been recognised as one of the top ten Sheratons in the world by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Sheraton Grand is a new premier tier that celebrates exceptional Sheraton hotels and resorts for their enticing destinations, distinguished designs and excellence in service and guest experiences. In a conversation with IBNS, Nesbitt explains why the hotel is one of the most sought after in the world's festival city

by Sujoy Dhar May 03, 2016

Taiwan Tourism Bureau kicks off 2016 with a multi-city workshop

Taiwan Tourism Bureau kicks off 2016 with a multi-city workshop

New Delhi, Apr 18 (Not in Town / IBNS) Taiwan Tourism Bureau held educational multi-city workshops for the travel fraternity and the media in Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai recently to educate the travel agents and update their knowledge about Taiwan, the products it has to offer, USPs of the destination and the how it caters to different segments of the Indian travelers.

by IBNS April 19, 2016

Bollywood film Dishoom takes Yas Island by storm

Bollywood film Dishoom takes Yas Island by storm

Abu Dhabi, Mar 17 (IBNS) Bollywood superstars John Abraham and Varun Dhawan took a well-earned break from filming their upcoming action-adventure film, Dishoom, at Yas Waterworld Abu Dhabi, to meet with VIPs from Yas Island.

by IBNS March 18, 2016

Vienna beckons young Indians and honeymooning couples

Vienna beckons young Indians and honeymooning couples

Vienna, Feb 15 (IBNS) Overawed visitors refer to Vienna as one of the most enchanting and fabulously romantic cities gracing planet earth, a testimony to centuries of soaring human endeavour and natures munificence. The genteel paradise offers a timeless ambience, unmatched for its stately palaces, magnificent museums, gigantic parks, irresistible coffee houses and their superb confections.

by IBNS February 15, 2016

Kerala invitees tourists to experience Gods Own Country

Kerala invitees tourists to experience Gods Own Country

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Kerala popularly known as Gods Own Country is the perfect holiday destination of India; from picturesque landscapes, exciting getaways to rich culture and heritage the state has a lot to showcase.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Vienna bewitches droves of Indian tourists

Vienna bewitches droves of Indian tourists

New Delhi, Jan 21 (notintown.net/IBNS): Vienna, one of the worlds most captivating and enchanting cities, drew a record number of 40,355 Indians last year, accounting for 89,628 overnight stays.

by IBNS January 21, 2016

Down Under Rocky Sensations

Down Under Rocky Sensations

Australia is famous for its plethora of natural wonders, ranging from spectacular underwater scenery and lush green rainforests to pristine beaches and mountainous regions. However, the Red Centre in its central part is exceptional. Its an expansive domain of red-soil dominated desert region where presence of some stunning rocky formations makes it a tourism hot-spot. The sandstone outcrops are so amazing that people dont mind travelling round the world to Australia to have a glimpse of them. Unquestionably most famous is the Uluru Rock, the largest monolith in the world. Rising from the spinifex plains of the red desert land, like some giant continental beacon, its perhaps the ultimate icon of this great Southern Land.

by By Sandip Hor/ www.notintown.net January 20, 2016

Ontario Beckons

Ontario Beckons

Ontario packs the touristy Niagara Falls as well as Canadas prettiest city Niagara-on-the-Lake and the mystic water world of 1000 Islands. And then you can wrap up with an adventurous Edgewalk on the roof of Torontos CN Tower. Sujoy Dhar explores

by Trans World Features January 11, 2016

Conde Nast Traveler names Australia as destination of 2016

Conde Nast Traveler names Australia as destination of 2016

Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) has named Australia as the destination of 2016.

by IBNS January 05, 2016

California to host 6th Annual Restaurant Month

California to host 6th Annual Restaurant Month

California, Dec 22 (IBNS): California Restaurant Month returns to the Golden State this January with an expanded program that builds upon traditional restaurant week promotions with a broader range of culinary happenings.

by IBNS December 22, 2015

WeTravelSolo shortlists Christmas and New Year destinations

WeTravelSolo shortlists Christmas and New Year destinations

New Delhi, Dec 20 (Not in Town/IBNS) WeTravelSolo, India's first solo traveler community, is presenting a Christmas and New Year gift for their clients in a form of solo trips to the most happening places this season.

by IBNS December 20, 2015

Atlanta: where heritage and happening come together

Atlanta: where heritage and happening come together

Atlanta in USA is blessed with good weather while it is a city steeped in history. Suparna Banerjee fell for the capital of Georgia at first sight, drawn by its beauty of nature, architecture and people

by TWF December 06, 2015

Queen Rania, Google collaborate to promote Petra in Jordan

Queen Rania, Google collaborate to promote Petra in Jordan

Amman, Nov 27 (IBNS): Narrated by Queen Rania Al Abdullah, the Petra Street View video will be featured on the Google search homepage of different countries around the world for 24 hours at a time, alternating across continents over the next few weeks.

by IBNS November 27, 2015