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
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.
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
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Maldives: Turquoise Seduction
Maldives is the land of turquoise-cobalt waters, colourful coral reefs and sparkling white sandy beaches. Sujoy Dhar returns mesmerized after a rather sinful island resort hopping, spiced with self-indulgent spa experience, snorkeling and exciting stay in the upscale water villas in the Indian Ocean
Eco-tourism: Taiwan takes sustainability to a new level
Taipei, Sept 18 (IBNS): Ecotourism is a form of tourism involving visiting fragile, pristine, and relatively undisturbed natural areas, intended as a low-impact and often small scale alternative to standard commercial tourism.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo production to commence tomorrow
Edinburgh, Aug 6 IBNS): The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is quite simply one of the greatest shows on earth.
Bhopal residents explore city's heritage on Twitter through #BhopalWalk
Bhopal, July 22 (IBNS): In a unique attempt to promote the heritages of the capital city of Madhya Pradesh-Bhopal-netizens on Twitter have started sharing images and information about the place using hashtag #BhopalWalk.
Bollywood love story to draw special attraction in Edinburgh Mela 2015
Edinburgh, July 16 (IBNS): Scotland's annual fiesta-the Edinburgh Mela-has announced its 2015 programme, running on August 29 and 30, with a very special project called 'A Bollywood Love Story' to add to the attraction of the revellers.
Canada to host greatest outdoor show on Earth- Calgary Stampede in July
Ottawa, May 14 (IBNS): From July 3, begins the ten day long greatest outdoor show on Earth-Calgary Stampede in Canada.
Scotland to open new scenic railway to attract tourism
Edinburgh, May 1 (IBNS): With a recent report revealing that over a third (35%) of people visit the Scottish Borders for the landscape and scenery, VisitScotland is hoping the new Borders Railway, due to open in six months, will be a significant tourism magnet for international and UK visitors.
Scotland: Let the butler do it
Edinburgh, Apr 7 (IBNS/Notintown.net) VisitScotland and Forest Holidays launch a new holiday experience Scotlands first Picnic Butler
Israel: Sanctuaries in diversity
A desert park that has reintroduced biblical animals and a bird research centre that monitors one of the worlds most important migration routes, co-exist side by side in a small country like Israel, Ranjita Biswas discovers
Top Headlines
-
Travel
Global tourism professional body Skal International India launches new brand identity in jazzy Kolkata meet
December 14, 2020
-
Travel
Chicago to host US premiere of Immersive Van Gogh in a new venue dedicated to immersive art
November 24, 2020
-
Travel
Ankara's New Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall opens doors as world-class music venue
October 15, 2020
-
Travel
On the trail of Buddha
September 24, 2020
-
Travel
Santa Claus Finnish homeland Rovaniemi decides to go sustainable to counter climate change
August 28, 2020
-
Travel
CapaJet announces Southeast Asia & Pacific repatriation flights for Indians from Aug 19
August 18, 2020
-
Travel
Hospitality in the time of a pandemic
June 09, 2020
-
Travel
The wheels turn again, and the waltz goes on
May 30, 2020
-
Travel
SriLankan Airlines set to become largest foreign carrier in India with Ahmedabad addition
February 04, 2020
-
Travel
Global media icon Richard Quest applauds his SriLankan experience
January 06, 2020