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Punjab CM Mann bats for collaboration in academics, tourism with Tajikistan

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Wednesday batted for collaboration with Tajikistan in the fields of academics, tourism, and trade and commerce. Interacting with a delegation from Tajikistan that called on him here, the CM said with the world emerging as a global village, there is a need for acquainting students about the emerging trends in the education sector. He said in such a scenario, an academic collaboration between the universities of different countries could do wonders in spreading the light of knowledge in every nook and cranny of the world, besides helping in the overall development of students, according to an official release. Emphasising on the need for frequent student and faculty exchange programmes between Punjab and Tajikistan, Mann said it would be very beneficial for the students. Mann said such initiatives could play a pivotal role in updating the knowledge of students and upskilling teachers. He said Punjab and Tajikistan can initiate measures for star

Kenya to receive nearly 1.46 million foreign tourists this year: Report

Kenya has forecast to receive nearly 1.46 million foreign tourists in 2022, up from 870,000 recorded in 2021 amid the post-Covid-19 economic recovery

Flipkart launches hotel-booking service, sees travel industry gaining

Flipkart Hotels will provide room bookings at 3 lakh domestic and international hotels. It will offer customers services like flexible travel and booking-related policies, and easy EMI options

Firms preparing highway plan reports have to take govt training: Ministry

Nitin Gadkari recently blamed poor planning as a major reason for road accidents in country

TMS Ep218: Remittance to India, over-tourism, markets, mobile security

What's the significance of the US remittances to India? Why over-tourism may spell trouble for tourist spots? Why are Infosys and Wipro staring at modest Q1 revenues? What's Apple's Lockdown Mode?

Why over-tourism may spell trouble for tourist spots?

Popular Indian destinations are now brimming with travelers and many a misadventure by them. It's the result of over-tourism. Find out the ramifications of over-tourism and how it can be addressed

Tourists are rushing back to Thailand and Indians are leading the way

Foreign tourist arrivals totaled 2.03 million between Jan. 1 and June 26, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul said in a statement on Monday

Thailand aims to woo tourists, scraps pre-travel registration for visitors

The country's main Covid-19 task force approved the proposal to scrap the so-called Thailand Pass requirement for overseas tourists, Tourism Minister Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn told reporters Friday

Can rising Covid cases thwart contact-sensitive sectors' recovery?

The economy is recovering from lockdowns, but the recent uptick in Covid-cases across the country is worrying the industry again. Here's a report on the outlook for the contact-sensitive sector

TMS Ep161: Palm oil, TV Narendran, contact-sensitive sector, credit score

Should India worry over Indonesian palm oil export ban? Why is TV Narendran confident about economic growth? What can thwart contact-sensitive sectors' recovery? What is credit score? All answers here

Open skies bring flood of enquiries from overseas to luxury retreats

Ananda in the Himalayas, a destination spa resort in the foothills close to Rishikesh, has witnessed an all-time high interest from foreigners

Job postings in travel, tourism rise 4% in December: Monster index

This growth could be attributed to the emergence of 'revenge travel trends' and 'staycations'

Tips on choosing the right luggage as you get set to travel post Covid

Ever had a luggage breakdown when your trolley bag's wheels broke or your suitcase's zippers got jammed with sand and salt pushing into it? Know how to choose your luggage and avoid baggage blues

A look at travel rules in popular European destinations

Europe is opening up to Americans and other visitors after more than a year of COVID-induced restrictions. But travelers will need patience to figure out who's allowed into which country, how and when. Meanwhile, the welcoming mood isn't always mutual. U.S. borders, for example, remain largely closed to non-Americans. Here's a look at current entry rules in some popular European tourist destinations. One caveat: While these are the regulations as written by governments, travelers may meet hiccups as airlines or railway officials try to make sense of them. FRANCE If you're vaccinated, come to France. But only if you got one of the four EU-approved vaccines: Pfizer, AstraZeneca, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson. That works for Americans as long as they can produce official proof of vaccination but not for large swaths of the world like China and Russia where other vaccines are used. France's borders are officially reopened. Vaccinated visitors from outside Europe and a few green ...

Analysts bet on larger players in travel & tourism space post RBI's support

In a bid to alleviate the adverse impact of the second wave of the pandemic on "contact-intensive sectors", RBI governor Shaktikanta Das announced a separate liquidity window of Rs 15,000 crore

Pick-up in leisure travel helps hotels post sequential revenue growth

Cost cutting initiatives by Indian Hotels, EIH helps restrict loss at the operating level

Task force on the anvil to revive leisure travel amid Covid-19 pandemic

Measures being planned to bring back consumers who have shied from tourism

Revenge travel gains momentum but with caution; tourism sector optimistic

Goa, Kerala, Maldives and Dubai among the popular destinations

Tourism industry seeks reduction in GST rate, tax benefits to revive sector

According to them, the Covid-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, resulting in a loss of Rs 15 trillion and putting up to 40 million jobs at risk

Long weekend brings cheer to hotels, travel firms as demand picks up

Travel and airline executives say leisure demand is now slowly returning with an increase in bookings to popular getaways this weekend