Cemeteries have the gruesome attraction, that are viewed by some sorrow and grief. The tourism of Himachal Pradesh is planning to sell cemetery packages to woo the tourists. Already there is a great rush from Britons to see the Cemeteries of their forefather dating back to the British Raj in India. continue reading…
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Films are acting as ‘virtual holiday brochures’ The Slum Dog Millionaire tarnished the image of tourism especially in mumbai. A person viewing the film may feel pity towards the children living in the slums of Mumbai.An international tourist may feel that this is India. But India is a country with vast tourism potential. continue reading…
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Cyclo tourism is a hobby that combines tourism and cyclism and is practiced by the cyclo-tourist. The activity consists of discovering new sites, landscapes and places or to visit lands and countries using the bicycle as a means of transportation. Cyclo tourism is not to be confused with long distance sporting racing events such as the Tour de France, it is first and above all a leisure activity, the extra exercise is an added bonus but not the main and only objective of cyclo-tourism. It is however a form of eco tourism. continue reading…
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Medical tourism Regular exercises and healthy living habits can at most reduce the risk of falling ill due to various health complications and diseases. It is a hard fact that despite our best efforts, we can never have full control on our health and can’t avoid sudden illnesses and health disorders. Recovering from illness is a time taking, often painful and a costly affair. Medical tourism Though we may not be able to avoid this unwelcome experience, we can at least make the process of our recovery an affordable, less painful and a far more “pleasant” one. continue reading…
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Travel and tourism has gained a never-before momentum over the last decade. And India, except for some areas to be heeded, has been keeping pace to the money-making and development drive. Initiatives taken up by India through various measures including public-private partnership are much visible now. 2007 witnessed over five million tourists to India and the trend continues in 2008 with 12% growth in foreign traffic and 29% growth in forex earning in the first four months of the year. Setting up of a tourism office in Beijing gave forth a new avenue as far as tour to India is concerned. But, India still has miles to wade through in terms of offering better tourism products and world-class infrastructure. ‘Incredible India’ campaign has been a major success of the past few years. But it doesn’t cause us to be poised enough for our neighbor china boasts of 50 millions foreign visitors and we have the required potential. continue reading…
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It is staggering to think that elephants sought higher ground immediately before the Tsunami hit Asian shores on December 26th 2004, while no advanced technology existed in the form of an early warning detection system that could prevent the loss of human life … or so said a spokesperson for the Ministry of Tourism of Sri Lanka. I can’t say for sure. I wasn’t there. I was safe and dry in Varese, Italy at the time, and a long way from Pound Ridge, New York, from where I hail.
I have been honored to be one of the many panelists at the International Institute for Peace Through Tourism Global Summit in Pattaya, Thailand, an organizational conference dedicated to exploring the ways in which tourism can and does promote peace. I was one of the only westerners there and was surrounded by Ministers, Members of Parliament and others dedicated to the concept of sustainable tourism and peaceful tourism. continue reading…
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Adventure Tourism
Another term for you to get excited about! Adventure tourism is a type of niche tourism involving exploration or travel to remote areas, where one is about to experience the unexpected. Rapidly growing, adventure tourism experiences great competition from other outdoor industry types of tourism, but the most important feature, or what is referred to as its unique selling point, is the fact it offers to those seeking unusual vacating times, a radically different perspective from the typical beach resort vacation.
With thousands of active vacation specialists, adventure tourism is the fastest-growing sector of tourism and a worldwide trend for adventure travel outfitters. Recommending a variety of trips to countless adventure destinations, from Alaska to Patagonia and beyond, adventure tourism can help you add that extra “spice” to your annual vacation holidays and enjoy the pleasures associated with ranch-based horseback riding, cycling through a wine country, or floating through the deepest canyons of Earth. continue reading…
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