Monsoon, often synonymous with rainy season, fundamentally means a change in wind direction due to uneven heating of land and water; winds begin to blow from ocean to land causing the air over the land to become moist and causing heavy rainfall. Southeast Asia is the most famous example of
Next to water, tea is the most popular non-alcoholic drink in the world. There are millions who swear by its revitalising properties, aroma and the unbeatable satisfaction a cup of tea gives. Most of us who reach out for our favourite cup are not aware that there are over a
Including the increase in cruise, boutique and family hotels Luxury travel buyers and agents from across the Asia Pacific will meet at the 7th edition of International Luxury Travel Market (ILTM) Asia in Shanghai in June to view almost 500 of the latest travel experiences from 70 countries across the
School kids from Pangandaran, Indonesia, have urged global tourism leaders to take climate change seriously. The 451 participants of the Mangrove Ambassadors Programme voiced out through a selection of 24 “Letters to Leaders” how climate change is affecting their daily lives at one of the most popular tourism destinations in
Union Tourism Minister of India Shri K. Chiranjeevi met the Union Home Minister Sri Sushilkumar Shinde today and submitted a proposal to extend Visa-on-arrivals to 16 more countries. The Ministry of Tourism strongly felt that the “Tourist Visa – on – Arrival (TVOA)” facility for those countries, which are potential
Reducing visa constraints, simplifying entry processes and developing policies that improve connectivity across borders are the topics on the agenda for the world’s Tourism Ministers, as they meet at the annual UNWTO & World Travel Market (WTM) Ministers’ Summit next month in London, United Kingdom, 6 November 2012. Building on