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
Whenever you hear the word ‘spa’, do you get the vision of someone lying face-down and getting a massage? If so, you are not alone! Most of us primarily associate a spa with massages. It does include that but spa treatments encompass a lot more. There are a whole range
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner and needless to say, the whole world is waiting with bated breath for the celebrations to kick off. This year it falls on January 31, 2014 and will mark the beginning of Chinese year 4712. From red and gold decorations, colourful
India has always been an enchanting destination for tourists from all around the world. In recent times, it has emerged as a hub for MICE tourism as well. India caters to the needs of a varied genre of tourists with her alluring hill-stations, exotic beaches, lush-green tea gardens, glamping hot
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
U.S. Buyers attending AIBTM confirm demand for Asian Suppliers The American Express Meetings and Events 2013 Meetings Forecast has said, “Meetings in the Asia Pacific region are predicted to get larger by 5 per cent on average”. These findings are further confirmed through the increased demand for Asian exhibitors, and
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
Australia’s overseas arrivals have continued to grow strongly through the end of the year, recording seven per cent growth in December 2012 to reach 6.1 million visitors in 2012. In 2012, the number of international visitor increased by 270,500 – an increase of almost five per cent on 2011 arrivals.
Travelling by train may not sound as fascinating at first. But wait till you read about these luxurious trains that run through some of the most exotic and picturesque terrains while you sit at the lap of comfort and luxury and almost forget that you are in a train! Travelling
The votes have been counted and the trophies polished as the incredible nation of India steps up to host the most important night of the year in travel – World Travel Awards 2012 Grand Final Gala Ceremony – on December 12, 2012. The VIP event, which is officially supported by