Competition
Abu Dhabi selected as world’s leading sports tourism destinationedit
News On Air – Online
Abu Dhabi shined as a premium destination once again for sports tourism in 2019 after hosting some of the world’s top sporting events, such as the FIFA Club World Cup 2017 and 2018, the first edition of the UAE Tour, the AFC Asian Cup 2019, the Special Olympics World Games 2019, the UFC 242 showdown and the Brazil vs South Korea international friendly match.
Dubai: Free Things To Do In Dubai To Experience The Over-the-top Luxuryedit
Republic World – Online
The name of the city Dubai brings to your mind the sky-scrapers, luxury, and traditions within the man-made islands. The city has got a reputation for over-the-top luxury items, which makes it hard to relate the city to ”free things”. Yet, there is an ample number of free things to do in Dubai. If you wondering about things that can be explored without spending a penny, then here is a list of free things to do in Dubai.
Bali Callingedit
The Asian Age – Online
Bali is a place that has always enamoured and mesmerised me. From mountains to beaches, great food and warm people, it’s got everything you could ask for. If you plan well in advance, travelling to Bali is very affordable. 1. Ubud is a must-visit spot in Bali. It has a different charm to it altogether, with a unique vibe and culture. Trekking to Mount Batur, an active volcano here, is something I was looking forward too since the trip began. It takes about two hours to climb the mountain; on reaching the top, the view of the sunrise is breath taking. I also loved the stay in Gili Islands, especially Gili Air.
Industry
Tourism sector set to adopt digital and social media strategyedit
Deccan Herald– Online
India’s tourism sector is adopting a new digital and social media strategy to increase the flow of visitors from the East Asian markets, with a focus on China’s millennials, a senior government official said here. ‘We are currently in the midst of finalising the global media campaign and within that there is a lot of shift to digital and social media because a lot of information flows on digital platforms in markets east of India,’ said Additional Director General of the Tourism Ministry Rupinder Brar.
Mention
Asia’s top gay-friendly destinationsedit
TTR Weekly – Online
Other plus performers in Asia included, the Philippines with a score of +60, Hong Kong +59 and South Korea +50. India, Thailand and Laos all gained scores in the positive +40s band, while Japan scored plus 35. The highest scores declared the winners, leading off with Sweden with +322 points. It was a stark contrast with Nigeria the worst destinations for LGBTQ+ travellers that languished with a negative score of -142.
30 Beautiful Countries Indians Can Travel To Without A Visaedit
Photo Gallery – Online
About this Gallery This is the list of 30 beautiful countries including Fiji, Jamaica, Jordan, Ecuador and Hong Kong where Indians can travel to without a visa. 01 / 30 30 Beautiful Countries Indians Can Travel To Without A Visa Fiji is the perfect holiday destination, blessed with 333 tropical islands in the heart of the South Pacific.