Tagged With "Rajasthan Tourism"
Blog Post
1.138 Billion International Travelers in 2014
The UN World Tourism Organization official figures released today for 2014 stated there were 1.138 billion international travelers in 2014. This represents a rise of 4.7% over 2013. China alone had 109 million travelers departing the country in...
Blog Post
U.S. bad weather, strong dollar = big bonus for Mexico tourism
A north-of-the-border 1-2-3 combination of severe weather, cheaper gas and a strong dollar have meant a booming tourist season south of the border, as Mexico is seeing more U.S. tourists than usual, with more money than recently to spend. ...
Blog Post
Britain's Flying Tax Gets a Shave
The much-hated British Air Passenger Duty (APD) which for the past several years has made flying in and out of the UK more expensive than many other routes, is getting some adjustments and reductions. British tourism and travel companies, as...
Blog Post
NYC&Co: We bring you tourists, we'll show you how to serve them
Taking a step beyond just beefing up the number of tourists arriving, New York City's tourism promotion agency, NYC&Co. has developed a program to help businesses and attractions in all five boroughs be ready for the numbers. And they are impressive numbers. Last year 56.4 million visitors came to New York; the city is pushing to hit 67 million by 2021. The new program, called "Tourism Ready" builds on Brooklyn's success in branding and marketing itself; experts including former...
Blog Post
Barcelona: Sometimes TOO many tourists at market
Barcelona, which continues to be one of the hottest European cities for visitors, has locals who sometimes feel a little crowded out...especially at their favorite food market, La Bouqueria. The result: during the Friday and Saturday shopping rush...
Blog Post
British Air adds year-round Iceland flights
British Airways will be flying Heathrow-Rekyjavik three times a week, starting October 25, becoming the first mainline trans-Atlantic carrier to offer year-round service. BA and others have operated summer services, but the winter has been largely...
Blog Post
Holy Cannoli! Italian town builds 3-ton Tiramisu!
The northern Italian town of Gemona has gotten its just desserts: a listing in the Guinness Book of World Records, and over 3 tons (3015 kg) of tiramisu. The coffee-flavored treat beat a months-old record by over 1000 kilos. I know what you're...
Blog Post
Ithaca,New York tells Visitors to Go to Florida
You got to love the honesty of tourism officials in Ithaca , New York.Here's what was posted on their site yesterday. A great marketing campaign! "That's it. We surrender. Winter, you win. Key West anyone? Due to this ridiculously stupid...
Blog Post
Bobbies on the Beat in Spain's Ibiza
Spanish authorities on the Balearic Islands vacation spot of Ibiza have arranged for a dozen British police to work with Spanish Civil Guards this summer when British tourism is at its height. The idea is that the British cops, who will have free...
Blog Post
Tourism websites grow, but not like travel!
Two reports on Skift, a travel-industry news site, paint an interesting contrast. New numbers from the National Travel and Tourism Office tally 75 million international visitors to the U.S. last year, about 34 million not from neighboring countries....
Blog Post
Local travel is up, too: Highest transit use since 1956
While other reports focus on growth in travel and tourism across oceans and continents, another figure has been growing, too. U.S. mass transit, once spoken of mainly in the past tense by planners focused on a car-centric future, has climbed back in...
Blog Post
Welcome to the town of Dawson City, Yukon
Dawson City owns its existence as a direct result of the Klondike gold discovery in 1896 in the nearby creeks. Dawson was founded in 1897 and incorporated as a city in 1902. By 1898, the population was almost 40,000. It was the largest...
Blog Post
Gumbo's Pic of the Day, November 10, 2014: Weddings in Paradise
Many people look for a very special place to hold their wedding, so it's no surprise that Hawaii is a popular destination for nuptials. Most of the folks I know who were married in Hawaii did so on an isolated beach in Maui, or Kauai, or...
Blog Post
Poland: "working to make Chopin a tourism brand"
These days, "branding" is a big issue in tourism, and tourist promotion agencies are looking for brands they can promote. Just as Skopje, Macedonia (see NewsLink just before this one) is branding itself as the hometown of Alexander the Great, Poland...
Blog Post
Liberland awaits: who will be the first tourist?
Taking advantage of a small (only Monaco and the Vatican are smaller) piece of Europe that is apparently unclaimed by either of its neighbors, Croatia and Serbia, a Czech politician named Vít Jedlička has proclaimed the Republic of...
Blog Post
Why you should try Scuba Diving...
...because it's the best thing in the world! Not convinced yet? Then read on. 1) You will be able to breath underwater Isn’t that the coolest thing to be able to do? I will never forget my first experience as an instructor when I saw...
Blog Post
Visiting Sicily: An introductory overview
Travel guru Rick Steves likes to say (and I'm paraphrasing) that Italy either gets better or worse as you head south from Rome, depending on what you like. If you like a quieter people, trains running almost on time, etc. head...
Blog Post
TravelGumbo Blogger HistoryDigger Wins National Travel Journalism Award
We at TravelGumbo are incredibly proud and pleased to announce that Whitney Stewart, HistoryDigger on Gumbo, has won a Bronze Award from the North American Travel Journalists Association for the 8-part series Finding Reiner, which ran in 2014....
Blog Post
Toronto scales new heights in Tourism
Add Toronto to the list of cities, including New York and London, that have recently reported record new levels of tourism. In Toronto's case, it adds up to over 14 million overnight guests. While its sports teams, the CN Tower, markets and...
Blog Post
Trinidad de Cuba
Trinidad de Cuba seems frozen in time. That was my immediate reaction on arrival. That was my leaving thought after exploring it for a week too. It's difficult not to fall in love with such a enchanting and unique city especially after experiencing a...
Blog Post
Ryanair on Alitalia: 'we want it and want it whole'
Ryanair moves toward a binding bid on the bankrupt carrier that would keep it flying whole and under its own name.
Blog Post
World tourism numbers on the rise
International tourism numbers are growing at the fastest rate in years, but some big jumps mean less than they seem to.
Blog Post
Eye on the Sky is China's new attraction
A huge Chinese radio-telescope has become a tourism attraction as well as a center for research. But no photos, please!
Blog Post
Strasbourg: Self-service tour of Alsatian food
PHeymont tries something new: A self-service gourmet food tour, organized by the Strasbourg Office de Tourisme.
Blog Post
November 26, 2017: Ranakpur: The Most Delicate Jain Temple
Grand Escapades shares a visit to a beautiful Jain temple in Rajasthan, in Ranakpur.
Blog Post
A solo female traveler in Palestine
Going to an area seldom visited by Americans, Melissa finds unusual sights and new friends.
Blog Post
Spain: No room at the inn?
Spain's had a tourism boom, especially since travel to North Africa and the Middle East tanked, but high demand is pushing prices up.
Blog Post
Martin Luther: Wittenberg's big tourism attraction
Where Luther once nailed a religious protest on the church door, merchants are now nailing profits from Luther souvenirs on the 500th anniversary.
Blog Post
Icelandic discounter WOW adding Israel flights
WOW adds a new destination to its low-cost route map, one that's been dominated by traditional airlines.
Blog Post
Italy giving away castles and villas...with a catch
Italy is hoping to turn surplus real estate into tourism facilities away from the most crowded areas.
Blog Post
Swiss village: We're too pretty, so no pix!
A Swiss village has an unusual publicity ploy: It's forbidden photographs of the village on grounds it will just make people jealous to see how pretty it is.
Blog Post
After drops, London and Paris see more visitors
After a bad year marked by tourism losses after terror incidents, the two cities are seeing visitor numbers rise again, though not yet to 2015 levels.
Blog Post
'Overtourism:' Finding a balancing point
Europe's cities struggle to find the balance between 'too many' visitors and 'not enough' business.
Blog Post
China's new take on medical tourism
Alongside western medical tourism, China aims to develop an interest in tourism that includes traditional Chinese medical treatments.
Blog Post
The Bikaner Mail
Bob Cranwell shares the story of a most memorable train journey -- an experience uniquely Indian.
Blog Post
Chinese visitors vault to #2 in New York
A big increase in Chinese visitors to New York has pushed them up to the #2 slot among Big Apple visitors.
Blog Post
What the new Cuba rules will mean
American travelers to Cuba face some re-instated rules and would-be investors face a new hurdle.
Blog Post
Chinese travelers set records for tourism spending
Chinese travelers set a global record for outbound tourism last year, with a 12% increase over 2015.
Blog Post
Quake-ruined town tired of disaster groupies
Amatrice's mayor invites visitors to visit the mountains and surroundings, but to be respectful of the town's tragedy.
Blog Post
Getting to know Canada's hidden gems
Canada's 150th anniversary this year comes with a tourism boom, free admission to National Parks, and a guide to lesser-known beauties.
Blog Post
April 24, 2017. Abu Simbel, Egypt
Professor Abe visits the amazing temples of Abu Simbel, Egypt
Blog Post
'Temple Tourism' growing in Japan
An interest in traditional culture and Buddhism opens new opportunities, but raises questions.
Blog Post
May 13, 2017: How narrow can it get?
Is tourism really reaching the vanishing point? This picture from Passau, Germany makes it look that way!
Blog Post
Venice and Tourists: New plan mixes carrots and sticks
Venice is using a mixture of carrots and sticks to try to reduce the crush of tourists by spreading out the load.
Blog Post
Journey through Karnataka: Hampi
Professor Abe's fascinating journey through the Karnataka region continues with an exploration of the fascinating UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hampi.
Blog Post
Venice moves to ban take-away food
Venetian officials want the food off the street: they say it disturbs the city's atmosphere and identity.
Blog Post
France names its 'favorite village' of 2017
This year's favorite, chosen from a field of 12, is Kayserberg, in Alsace
Blog Post
Southwest latest to bail on Cuba flights
With business to cities other than Havana slow, and no further loosening of tourism restrictions for Americans, the airline will drop flights to Varadero and Santa Clara, while keeping Havana.
Blog Post
Eating in Bruges: Tourist scam or bonus for locals?
Do restaurant discounts limited to locals help residents survive gentrification, or do they rip off travelers? It’s all in how you look at it!