Going Offbeat In Land Of Fire & Ice

The land of waterfalls, the land of fire and ice, are some of the attributes given to the country where adventurous activities become ubiquitous, with massive variations in a tiny land. Iceland is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts.

Destinations Line Up To Say 'I Do' To India

Outbound destination weddings have emerged as one of the fastest growing high-value segments of outbound tourism in India. Overseas destinations, new and old, are taking note and lining up to woo India.

Valle de la Luna: Exploring the moon on earth

There may be many beautiful and unique landscapes in the world, but perhaps none come close to the intriguing and unusual sights that Valle de la Luna offers. Apart from its dreamlike and otherworldly setting, this outlandish destination is also a haven for walking enthusiasts, adventurers and hikers.

KATARA VILLAGE: QATAR'S CULTURAL CORE

Every city boasts of a spot that acts as its cultural hub or nerve centre. It is the place where residents and tourists head for diverse cultural experiences. The Katara Cultural Village in Doha is the place to go to for all things cultural in Qatar.

Indians are opting for longer stays

In an interview with India Outbound, Sandra Polo Canudas, Commercial Director, Asia & MEA of Palladium Hotel Group, says that Palladium Hotel Group has received a very positive response from the Indian market and the numbers are already better than 2019.

PORTUGAL THROUGH COUNTRY ROADS

One of the best ways to really discover a country is to travel by road, especially in those that are relatively compact, diverse and have a good network of roads. Portugal ticks these and many other boxes to make it an ideal road-trip destination.

Our aim is to grow travel intent in India for 2023

Having reopened to foreign visitors only in August, Tourism New Zealand is currently focused on building travel intent amongst its target audience in India, says Gregg Wafelbakker, General Manager Asia, Tourism New Zealand in an interview with India Outbound.

A date with America's Garden Capital

For those who have always associated history with museums, forts and monuments, Philadelphia throws up a surprise. In the rolling gardens dotting its countryside lies both incredible beauty and an important slice of American history.

Jumeriah Group to promote new hotels in Indian market

Long associated with its home base Dubai, Jumeirah Group has been aggressively expanding its footprint across the world, with properties in Europe, Asia and other GCC countries. In an interview with India Outbound, during his recent visit to India, Chief Commercial Officer, Alexander Lee says that besides its already popular hotels in Dubai, Jumeirah Group is keen to attract Indian guests at its other properties across the world.

Culture in Qatar From ancient to avantgarde

There are many who don’t like to visit museums as they find them dull and dreary. But Qatar seems to have found the ideal way to get everyone rushing to museums, by integrating avantgarde technology to make visiting museums as much fun as a video game arcade.

Sri Lanka is open for business again

As peace and order returns to Sri Lanka after months of political and economic chaos, a large delegation of tourism professionals of Sri Lanka, led by Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, visited India on a multi-city roadshow. Fernando tells India Outbound that the main objective is to tell Indian partners that Sri Lanka is ready to welcome Indian tourists once more.

Top 5 Attractions In Aswan, Egypt's Sunniest City

With a number of tourist sites and attractions, Egypt's southern city of Aswan is an ideal destination to stroll and relax in a magical cultural setting.

How Are Destinations 'Rethinking Tourism' On World Tourism Day 2022

The theme for World Tourism Day 2022 is rethinking tourism in view of the cataclysmic damage inflicted upon it by the Covid-19 pandemic. It also showed how critical tourism was for most of the countries, if not the entire world. India Outbound asks various destinations how they plan to rethink tourism.

Top 5 Budget-Friendly Ski Destinations in Europe

To experience a bunch of adventures this winter in Europe without straining your bank balance, here are the best five options for taking a ski-break in the Old Continent.

Hamnøy: Norway's iconic fishing village

Despite being a small fishing village in the famous fishing district of Lofoten Islands in Norway, Hamnøy, a picturesque destination surrounded by the sea, fjords and mountains has emerged as one of the most sought out destinations in the country, attracting tourists from all over the world.

LOCAL CULTURE & SUSTAINABILITY IS GERMANY'S FOCUS

With a 214 pc rise in tourists from India, the German National Tourism Organisation is confident it will reach its pre-pandemic levels next year. During a roadshow in New Delhi, Romit Theophilus, Director, GNTO India, tells India Outbound, that Germany will showcase its diversity in local cultures and focus on sustainable travel to attract Indian travellers.

Merlion SINGAPORE'S ICON TURNS 50

Merlion, the half-fish, half-lion that has become Singapore's mascot, turns 50 this September. The attraction remains one of the most popular sites in the city for tourists and residents, alike.

SOAKING IN A LIVE SHOW IN DUBAI

Italian-born show producer Franco Dragone's first venture in the Middle East will wash you away!

66th TAAI Convention TAAI moots promoting regional travel

The recently concluded 66th Convention of TAAI had several unique elements. From being held aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise liner off Singapore to promoting regional travel in order to boost revival of the industry, not only in India, but also its neighbourhood.

Dubai targets Tier II markets in India

Dubai recently conducted a multi-city roadshow in India targetting the Tier II markets across the country. Bader Ali Habib, Head of Region, South Asia International Operations, DET tells India Outbound that the Tier II cities in India represent an increasingly important market for Dubai.

Our target is 2.5 million Indian tourists by 2024-25

With progressive restoration of flight connectivity from India, Tourism Authority of Thailand is counting on a rapid rebound to the pre-pandemic number of the Indian visitors. Deputy Governor of Tourism Authority of Thailand Tanes Petsuwan says he expects Indian visitor numbers to reach the 1.9 million mark by 2023 and continue to grow.

Oman is an experiential destination

Oman Tourism recently concluded its multi-city roadshow in India, its first onsite activity in the country in over two years. Asma Al Hajri, deputy director general of Ministry of Heritage and Tourism says Oman is an experiential destination that is looking at quality and not quantity in terms of tourists.

Durban: Where Gandhi first became Mahatma

Today, Durban is best known for its beaches, adventure activities and the wildlife in numerous National Parks just a short drive away. But Durban is also home to a place equally important to Indian and South African history, Mahatma Gandhi's home, that is now a landmark on the Inanda Heritage Route.

Global Destinations in Play Offs for Indian Sports Tourists

With global sports tournaments resuming, and spotting huge opportunity for outbound sports tourism from India, destinations around the world compete to attract Indian sports fans.

Skiing In Canada Beyond The Tried And Tested Slopes

Although less heard of, Canada has rather intriguing options for skiiers. With its many ski-resorts, which are entire town or villages transformed for skiing, the destination has some adventurous and luxurious offerings.

The Success Of Turkish Airlines In India

With the number of Indian travellers consistently growing, Turkish Airlines hopes to develop its operations further to tap the potential market. Ozer Guler, general manager of Turkish Airlines (north and east India) talks about the success of the airlines in India.

Ho Chi Minh City Retracing History & French Art

Ho Chi Minh City, earlier known as Saigon is a perfect medley of European architecture and south-east Asian lifestyle, adapting the nuances of a modern metropolitan city quite rapidly.

Mekong Delta The Do Che Diaries

Experiencing authentic Vietnamese local life is not complete without a visit to the Mekong Delta, and sailing across the river on a motor boat to islands with people waiting to welcome you to local attractions and luscious traditional cuisines.

Ras Al Khaimah Rugged Yet Romantic

With thousands of years of recorded human history, Ras Al Khaimah is steeped in rich Arabian culture and a fascinating Bedouin heritage. From an experiential point of view, the Emirate is very much a combination of desert dwelling, seafaring and Islamic way of life. Traditions of literature, camel racing, falconry, fishing, local museums, forts, abandoned towns and art are key parts of the local existence.

OTOAI Annual Convention Ras Al Khaimah Targets Indian Tourists

Ras Al Khaimah, one of the seven emirates that make the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is one of the world’s fastest growing tourism destinations. In order to attract more Indian tourists, the emirate hosted the 2017 annual convention of the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI).