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Shinta Mani Foundation shows the way to responsible tourism in Cambodia
The future of tourism is responsible tourism, there is no other option. Keeping this in mind Shinta Mani Hotels and Resorts, a boutique property business in Siem Reap, Cambodia, inaugurated its sustainable organic farm in early 2000’s. The farm tested with Khmer crops, performed mindful seed selection and crop rotation in its 2-hectare land in Takos village. Shinta Mani trained villagers in ethical farming practices and encouraged healthy eating. Preceded by the success of the former, Shinta Mani Foundation, an arm of the Shinta Mani Hotels, is developing another organic farm of 4-hectare in Doun Ounn village. Organic tomatoes, okra, bok choy, zucchini, cauliflower, mushrooms, papaya, asparagus, morning glory, lettuce,…
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Another feather on the cap for Danang with its second Crowne Plaza hotel
Located in central Vietnam, Danang is a modern beachfront town. It is the gateway to picturesque Hoi An. Here, a 38-storey hotel with 300 rooms has been planned to start operations from 2023. The biggest drawcard of this property, Crowne Plaza Danang Waterfront, will be its panoramic ocean view. As Vietnam rises on the corporate ladder with immense growth potential, the number of business travellers to the country is expected to increase. Keeping this in mind, the Crowne Plaza Waterfront is striving to attract the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conference, Exhibition) crowd. Equipped with a rooftop infinity pool, three restaurants, a gym, a spa, Social Workspace lobby, Crowne Plaza’s WorkLife concept…
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Auckland comes alive with Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series
From 15th January to 22nd February, the five designated course area on Waitematā Harbour and Hauraki Gulf in Auckland would host the gala regatta— Prada Cup Challenger Selection Series. The winning team would be contesting the Emirates Team New Zealand in the 36th America’s Cup Match in March. America’s Cup Match is an annual yacht race where the winning team of previous year is called the ‘defender’. They set the terms and conditions of current year’s race. Every other team competing is called ‘challenger’. The various challengers race among themselves and the winner competes with the ‘defender’ in the finale. The Prada Cup is a competition among the challengers. The…
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Geotourism in India
While India is well known among tourists for its culture, food, ancient architecture and versatile landscapes, not much thought is spared on its geological features. But that is about to change as the Geological Survey of India has identified 26 sites across the length and breadth of the country as National Geological Monuments planning to thrust geotourism in India. Rock geeks have a reason to cheer. These ancient natural formations are finally getting their due. The campaign to promote geotourism is expected to raise awareness and curiosity among the population regarding the quirks of geoscience. Rajasthan : Geotourism in India’s land of Palaces Rajasthan harbors 10 of these geotourism sites— the maximum in the list. With three…
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See Giant Dinosaur Eggs at India’s First Dinosaur Museum in Gujarat
India gets its very own Dinosaur Museum and Informatics Centre in Raiyoli, Gujarat. Inaugurated by Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani on June 8, 2019, in Balasinor town of Mahisagar district, the Informatics Centre and museum add yet another feather in the cap of Gujarat Tourism. In 1980s in the quaint village of Raiyoli near Balasinor, scientists from the Geological Survey of India (GSI) accidentally discovered the fossil remains of bones and eggs of dinosaurs while surveying the area for mineral deposits. Since then rigorous excavations have uncovered at least 13 species of dinosaurs that thrived in this region some 65 million years ago. Fossilised remains of Rajasaurus Narmandensis belonging to…
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Cyclone Ockhi Alert in Gujarat and Maharashtra in India
Mumbai, India is witnessing rainy and windy weather conditions from Monday thanks to the development of cyclone Ockhi. The storm is predicted to make landfall tonight in the coastal areas of Gujarat. It is advisable to hold back all your travel plans in the two states of Maharashtra and Gujarat till the stormy weather passes away. As a measure to minimise troubles and losses, schools are shut, fishermen had been issued warning, the railways are on alert and the disaster management action plan is ready in Mumbai. The ‘very severe’ category storm is expected to weaken by the time it hits Konkan Maharashtra and coastal Gujarat. The cyclone already affected three…
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A Call for ‘Vindaloo Visas’: How a Goan curry dish from India now stands to win a special type of visa category status
The state of Goa in India is a superhit with International tourists. Vindaloo happens to be the name of a Goan pork curry dish. It was introduced by the Portuguese who had colonised Goa. Due to religious reasons, pork eating is often considered taboo in India. So the dish was improvised with chicken and lamb meat. Also, the wine used by the Portuguese was substituted by other Indian ingredients and spices. The British who colonised India liked the dish and since then it became popular in the United Kingdom. Online sources claim that the balanced spice mix was replaced by use of excessive chilli to make the dish spicy. Tight…
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Disruption In Bali, Indonesia: Mount Agung in Bali erupted but a larger eruption is expected
Travellers are in trouble, locals wait in anticipation and the entire island of Bali is waiting fingers crossed. Volcanic eruption of Mount Agung had once burnt villages and ravaged the entire island in 1963-64. Mount Agung is the highest point of Bali and it is considered a region of environmental influence. The mountain was rumbling the entire month of September and people already feared a major eruption may be on the cards. Bali is a top rated destination and is thronged by visitors all year round. With the holiday season approaching in the western world, tourist traffic is expected to rise. However, the eruption of Mount Agung changes the entire…
