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India Travel: Domestic Leisure Spots Are a Year-End Favorite
06.12.2023 - 04:11 / skift.com
As the year-end holiday season approaches, more people are choosing to travel than stay at home, a MakeMyTripreport suggests. However, traditional Indian leisure spots continue to be a hot favorite.
Domestically, there has also been an increase in the number of rooms booked, despite the rising costs for traveling, with an average 10% increase in airfares.
Top Destinations: Goa, Rajasthan, Varanasi, Kerala, Manali, Ooty, Darjeeling, Coorg, Visakhapatnam, Pondicherry, Srinagar, Amritsar, Gangtok, and Rishikesh for the last week of December.
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The tourism ministry announced the National Best Tourism Village Competition 2024 and the National Best Rural Homestay Competition 2024. Both events are aimed at advancing the growth of rural tourism in India. In 2023, 35 villages were recognized across India for the award.
Strategic Initiatives: The tourism ministry has also unveiled the national strategy and roadmap for the development of rural tourism in India, alongside the national strategy for the promotion of rural homestays.
Multi-Stakeholder Approach: Emphasizing collaboration, the ministry is engaging governments, industry stakeholders, NGOs, and local communities through these competitions.
Competition Objectives: The National Best Tourism Village and National Best Rural Homestays Competitions are designed to incentivize those communities and individuals which align with sustainable development goals.
Application Details: The competitions accept applications until December 31, 2023.
Manta Air, a well-known Maldivian airline, has officially announced the commencement of direct flights from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to Dhaalu Airport in the Maldives. This strategic move allows travelers to bypass the traditional transit through Velana International Airport in Male, streamlining the journey and providing direct access to luxury resorts in the Dhaalu Atoll. The direct flights are set to commence in January 2024.
Efficient Service: Direct flights to Dhaalu Airport aim to save passengers both transit time and additional transfer costs associated with entering the Maldives through Male’ airport. Manta Air ensures easy immigration processes exclusively for its guests at Dhaalu Airport, facilitating quick transfers.
Resorts in Dhaalu Atoll: Dhaalu Atoll is home to some of the Maldives’ top resorts, including Kandima Maldives, Niyama Private Islands, St. Regis Maldives, RIU, Baglioni, Angsana Velavaru, and Sun Siyam Iru Veli.
Optimized Flight Schedules: Flight schedules have been thoughtfully designed to allow guests to maximize their stay in the Maldives. All flights are scheduled
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