General Travel News

India Tourism Minister Seeks Dubai Investors

India’s Minister of Tourism, Sultan Ahmad, is in Dubai promoting tourism in India and seeking investors from Dubai. The Minister opened an exhibition promoting the country’s tourism industry.  The Indian government is attempting to deliver 100,000 new hotel rooms to meet demand, and expects the UAE to be a partner in developing its tourist infrastructure. 

Minister Ahmad said “The number of classified hotels in India has already reached 600, with capacity exceeding 75,000 already.”   He said the UAE investors could partner with India to invest “in our infrastructure and help deliver hotel capacity.”  According to the Indian tourism office in Dubai, the Indian travel market will reach $26.1 billion by 2010.
 

More General Travel News
Korean Air sends special World Expo 2030 Busan livery charter flight to Paris
Art Jameel - Poetry to Politics on display in Dubai through Jan 7 2024
Visit Vaud in Switzerland this summer
Latest Travel News
Art Jameel - Poetry to Politics on displ...
Visit Vaud in Switzerland this summer...
Abu Dhabi Festival Co-production of The ...
Featured Sights To See
Museum of National Musical Instruments

Museum of National Musical Instruments

Almaty, Kazakhstan

Address: 24 Zenkov Street, Almaty                        Phone: (3272) 91 63 26                   Designed by Zenkov in 1908, this wooden structure was formerly used as a meeting venue fo...

Adler Planetarium

Adler Planetarium

Chicago, United States

The Adler Planetarium was built in 1930 by philanthropist Max Adler and is part of Chicago's Museum Campus.  It was the first modern planetarium in the western hemisphere.  Though it has since become a little dated, there is still a lot to see here. The StarRider Theater takes visitors on a ride through our universe.  The Atwood Sphere dates from 1913 and displays the night sky...

Isartor (Isar Gate)

Isartor (Isar Gate)

Munich, Germany

This gate located at Isartorplatz is one of the most well known landmarks of Munich. This tower was part of a wall that surrounded Munich and protected it from invaders....

Eastern Desert Castles

Eastern Desert Castles

Amman, Jordan

The desert between Amman and Azraq is littered with the remains of old castles.  Most were retreats for kings and nobles, others were defensive fortifications.  They are an important part of Jordan's heritage and definitely worth a visit.  Tour groups regularly go to each site.  You also may want to rent a car or hire a taxi for the day if you want more freedom to explore. ...