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Budget 2020: Tourism industry to get INR 2500 crore budget boost

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, while presenting the Budget speech on Saturday, announced a number of steps to renovate and set up museums to boost tourism in the country. The Finance Minister announced the development of on-site museums at five archaeological sites in the states of Tamil Nadu, Haryana, Assam, Gujarat, Assam and Uttar Pradesh. In her second Union Budget, she further stated that the on-site museums would be developed at Adichanallur in Tamil Nadu, Rakhigarhi in Haryana, Sivasagar in Assam, Dholavira in Gujarat, and Hastinapur in Uttar Pradesh. She also mentioned setting up of a tribal museum in Ranchi, capital of Jharkhand. The Minister also announced the proposal of setting up an Indian Institute of Heritage and Conservation under the Ministry of Culture. While presenting the Budget for 2020-21, she announced that INR 2500 crore will be allocated to the Ministry of Tourism and that INR 3150 crore will be allocated to the Ministry of Culture.

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Corona virus affects global tourism industry in a big way

Corona virus is costing the global tourism industry billions since big-spending Chinese travelers are now stopped from leaving the country.Hotels, airlines, casinos and cruise operators are among the businesses worst affected by the virus which has claimed 131 lives in China so far, with almost 6,000 infected worldwide. The impact has become worse with the deadly flu-like virus striking over the Lunar New Year holiday, which is usually a booming time for Chinese travel.The biggest threat so far is for China’s closest neighbors, with the U.S. and Europe likely to suffer major setbacks if the corona virus outbreak prolongs.In Thailand, a favorite destination for Lunar New Year travel, officials are estimating potential revenue loss at 50 billion baht (£1.2 billion).

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Royal Caribbean Debuts Coco Beach Club With Floating Cabanas

Royal Caribbean officially opened the new Coco Beach Club – which includes floating cabanas – on Perfect Day at CocoCay in the Bahamas.The opening marks the completion of the $250 million transformation and first phase of Perfect Day at CocoCay. The beach club also has an oceanfront infinity pool, beach cabanas, a dedicated restaurant and a bar. Rounding out Perfect Day at CocoCay is the opening of two refreshed beaches – Breezy Bay at Chill Island and South Beach – open to all guests. The 20 floating cabanas are the first of their kind in the Bahamas. Each floating cabana features a private slide into the ocean, overwater hammock, dining area, freshwater shower and wet bar.

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Delhi Elections 2020: SpiceJet offers free tickets to people planning a trip to cast vote #SpiceDemocracy

Ahead of the elections in Delhi, SpiceJet announced on Friday that it will provide free tickets to those who are registered voters in the national capital and want to fly home so as to cast their votes. Their new initiative is called Spice Democracy as the airline made the announcement on Twitter and shared details for participation on their website. No obstacle is big enough to stop us from being a part of our great democracy. Introducing #SpiceDemocracy. If you are a registered voter in Delhi, fly back home with SpiceJet and cast your vote. Your tickets will be on us," SpiceJet said in its statement on Twitter. SpiceJet, on its website, said that the initiative is open for participation from January 30 to February 8. If you are a registered voter in Delhi and live outside the city, and intend to cast your vote during the elections, begin with registering on the SpiceJet website.

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Tourists enjoy snowfall in Solang Valley, massive traffic jam in the region

Tourists in Himachal are really happy as Solang Valley witnessed fresh spell of snow recently. However, the current condition has caused a huge traffic jam and people are reported being stuck for more than five hours! As per reports, more than a thousand tourists are visiting the hill state to enjoy a number of snow activities in the Solang Valley. Some enthusiastic travellers decided to walk for 3 km from Palchan to reach Solang and have fun in snow. Because of the unorganised parking on Manali-Solang highway, the traffic issue increased and beyond control.

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See it to believe it: Yosemite National Park’s February firefall

California’s Yosemite National Park is one of the prime attractions of the state, and we are right around the corner for some spectacularly rare event, known as the Yosemite Firefall. It happens annually, thanks to a divine moment of nature. So, if you want to check this amazing anual phenomenon, do visit Yosemite soon, but before that, read on. The Yosemite Firefall that occurs annually is reserved for those who are punctual and lucky. It takes place when light from the setting sun casts rays on a waterfall here, called the Horsetail Fall. If you are one of those lucky and punctual visitors, you will be able to see that the water looks like it is on fire, much like lava. In its true sense, it is really an illusion, but definitely worth your time.

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