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Jarada Island: The Blink & Miss Haven Of Bahrain

Located far away from the mainland and in the middle of the Gulf, Jarada island is a unique natural wonder in Bahrain that is so small that it appears and disappears every few hours, with the rising tide.

Dark Sky: Where The World Ends And Sky Begins

New Zealand's Southern Lights' symphony of psychedelic colours have long entranced aurora hunters. To further boost astrotourism, New Zealand has launched the Dark Sky Project that is attracting stargazers and photographers alike.

Breaking barriers at the Great Barrier Reef

Though it is one of the top attractions in Australia, going diving or snorkelling at the Great Barrier Reef required me to break many of my internal barriers.

Exploring marine biodiversity with Lisbon Ocean Experience

In a unique initiative, Oceanário de Lisboa has launched a cruise to allow visitors to explore marine biodiversity, in its natural habitat.

Berliner Fernsehturm: Bird's eye view of Berlin's past and future

Berliner Fernsehturm or Berlin TV Tower is an iconic landmark of the German capital and a must-see for any tourist for its unique experiences.

San Francisco: Vintage yet Vibrant

A vibrant and unique city on the West Coast of United States, San Francisco is a delight, not just for the first-time tourists, but also for the repeat visitors.

India to be Saudi Arabia's largest source market

In its bid to increase tourist arrivals to 100 million by 2030, Saudi Arabia has zeroed into India as the go-to market to get there. Alhasan Aldabbagh, President of APAC Markets at Saudi Tourism Authority, tells India Outbound that he is targetting to increase Indian arrivals from 1 million in 2022 to 2 million this year and 12 million by 2030, making India its biggest source market.

Western Australia: A unique experience in a unique environment

With a strong recovery in Indian outbound tourism, Western Australia is looking to build the momentum with several key initiatives planned for the market, says Roger Cook, Deputy Premier and Minister for Tourism, Western Australia.

Urban Sustainable Tourism: European Cities at Forefront

As travellers seek to minimise their carbon footprint due to tourism, many cities have taken initiatives to reduce carbon emissions in transport, energy and other sectors, which cater to tourists as much as the residents. India Outbound lists cities that are at the forefront of sustainability, with numerous European cities in the lead.

Red Sea Global Sets Green Benchmarks

Red Sea Global, the Saudi Arabian firm that is currently developing two of the largest tourism development projects in the world, is also amongst the most ambitious in integrating sustainability in its every aspect. As it prepares to open doors to visitors later this year, it could also set ecological benchmarks for other tourism development projects, not just in the GCC, but around the world.

Momentum set to grow in Indian market: Brand USA

After a gap of over three years, Brand USA conducted its first roadshow in India recently. Jackie Ennis, Vice President, Global Markets, Brand USA, who led the roadshow, tells India Outbound that India is already the fourth largest source market and that the momentum is set to grow with rising flight connectivity.

Sustainability is a long-term strategy, not one event theme: Danielle Curtis

Sustainability is the central theme of the 30th edition of Arabian Travel Market that will open in Dubai on May 1. But Danielle Curtis, Exhibitions Director, tells India Outbound that sustainability is a long-term strategy that has to become the norm of the industry, rather than just one event theme.

GCC Leads Sustainable Hospitality Race

With a huge pipeline of new hotel rooms being added over the next few years, the GCC is investing heavily in sustainability, gaining a crucial edge in the race to become global leader in sustainable hospitality.

Airlines' ambitions & actions need to gain altitude

Like their peers elsewhere in the world, notably in the West, Middle East carriers have begun to move towards sustainability. However, global aviation industry needs to urgently scale up their ambitions and actions in going green.

LET THE DESERTS BLOOM

As sustainable tourism becomes a household word, many destinations and tourism players move to give a green tinge to their products and services. Nowhere is the move towards sustainable tourism as clearly visible as in Gulf Cooperation Council nations which have taken huge strides and invested billions of dollars in attempts to make the Arabian desert the global capital of sustainable tourism.

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.