domestic tourism

Budget 2024: Finance Minister Sitharaman Addresses Lakshadweep Amid India-Maldives Dispute. Here’s Her Statement

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The announcement of projects for the Union territory of Lakshadweep was met with appreciation, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighting plans for port connectivity, tourism infrastructure, and amenities aimed at boosting domestic tourism. This inclusion of Lakshadweep in the budget speech comes amid a recent diplomatic dispute between India and Maldives involving the picturesque archipelago. … Read more

Benin’s Voodoo Festival Evolves into ‘Vodun Days’ to Attract Tourists

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Steeped in tradition and spirituality, Benin’s annual Vodun festival has undergone a transformation, now known as ‘Vodun Days.’ Kneeling as she gazes out to sea draped in white cloth and strings of pearls, Simenou Dangnitche has just completed the final stage of her annual ritual. Every January for the past 15 years, the 48-year-old local … Read more

“Controversy Erupts as Modi’s Beach Photos Ignite Demands for a Tourism Boycott in the Maldives”

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Maldives faces a potential tourism boycott from one of its major revenue sources following derogatory comments made by three officials towards India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The controversy unfolded when Modi shared images on social platform X, showcasing himself snorkeling and strolling along a beach in Lakshadweep, a southern Indian island chain in the Laccadive … Read more