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World Tourism Day

The institution of so-called world days to highlight among government and private circles and the public at large, salient features of the activities of intergovernmental organizations, is a widespread practice. Each year, the organizations belonging to the United Nations System, for example, celebrate world days devoted to the United Nations; world peace; human rights; health; literacy; environment; womanhood; childhood; cooperation for development; meteorology; telecommu nications, etc.

Since adoption of the statutes in 1970 and designated as World Tourism Day by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) since 1979, Global tourism has since then seen its role of fostering “awareness among the international community on the importance of tourism and its social, cultural, political and economic values" not only change lives, but even change a nation’s entire course.

As movements in nations across the globe more and more adopts the chant of "greening the earth," the global focus for this year’s campaign is to implement the Davos Declaration which builds on the tourism sector’s "strong relationship" with climate and its global social and economic value, as well as its own role in maintaining sustainable developments.

UNWTO’s World Tourism Day is hosted by a different country every year. This year, Peru is hosting an ongoing week-long celebrations with the theme, “Tourism Responding To The Challenge Of Climate Change,” a topic which has been on everybody’s lips since Al Gore, former US vice president made climate change popular.

Callyoma Municipality, a province located in the region of Arequipa, in the south of Peru is hosting World Tourism Day from September 21-27 with a "tourist parade" featuring traditional dances from the region, as well as other regions in Peru through the main streets of White City.

Sangam Hotels

“Sangam Hotels or Hotel Sangam have been in the forefront of Tourism in Tamil Nadu having in the hospitality industry for well over 30 years. Starting with Hotel Sangam in Trichy,Sangam Hotels have spread its wings to Thanjavur and Madurai serving both International and Domestic Tourists."Personal Touch" has been Sangam Hotels ’ hall mark. Situated in the heart of Trichy, hotel Sangam is surrounded by the business and entertainment districts . The hotel’s spacious guest rooms and suites feature luxuriously appointed marble bathrooms .The Health Club provides complete and comprehensive fitness facilities, including the beautifully landscaped swimming pool .It’s one of the many intangible qualities you’ll experience at Hotel Sangam. Whether you are travelling on business or pleasure, you will be sure to find Hotel Sangam is ready to provide you with a relaxing home away from home.

56 well appointed centrally Air-conditioned rooms with running hot & cold water, direct dial telephone, wall to wall carpeting. Feel the crystal clear water caressing your skin at exclusively designed Swimming Pool. A modern Health Spa with state-of-the-art equipment including Steam & Sauna Bath.

Naveen Air Travels (P)Ltd.,

The first Tourism day was celebrated on 27th Sep 1980. India is one of the fastest growing economy in the world with a GDP of 8 to 9%. This growth in all the sectors cannot be achieved without Travel and Tourism. Our country is very fortunate to have major natural contribution like long beaches, beautiful hills, falls besides rich culture. A country having a population of 1.5 billion nationals having good potential for tourism.

Tamilnadu is a potential tourism place in South India with lot of important places of worship for all the religions. Longest beach’s water falls, hill stations and medical tourism.

There are lot of infrastructure developments are to be done to improve tourism. Transport facility like air conditioned bus and cars are to be increased. The small towns are to be connection by air. One area here we should concentrate immediately to train guides who are the backbone to develop good relation ship with our foreign gusts.

The world tourism day is not a day to remember but a day to take stock that what improvement we have achieved in the past year. With the development of Trichy and Madeurai Airports we believe the coming years will bring more tourists to Tamilnadu. Captioned Quote “ With You. Anywhere. Anytime.”

Tips for women travelling alone

Travellers, especially women, have to carefully plan their trip to ensure their health and safety. Women have a few extra concerns. They need to juourney with special care, especially internationally. Each country and culture has its own views of what is appropriate behaviour for women. People will make assumptions about you based on what you are wearing. Although you may not agree with these view, it is wise to abide by the local laws and customs to avoid problems.

Keeping in mind the following information can help make your trip as safe and rewarding as possible.

Make an effort to learn about the locations you plan to visit, their culture, and any problems that might be occurring there. Not everyone will interpret how you dress the same way you would. What you consider casual clothing might be seen as provocative or inappropriate in other cultures. Thieves might choose you over another potential target based on your style of dress or the amount of make-up or jewellery you are wearing .

Others migh single you out for harassment or even physical violence because they find your clothing offensive, based on their cultural norms. Become familiar with the laws and customs of the places where you wish to go. Be culturally sensitive to dress codes. Choose a hotel where security is good and transportation is readily available. Ensure that all the doors and windows in your room have locks and they work.

If you feel uncomfortable, ask the hotel security to escort you to and from parking lots or your room at night.

Black Thunder

Black Thunder, Asia’s No.1 Water Theme,Park is nestled in natural beauty with the green hills of the Nilgiris as the backdrop. As idyllic getaway with a plethora of thrilling and adventurous rides spreas over 65 acres, situated about 40 kms from Coimbatore on the Ooty main Road, and is well connected by air and land.

Black Thunder offers an exciting range of rides and games including wave pool, Wild River ride, Dry Rides, Surf-Hill side, Lazy River ride, Kiddies Pool, etc. Set sails in the rubber rafts down screaming white waters or dive down the sky blue surfing hill. Enjoy a cool, slow ride down a lazy river.

KIDDY’S POOL: This is an exclusive pool for children and is 18,000 sq.ft. of pure, splahing fun!

The Kiddies Wild River Ride, Kiddies Surf Hill and Kiddies Flume Slide surround the artificial Volcano in the middle of the pool.

WILD RIVER RIDE: The white water rafting starts off at the top of a 50 feet high artificial hill. It is 500 feet long with water cascading and gushing over padded humps and bumps that give you the feel of whild adventure. LAKE: A-7- acre man-made lake has been created for those who want to just float around and relax. The hyper-realistic lake offers great boating rides. You can also enjoy horse riding along the lakeside. WAVE POOL: Feel the surge of water as you dive into the Wave Pool! This is our faithful reproduction of the huge ocean in an inland swimming pool complete with 4 feet high artificial waves rolling along 15000 square feet of water.

True to its promise.’Great Place, Great Fun’, Black Thunder has recently added 3 new attractions.(i.e) OOMERANG, BLACK HOLE & TWISTER.The world-class ride makes a debut for the first time in Asia. With this introduction, Black Thunder joins the elite group of international standard theme parks.

This is not all, the Giant Wheel and Cable Car add to the total thrill. A Floating Restaurant, Lake, Boat Rides and Video Games are some of the forthcoming additions. True to its promise,’Great Place, Great Fun’, Blacl Thunder has recently added 10 new attractions.

At Black Thunder, children can learn while they have fun! An Edutainment,(entertainment + education)

Programme is part of the package. Kids can learn directly from Nature! A teacher-guide will explain to them about various plants, trees, birds and aquatic life.

Other facilities at Black Thunder include: Thunder Cafe, a multi-cuisine restaurant;Tusker Bar, a well stocked Bar; Bamboo Groove Two dic Conference Halls ideal for meeting, family get together and theme parties; and authentic Kerala AyurveMassages by experts.

A part from first Aid facility and lost and found counters, dress changing rooms and lockers are made available to guests. The park has 12 acres of land exclusively for car parking.

Each and every ride at Black Thunder has been designed and tested for safety. There are also guides and trainers for all rides to ensure that each and every guest of Black Thunder enjoys a safe and secure experience. Within the park, a team of professional Chemists/Engineers constantly monitors water quality to adhere to International Standards.

SRM Hotel

The SRM Hotel , a Unit of Chennai based SRM Group, with 3 star amenities (upgrading to 4 star category shortly) spread in an area of five and half acres, the only Hotel in Trichy with this extent of land, situated in the heart of the City and one and half kilometer from the Airport. The latest addition to the City of Trichy, sporting a one and only one of it’s kind glamorous ‘ Atrium Lobby’ overlooking the Swimming Pool – Bay watch and the ‘Capsule Elevators’ . We have 62 well appointed Centrally Air conditioned rooms and 13 independent Luxurious Cottages/Villas with a facility of individual car parking provided at the Villas, incorporating the ambience of a ‘Resort’. Additional 34 rooms in 3 rd floor are being spruced up to meet the demanding needs of Tourism inflow, says the General Manager of the Hotel.

We have a 24 hours Coffee Shop – ‘Cup N Saucer’, a multi-cuisine Restaurant – ‘Southern Spice’ and a Poolside Bar Be Que for Dinners. An elegant well stocked Permit Room – ‘ On the Rocks’ is provided at the Lobby level. There are 4 Conference Halls to seat from 50 to 500 Persons in Theatre Style and also 4 very rich Board Meeting Rooms with a capacity of 20 Persons to cater to all needs of Conference/Seminars. A unique feature for ‘Residential Conference’ are the provisions of an exclusive Seminar Hall in each floor independently situated in an exclusive corridor besides the guest rooms.

World Wings

“ How can you love god, who is invisible When you cannot love the human being who is visible” All the religions have been originated in the Asian continent and as far as religions are concerned this continent has been the pioneers, who believe in god and are god fearing. Especially Indians are more orthodox and are ready to spend more on pilgrimage tours than on pleasure giving tours we “ the World Wings Tours and Travels” are more dedicated to pilgraimage tours than pleasure tours. Chirstians, Particularly believe that it is their lifetime attainment to vist Jerusalem the birth place of Christ. when we visit Jersalem we can find some similarities between Hinduism and Judaism. The jews almost resemble the indian bramins community in structure, racial outlook and knowledge. Even the construction of the palce of worship of the Jewish Temple coincides with the Hindu Temples – The Jewish temple has three portion first the sacrifising place, the centre portion is the peaple’s courtyard where people gather and pray, the inner portion is the holy of the holy palce where the highest priest performs all the rituals of the religion. While on such a pilgrimage tour we, “ The World Wings Tours and Travels” take great Pleasure in explaining and quoting quran versions for our muslim bretheren. Our christian brothers and sisters are feciliated with biblic truths while on tour, suitable songs are provided in bokklets to indulage themselves in full faith and receive the showers of blessing by he Lord. To put in a nutshell all Friends who approach our tours could reap the best of their pilgrimage with instant guidance and fecilities with in offeredable cost.

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