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While the U.S. Border Patrol has arrested tens of thousands of Chinese at the U.S.-Mexico border over the past year, thousands are making Mexico their final destination

Darvaza Gas Crater in Turkmenistan is a perfect example of that. More than 50 years ago, a Soviet exploratory team drilling for natural gas created this immense fiery pit, which has since become one of the country's most captivating sights, according to a report published by CNN.

Radisson Hotel Group on Thursday expanded its presence in Himachal Pradesh by signing Glenview Resort in Kasauli. The new addition takes the group’s tally to 10 hotels in the state, said the hospitality company in a press release. The hotel is set to open in Q4 2024 and will be equipped with several range of rooms including king rooms, twin rooms, and suites. It will have a ballroom, an outdoor event space, and two meeting rooms for occasions and business gatherings. It will also feature a swimming pool, a gym and a spa. Dining options will include an all-day restaurant, a rooftop restaurant, and a bar. “We are thrilled to announce the signing of Glenview Resort Kasauli, a member of Radisson Individuals which significantly solidifies our presence in Himachal Pradesh. Radisson Individuals helps us strategically add independent hotels to our portfolio while keeping their unique charm,” said Nikhil Sharma, Managing Director and Area Senior Vice President — South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group.

Karnataka wants to create 4-5 more regions like Bengaluru, India's Silicon Valley, in the state, minister for electronics and information technology and biotechnology Priyank Kharge said. Speaking at an event organised by IT industry body Nasscom, Kharge said he wants to position Karnataka not just as an investment destination, but also a space for knowledge and skills. In a fireside chat with Nasscom president Debjani Ghosh at its Design and Engineering Summit 2024 on Wednesday, Kharge said this will bring in more innovation in the country and in the next 4-5 years, Karnataka will not just be innovating for India but for the world. In a recent post on microblogging portal X, Kharge said Karnataka is the fourth largest technology cluster in the world and the leader in the country in many verticals. The southern state has over one-third of India’s tech talent and close to 25,000 startups, 52 unicorns (startups with valuation of $1 billion or more) and 47 soon to be unicorns.

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MakeMyTrip's ‘How India Travels Abroad’ report for the period of June 2023 to May 2024. Rajesh Magow, co-founder and Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, said with rising disposable incomes, greater exposure to global cultures, and the increasing ease of travel, more Indians are exploring both domestic and international destinations for leisure as well as business. «Our data attests to the growing confidence in exploring new destinations and indulging in different/ luxury experiences, which is also transforming the travel industry,» he said. «While domestic tourism remains buoyant, as noted in our previous report, our latest findings highlight the notable changes in international travel behaviour driven by macroeconomic factors that are fuelling the surge in travel among Indians. These trends present an exciting opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to innovate and cater to the evolving needs of Indian travellers,» he added.

international travel. A recent report by MakeMyTrip, covering the period from June 2023 to May 2024, highlights a significant rise in the number of Indians taking international trips, with a 32% growth in people going on two or more international journeys. Those taking three or more trips have grown by 37%, underscoring India's growing appetite for global travel.

SME IPO of Naturewings Holidays will open for subscription today and will close on September 5. The company aims to raise about Rs 7 crore through the SME IPO and list the shares on BSE SME platform. Here are 10 key things investors need to know about the public offer before subscribing to the issue.

“Our Iceberg Is Melting: Changing and Succeeding Under Any Conditions” by Holger Rathgeber and John Kotter paints a simple visual story of a group of penguins who are unaware that the iceberg they live on is melting. The story follows the journey of one penguin, Fred, who makes the discovery and then the intricate journey Fred has to undertake to convince his community of penguins that their iceberg is melting and that they need to move their habitat. Central to the story are the motivations of each character in the penguin colony and how Fred and his growing clan of believers help them see the real picture.

«This is the first time independent India has seen such impetus or focus on developing infrastructure, both from the government and the private sector, such as road network, improvement of stations, world class airports, sports stadiums, convention centers,» said Mandeep Lamba, president and CEO, South Asia, HVS Anarock, while moderating the session. Tourism in India grew 300% YoY in 2023, said MakeMyTrip executive officer Rajesh Magow. «We have to create awareness and change the perception of the country, because people (tourists) also worry about security and safety.» Tourism in India is only at 85% of what it was in 2019 before the Covid pandemic hit, he said.

IndiGo on Sunday started its daily flight services to Jaffna in Sri Lanka from Chennai. Jaffna is the airline's second destination in the island nation after capital city Colombo and 34th international destination, IndiGo said. The new daily direct flights from Chennai to Jaffna cut down the travel time to the city from Chennai to 75 minutes, IndiGo said. IndiGo operates over 2,000 flights to 122 destinations including domestic and overseas.

Gajendra Singh Shekhawat at The Economic Times World Leaders Forum on Saturday. “In the global economy, the contribution of tourism is about 10.4%. Compared to that we are at 7.9%. Our 7.9% contribution to the economy is going to be more than 10%. And we will exceed the global average in the next five years,” said Shekhawat as he spoke about Destination India and driving tourism to new heights. “By 2047, when the country will be on the cusp of being Viksit Bharat, one of the most crucial agents for driving that vision will be tourism. The world is looking at India with a new sense of curiosity,” he added.

Vadhvan Port in the Palghar district of Maharashtra will generate 12 lakh jobs for the local youth and women besides creating multiple facilities for the people of the area once it becomes operational, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Friday. Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the port project at CIDCO ground in Palghar, Sonowal also said that India has earned a name as a maritime nation in the world under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who has taken a slew of initiatives for the maritime sector in the last 10 years. Modi laid the foundation stone for the mega project in the presence of Maharashtra Governor C P Radhakrishnan, state chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief ministers Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar. The prime minister during his visit to the state also inaugurated, laid foundation stoned for 218 fisheries projects worth Rs 1,560-crore in Palghar besides addressing the 2024 edition of three-day Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai, which culminated here on Friday.

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Vistara merged with Air India, Tata SIA Airlines, the operator of Vistara Airlines, announced on Friday, that flight bookings for travel dates up to November 11, 2024, will be available until September 3, 2024. After November 11, 2024, all Vistara aircraft will become part of Air India's operations. Following this date, Air India will exclusively manage the remaining Vistara flight bookings. In May 2024, Air India clarified that Vistara's loyalty program will merge with Air India's Flying Returns and lounge access will remain unchanged. However, if you're a Vistara customer who paid for lounge access when booking your ticket, you might be wondering what will happen to your airport lounge booking after November 12, 2024. Here are important FAQs about flight bookings, lounge access, refunds and cancellations and more as per the Vistara-Air India merger website.

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Disney's ESPN network is exploring the use of artificial intelligence to help personalize its news and recap show "SportsCenter" as younger audiences embrace streaming TV, ESPN Chairperson Jimmy Pitaro said on Wednesday. As audiences shift away from cable TV, Disney is crafting a plan to offer its flagship ESPN network as a standalone app for the first time starting next year. Disney aims to make the app the preeminent digital destination for sports fans, with a tailored version of «SportsCenter» based on users' interests, Pitaro told reporters at the company's headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut.

Uttarakhand's Om Parvat last week, sparking concerns among visitors and experts alike. The phenomenon, attributed to scanty rainfall and snowfall in the upper Himalayan region over the past five years, rising vehicular pollution, and global warming, left the iconic peak bare. However, a snowfall on Monday night brought back snow to the revered site.

Panama Canal is lifting restrictions that caused a global shipping bottleneck as water levels normalize after a severe drought. The Panama Canal Authority increased the draft in the waterway to a maximum 50 feet and will allow 36 vessels a day to transit after recent rains lifted water levels at an artificial lake that forms part of the canal system, administrator Ricaurte Vasquez told reporters Monday. The agency expects rains to continue through November, further lifting water levels, he said. The canal handles about 3% of global maritime trade volumes under normal circumstances, and 46% of containers moving from Northeast Asia to the US East Coast. The channel is Panama’s biggest source of revenue, bringing in nearly $5 billion last year.

Air Canada is offering passengers who have booked flights around the date of a possible pilot strike next month some increased flexibility in rebooking their travel.

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