When I returned from my 2016 visit to Prambanan (Indonesian: Candi Prambanan), a 9th century Hindu religio-philosophy-inspired temple compound in Yogyakarta in southern Java, Indonesia, hardly any of my friends …
Tourism & Hospitality
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A Malnad Home in the Middle of Bengaluru: Inside Hilton’s First Lifestyle Hotel in India
by SAH Staff Reporter 4 minutes readIn a city better known for glass towers and technology campuses than slow living, Hilton’s newest opening offers an unexpected proposition: a hotel inspired by the rhythm of a coffee …
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India’s tourism sector can unlock significant economic and social value by digitizing local experiences and making them easily discoverable to travelers, according to Prathima Manohar, founder of The Urban Vision …
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On a humid evening in the capital, policymakers spoke the language of strategy — but the idea they unveiled was, at its heart, deeply personal: how to get travelers to …
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Exclusive: Shekhawat on Culture, Tourism, Viksit Bharat
by Rajesh Mehta, Special to South Asian Herald 4 minutes readIn this exclusive interview with South Asian Herald, India’s Minister of Culture & Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat discusses how India is reclaiming its civilizational legacy, leveraging its cultural assets for economic …
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India Emerges as Virginia’s Top Overseas Tourism Market
by P. Krishna Kumar 3 minutes readVirginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) is intensifying its engagement with the Indian travel trade to broaden awareness about the diverse experiences the US state offers beyond the popular Luray Caverns attraction, …
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Branding Sri Lanka: Reclaiming the Narrative of the Pearl of the Indian Ocean
by Rishini Weeraratne, Special to South Asian Herald 12 minutes readFor more than three decades, Sri Lanka’s global image has been shadowed by headlines of war, unrest, and instability. From the civil conflict that defined the late 20th century to …
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Klook India Partners with Farah Khan for Summer Campaign
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readKlook India has announced a collaboration with filmmaker and personality Farah Khan for its new summer travel campaign, inviting Indian travelers to “rediscover familiar destinations through fresh, unexpected experiences.” As …
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The Iran war and broader Middle East instability are forcing governments, airlines, travelers and mobility-service providers to confront a new reality. Cross-border movement can no longer be treated as a …
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From Bodh Gaya to Lumbini: IRCTC Bets Big on Spiritual Tourism Surge
by SAH Staff Reporter 3 minutes readThe Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation has announced a 20% promotional discount on its Buddhist Circuit Special Tourist Train for select departures between December 2026 and March 2027, as …