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The
new age of travel
That the aging population will control the world economy and
with it, tourism, is something the international community
is only now coming to grips with. Bhisham Mansukhani examines
the market profile that the WTTC believes could literally
make world tourism come of age.
Modernity
amidst old world charm
Despite its towering skyscrapers and IT parks, Chennai is
a city with a definite old world charm. Preeti Kannan finds
out how this capital of Tamil Nadu has managed to transform
itself from being a cluster of coastal villages to a bustling
modern metropolis.
A
time for Wales
It only takes a geographical quiz to betray the archetypal
Indian's view of Great Britain, which is reduced to just London.
Concerned by this fixation, VisitBritain has marshalled forth
a trove of idyllic sights accumulated in a land called Wales.
Bhisham Mansukhani makes a visit.
Here
come the chopper troopers
The Indian sky might just get busier. With an emerging need
for helicopters as an alternate means to travel, aviation
investors are looking at offering such services to those who
are willing to splurge. Reema Sisodia and Priya K provide
a bird's eye view.
Look
eastwards for tourism template
While the Indian states compete vigorously to upgrade their
tourism industries, they may want to study the principles
of 'sufficiency economy' espoused by Thailand's King Bhumibol
Adulyadej, referred to as the "development king"
by UN Secretary General Kofi Annan.
Expressions
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to initiate dialogue between the readers and the magazine.
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