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EWAC#2 in Koblenz More Ayurveda for Germany!
The 2nd European World Ayurveda Congress (EWAC#2) attracted more than 2,000 visitors to the Health Fair and some 150 visitors to the scientific and medical congress. Koblenz was the focus of India’s Ayurveda Medicine and its international representatives during the weekend, 15 and 16 October 2016. “With EWAC#2, we have set the course for the future of Ayurveda in Europe”, according to the organizer Dr. Harsha Gramminger, President, European Ayurveda Association (EUAA). “There were people here who dared to gain and learn something new!” The worldwide Ayurveda community had formed a new, fastgrowing network in order to bring Ayurveda further forward. Among the participants in the conference, the spirit of understanding and exchange was noticeable. – “A spirit that is looking for new goals being shaped these days and which has inspired the participants!”, Said Dr. Vasant Lad from Albuquerque, USA, who is a consultant and Ayurveda physician.
“For me the second EWAC is not about the importance of an Ayurveda event. It is about the confluence of Ayurvedic wisdom from all over the world!”, Ayurveda Therapist Karma Miranda from Zurich enthused. All lectures were of interest to all, but it was hardly possible within two days. This is a pity and the call for the 3rd EWAC has already been loud. “Ayurveda is not static, research is going on, so we need constant exchange with science,” urged the Indian scientist, Dr. Vinod Verma. While at the expert congress, doctors and therapists gathered at international conferences and discussions, the diversity of India presented itself in an exhibition market that filled the entire atrium. Freshly ground spices, self-prepared ghee or handmade “Sweet Laddus” from Swisstal’s fast-paced treasures exemplified the Far Eastern wealth for all senses. “Our idea is simple and effective. We are implementing holistic, ecological and social thinking in our offer, and that is what people want today! ” The Strategy Meeting on Monday 17 contributed significantly to the success of EWAC#2, the Indian ambassador to the European Union Manjeev Singh Puri, highlighted the new direction of the Indian government. A video message from Member of the European Parliament Alojz Peterle, former Prime Minister of Slovenia was delivered from the European Parliament. The next edition of EWAC is expected to be held in Germany in 2018.
Tamil Nadu Tourism Commissioner takes initiative, tourists relieved of cash crunch problem To ease the difficulties faced by the Foreign Tourists who visit Tamil Nadu, the Commissioner of Tourism and Managing Director, TTDC, Chennai Har Sahay Meena, communicated to the Regional Director and the General Managers of Reserve Bank of India, Chennai to open Foreign Exchange Counters in Tamil Nadu. This move will help foreign tourists who face difficulties caused due to the demonetisation of Rs. 500 and Rs. 1000 notes by the Central Government. Based on the request, RBI swiftly acted and arranged the special counters of ICICI Bank for Foreign Tourists to exchange their currency at several branches of the ICIC Bank in Chennai and different parts of Tamil Nadu. All the Foreign Tourists in Tamil Nadu can avail of this facility
WTM – 2016
The annual event of tourism - World Travel Mart (WTM, 2016) took place with much fanfare at London from November 7 to 9; 2016. This three day event saw the participation from the who’s who in the travel and tourism industry from all over the world. Even though the event was a three day affair the bulk of the content took place on the last two days of the event. What was
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now and make their trip a memorable one. If any tourist has some problem, they can register their complaints @ Toll Free No.1800 4253 1111 (between 10 AM – 6 PM), the press release said. new to this year’s WTM was a new amphitheatre for upto 300 people which was built on the exhibition floor. This new theatre along with the WTM Global Stage hosted the majority of the events programme’s content on the exhibition floor. It is to be noted that World Travel Market London 2016 was the most successful ever with a joint-record attendance of 51,500 and the highest number of exhibitor invitees and buyers in the event’s 37 year history. The WTM International Press Centre was moved to the exhibitor floor for the first time to put the media at the heart of the event. Total visitor numbers (excluding press, ministers, ministers’ aides and students) stood at 31,951 – a 5% increase on WTM London 2015. This business-to-business event presented a diverse range of destinations and industry sectors to UK and International travel professionals in the Travel & Tourism industry. Both our magazines, Ayurveda & Health Tourism and Medical Tourism attended the event and received great recognition.
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