World Tourism Day: Focus on Women

27th September is World Tourism Day. Our city beautiful is also gearing up with lots of activities for the day.

World Tourism Day in 2007 is an occasion to celebrate women’s achievements in the tourism sector and stimulate continuous action in support of UN’s 3rd Millennium Development Goal: Promoting Gender Equality and Women Empowerment.

This campaign is built to address the important role tourism can play in creating opportunities for employment that will help eliminate poverty in local communities in developing countries around the world.

World Tourism Organisation's goal is to build on knowledge sharing and capacity building to ensure the tourism sector promotes gender equality and women empowerment through to 2015.

Nepli Trek was a grand success

The first trek to Nepli forest was a grand success today. Over 100 people from all walks of life...industrialists, businessmen, professionals,...joined in with their families to enjoy the outdoor. The trek started at 5:30am from Hotel Chandigarh Beckon and returned back at about 11:30am. More on CATS blog.

First City Trek on 2nd September

The newly formed CATS, the Chandigarh Adventures, Treks and Sports, is going on their first trek on 2nd September. Those interested to register or to participate in future programmes may get in touch with the organisers. For more info, log on here.

Pick up City's Memorablia

Next time you are visiting Chandigarh, don't forget to pick up some merchandise of the city beautiful.
Today, the Chandigarh Tourism launched a pack containing souvenirs and memorablia featuring various landmarks and symbols of the city. The merchandise is a must-have for every Chandigarhian, and especially those of you who travel outside the city frequently, can carry one pack to gift it to your business associates, friends or relatives.
And those visiting the city can pick it up from the railway station, bus stand, Sukhna Lake, and other tourist spots, this smart pack which contains a t-shirt, mug, a pen and keychain, a magnet, and paper weight.
There is also a beautiful display unit of golf-set which forms a part of the memorablia released on the occasion.
The merchandise was officially released by the three prominent ambassadors of the city: the noted cine actor and comedian Jaspal Bhatti, international golfer Irina Brar, and the creator of Rock Garden Nek Chand.
Besides various tourist locations, the complete set can be picked up from many of the shops in the city.
A good gift for anyone who would like to gift the memories of the city to any friend or relative or even business associates visiting the city.
Our compliments to the Chandigarh Tourism Department for continuously innovating, improving, and working diligently to make the visit of any tourist to the city truly memorable.