1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism to be held in New Delhi

1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism to be held in New Delhi. It would be starting from 28th November 2011.
The Symposium features educational presentations and networking opportunities for government tourism offices, visitor bureaus, destination management companies, meeting planners, and travel suppliers including airlines, hotels, tour operators, etc. Topics include market research, sales, marketing, advertising, web 2.0, public relations, meetings and events; many illustrated by case studies. 
Enormous interest among LGBT Travelers

India was selected to host the 1st Asian Symposium on Gay & Lesbian Tourism due to its recent emergence on the global “gay map,” resulting from the cancellation of Section 377 banning same-gender relations.


What attracts LGBT Visitors to India is culture, history, temples/religion/spirituality and cuisine.  India is expected to be featured in gay travel publications and websites around the world as a result of this initiative.

Indian Fashion Jewellery and Accessories show in July (IFJAS 2011)

The 4th Indian Fashion Jewellery & Accessories Show (4th IFJAS 2011) is one of its kind international exhibitions show dedicated entirely to the jewellery and accessories industry. It would be featuring a grand display by India’s leading exporters of Fashion Jewellery & Accessories and Bags in the event and will present an opportunity to international buyers to source products from all over India. 


The show will be held from 8th till 10 july 2011.


Show Timing:                          
8th July, 2011 - 10am to 5pm              
9th July, 2011 - 10am to 5pm             
10th July, 2011 - 10am to 4pm   


Venue India Expo Centre, Greater Noida Express Way. Map




Searching for Hotels or Bed and Breakfast Near India Expo Center

B&B in Delhi More Popular - bnbnewdelhi.com

Finding the response to the Bed and Breakfast scheme in the city inadequate, the Centre has asked the Delhi government to work for making it more popular so that additional rooms can be made available to visitors during the Commonwealth Games next year.

"The Bed and Breakfast scheme was taken up with the Delhi government officials in our recent meeting. We want the scheme to be more popular and we have told them that," Union Tourism Minister Kumari Selja told reporters on the sidelines of a function here.

While only 13 hotels are coming up instead of 33 hotels in the city, government is banking on the B&B scheme to make avail additional rooms during the Commonwealth Games 2010.

However, till date only 1,534 rooms are being made available for the Games against the target of 3,000 rooms.

Looking for Delhi homestay , India, Stay with Indian Family - Some advantages

Benefits of Homestays in India


There are a number of reasons why staying at a homestay can be preferable to staying in a hotel. The benefits of homestays in India include:

Distinctive and Characterful Accommodations -- Tired of sterile hotels? There's no better way to experience the incredibly diversity and charm of India than at a homestay. The options are almost endless and include plantation bungalows, historic havelis (mansions), and remote rural cottages.

Personalized Service -- In contrast to a hotel, a homestay usually only has a few rooms. The family who resides there runs it, and acts as host. This guarantees that guests receive plenty of individual attention. You can spend as little or as much time with the host family as you like. Some guests choose only to dine with them, while others spend hours chatting to them. Regardless, staying with an Indian family is the easiest way of finding out about Indian culture and way of life. Many guests and hosts find that they bond with each other so much, that they keep in touch long after the vacation is over.

Local Knowledge -- The wealth of information that the hosts have about their local area makes deciding what to see and do a breeze. Such local knowledge is extremely helpful in getting the most from your visit. Many hosts are delighted to show their guests around their local area, providing them with invaluable insights that simply aren't available from a guide book.

Home Cooked Food -- There's a huge difference between the Indian food served in restaurants and hotels, and the food that's cooked in an Indian home. By staying at a homestay, you'll be able to taste authentic Indian home cooked food, made to order. It's a lot lighter, and has more variation and flavor than restaurant food. Some homestays even welcome their guests into their kitchen, and let them watch and participate in the cooking process.

Unique Activities -- As a guest at a homestay, the focus is on you, and your likes and preferences. The hosts are usually very accommodating and will put a great deal of effort into arranging activities that are of interest to you. These activities will vary depending on location. Exploring a coffee plantation in Coorg, watching a polo match in Rajasthan, herding animals in remote northern India, village visits, picnics, and temple tours are just some of the options. Guests are often invited to attend weddings, or other festivals that are happening, as well.