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PATA Asia Pacific Visitor Numbers 10 Likely to Reduce by 32% in 2020, but 64 return in 2021 Covid-19 pandemic could erase the 11 global tourism growth of last seven years: UNWTO World Earth Day Celebrated 18 Countries should encourage MOU 28 and cooperation to promote tourism Korea Tourism Taiwan prepares Holiday for Healing 30 Kathmandu Marriott Hotel completes a 32 successful year Virtual FAMs the New Travel amid 64 lock-down 4 TRavELSPAN / APRIL 2020 www.travelspan.in ContentsIndia Madhya Pradesh Steeped in a thousand arts 36 Inhabited by different tribal communities, Madhya Pradesh houses numerous art forms, crafts, cuisine, music, tribal art, ... A culture steeped in a thousand arts ... Kerala Top Destinations 48 Kerala which is known as God’s Own Country is a popular tourist destination that attracts visitors from all across the world. The magical backwaters, beaches, wildlife sanctuaries and hill stations known for spices offer something to every kind of traveler. There are exciting ways to explore Kerala, right from 36 beaches to traditional houseboats, from tea plantations to wildlife and from waterfalls to treehouses. You can easily spend days getting mesmerised by its natural beauty and rich traditions, heritage and culture. International Finnish - 5 Tips for happiness at home 56 5 Life Tips from Finland, the Happiest Country in the World Virtual Israel Series 60 The Israel Ministry of Tourism invites you to take a journey to some of the most beautiful sites in the world. Transport yourselves to the streets of Tel Aviv, beaches of Eilat or the historical walled city of Jerusalem from the comfort of your home. Israel has the highest number of museums (per capita) in the world. While we cannot walk through the exhibits, you can still learn about the history, art and culture housed in each museum through 56 virtual tours. 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