As a part of TheGlitz Getaway #StampingMemories series, Sumita Chakraborty, Editor, TheGlitz caught up with the vibrant and vivacious Melanie De Souza, Executive Director of destination marketing at The Royal Commission for AlUla, to know more about the “Forever Revitalizing” global campaign, milestones and more.
Finland is ranked as the happiest country in the world. Perhaps it's because the Finns place great importance on preserving the great outdoors and in Helsinki, sustainability plays a key role in the lives of Helsinkians. The capital is aiming for carbon neutrality by 2030 and was ranked the fourth most sustainable travel destination in 2023. TheGlitz finds out why Finland is said to be the happiest country in the world.
"Travel is not about simply touching the place but it's all about feeling the place in terms of its culture, cuisines, festivals, language, traditions, architecture, and music". Travel is a sheer passion, and it's my dream to reach as many people as I can so they can travel rightly. I have traveled and experienced the most unique parts of the world in this wonderful span of 16 years. From dining with lions to brunch with Orangutans to tea by the lake to staying in a glass house... I have done them all," says Hardi Oza Patel. Read on as Hardi takes TheGlitz through the scenic beauty of the world through her travel tales.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been spotlighting the pristine beauty of Lakshadweep sending a strong message amidst the Maldives controversy. In fact, after the PM's visit, this gorgeous island has also become one of the foremost 'Googled' places in the world. Cordelia Cruises too has emerged as the unparalleled leader in introducing Indian travelers to the splendours of Lakshadweep. TheGlitz reports.