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HANOI IS BEST VALUE CITY BREAK DESTINATION FOR INDIANS
Mumbai is the fifth ‘best value city’ on the list
TripAdvisor’s TripIndex reveals the price of a three-day break in forty cities around the world
New Delhi: Hanoi is the best value destination in the world for a city break, according to TripIndex Cities, an annual TripAdvisor cost comparison study.
TripIndex Cities compares the cost of a three-night break during the summer travel months of June to August in 40 key tourist cities around the world, taking into account typical costs for two people. These include; a four-star hotel for three nights, a visit to three attractions, lunch each day, a taxi to and from dinner each day, plus the cost of dinner itself.[i]
It found that a three night trip for two in Hanoi will only set you back an average of INR 46645, excluding flights, nearly three times less than the price of a break in the world’s most expensive destination, Cancun, Mexico, which comes in at an average of INR 128627.
The study was conducted ahead of the summer travel period by independent research firm, Ipsos.
Head to South-East Asia for a bargain
When looking at the on-the-ground cost of a three-night city break, the 2015 TripIndex Cities report shows that travellers can find the best value in South East Asia, as four of the top ten cheapest destinations are located here; Hanoi, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Manila take first, fourth, seventh and ninth places respectively.
Mumbai is the fifth most economical city
The 2015 TripIndex Cities report places Mumbai as the fifth most budget friendly city after Hanoi, Warsaw, Sharm el Sheikh and Bangkok. The total cost of a three-night break in Mumbai comes to INR 53,911 with the most notable expense being the accommodation – at INR 23,091 for three nights, Mumbai is 39% more expensive than Hanoi. However, for the taxi ride it turns out to be cheaper than Bangkok, Sharm el Sheikh and Warsaw.
Recommended value hotels and popular attractions in the five most expensive and best value destinations:
For travellers planning a trip to one of the five most expensive or five best value TripIndex Cities destinations, TripAdvisor has identified highly-rated value hotels with availability to book on TripAdvisor this summer, as well as top-rated attractions in each destination[ii].
Top five most expensive TripIndex Cities 2015 destinations:
- Cancun, Mexico – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 24,100
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa – Average nightly summer rate: INR 19,100
Three top-rated tours and activities: Can Cook in Cancun, Alma’s LDS Tours and Cancun Scuba Center
- Zurich, Switzerland – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 19,400
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: 25hours Hotel Zurich West – Average nightly summer rate: INR 13,300
Three top-rated tours and activities: Free Walk Zurich, Italian Food Tour Zurich and Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
- New York City, USA – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 21,400
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: The Leon Hotel – Average nightly summer rate: INR 15,700
Three top-rated tours and activities: CityRover Walks NY, Streetwise New York Tours, Famous Fat Dave’s Food Tours
- London, UK – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 20,200
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: The Hide London – Average nightly summer rate: INR 10,400
Three top-rated tours and activities: Tally Ho! Cycle Tours, Shoreditch Street Art Tours and Mind the Gap Tours
- Punta Cana, Caribbean – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 21,100
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: Iberostar Punta Cana – Average nightly summer rate: INR 14,000
Three top-rated tours and activities: Outback Adventures – Outback Safari, Macao Surf Camp and HorsePlay Punta Cana
Top five best value TripIndex Cities 2015 destinations:
- Hanoi, Vietnam – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 5,600
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa – Average nightly summer rate: INR 4,900
Three top-rated tours and activities: Hanoi Street Food Tour, Hanoi Free Tour Guides – Private Tours, Vietnam Awesome Travel – Day Tours
- Warsaw, Poland – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 5,700
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: Boss Hotel – Average nightly summer rate: INR 4,400
Three top-rated tours and activities: Room Escape Warszawa, Orange Umbrella Free Tours, Warsaw Behind the Scenes
- Sharm el Sheikh – Average nightly summer hotel rate: INR 6,600
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: Oonas Dive Club Hotel – Average nightly summer rate: INR 5,000
Three top-rated tours and activities: Nabq Tours & Excursions, Kite Junkies, Sheikh Coast Diving Center
- Bangkok, Thailand – Average nightly summer rate: INR 6,100
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: Bangkok Loft Inn – Average nightly summer rate: INR 2,200
Three top-rated tours and activities: Empire Tailors, Chef LeeZ Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok and BKK Tours
- Mumbai, India – Average nightly summer rate: INR 7,800
Recommended value hotel on TripAdvisor: Hotel Regal Enclave – Average nightly summer rate: INR 6,500
Three top-rated tours and activities: Grand Mumbai Tours – Day Tours, Bravo Bombay and Be The Local Tours and Travel
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Dr. Abhishek Verma Dedicates a Shelter in Memory of His Mother, Veena Verma, at KGMU; Inaugurated by Daughter Nicolle Verma
World-renowned business tycoon Dr. Abhishek Verma has supported Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission. In memory of his mother, Late Veena Verma, who was a 3 term Rajya Sabha MP.
Dr. Verma dedicated a state-of-the-art free permanent shelter for the attendants of patients at KGMU Medical University, Lucknow, under the aegis of Vijay Shree Foundation. His daughter, Nicolle Verma, inaugurated the shelter.
During the event, Foodman Vishal Singh honored Nicolle Verma by presenting her with a memento. Mrs. Nidhi Sharma and Avantika Yadav, associated with the organization, welcomed her with garlands. Following this, Nicolle Verma distributed essential items to the attendants and also handed out fruits. She became emotional remembering her grandmother on her birth anniversary.
On this occasion, she also inaugurated the “Veena Verma Sevalaya” in memory of her grandmother, Veena Verma, to serve the attendants. She expressed, “I feel proud that my family is engaged in nation-building as well as social service. Today, in collaboration with Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh Ji, I feel immensely proud to dedicate this shelter for the poor, helpless, and needy attendants of patients battling serious illnesses like cancer. I am honored to be associated with the Hunger-Free World Mission for humanity.”
Inspired by the continuous humanitarian service provided by Vijay Shree Foundation over the past 17 years, Nicolle Verma donated 10 lakh rupees to support the cause. The purpose of this donation is to ensure that services continue for the needy attendants of patients suffering from severe illnesses in hospitals, as facilitated by Foodman Vishal Singh.
It is noteworthy that Dr. Abhishek Verma’s family has a legacy of public and philanthropic service. They are helping millions to carry forward the values and service work of their parents. On the occasion of his mother’s birth anniversary, Dr. Abhishek Verma dedicated this state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College to serve the attendants of patients through the Vijay Shree Foundation.
Supporting Foodman Vishal Singh’s Hunger-Free World mission, Dr. Abhishek Verma assured that he would continually support keeping this flame of humanity alive. He also promised to assist in providing medicines to the helpless patients.
Continuing her grandmother’s legacy of service, Nicolle Verma personally served food to the needy patients and attendants. She said, “It is our good fortune to have received the joy of doing this noble work today through Foodman Vishal Singh. I have taken another step forward in carrying my family’s values and cooperation by joining hands with the Vijay Shree Foundation. My father taught me to serve and help the needy, and I feel happy when I bring a smile to someone’s face.”
On the birth anniversary of the late Veena Verma, the event organizer, Vijay Shree Foundation founder Foodman Vishal Singh, said, “We feel proud and happy that Dr. Abhishek Verma, a globally renowned business tycoon, has extended his support to uplift our country from the hunger index. Today, on his mother’s birth anniversary, he inaugurated a state-of-the-art permanent shelter at Lucknow Medical College, which will always be helpful for the needy attendants of patients. It is a pleasure for me and the organization to receive the affection of Mr. Verma.”
The event was attended by General Manager Verma Family Office Hemant Garg, Sonu Rajput, and the organization’s volunteers, including Sandeep Singh, Parmeshwar Ji, Prashant Rao Gautam, Balram Singh, Ramesh Chaudhary, Suman, Jeetu, Anil, Suraj, Vinay, Manish Bhadauria, Manas Mehrotra, Vivek, Apurv, Happy, and others.
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