Tobago adjudged third most desirable island at World Travel Market

The I Love Tobago sign at the Scarborough Esplanade. -Photo by Ayanna Kinsale

TOBAGO has been adjudged the third most desirable island in the world by Wanderlust travel magazine at the World Travel Market (WTM), the THA Division of Tourism, Culture, Antiquities and Transportation said in a statement on Thursday.

This is the second time the island has claimed a spot in the top three, cementing its desirability as a world-class destination.

Cuba and Taiwan placed first and second, respectively.

Tobago beat other islands, including Palawan, Tasmania, Mauritius, Langkawi, Sri Lanka, Saint Helena and Barbados.

Tourism secretary Tashia Burris expressed her delight and pride in Tobago's second consecutive top three placement in the annual Wanderlust Reader's Choice Awards.

The award ceremony, which was held on November 7 at the British Museum, was one of the highlights of the WTM.

The international trade show was held from November 6-8 at the ExCel London exhibition and convention centre, London, United kingdom.

The Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards has been celebrating the best in travel for 22 years and shines a spotlight on the travel industry's greatest stars.The awards are open globally to tourism boards, tour operators and destinations. Tobago adjudged third most desirable island at World Travel Market - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday

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List of Tallest Statues in India that have become tourist destinations

By Bharat Gatha, Throughout history, various cultures have crafted statues with their inception beginning at ancient times to the contemporary era. The oldest statues date back to 30,000 years. Sculptures manifest in diverse forms, portraying a range of beings whether real or fantastical and often adorn public spaces serving as expressions of public art.

Tallest Statue in the in India and World;

As of 2024, the highest statue in the world is that of the Statue of Unity located in Gujarat, India. This colossal monument is of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, who played a prominent role in India’s independence and stands at a towering height of 182 metres (597 feet).

The statue is located along the banks of the Narmada river.

Next Top 5 statues in India;

Statue of Belief (Viswas Swaroopam)

In April 2013, Indian businessman Madan Paliwal gave the instructions to build a Shiva Statue in Nathdwara, Rajasthan, at a height of 369 feet (112.4 metres). The statue was completed in August 2019. It was designed by sculptor Nagesh Kumawat.

Statue of equality (Ramanuja)

The idea of this statue was conceived by ascetic Chinna Jeeyar who after getting the idea went up to architect DNV Prasad Sthapati. Construction began in May 2014 and is located at Muchintal, Telangana. The statue is a seated image of 11th century philosopher Ramanuja and reaches up to a height of 216 feet (66 metres).

Dr Ambedkar Statue

Located at Hussain Sagar, Hyderabad, in Telangana, it is the biggest Ambedkar Statue in the country. It reaches a recorded height of 175 feet (55.34 metres). The statue is designed by Ram V Sutar alongwith his son Anil Ram Sutar.

Hanuman Statue

It is located along the banks of river Krishna, Andhra Pradesh. Started as a dream by Jayi, Ramanamurthy, a devotee soon received donations from his community and made it the highest Hanuman statue in India. Started in 2005 and finished in 2020, the height of the idol is 171 feet (52 metres).

Panchmukhi Hanuman Statue

The Panchmukhi Hanuman statue is located at Bidanagere, Karnataka and is the second highest Hanuman statue in India. It is of a height of 161 feet (49 feet) and was unveiled by chief minister Basavaraj Bommai. List of Tallest Statues in India that have become tourist destinations

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