Dubai Opera to host its first-ever Disney Festival from mid-August
Aug 02, 2019, at 07:51 pm
Dubai: Dubai Opera is all set to host its first-ever Disney Festival which is scheduled to begin on August 15. The festival will run till August 30.
Dubai Opera to host its first-ever Disney Festival from mid-August
Aug 01, 2019, at 06:44 pm
Dubai: Dubai Opera is all set to host its first-ever Disney Festival which is scheduled to begin on August 15. The festival will run till August 30.
Etihad Airways to serve London Heathrow with fourth year-round daily service
Aug 01, 2019, at 06:41 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is to boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by adding a fourth year-round daily service between the two capitals, launching on October 27 this year.
Zurich 48 Hours: Water, water everywhere, every drop to drink
Aug 01, 2019, at 02:54 pm
As drinking water crisis finally stares our cities, any Indian tourist visiting Zurich, the gateway to the Swiss Alps, will be pleasantly surprised to find some 1200 public fountains to slake their thirst and say no to packaged water in eco-unfriendly plastic bottles. Sujoy Dhar was smitten by the city of free freshwater, quaint cobblestone streets and the legacy of legends like Albert Einstein.
Air India Express' records net profit jump to touch Rs 169 cr in 2018-19
Jul 30, 2019, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Jul 30 (UNI) Air India Express, the low cost arm of national carrier Air India, has earned net profit of Rs 169 crore for the fourth consecutive year in FY 2018-19.
IndiGo marks its entry in Vietnam with flights from Kolkata to Hanoi
Jul 30, 2019, at 03:44 pm
National, July 30 (IBNS): Strengthening its presence in South-east Asia, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, announced its entry into Vietnam. Hanoi will be IndiGo’s 19th International and 75th overall destination.
Emirates Holidays offers unique opportunity to sail with Arab art stars
Jul 30, 2019, at 03:15 pm
Dubai: Emirates Holidays is offering its customers a unique opportunity to be with Arab art stars on a single ship through the Stars on Board cruise. As the exclusive marketing agent for this special trip, Emirates Holidays has launched a unique five-night program starting from AED 10960 per person.
Australia wants more Indian Tourists during ICC T20 World Cup next year
Jul 30, 2019, at 03:13 pm
Melbourne: The Australian Government has thrown its support behind the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year, announcing a new campaign to promote the tournaments and Australia to cricket fans in India.
Lufthansa offers guide service to passengers
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:38 pm
Cologne: Lufthansa is offering a fee-based guide service to foreign passengers, business travellers, groups, older passengers and families who, for example, have connecting flights and need help finding their way around the airport or who would like to be escorted personally.
Experience the best of bush, beach and highlands with Cinnamon in Sri Lanka
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:36 pm
Colombo: Cinnamon offers a range of unique stays and experiences that will enable travellers to unwind and kick back whilst rediscovering Sri Lanka.
Dubai stopover guide: Spend a layover like a local in two days
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:30 pm
Dubai: As the world's busiest airport, Dubai International might be a sight in itself, but there's a whole world of wonder waiting outside its doors. There's plenty to see in just two days, depending on your interests, the time of year and what part of the city you're visiting.
Air Canada to soon resume full India schedule
Jul 26, 2019, at 09:44 pm
Montreal: An announcement was made by Air Canada that it will resume its daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights on October 1, 2019 (eastbound) and October 3, 2019 (westbound), media reports said.
Emirates renews partnership with Emirates Lions Super Rugby Union Team
Jul 26, 2019, at 09:32 pm
Dubai: Emirates and Lions Rugby Company with EPS (Pty) Ltd. on Wednesday announced the renewal of the Emirates Lions Vodacom Super Rugby team title sponsor contract, continuing a successful relationship that began in 2015.
The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat launches highest roof top lounge in Kolkata
Jul 25, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Kolkata: Giving a treat to the people of the eastern city, the highest rooftop lounge, 31/32, in Kolkata has recently been launched by The Westin Kolkata Rajarhat.
Paat Pere, Kobjee Dubiye offer in Chilekotha still up for grab
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:38 pm
Kolkata: Madhushree and Debjani, who are well known in the fraternity for their culinary skills and popups, have collaborated with ‘Chilekotha’ for a pop-up to treat the foodies ‘Paat Pere, Kobjee Dubiye’.
Tawa Pulao Festival at Paranthe Wali Galli
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:35 pm
Kolkata: Paranthe Wali Galli this monsoon has come up with a month long "Tawa Pulao Festival- Chawal Ka Chatpata Andaaz" to give Kolkata’s foodies a flavour-some experience.
Emirates reveals brand new livery to celebrate Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby's 50th anniversary
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:31 pm
Dubai: Emirates, the title sponsor of the Emirates Airline Dubai Rugby Sevens, has revealed a brand new livery dedicated to the milestone 50th staging of Dubai’s flagship sporting event, and one of the key tournaments on the HSBC World Rugby Sevens series.
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:23 pm
Amman: Food is a very important aspect of Jordanian culture and is held as a community event with immediate and extended family present. In addition, food is commonly used by Jordanians to express their hospitality and generosity, food is served with great pride irrespective of how modest their means may be.
Seychelles Tourism Board, TravelGyaan to hold destination training webinar
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:20 pm
Mumbai: Seychelles Tourism Board along with TravelGyaan will conduct a destination training webinar for tour operators across India on July 31 at 3 pm IST to enhance understanding of the destination in the India market. This one hour of live training session will provide operators with detailed information on the Seychelles islands, unique activities, must visit locations along with the various categories of hotels and transport options available between islands.
Emirates becomes partner and airline for West Asian Football Federation Championship
Jul 23, 2019, at 12:18 pm
Dubai: Emirates on Thursday announced that it has become the Official Partner and Airline for the ninth edition of the West Asian Football Federation Championship, taking place in Erbil and Karbala, Iraq from August 2 to 14, 2019.
Non-stop Rain Room at Sharjah Art Foundation
Jul 18, 2019, at 07:05 pm
Sharjah: Located in the Sharjah Art Foundation, Rain Room is a permanent art installation where motion sensors on the ceiling prevent the water droplets from falling on people, clearing a sort of path, roughly six foot in radius.
Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority conducts multi-city educational seminars in India
Jul 18, 2019, at 07:01 pm
New Delhi: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority conducted multi-city educational and training sessions recently in Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Nagpur and Lucknow.
Lufthansa to provide service for unaccompanied children on air
Jul 18, 2019, at 06:55 pm
Cologne: No need to worry for unaccompanied children on a flight. German Airline Lufthansa has started a special service to take the responsibility of children who travel alone on air.
Emirates to launch daily services from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona
Jul 18, 2019, at 06:51 pm
Dubai: Airline company Emirates on Tuesday announced to launch its daily services from Dubai to Mexico City via Barcelona from December 9.
Two SpiceJet pilots suspended for safety norm violation
Jul 16, 2019, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, July 16 (IBNS): India's aviation watchdog DGCA on Tuesday suspended two SpiceJet pilots for a safety norm violation incident at the Kolkata airport on July 2, reports said.
Holiday planners and tourists flock to the 30th edition of TTF Kolkata
Jul 16, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Kolkata, July 16 (IBNS): The Travel and Tourism Fair, popularly known as TTF, returned to the city of its origin, Kolkata, with the three-day annual edition.
Indian gastronomy takes centre stage in Israel
Jul 15, 2019, at 11:15 pm
Jerusalem: The Indian cuisine over the years has taken centre stage in Israel with many celebrity chefs and culinary experts visiting the country for menu engineering, special collaborations and food festivals.
Dubai-Indore flight service takes off
Jul 15, 2019, at 07:58 pm
Indore, July 15 (UNI): It is a red-letter day for Madhya Pradesh’s commercial capital’s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport from where the first international flight AI 903 took off for Dubai at 1640 hrs after arriving here from Delhi at 1530 hrs.
SpiceJet to operate 148 special flights for Hajj pilgrims
Jul 03, 2019, at 04:19 pm
Gurugram, July 3 (IBNS): Ushering in the Hajj season with great fervor, SpiceJet, India’s favourite airline today announced that it will operate 148 special flights for the grand annual Islamic pilgrimage. SpiceJet is all set to carry close to 11,000 Hajj pilgrims from Srinagar to Medina and Jeddah and back on special flights for the great religious gathering in Mecca this year.
Mount Rigi: Swiss Alps on a cogwheel train
Jul 03, 2019, at 12:50 pm
The world's perennial bucket list destination is Switzerland. For every Indian sold on the Bollywood romances, Switzerland is the eternal favourite. But Mount Rigi near Zurich offers more than just mind-blowing vistas of mountains and lakes. It is a perfect experience of cogwheel train ride on Alps, writes Sujoy Dhar