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Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd’s Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts brings in special packages to boost tourism in Purulia

Sep 26, 2018, at 03:40 pm

Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS): Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd is going from strength to strength with its Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts getting a formal recognition as country’s only second tented resort which gives KEARS a unique position among all such eco adventure resort.

Dubrovnik in Croatia reels from tourist deluge

Sep 24, 2018, at 12:42 am

Dubrovnik, Sep 23 (IBNS/NITN): This old Croatian town is bursting at its seams with swarms of tourists visiting the place every day to see the shooting locations of popular TV series Game of Thrones.

Town declares itself Scotland’s Chilli Capital

Sep 22, 2018, at 02:10 pm

Dublin, Sep 22 (IBNS/NITN): A small town in Dumfries and Galloway has declared itself the Chilli Capital of Scotland, after the popularity of a local club gathered heat!

Reeling under overtourism, Venice considers new restrictions on visitors

Sep 20, 2018, at 07:25 pm

Venice, Sep 20 (IBNS/NITN): The familiar view of tourists resting or eating on church steps or squares in Venice could be a thing of the past with the authorities considering a ban on it.

Jet Airways enhances Fare Choices for economy passengers on its domestic network

Sep 19, 2018, at 01:09 pm

Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): Two years after the introduction of Fare Choices, Jet Airways has announced further enhancements, an official release stated.

North Bengal, Sikkim set for tourist season rush

Sep 18, 2018, at 03:31 pm

Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS/NITN): Tourism businesses in north Bengal and Sikkim states are getting ready for the high season in October during the Durga Puja vacations after the dismal business last year because of the 104-day shutdown in the Darjeeling area.

Army and air force evacuate tourists, others from landslide-hit SIkkim

Sep 17, 2018, at 02:17 pm

Gangtok, Sep 17 (IBNS/NITN): Indian Army and Indian Air Force airlifted to safety around 100 people, including several tourists, stranded in north Sikkim because of incessant rain and landslides, reports said.

Kerala optimistic with tourist arrival from Australia

Sep 16, 2018, at 02:51 pm

Kochi, Sep 16 (IBNS/NITN): A chartered flight from Australia, the first this season, landed at the airport here on Saturday, reports said. Forty-six tourists came on the flight.

Marathon to revive quake-hit Lombok tourism in Indonesia

Sep 16, 2018, at 01:52 pm

Jakarta, Sep 16 (IBNS/NITN): A marathon will be held to revive tourism in the Lombok island of Indonesia, which experienced a series of earthquakes recently, Xinhua reported.

Famous temples to see in Rajasthan

Sep 14, 2018, at 01:35 pm

Rajasthan is mostly known for its royal history which dates back to as early as 7th century. The state is named as the princely state because many royal dynasties ruled over here and even today, a few of these royal families are still living in the state. The royal state does have a lot of monuments, forts, palaces, lakes which makes it evident that Rajasthan had a close relationship with many kings and queens. Though most of the tourists flock to Rajasthan to witness the historical establishments, one should also seek out to visit some of the famous temples spread across the state and are equally important in the history of Rajasthan.

Vanishing ice boost to polar bear tourism in Alaska

Sep 13, 2018, at 12:37 pm

Anchorage, Sep 13 (IBNS/NITN): A remote village in Alaska is seeing a boom in tourism because of the spurt in the number of polar bears in the area.

UN body push for wine tourism

Sep 13, 2018, at 12:26 pm

Madrid, Sep 13 (IBNS/NITN): United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) called for wine tourism to be made part of national tourism and rural development policies at the 3rd UNWTO Wine Tourism Conference in Chisinau, Republic of Moldova, held during 6-7 September, 2018.

Norwegian Escape cruise ship lights up the stage with Broadway star power

Sep 11, 2018, at 01:36 pm

Mumbai Sept 11 (IBNS) Norwegian Cruise Line announced that three award-winning Broadway songstresses, Melinda Doolittle, Sharon Wilkins and Melba Moore, will be performing in the Tony Award®-winning musical, After Midnight, as well as their own Supper Club Cabaret Show, aboard Norwegian Escape.

Oman’s true natural wonder is ‘Al Hoota Caves’

Sep 11, 2018, at 01:05 pm

Estimated to be over 2 million years old, the Al Hoota Cave is one of Oman’s most popular natural tourist attractions.

Top 10 Most Beautiful Travel Hotspots in India

Sep 11, 2018, at 12:56 am

India is a place of great beauty. If you were to list every beautiful spot in the country it would take you many years of writing to do the subject justice.

5 plus 1 reasons to fall in Love with Greece

Sep 08, 2018, at 11:47 am

Greece is endowed with a long history and fascinating culture that holds plenty of myths and traditions. Choose to travel to the country not only for its incomparable islands but also for its fascinating mainland packed with lesser known destinations. This is definitely the land you will fall in love with at a glance; so let the country’s historical wealth and sunshine captivate you.

Emirates announces codeshare partnership with Jetstar Pacific

Sep 07, 2018, at 06:55 pm

Kolkata, Sept 7 (IBNS): Airlines majors Emirates and Jetstar Pacific have announced a new codeshare agreement, expanding the existing partnership between the Dubai-based carrier and Jetstar Group.

Post flood, Kerala campaigns to bring back tourists

Sep 05, 2018, at 04:33 pm

Kochi, Sep 4 (IBNS): The South Indian state of Kerala has started an intensive tourism promotion campaign ahead of the high season that begins in a few weeks, reports said.

From November, tourists to UAE can claim VAT refund

Sep 05, 2018, at 03:57 pm

Dubai, Sep 5 (IBNS/NITN): The UAE has announced that eligible tourists will be able to receive a proportion of the VAT as a refund when they shop at registered stores from later this year, the Khaleej Times reported.

Nine stops you make on a road trip though The Yellowstone Loop

Sep 03, 2018, at 02:03 pm

A vast, scenic landscape provides the timeless backdrop for the western United States. Mountains rise against big blue skies, geysers and hot springs bubble up from the earth, and wildlife abounds.

Best Ski Destinations in the USA for this Winter

Sep 03, 2018, at 12:46 pm

From lakeside mountain ranges to perfect alpine powder, these vacation destinations in USA are perfect for snow-loving families and couples.

Israel to host Bollywood Forever concert in October

Aug 31, 2018, at 04:13 pm

Kolkata, Aug 31(IBNS): If you are one of those who love to follow the Bollywood stars, Israel's Ministry of Tourism has some exciting news for you.

Eastern India is now a focus on the map of Israel tourism promotion

Aug 31, 2018, at 01:11 pm

Kolkata: Aug 31 (IBNS) The East, including the North East, is gaining in importance for Israel tourism with an increasing volume of visitors from the region, said Hassan Madah, director, Israel ministry of tourism- India and Philippines, on a visit to Kolkata.

Australia: Top end attractions

Aug 27, 2018, at 12:12 pm

“There’s nothing like Australia” is a campaign slogan of Tourism Australia which perhaps can be best appreciated when exploring Northern Territory – a vast area occupying the continents top end, very different to other parts of the mainland in terms of geographical settings, culture, and climate. Sandip Hor writes after touring the region

Mid-year vacations and solo travel picking pace among Indian travellers: OYO

Aug 14, 2018, at 04:55 pm

New Delhi, Aug 14 (IBNS): With Independence Day just around the corner, travel enthusiasts are all set to explore India during this year’s break with their loved ones.

Emirates revamps its premium offering in First and Business Class

Aug 10, 2018, at 06:57 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): Airlines major Emirates has refreshed its premium offering with new luxury products in First and Business Class for a more comfortable travel experience.

Cox & Kings Ltd offering exotic destinations on the vacation-list for Bengalis this Durga Puja Season

Aug 10, 2018, at 06:35 pm

Kolkata, Aug 10 (IBNS): Celebrating 260 years, Cox & Kings Ltd., the oldest and leading tour operator with operations in 22 countries across continents has observed a considerable demand from West Bengal travellers for Exotic Destinations this Durga Puja season that begins in October.

The beauty of Art in Jordan!

Aug 10, 2018, at 03:26 pm

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a country that is rich in culture and heritage. Over the years, Jordanians have diligently preserved what has been handed over to them through the centuries. The Kingdom has as many as 17 art exhibition spaces ranging from cultural centers, large private art institutions to privately owned exhibition halls.

Fall in love with the very best of autumn in Japan

Aug 10, 2018, at 01:37 pm

After bidding farewell to the Fireworks Festival of Japan, which concludes in the summers, the blue sky adopts a gentler hue welcoming the Autumn season.

Swooping down on Vienna

Aug 03, 2018, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi / Vienna,  Aug 3 (IBNS): Even as four eagles fitted with cameras have been circling over Vienna capturing breathtaking images of the Austrian capital, on the ground the city has hosted 7.2 million travellers in January-June 2018 – a 4.1 per cent increase in tourist arrivals over the same period last year.