India holds Paryatan Parv to popularise tourism in the country
Oct 05, 2017, at 09:27 pm
New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture, inaugurated the country-wide ‘Paryatan Parv’ of the Union Ministry of Tourism, which began on Thursday.
Emirates and flydubai partnership announces first codeshare routes
Oct 05, 2017, at 08:09 pm
Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai recently announced that Emirates has expanded its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents.
Thai Lion Air to operate twice a week flight on Mumbai-Don Mueang (Bangkok) route
Sep 28, 2017, at 06:59 pm
Mumbai, Sep 28 (IBNS): Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) saw the arrival of the maiden flight of Thai Lion Air, a low-cost airline from Thailand, on Wednesday.
PM Modi urges people to discover India's beauty
Sep 27, 2017, at 11:18 pm
New Delhi, Sep 27 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people from all over the world to come and discover the beauty of India.
Air travel to be completely paperless in India, says Aviation Ministry
Sep 26, 2017, at 03:14 pm
New Delhi, Sep 26 (IBNS): Air travel in India may soon become paperless, according to reports.
Luxperience: More than a travel trade show
Sep 25, 2017, at 07:18 pm
By Sandip Hor Sydney, Sept 25 (IBNS) LUXPERIENCE is the Southern Hemisphere's only luxury business event that connects the innovative experiential tourism authorities in the premium travel market. In its sixth year, the event once again proved to be one adored with success stories as it was held in Sydney from 1-20 Sep at the Dolton House, Australian Technology Park.
Hotel Arts Barcelona: Refurbished Penthouses beckon new age travellers
Sep 25, 2017, at 07:10 am
The best thing about Hotel Arts Barcelona, which is a major contributor to the revival of the Barcelona waterfront during the 1992 Summer Olympics, is its super luxuriousness tempered by a layer of uncluttered simplicity in its interior designing.
Sep 20, 2017, at 06:16 am
The port of Kochi has for centuries been a crucial juncture of trade and cultural exchange. Located on Kerala’s Arabian Sea coast, this city is a modern hub of business with a multi-layered history with influences from across the world. Driving around in Kochi and discovering its city landmarks and outskirts is a pleasure-filled activity.
Tourism Australia appoints Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador
Sep 05, 2017, at 07:13 pm
Mumbai, Sept 05 (IBNS) Tourism Australia has appointed the stunning Bollywood actress – Parineeti Chopra as the first Indian woman ambassador to be a part of the ‘Friend of Australia’ (FOA) advocacy panel.
Great Premiere Sale: Jet Airways limited period special fare for international travel
Aug 31, 2017, at 09:24 pm
Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s leading full-service international airline, announced a “Great Premiere Sale†on Thursday to promote international travel at attractive prices.
Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa of Indonesia win multiple tourism awards
Aug 31, 2017, at 07:56 pm
New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has been recognized as the “Outstanding Beach Resort Destination in Asiaâ€, “Best Spa Resort Destination in Indonesia†and “Best Wedding Destination in Indonesia†at The 7th Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards 2017.
Emirates’ revamps A380 onboard lounge
Aug 31, 2017, at 01:19 am
New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Emirates’ recently revamped its award-winning A380 service, onboard Lounge that made its operational debut on a flight to Kuala Lumpur.
Jet Airways celebrates flavours of India with Biryani Festival
Aug 29, 2017, at 12:27 am
Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Jet Airways, a private airline, on Monday announced a week long, in-flight ‘Biryani Festival’, bringing variety and spice for its guests traveling Economy on select domestic flights commencing Aug 29 until Sept 4, 2017.
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Aerolineas Argetinas, Etihad Airways sign codeshare agreement
Aug 29, 2017, at 12:21 am
Abu Dhabi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Airlines majors Etihad Airways and AerolÃneas Argentinas have launched a new codeshare partnership.
Aug 25, 2017, at 07:06 pm
Israel Ministry of Tourism conducts six-city roadshow in India
Aug 25, 2017, at 12:30 am
Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): In continuation of its plan to increase the number of Indian arrivals to the country, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), conducted their second roadshow for 2017 in India.
Aug 24, 2017, at 01:06 am
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Taking another new initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company.
Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation celebrates 125 years of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav
Aug 24, 2017, at 12:54 am
Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS):Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) on the occasion of 125 years of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav is organizing a grand celebration “MahaGaneshotsav†starting from Aug 26 to Sept 5 to promote the spirit of the festival.
India emerges among high growth tourist markets for Vienna
Aug 23, 2017, at 01:16 am
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): The Austrian capital recorded almost 7 million visitor bednights--an all-time new high for Vienna--between January-June 2017 – 4.2% more than for the same period the previous year.
Mumbai Airport to host Helios’ first travel retail store in India
Aug 21, 2017, at 10:16 pm
Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): Luxury watch brand Helios, from Titan, on Monday said it has entered the travel retail segment with its first airport store in India at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), administered by GVK Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL).
Aug 19, 2017, at 10:36 pm
Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. But unbridled tourism has also created problems with growing resentment among local residents as well as allegations of damage to the environment, writes Ranjita Biswas
Emirates to deploy extra flights for the upcoming Hajj season
Aug 18, 2017, at 09:50 pm
Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): Airlines major Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah to help facilitate travel for thousands of pilgrims this year heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj.
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SpiceJet launches services connecting Puducherry
Aug 17, 2017, at 02:08 am
Gurgaon, Aug 16 (IBNS): Low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday launched services on the Hyderabad-Puducherry sector providing connections from different parts of the country to the Union Territory.
Puducherry airport resumes flight services, connects with Hyderabad in first phase
Aug 16, 2017, at 07:09 pm
Puducherry, Aug 16 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Puducherry, V Narayanasamy, on Wednesday, inaugurated the resumption of air services from Puducherry to Hyderabad, according to media reports.
Independence Day: Jet Airways adds Tiranga Biriyani to menu
Aug 14, 2017, at 11:41 pm
Mumbai, Aug 14 (IBNS): Aviation major Jet Airways added Independence Day flavour to its menu with a delectable Tiranga Biriyani.
Indian Railways connects Sambalpur in Odisha with Jammu
Aug 09, 2017, at 10:01 pm
Sambalpur, Aug 9 (IBNS): Sambalpur, an important city in western Odisha, will soon have a direct train connection with Jammu, announced the Railway Board recently.
Thomas Cook India targets Middle India’s high growth
Aug 09, 2017, at 12:47 am
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., a travel and travel related financial Services Company, has recently launched a unique group tours portfolio, ‘Romantic Getaways’, to tap into Middle India’s high growth honeymoon travel segment.
Aug 08, 2017, at 10:08 pm
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS): A special event titled 'The Dawn of Cruise Tourism in India' was inaugurated in Mumbai on Tuesday in the presence of Union Minister for Shipping, Nitin Gadkari, and Secretary, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, Rashmi Verma.
Aug 02, 2017, at 06:25 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): Under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime, the applicable tax rate on passenger tickets for economy class has been reduced from 6 per cent to 5 per cent (non-creditable for goods).
Aug 02, 2017, at 06:21 pm
New Delhi, Aug 2 (IBNS): The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is developing Guwahati Airport as an inter-regional hub, while Agartala, Dibrugarh and Imphal airports are being developed as intra-regional hubs in the North eastern region.