Mamata Banerjee flags off Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala bus service
Jun 05, 2015, at 05:05 am
Kolkata, June 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday officially flagged off the Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala bus service from state's main administrative building Nabanna in Kolkata.
JetPrivilege enters into reciprocal frequent flyer arrangement with airberlin
Jun 03, 2015, at 03:32 am
Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS): JetPrivilege, the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, has added airberlin's top bonus as its 24th frequent flyer programme partner.
IITTM, Ministry of Tourism to start an MBA (Tourism) program in partnership with IGNTU
May 28, 2015, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India) will now be offering a full fledged MBA in Tourism in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.
Jet Airways announces flat 25% discount offer
May 27, 2015, at 09:15 pm
Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): Jet Airways, an international airline, has announced the launch of 'the million sale' where a million seats would be on offer for a flat discount of 25%.
Pilanesberg National Park: Place to be for wildlife enthusiasts
May 23, 2015, at 06:18 pm
Experience the magic of the Pilanesberg properties of Legacy on its exclusive game drives with skilled game rangers, exquisite food and luxurious accommodation at any of the Legacy Bush Lodges. With changed game drive rules making it more kid friendly; young children will be permitted on game drives, Bakubung and Kwa Maritane Lodges will accommodate children of all ages making it a perfect choice for families.
Singapore Airlines unveils New Premium Economy Class Experience
May 21, 2015, at 11:35 pm
Singapore, May 21 (IBNS): Singapore Airlines on Thursday unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.
May 21, 2015, at 04:14 pm
taipei, May 20 (IBNS): Taiwan is an Indian shopaholics delight; fabulous night markets with bargains that are a steal, great food and a buzzing atmosphere from its night markets to the high-end shopping mall.
AirAsia India gets ready to fly from Delhi
May 21, 2015, at 02:09 am
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): AirAsia India on Wednesday organized a special patch flight for prominent personalities in Delhi, to give them a special AirAsia India on board flight experience.
Jet Airways extends its 'seat select' through travel agents
May 20, 2015, at 11:31 pm
Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has extended its popular seat selection product to the airlines' travel agent partners.
Maldives unleashes pan-India video campaign with PVR Cinemas
May 19, 2015, at 04:40 am
Male, May 18 (IBNS): The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation has tied up with PVR Cinemas pan-India for a 2-week video campaign that will run in all major cinema halls of the PVR auditoriums.
May 17, 2015, at 10:06 pm
It is for that one hilltop night view perhaps for which one can choose Pittsburgh among the many American cities to visit as a tourist. One a freezing winter night this year, a group of Indian tourists on a cross country tour of USA and Canada said they were awestruck by the sweeping vista of a modern city during night from atop Mt. Washington, something which they felt beats the skyline of even New York by night. Perhaps because of the vantage point from where one can see the magnetic city of rivers, tunnels and mighty steel bridges in southwestern Pennsylvania.
Canada to host greatest outdoor show on Earth- Calgary Stampede in July
May 14, 2015, at 08:41 pm
Ottawa, May 14 (IBNS): From July 3, begins the ten day long greatest outdoor show on Earth-Calgary Stampede in Canada.
Thomas Cook India launches 'Simply & Just for You Series' for Indian travellers
May 14, 2015, at 12:27 am
New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Integrated travel and travel related financial services company Thomas Cook (India) Ltd announced to make international holiday planning and booking easy this travel season with their 'Simply & Just for you Series' focussed on India's impatient, value seeker netizens.
May 08, 2015, at 02:29 am
Singapore, May 7 (IBNS): Singapore completes 50 years as a nation on August 9, 2015. To commemorate its 50th year of diplomatic relations with India, Singapore Airlines has announced special fares to Singapore along with complimentary experiences for Indian travelers extended by Singapore Tourism Board.
Spain tops league of most tourist-friendly countries
May 07, 2015, at 05:05 am
Geneva, Switzerland, May 6 (IBNS): Spain is leading the World Economic Forum's 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, a biennial report claimed.
Scotland to open new scenic railway to attract tourism
May 04, 2015, at 07:52 pm
Edinburgh, May 1 (IBNS): With a recent report revealing that over a third (35%) of people visit the Scottish Borders for the landscape and scenery, VisitScotland is hoping the new Borders Railway, due to open in six months, will be a significant tourism magnet for international and UK visitors.
Skyscanner launches Now Card with Google for flight price alerts
May 01, 2015, at 05:22 am
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Skyscanner, a leading global travel search engine, launches Skyscanner Now card for Google, which will allow android users around the world to get instant flight price alerts on their mobile device.
Nepal quake: Jet Airways attempts to operate flights in and out of Kathmandu
Apr 28, 2015, at 04:30 am
Kathmandu, Apr 27 (IBNS): Due to relief efforts in Kathmandu in Nepal, there is a critical shortage of parking bays and resources for scheduled flights arriving at Kathmandu airport. As a result Monday's Jet Airways flight 9W 264 from Delhi to Kathmandu was diverted to Lucknow and had to return to Delhi.
Jet Airways strengthens domestic network with 31 additional daily frequencies
Apr 24, 2015, at 01:35 am
Mumbai, Apr 23 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has significantly strengthened its domestic service network with the introduction of 31 additional flights in the 2015 summer schedule. The additional daily Boeing 737 frequencies will help Jet Airways improve connectivity and provide greater convenience and choice for its guests.
Taiwan Tourism Board conducts FAM trip for Indian travel agents
Apr 22, 2015, at 04:48 am
Taipei, Apr 21 (NITN): Taiwan Tourism Board recently organised a familiarization (FAM) trip for travel agents from Pan-India to create an understanding about the destination and establish relations for the travel trade about Taiwan and its delightful offerings that appeals to all segments.
Odisha Minister requests Center's assistance to promote tourism, culture in state
Apr 22, 2015, at 02:45 am
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Tourism and Culture Minister of Odisha Ashok Chandra Panda met the Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge), Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Jet Airways introduces 'Chopard' amenity kits for First Class, Premiere guests
Apr 17, 2015, at 04:45 am
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, is set to redefine inflight comfort and luxury with amenity kits from the famed luxury Swiss brand Chopard.
Cox & Kings director wins British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame award
Apr 15, 2015, at 09:23 pm
Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS): Peter Kerkar, Director- Cox & Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 23 countries across continents, has been honoured by The British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame as one of the seven inductees into the Hall of Fame this year.
MHA renames tourist visa on arrival scheme as e-Tourist Visa from tomorrow
Apr 15, 2015, at 04:15 am
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to change the name of the scheme 'Tourist Visa on Arrival-Electronic Travel Authorization' to 'e-Tourist Visa' (eTV) from Wednesday.
Travel+Leisure hosts 4th edition of India's Best Awards 2015
Apr 14, 2015, at 05:37 am
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Now in its 9th year in the South Asian region, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia announced the results of its fourth edition of the India's Best Award recently.
Union Tourism Minister launches 'Visit Kerala 2015' initiative
Apr 10, 2015, at 04:35 am
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): The 'Visit Kerala 2015' Initiative of Kerala Tourism was launched by the Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at a function organized in New Delhi on Thursday.
Scotland: Let the butler do it
Apr 07, 2015, at 08:34 pm
Edinburgh, Apr 7 (IBNS/Notintown.net) VisitScotland and Forest Holidays launch a new holiday experience Scotland's first Picnic Butler
Israel: Sanctuaries in diversity
Apr 04, 2015, at 05:28 pm
A desert park that has reintroduced biblical animals and a bird research centre that monitors one of the world's most important migration routes, co-exist side by side in a small country like Israel, Ranjita Biswas discovers
Indian accommodations bag top honors in Booking's Best Awards
Apr 02, 2015, at 04:28 am
Singapore, Apr 1 (IBNS): Booking.com, an accommodation site, on Wednesday unveiled The Booking’s Best Awards-an exclusive award that goes to only 260 accommodations out of a possible 600,000-as decided by over 40 million real, relevant and recent customer reviews.
Thomas Cook India voted Favourite Outbound Tour Operator
Apr 02, 2015, at 04:20 am
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India's leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, was honored as the 'Favourite Outbound Tour Operator' at the recently concluded Outlook Traveller Awards 2015, in New Delhi.