UN urges investment in clean, sustainable tourism, as numbers bounce back
Sep 29, 2022, at 11:23 pm
New York: International tourism is showing strong signs of recovery, with tourist numbers rising to 57 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. On World Tourism Day, marked on Tuesday, the UN is calling for a major global rethink of the sector, to ensure that tourism is sustainable, and benefits local communities.
Sri Lanka's FitsAir to start int'l passenger flights in Oct
Sep 27, 2022, at 11:40 pm
Colombo/UNI: Sri Lanka's privately-owned airline FitsAir will launch its international passenger flights in October.
Take deep dive into Virginia's EdVenture Experiences in USA
Sep 27, 2022, at 08:17 pm
Virginia’s designation as the Birthplace of America guarantees that a visit offers a multitude of historic tours that will help you discover the Commonwealth’s – and America’s - past.
Sep 26, 2022, at 09:34 pm
Qantas, the national airline of Australia, created history on Sep 14 when QF 67 took off from Sydney’s Kingsford International Airport to touch Bengaluru, the southern Indian city famously known as ‘The Silicon Valley of The East’, completing the non-stop flight in less than twelve hours.
Indigo to begin Trivandrum-Pune flights Oct. 1
Sep 24, 2022, at 10:02 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Indigo Airlines will start a new service from Thiruvananthapuram to Pune, commencing Oct. 1.
Sep 24, 2022, at 05:06 am
Guwahati/IBNS: After shutting its doors to international tourists for two and a half years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bhutan re-opened its borders on Friday.
Japan finally decides to end restrictions on foreign tourists
Sep 24, 2022, at 02:48 am
Tokyo/IBNS: Japan will open its doors to foreign tourists, after more than two years of closed borders owing to the Covid pandemic.
Sri Lanka: Four hotels and an Indian fanboy of the island nation
Sep 24, 2022, at 01:54 am
Supriyo Hazra takes you on a merry-go-round of some of Sri Lanka's luxury properties spanning across its iconic beaches, hills, rocks, tea plantations and plains
Japan to end restrictions on foreign tourists
Sep 23, 2022, at 11:14 pm
Tokyo: Japan will open its doors to foreign tourists, after more than two years of closed borders due to the Covid pandemic. Starting October 11, tourists will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency.
Goa: Cricket icon Yuvraj Singh hosts exclusive stay on Airbnb
Sep 22, 2022, at 12:44 am
Panjim/IBNS: International cricket icon Yuvraj Singh has become an Airbnb host and opened doors to his Goa abode for a one-time-only stay to a group of six people.
Bahrain woos Indians, its tourism body holds roadshows for Indian travel agents
Sep 19, 2022, at 10:33 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) conducted a first four-city roadshow in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi from Sept. 16 to 12 to forge connections with Indian travel agents.
Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit
Sep 17, 2022, at 02:32 pm
Varanasi/Samarkand: The city of Varanasi has been nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital during the period 2022-2023 at the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept 16, 2022.
Kashmir witnesses 20.5 lakh visitors footfall in first eight months of 2022
Sep 14, 2022, at 10:03 pm
Kashmir witnessed the footfall of 20.5 lakh visitors, including 3.65 lakh Amarnath yatris, during the first eight months of the current year.
Tourism promotion: South Kashmir organises 'Aharbal Festival'
Sep 13, 2022, at 10:56 pm
Srinagar: District Administration of Kulgam in South Kashmir in collaboration with the Department of Tourism recently hosted Aharbal Mela in a bid to promote tourism in the region.
Here Is How You Can Spend A Fun-loaded Day in Singapore’s Sentosa Island
Sep 12, 2022, at 09:30 pm
It was an early August night and I was on board the cable car on my way back from Sentosa Island to Singapore's HarbourFront station.
Club Mahindra helps RaveenaTandon plan her wonderful family holidays!
Sep 12, 2022, at 09:13 pm
Mumbai:Club Mahindra, the flagship brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited launched its newest digital campaign starring the ‘Mast Mast’ actor RaveenaTandon.
Sep 12, 2022, at 09:05 pm
New Delhi: Air India, India's leading airline, has signed leases and letters of intent for 25 Airbus narrow-body and 5 Boeing wide-body aircraft to augment its existing fleet in the near term.
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo announce new codeshare agreement
Sep 01, 2022, at 03:32 am
Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo Wednesday announced a new codeshare between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever before.
Sri Lanka to offer multiple entry visas valid up to five years to boost tourism: Harin Fernando
Aug 31, 2022, at 08:17 pm
Colombo: Sri Lankan Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has said the country decided to extend its multiple-entry tourist visa up to five years to boost tourism.
Everything You Need to Know About Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race
Aug 30, 2022, at 09:51 pm
The pristine backwaters of Kerala in Alleppey are known for their serenity and tranquillity, which attracts many tourists throughout the year. But, once a year, the same backwaters turn into a war ground as it hosts the Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race. It is one of Kerala's most prestigious and premier snake boat races.
Cathay Pacific to commence direct flights from Bengaluru to Hong Kong
Aug 30, 2022, at 12:59 am
Bengaluru: Hong Kong’s home airline will start twice-a-week direct flights from Bengaluru to Hong Kong and beyond from Oct. 11.
Srinagar’s famous 'Sunday Market' is a big draw for budget shoppers
Aug 29, 2022, at 10:58 pm
Every Sunday in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, a street market comes alive for buyers and sellers. Zubair Qureshi reports on this weekly shoppers' paradise
AirAsia India starts daily direct flights from Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata
Aug 29, 2022, at 07:12 pm
Mumbai: Aviation major AirAsia India will commence daily direct flights from Lucknow to Mumbai and Kolkata.
Tourism business once again booms in Jammu and Kashmir following rise in number of tourists
Aug 26, 2022, at 03:04 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir is once again witnessing a rise in the number of tourists visiting the UT, making people in the Valley, who are associated with the tourism business, happy, media reports said on Friday.
Japan eases entry rules for people with three Covid19 shots
Aug 25, 2022, at 01:00 am
Tokyo/UNI: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced that the country is easing entry rules for people that have been inoculated thrice for Covid19, Japanese broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday.
Pondicherry: A Weekend to Remember
Aug 25, 2022, at 12:55 am
Rich in history and culture, Pondicherry is not just another beach destination or weekend getaway. A rendezvous with the French town will tell you a story of a town and its people who not only embraced the French culture but have been nurturing and preserving its French-style houses, and bright-colored cafes. A resident of Bangalore, Debayani Bose spends a weekend at the beautiful town ahead of Independence Day and shares a glimpse of her traversing through the 'Paris of the East'.
Aug 23, 2022, at 11:28 pm
New Delhi: As travel restrictions continue to ease, international travelers are increasingly looking to visit India, according to newly released Airbnb data.
Hilton’s flagship brand to debut in Malaysia's popular resort destination Langkawi
Aug 21, 2022, at 01:04 pm
Kuala Lumpur: Leading global hospitality company Hilton has announced the signing of an agreement with Tradewinds Corporation Berhad to expand Hilton’s flagship brand in Malaysia with Hilton Burau Bay Resort Langkawi.
Air India to add 24 new flights to improve connectivity between major metro cities
Aug 21, 2022, at 03:00 am
Mumbai: Air India will launch 24 new domestic flights starting this Saturday in order to increase connectivity between the top metro cities as demand for air tickets rises in the post-Covid era.
Aug 20, 2022, at 11:08 pm
Kolkata: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Datuk Seri Dr. Santhara J.P. invited Indians to visit Malaysia and said it is one of the best countries to visit in the post COVID-19 situation.