Bhutan govt certifies over 200 non-star hotels, gives more options to tourists
Thimphu: The Bhutan’s Department of Tourism has certified over 200 non-star hotels out of nearly 300 hotels assessed, media reports said.
France: A major tourist spot in Paris is shutting down for five years
Paris: A major tourist attraction of Paris, Centre Pompidou, will be shutting its doors to the public for five years, media reports said.
Akasa Air commences operations from Kolkata
Kolkata: Akasa Air, a new airline operating in India, on Thursday commenced its operations from Kolkata.
Fergana: A mesmerizing destination to visit in Uzbekistan
I recently travelled to Uzbekistan’s Fergana region and was astounded by this magnificent city’s beauty. The Fergana region in Uzbekistan is a mesmerizing destination that amazes tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty, rich past, and vibrant culture. The place, located in the country’s east, provides travellers a unique and wonderful experience.
Naveen Patnaik flags off maiden Bhubaneswar-Dubai direct flight
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Pendry Chicago: My magnificent stay in the city's Magnificent Mile
It was an emerald green waterway that my eyes were feasting on from the 15th floor suite of this hotel.
UNWTO upbeat about tourism growth in first three months of 2023, also focuses on challenges ahead
Madrid/IBNS: The start of 2023 has shown tourism’s unique ability to bounce back, said Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) backed by results published by the second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year.
Viva Cuba: Rides to remember in Havana's vintage roadshow-stoppers
For Indians of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) , a classy old (read American) car is all about annual vintage car rallies in our cities.
Gold Coast hosts Tourism Australia’s annual flagship event
Tourism Australia’s largest annual travel trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) was held at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Apr 30 to May 4 with over 2,300 delegates.
IndiGo operates 11 special flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 9
Imphal: Airlines major IndiGo has operated 9 flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 8, 2023 to increase capacity for travel to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, and Hyderabad.
Film tourism in Kashmir: 300 destinations chosen amid G-20 spotlight, says official
Srinagar : At least 300 destinations in Jammu and Kashmir have been selected for promoting film tourism in the Union Territory this year amid G-20 events forming the major attraction of the year and global attention, said a senior government official on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi partners with Ranveer Singh as destination brand ambassador for Indian market
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Experience Abu Dhabi on Thursday announced Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as an official ambassador inspiring visitors to discover the diverse range of experiences that can be enjoyed on a trip to Abu Dhabi.
Air India and Vistara enter Interline Partnership
Gurugram/IBNS: Air India, one of India’s leading airlines and a Star Alliance member, has entered an interline partnership with full-service carrier, Vistara (a joint venture of Tata and Singapore Airlines).
CNN Travel writes about India's 'taller than Eiffel Tower' Chenab railway bridge in Kashmir
Hailed as an engineering marvel, the Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, spanning the Chenab River at a height of 359 m above the river, making it the world's highest rail bridge.
IndiGo starts codeshare connections to and from Bulgaria; boosts connectivity to Europe
Gurugram/IBNS: IndiGo has announced codeshare connections to Bulgaria’s capital Sofia and port city Varna, via Turkeys’ Istanbul, effective from April 17, 2023.