IATA forecasts passenger demand to double over 20 years
Geneva, Oct 19 (IBNS): The International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Wednesday said it expects 7.2 billion passengers to travel in 2035, a near doubling of the 3.8 billion air travelers in 2016.
46% Indians do not wait for a special occasion or holiday to travel: OYO Survey
New Delhi, Oct 19 (IBNS): According to a recent survey by OYO, Indians no longer look for a special occasion or holiday to travel.
Jet Airways enhances connectivity between India and SAARC
Mumbai, Oct 18 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, is set to enhance connectivity between India and SAARC as well as Gulf.
Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd sets up ecotourism hub at foothills of Baghmundi
New Delhi, Oct 14 (IBNS): Taking a step ahead in making tourism more sustainable, an ecotourism hub has been set up at Khairabera, foothills of Baghmundi, by the bioscope brand Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) to grant nature lovers an experience “far from the madding crowdâ€, in the lap of nature.
Jet Airways announces Dussehra offer on international and domestic travel
Mumbai, Oct 12 (IBNS): Jet Airways on Wednesday announced a special Dussehra offer, effective from midnight of Oct 12, for six days, for passengers flying from India across the airline’s entire network, an official release stated.
Jet Airways to connect Kozhikode and Sharjah with a new daily service
Mumbai, Oct 10 (IBNS): Jet Airways is set to launch a daily service from Kozhikode to Sharjah, further expanding its network, an official release stated.
Andhra Pradesh attracts 9.78 Cr tourists in the first 8 months in 2016
Vijayawada, Oct 10 (IBNS): Andhra Pradesh, which is blessed with some of the most spectacular tourist destinations in the country, has registered a 20 percent growth in tourist arrivals in the first 8 months of 2016 over the corresponding period last year, an official release stated.
Etihad Airways wins honours at TTG Travel Awards
Mumbai, Sept 30 (IBNS) Etihad Airways has been named 'Best Airline-Business Class' at the TTG Travel Awards for the second consecutive year.
Andhra Pradesh CM unveils new program for active tourism promotion
Vijayawada, Sept 27 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu, commemorating World Tourism Day 2016, unveiled a plethora of activities on tuesday which the state is undertaking to promote tourism in Andhra Pradesh.
Air Canada announced new Montreal-Shanghai regular flights
Toronto, Sept 23 (IBNS): According to reports from Air Canada there would be daily year-round direct flights between Montreal and Shanghai, China, starting Feb 16, 2017.
Andhra Pradesh CM pitches for promoting tourism to create employment
Mumbai, Sept 23 (IBNS): Emphasizing on the potential of tourism which can lead to employment generation and better infrastructure, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu pitched for developing an ecosystem in India which is favourable for tourism.
New travel restrictions to enter Canada in effect from October
Toronto, Sept 22 (IBNS): According to a statement released by the immigration ministry of Canada, visa exempt foreign nationals, including Europeans, who fly or transit through the country will soon need to obtain an electronic travel authorization (eTA).
Bukhara at ITC Maurya recognised amongst 'Best Restaurants in the World'
New Delhi, Sep 21 (IBNS): ITC Hotels' globally acclaimed Indian restaurant brand, Bukhara, has been recognised amongst the 'Best Restaurants in the World' by Conde Nast Traveler, U.S.A.
Assam Tourism Minister asks UK, Australia to withdraw travel advisory against state
Guwahati, Sept 21 (IBNS): Assam Tourism Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asked UK and Australia to immediately rectify their travel advisory to its citizens on Assam.
Foreign tourist arrivals in August 2016 go up by nearly 12 per cent
New Delhi, Sep 20 (IBNS): Foreign tourist arrivals In India in August increased by nearly 12 per cent compared to a year ago, announced the Union Ministry of Tourism on Tuesday.