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Canada to host greatest outdoor show on Earth- Calgary Stampede in July

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

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.

Singapore Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board launch special packages for country's Golden Jubilee celebrations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.