Hyderabad/Chennai, July 17, 2014 (IBNS): Goa Tourism has receivedtwo back-to-back awards for 'Best Designed stall' at TTF Hyderabad and 'Best Domestic Tourism promotion award' at IITM Chennai recently.
World Bank Group helps India develop Buddhist Circuit
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The World Bank Group is supporting India's Ministry of Tourism and state tourism departments of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on the government's priority program to develop the Buddhist Circuit, foster tourism-led growth, expand economic opportunities and create jobs for local communities, offer better facilities to pilgrims and help increase tourist traffic five times.
Etihad Airways to start daily Edinburgh flights in 2015
Edinburgh, July 13 (Not in Town/IBNS) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will next year launch its first service from Scotland with the start of a non-stop daily flight from Edinburgh to its home base of Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city.
Highland Culture takes centre stage during Scotland's Highland Homecoming
Edinburgh, July 13 (Not in Town/IBNS) The Scottish Highlands are set for two months of cultural excitement and celebration with the launch of Highland Homecoming.
VisitBritain holds roadshow in the east
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS) VisitBritain, the flagship tourism division of Great Britain held a first of a kind road show in Kolkata on Monday as part of its all- India campaign to promote tourism in Britain.
Singapore Airlines offers incentive for Indian travellers
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Singapore Airlines has announced an incentive for passengers to travel on the world’s biggest passenger aircraft – Airbus A380.
Wade into the waters of Maldive
Male, July 3 (Not in Town News) : With azure blue waters as far as the eye can see, the stunning island of Maldives is made for water lovers! With various water activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing – you can even go clubbing underwater in the Maldives!
Goa records highest growth in tourist charter arrivals
Panjim, July 1 (IBN): Goa Tourism on Tuesday informed that it received 1128 charter flights which landed in the state during the peak season in 2013-2014, i.e. from October 2013 to May 2014, carrying a record number of 2.61 lakh passengers.
Scotland event to commemorate 700th anniversary of famous battle sells out
Bannockburn, Scotland, July 1 (Not in Town/IBNS) The site of one of the most significant battles in Scottish history came to life this weekend as tens of thousands of people from the UK and overseas descended on Bannockburn in Stirling to experience one of the biggest battle performances of it’s kind alongside music, talks, ancestry food and drink at Bannockburn Live.
Pipefest kicks off Stirling's Big Weekend in Scotland
Stirling, June 27 (Not in Town/IBNS) The kilts are packed, the pipes tuned and the Highland dancers are limbering up Pipefest gets underway in Scotland's Stirling on Friday.
A museum entirely devoted to bandits and their deeds, not always vile, can be found in Ronda, a historic town in Spain's Andalusia region. Ranjita Biswas visits this unique centre
Celebrate Sao Jao this June in Goa
Panaji, June 16 (IBNS) Goa is many things to many people and one of the foremost among these is: Celebration. The people of this state have an infectious spirit which makes Goa a popular venue for any kind of celebration right from weddings to reunions and even festivals.
Jordan celebrates Pope Francis' successful visit
Amman, June 16 (Not in Town/IBNS) Pope Francis in his recently concluded visit to Jordan touched many hearts and souls. From the moment his plane touched down at Amman's Queen Alia International Airport, where an honor guard and Catholic leaders met him on arrival; to his meeting with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania at the royal palace and the Mass he led at Amman's International Stadium; it was obvious he is truly a down to earth people's Pope.
Sabyasachi Chakraborty releases tourists' map
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Tollywood veteran actor Sabyasachi Chakraborty on Wednesday launched the new Kolkata tourists' map and guide from Traveladdict, a platform offering journals, photos, and itineraries to plan the perfect trip.
This year commemorates the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. Visiting the site one can gain insight into the history of Berlin as a divided city and the wall’s significance to the city's residents. Susanta Paral was there recently