Gujarat Tourism to promote private tour operators, hotels
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS) There needs to be a political will and a burning desire to develop tourism in any region, and Gujarat, having recognised its potential has initiated a unique model of public private partnership to further strength tourism growth in the region and offer better facilities to the tourists.
Emirates touches down in Chicago, begins daily flight
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) Emirates has commenced a daily nonstop passenger service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport from Dubai.
Hilton Shillim introduces '20% off Weekend Stays'
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS) Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa near Mumbai and Pune has introduced a '20% Off Weekend Stays' Offer.
Goa Tourism to host GoaInstawalk 2.0
Panjim, July 30 (IBNS): Post the success of '#GoaInstawalk' that was held at the Goa Forest Department in Panjim on Nature Photography Day, Goa Tourism is all set to conduct the second version of Goa Instawalk in association with the Welcome Heritage Hotels on August 9-10.
Goa Tourism to cash in on wedding tourism market
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS) Realizing the potential wedding tourism market , Goa Tourism has decided to host its first 'Goa Wedding Show' on Aug 16 and 17 at The Grand Ballroom in Delhi.
KPMG, T&L to prepare Goa Tourism master plan
Panaji, July 22 (IBNS): The Goa government's Tourism Department has announced the appointment of a consortium of KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. and Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services Sl. (T&L) to prepare a 25-year tourism master plan for Goa.
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.