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.
Jammu & Kashmir gets Rs 500 crore package from Union Ministry of Tourism
Srinagar/New Delhi, Sep 16 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Tourism, on Friday, announced a Rs 500 crore package for projects that envisage tourist infrastructural development in Jammu & Kashmir.
Desi Explorers’ head to YAS Island, UAE
New Delhi, Sept 16 (IBNS-Not in Town) Explore! Dream! Discover! Sunny Arora and Anand Mishra of Marinating Films bring yet another enthralling season of ‘Desi Explorers’ with a new gang of stars to travel and explore the ultimate riveting Entertainment Destination YAS Island located just 45-minutes away from the beautiful capital of UAE, Abu Dhabi.
Tourist arrival on e-Tourist Visa shows record jump in August 2016 compared to a year ago
New Delhi, Sep 15 (IBNS): Union Ministry of Tourism announced on Thursday that 66,097 tourists arrived in Aug 2016 on e-Tourist Visa, up 196.6 per cent compared to 22,286 in August 2015.
Taiwan Visas get more liberalised: Now online and free of cost for Indian nationals
Indian Nationals are now entitled to free Taiwan visa which can be applied online and so its now even easier to plan a leisure holiday or MICE event for a visa to travel to Taiwan.
Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces to open The Gateway Resort Pushkar Bypass Ajmer
Kolkata/Ajmer, Sept 12 (IBNS): Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces has announced the opening of The Gateway Resort Pushkar Bypass Ajmer.
International air travel costliest from Canada
Toronto Sept 11 (IBNS): According to a new report published by air travel website Kiwi.com, international flights from Canada are the most expensive in the world.
IRCTC-led meeting discusses tourism promotion in Northeastern states
Guwahati, Sept 11 (IBNS): A range of ideas to boost tourism in the Northeastern states, including special tourist trains to unexplored destinations, are under discussion as the IRCTC steps up its efforts partner state tourism bodies in putting the region on the global tourism map.
LTC scheme for air travel to J&K extended for two years
New Delhi, Sep 8 (IBNS): The Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday that the central government has decided to extend the facility to travel by any airlines to visit Jammu & Kashmir on LTC.