Dubai’s souks offer a glimpse into the past
Aug 27, 2019, at 03:24 pm
Dubai: When it comes to shopping, Dubai has emerged as a major destination for tourists looking for anything from high-end fashion brands to jewellery and gadgets.
Statue of Unity features in TIME Magazine's list of world's greatest places 2019
Aug 27, 2019, at 01:50 pm
New York/Gandhinagar: The statue of independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as Statue of Unity, has found a place in TIME Magazine's list of world's greatest places 2019.
DGCA asks passengers not to carry 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops on flights
Aug 26, 2019, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday issued a notice barring all passengers from carrying older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops on flight over the risk of overheating and fire.
Over 503,000 Indian nationals received visitor visas for year ending on June 2019: British govt
Aug 23, 2019, at 07:41 pm
London, Aug 23 (IBNS): Over half-a-million Indians visited the UK within a 12-month period, according to the latest quarterly report on Migration Statistics published by the UK’s Office for National Statistics.
GoAir becomes reliable airline for 11th time in a row
Aug 23, 2019, at 06:20 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Aviation major GoAir on Friday said it has achieved the highest On-Time-Performance (OTP) amongst the scheduled domestic carriers for the 11th consecutive month in July 2019.
Leading carrier IndiGo opens bookings on Delhi-Chengdu route
Aug 23, 2019, at 06:09 pm
Kolkata, Aug 23 (UNI) India's leading carrier IndiGo has announced the opening of the sale for its daily non-stop flights to China after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.
Etihad Airways celebrates 15 years in India
Aug 23, 2019, at 05:15 pm
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is preparing to celebrate 15 years of service to its largest and busiest market, India.
Exploring Jaipur in two days with Savaari
Aug 23, 2019, at 01:19 pm
The capital city of Rajasthan is a perfect blend of classic and contemporary. If there is a constant vibe of royalty, there is also the quirks of millennial culture and lifestyle trappings. With its rich heritage served in modern flair, the Pink City offers art, architecture, culture, and history in a single frame. Whether you are an explorer, a typical tourist, an artistic soul, or a literary genius, Jaipur will make you feel at home and embrace you with open arms.
Now passengers can have hassle-free boarding in Delhi Airport
Aug 22, 2019, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has come up with a plan to make hassle-free journey for all passengers who can now save time.
IndiGo announces shift in domestic flight operations at Delhi and Mumbai airport
Aug 21, 2019, at 07:32 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): In a move to support aviation bodies to revamp airport infrastructure at Delhi and Mumbai, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, will shift a part of its domestic operations to terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from Sept 5, 2019.
11 tastes one must try while visiting Israel
Aug 21, 2019, at 05:51 pm
Jerusalem: Israel is every Epicurean’s dream destination and a wide variety of cafés serve everything from Arabic, European to Asian fare. But no matter what one picks, the food in the Jewish heartland will always be infused with the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, the goodness of fresh dairy products and meats, garnished with garden crisp fruits, nuts and vegetables.
IndiGo strengthens connectivity in Southern India; announces Belgaum as 58th domestic destination-
Aug 21, 2019, at 05:01 pm
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Strengthening connectivity within South India, aviation major IndiGo on Wednesday added Belgaum to its network.
Aug 20, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Dubai, Aug 20 (IBNS): Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism).
UNWTO names Turkey the 6th most visited country in the world
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi: Giving a boost to its global image of being most frequented tourist destination, UNWTO recently announced that Turkey was the 6th most visited destination in the world in the year 2018 with 46 million visitors.
Taiwan Tourism Bureau gets on track with the Mumbai Metro
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving the city of Mumbai, and the wider metropolitan region, to expand awareness of Taiwan as a destination and promote tourism.
Tourism Vancouver releases First-of-its-Kind Film Tourism AR Adventure
Aug 17, 2019, at 09:43 pm
Vancouver: Tourism Vancouver has launched an immersive “Disney Descendants 3 in Vancouver AR Adventure", created by Vancouver-based QuestUpon.
Amid Hong Kong protest row, Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigns
Aug 16, 2019, at 11:38 pm
Hong Kong: Amid row over some Cathay Pacific employees' involvement in the Hong Kong protest, airline CEO Rupert Hogg resigned on Friday, media report said.
Cathay Pacific aims to work with Hong Kong International Airport for normal flight operations
Aug 16, 2019, at 07:59 pm
Hong Kong: Amid growing pressure over the Hong Kong protests, international airline Cathay Pacific said it is aiming to work with the Hong Kong International Airport to restore normal operations as soon as possible.
Jacqueline Fernandez visits Sri Lanka under Cinnamon's ‘Bring a Friend Home’ Campaign
Aug 13, 2019, at 11:56 am
Colombo: Bollywood actress and former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez, visited Sri Lanka as the first guest under Cinnamon’s ‘Bring a Friend Home’ (BAFH) campaign.
SriLankan Airlines welcomes free visa on arrival facility to 48 countries
Aug 12, 2019, at 10:38 pm
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has welcomed the launch of the free visa on arrival facility that the Government of Sri Lanka is providing to citizens of 48 countries in Australasia, Europe and North America from August 1 for a period of six months as part of a concerted effort to boost tourism into the Indian Ocean island nation.
Taiwan Tourism Bureau partners with Mumbai Metro to expand awareness of Taiwan
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:47 pm
Mumbai: The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro to expand awareness of Taiwan as a destination and to promote tourism in India.
Norwegian cruise line enhances award-winning entertainment programme with SIX: The Musical
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Mumbai: Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, on Thursday announced that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning next month.
Etihad Airways to fly 787 Dreamliners to Jakarta and Maldives
Aug 07, 2019, at 06:03 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug 7 (IBNS): Aviation major Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and will upgrade its daily morning service to Male, Maldives, to the wide-body aircraft on a seasonal basis.
Funding boost to entice Indian cricket fans to Australia
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:54 pm
Melbourne: Tourism Australia has received a $5 million funding boost to promote the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup being held in Australia for the first time next year, to fans in India.
Vistara extends waiver of change and cancellation fee for flights to and from Kashmir
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:50 pm
Srinagar: Airline Vistara has extended the waiver of change and cancellation fee for flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar and Leh till August 16.
IndiGo introduces Silchar as its 57th domestic destination
Aug 06, 2019, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Aviation major IndiGo has launched two daily non-stop flights on the Kolkata-Silchar route, effective Sept 20, 2019.
Kerala Tourism registers growth of 14.81 pc in Q2 of FY19-20
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6 (UNI) Riding on a swift recovery from one of the worst natural calamities, Kerala Tourism has regained the pre-floods tourist footfalls, registering an impressive growth rate of 14.81 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal 2019-20.
Vistara Lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi Airport to remain closed from Aug 8
Aug 03, 2019, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi: Vistara Lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi will remain closed from August 8 due to GMR flooring work.
Vistara to operate daily direct flights to Dubai from Aug 21
Aug 03, 2019, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi: Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, will be operating daily direct flights to Dubai from Mumbai from August 21 this year.
Etihad Airways to serve London Heathrow with fourth year-round daily service
Aug 02, 2019, at 07:56 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is to boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by adding a fourth year-round daily service between the two capitals, launching on October 27 this year.