Sri Lanka to issue visa on arrival for free for some countries
Mar 15, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Colombo, Mar 15 (Xinhua) Sri Lanka's Tourism Ministry said on Friday that preparations are underway to issue visa on arrival free of charge for tourists from multiple countries from May 1, to boost arrivals during lean months.
Goa Tourism participates at BTL, Lisbon, Portugal
Mar 15, 2019, at 10:19 am
Panaji, Mar 15 (UNI) Goa Tourism is participating at Bolsa de Tourismo de Lisboa (BTL) in Lisbon, Portugal, being held from March 13-17, 2019.
Norwegian’s App with “Pre-Cruise†mode enhances the guest experience
Mar 11, 2019, at 03:35 pm
Mumbai, Mar 11 (IBNS) Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the complete expansion of its Cruise Norwegian app across its 16-ship fleet.
Uzbekistan showcases Namangan at travel fair in Mumbai
Mar 08, 2019, at 05:40 pm
Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Keen to promote the country's tourist destinations to the global audience, Uzbekistan participated in the Times Travel Show Expo held recently in Mumbai.
The historical Fergana region of Uzbekistan gets ready for tourism boom
Mar 08, 2019, at 05:19 pm
Fergana, Uzbekistan, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Fergana region of Uzbekistan is slowly growing into a global tourist attraction owing to its historical monuments, places of worship, modern buildings, and nature.
Uzbekistan developing historic site of Akhsikent into a global tourism attraction
Mar 08, 2019, at 04:43 pm
Fergana, Uzbekistan, Mar 8 (IBNS): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently visited Akhsikent archaeological site in Turakurgan district to see the progress made to preserve and study this ancient site, according to media reports.
Jet Airways to operate all–women crew flights on International Women's Day
Mar 07, 2019, at 11:55 pm
Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Friday, Jet Airways, is planning to operate four domestic flights with all-women Cockpit and Cabin Crew members.
Women's Day: Vistara becomes first Indian airline to provide sanitary pads onboard domestic flights
Mar 07, 2019, at 12:43 pm
New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): India’s full-service carrier, Vistara, has announced an initiative called #PadsOnBoard, whereby it will provide sanitary pads onboard its flights to women travellers on request, starting this International Women’s Day on Mar 8.
Etihad Airways announces news seasonal routes to Alexandria and Salalah
Mar 01, 2019, at 07:52 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Mar 1 (IBNS): Aviation major Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal routes from Abu Dhabi to Alexandria, Egypt, and Salalah, Oman, catering to strong demand during the summer peak. Both flights will operate four times per week throughout July and August 2019.
Feb 28, 2019, at 06:27 pm
Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS): Arijit Dutta, Managing Director of Priya Entertainment Pvt Ltd has been bestowed with the Circle of Excellence Awards as Entrepreneur of the year 2019 for Eco Tourism sector.
Bukhara hosted the First International Forum on Ziyarah Tourism in Uzbekistan
Feb 27, 2019, at 11:51 am
Bukhara, Feb 25 (IBNS): One of the key takeaways from the First International Forum on Ziyarah Tourism (ziyarah meaning pilgrimage to a site associated with Muhammad) is that the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan expects to improve upon its infrastructure to receive nearly 10 thousand tourists per day with investments from Germany, Russia, India, China, South Korea, Turkey and other countries.
5 Exciting Things To Do In Goa
Feb 26, 2019, at 04:21 pm
Goa is synonymous with pristine scenery and amazing beaches. Indian and international travelers visit the state each year either to relax or to experience the vibrant nightlife. But there are many more exciting things to do in Goa.
Kerala Tourism department to train guides jointly with KITTS
Feb 25, 2019, at 06:44 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 25 (UNI) Kerala Tourism Department has launched a programme to create a pool of trained tourist guides with a firm understanding of the job and excellent proficiency in languages, in association with the state-run Kerala Institute of Tourism and Travel Studies (KITTS) here.
Feb 25, 2019, at 04:13 pm
Mumbai, Feb 25 (IBNS): The Sultanate of Oman has recorded a 12.37% growth in Indian tourist arrivals with 357,147 travellers visiting the country from January to December 2018 vis-à-vis 317,844 in 2017 making India the second highest source market for Oman.
Shah Rukh Khan reveals Dubai's unkown gems in mysterious sequel to the #BeMyGuestCampaign
Feb 25, 2019, at 04:07 pm
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Feb 25 (IBNS): Bollywood megastar Shah Rukh Khan is taking Dubai to the world once again in a dramatically unexpected adventure-series, unlike any other part of the multi-global award-winning campaign #BeMyGuest that launches on Monday across social media and online platforms.
Israeli airline Arkia to launch direct flight operations to Goa and Kochi from Tel Aviv
Feb 25, 2019, at 02:28 pm
Tel Aviv, Feb 25 (IBNS): Israeli airline Arkia recently announced it will introduce two new routes to India starting from Sept 28 using recently acquired Airbus A321LR.
Bengal emerged as a top tourist destination, claims state minister
Feb 22, 2019, at 10:07 am
Kolkata, Feb 22 (UNI) West Bengal Tourism Minister Goutam Deb has said the developments in Bengal’s tourism sector have helped the state emerge as one of the favourite destinations among domestic as well as international tourists.
Etihad Airways to increase flights from Abu Dhabi to London during April
Feb 21, 2019, at 08:15 pm
Abu Dhabi, Feb 21 (IBNS): Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to up to four daily services, to meet peak demand during the month of April.
Feb 17, 2019, at 07:00 pm
Bollywood actress and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza was in Japan recently and she said whole-heartedly – JapanSurprises!
Vande Bharat Express commences its commercial journey
Feb 17, 2019, at 09:02 am
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): India's fastest train Vande Bharat Express commenced its first commercial journey on Sunday.
Rajadhani exp to stop at Kasaragod from Feb 18
Feb 16, 2019, at 07:36 pm
Kasaragod Feb 16 (UNI) A long cherished dream of the people of northern-most district of Kasaragod will come into reality with the stoppage of weekly thrice Thiruvanthapuram-Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Rajadhani Express at Kasaragod Railway station from February 18.
Uzbekistan: The number of visa-free countries increases by 45
Feb 13, 2019, at 10:36 am
Tashkent, Feb 13 (IBNS): Additional visa-free regime is established for 45 countries for 30 days from the date of entry into the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of Feb 1, 2019.
Uzbekistan to host International Forum on Pilgrimage Tourism
Feb 13, 2019, at 10:30 am
Tashkent, Feb 13 (IBNS): On February 21-23, Uzbekistan will host the first International Forum on ziyorat-tourism (pilgrimage tourism). The organizers of the forum are the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development, khokimiyats of Bukhara and Samarkand regions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Committee on Religious Affairs with the assistance of diplomatic missions of Uzbekistan abroad.
UNESCO: Uzbekistan is the heart of Central Asia
Feb 13, 2019, at 10:23 am
New York, Feb 13 (IBNS): Deputy of the lower house of the Spanish Parliament and President of the UNESCO project “The Great Silk Road” José Mario Cicillo said that Uzbekistan plays a fundamental role, since its cities are located on the historical Great Silk Road.
Etihad Airways to introduce Airbus A 380 on daily Seoul service
Feb 12, 2019, at 07:03 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb 12 (IBNS): Effective 1 July 2019, aciation major Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul.
Travel aggregator's alternative for fliers hit by Mumbai, Bangalore airport disruptions
Feb 12, 2019, at 12:13 am
New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Online travel aggregator EaseMyTrip has come up with a solution for passengers travelling to Mumbai and Bangalore.
Rajasthan: Citadels of the Bravehearts
Feb 08, 2019, at 01:07 pm
A visit to Chittorgarh and Bundi in Rajasthan is a journey down the intriguing pathways of India's Rajput kingdoms and their stories of valour and romance that still echo in the majestic forts, palaces and colourful old towns. Pritha Lahiri relives the magic
Vienna marks 2019 as the year of family travelers
Feb 06, 2019, at 04:05 pm
Vienna, Feb 6 (IBNS): There is something for every age group and interest in this beautiful European city of Vienna which is laced with heritage and culture.
Etihad aviation group celebrates Pope Francis' first visit to Arabian Gulf
Feb 04, 2019, at 10:09 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb 4 (IBNS): Worldwide leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, touched down in Abu Dhabi for a three-day trip to strengthen interfaith dialogue and understanding in support of peace.
Jan 29, 2019, at 07:24 pm
Vancouver, Jan 29 (IBNS): Leading expedition cruise specialist One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), known for elevating expedition cruise travel to new heights, has built a comprehensive program that delivers experiences that go well beyond tourism. These range from in-depth science, polar history, and education to an exploration of the self in some of the most pristine regions on earth.