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Emirates makes Dubai even more attractive this winter season with the extension of 'My Emirates Pass' offers

Jan 03, 2018, at 11:54 pm

Kolkata, JaN 3 (IBNS): Emirates is extending its popular My Emirates Pass programme to customers visiting Dubai this winter season.

Etihad Aviation Group celebrates 2018 as year of Zayed

Jan 03, 2018, at 10:55 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jan 3 (IBNS):  Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) has announced a year-long programme of activities and humanitarian initiatives to mark 2018 as the Year of Zayed. 

2018 is Canada-China Year of Tourism

Dec 24, 2017, at 07:49 pm

Ottawa, Dec 24 (IBNS): Canada and China have declared 2018  officially as Canada-China Year of Tourism, media reports said.

Jet Airways incentives New Year travel with sale on select domestic destinations

Dec 22, 2017, at 09:05 pm

Mumbai, Dec 22 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s full-service premier international airline on Friday announced an exciting New Year Sale for guests planning their domestic travel early next year.

Catherine Zeta-Jones-Michael Douglas reveal their Taj Mahal love in India

Dec 22, 2017, at 05:34 pm

Agra, Dec 22 (IBNS): Hollywood couple Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas visited seventh wonder of the world, Taj Mahal, as they are on India visit this Christmas.

Central govt sanctions over Rs 15 crore for Warangal Fort revival under HRIDAY scheme

Dec 21, 2017, at 09:49 pm

New Delhi, Dec 21 (IBNS): The Central government's Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs said on Thursday that an amount of Rs 15.29 crore has been sanctioned for the revival and development of Fort Warangal in Telangana.

IndiGo expands international operations with Colombo as its 49th destination

Dec 15, 2017, at 03:16 am

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): IndiGo airline has announced Colombo as its 8th international and 49th overall destination on its 6E network. 

Jet Airways to offer guests Christmas special treats on select flights from Mumbai, Delhi to London Heathrow

Dec 15, 2017, at 01:49 am

Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS): This festive season, guests travelling aboard Jet Airways’ flights to London can look forward to special yuletide treats to include delicacies like Roast Chicken and Yule Log. 

On the Spanish trail

Dec 14, 2017, at 05:44 pm

Women travel writers, even in the West with more mobility and liberal social ambiance, are fewer in number than men. In a list of “Essential Books for the Well-Read Explorer” prepared by Outside (www.outsideonline.com), out of the 25 writers only four are women. In India, the number is even fewer though a new generation of women travel bloggers is emerging. But travelogues by women are still quite rare. In such a milieu, Ranjita Biswas, journalist and author, homemaker and mother to boot, writes a riveting travelogue Notes from a Spanish Diary (Niyogi Books) on her experiences as a solo traveller across Spain. Full of anecdotes of people on the street and food influences, its history and culture, the book is a look at the Iberian country up close.

Union Minister Gadkari says talks are on with Singapore to promote cruise tourism from India

Dec 12, 2017, at 05:16 pm

New Delhi, Dec 12 (IBNS): Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said talks are on with Singapore for cruise connectivity to promote cruise tourism on a mega scale, according to media reports.

Scotland woos India's Bollywood fans and set-jetters during 20th anniversary of Karan Johar classic

Dec 08, 2017, at 07:19 pm

Edinburgh, Dec 08 (IBNS) Set-jetting fans of the iconic Bollywood film Kuch Kuch Hota Hai will get the chance to follow in the footsteps of their on-screen heroes with a new guide produced by VisitScotland.

Explore any 20 international destinations this winter with Jet Airways's sale

Dec 06, 2017, at 01:37 am

Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier, full service international airline, on Tuesday announced a 7-day fare sale, for guests planning their international travel this winter season, commencing on Dec 5.  

Air India to commence Bhubaneswar-Bangkok flight service from Dec 10

Dec 06, 2017, at 12:20 am

New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): National carrier Air India is all set to commence Bhubaneswar-Bangkok service from Dec 10.

6th International Tourism Mart to begin in Guwahati tomorrow

Dec 05, 2017, at 02:59 am

New Delhi, Dec 4 (IBNS): “6th International Tourism Mart” (ITM) will begin in Guwahati, Assam on Tuesday.

Cyprus ready to welcome Indian investments, including tourism

Dec 02, 2017, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata, Dec 3 (IBNS): Indian film producers can now look forward to start shooting in the beautiful locales of Cyprus, assured High Commissioner of Cyprus to India, Demetrios A. Theophylactou, at a recent meeting in Kolkata.

GuestHouser partners with Indigo as exclusive supplier of holiday homes

Dec 02, 2017, at 05:57 am

New Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): India’s network of holiday homes, GuestHouser, on Friday announced its partnership with Indian airline Indigo in terms of market share.

These are 10 of 50 best beaches chosen by top travel professionals

Nov 30, 2017, at 05:49 pm

Beaches are often the most attractive places for a traveller but one should know the best ones before planning a trip.

Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi now open four days a week for public viewing

Nov 22, 2017, at 09:29 pm

New Delhi, Nov 22 (IBNS): The President's Secretariat announced on Wednesday that the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi will now be open for public viewing for four days a week, starting Nov 23.

GoAir expands operations at New Delhi

Nov 21, 2017, at 11:38 pm

New Delhi, Nov 21 (IBNS):  GoAir, an airlines brand, on Tuesday said it is set to increase its operations with the launch of eight all new additional flights in and out of Delhi, for the winter schedule effective from Nov 23.

GoAir expands operations at Hyderabad

Nov 21, 2017, at 12:46 am

Hyderabad, Nov 20 (IBNS):  GoAir, an Indian airline, is set to increase its operations with the launch of six all new additional flight sin and out of Hyderabad, for the winter schedule effective from Nov 23.

Emirates celebrates 10 years of connecting Ahmedabad to the world

Nov 20, 2017, at 10:18 pm

Kolkata, Nov 20 (IBNS): Emirates has celebrated 10 years of successful operations to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat, India. Since its inaugural flight in October 2007, Emirates has carried over two million passengers and uplifted up to 74,000 tonnage of cargo from Ahmedabad.

Geneva to join Zurich as Etihad Airways' fifth European Dreamliner destination

Nov 20, 2017, at 10:06 pm

Abu Dhabi, Nov 20 (IBNS): – Etihad Airways recently announced that with a Boeing Dreamliner aircraft being deployed on the Abu Dhabi – Geneva route, effective 25 March 2018, the airlines will be operating an all-Boeing 787 Dreamliner service between Abu Dhabi and Switzerland.

OYO customers can now choose to receive booking confirmation via WhatsApp

Nov 20, 2017, at 09:24 pm

New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS):  OYO, one of India's popular hospitality companies, recently announced that it is testing the WhatsApp enterprise solution to speed up its customer-centric communicator channel.

Marvel Superheroes come to Disneyland Paris in 2018 summer

Nov 16, 2017, at 06:26 am

London, Nov 16 (IBNS) Disney lover, hold your breath!!!! Marvel Super Heroes are coming to Disneyland Paris in the summer of 2018.

Miral paves the way for personalized digital visitor experiences on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

Nov 16, 2017, at 12:44 am

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Nov 15 (IBNS): Abu Dhabi-based developer, Miral, has embarked on a major digital transformation project to create a connected destination of theme parks and attractions on Yas Island.

Jet Airways announces exciting options for winter travel with up to 30 pct savings across its international network

Nov 08, 2017, at 09:55 pm

Mumbai, Nov 8 (IBNS): Jet Airways - India’s full-service, premier international airline, on Wednesday announced exciting travel options for the Winter season by offering up to 30% savings on travel from India to high–demand destinations served by the airline’s international network. Guests looking to plan their winter getaways overseas can avail of these special fares when they book their travel between Nov 8–14, 2017.

Emirates welcomes 100th A380 to its fleet

Nov 04, 2017, at 12:00 am

Kolkata, Nov 3 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates on Friday celebrates the milestone delivery of its 100th Airbus A380 aircraft at a special ceremony with Airbus at the manufacturer’s delivery centre in Hamburg.

Passenger helicopter service resumed in Nagaland

Nov 03, 2017, at 06:44 pm

Guwahati, Nov 3 (IBNS): The Nagaland government has resumed passenger helicopter service in Phek district from November 1 last, officials said on Friday. 

Top Ten Tips for Planning a Family Holiday to Germany

Nov 03, 2017, at 05:29 am

Located in Central Europe, Germany is an amazing family holiday destination and the ideal destination for people of all ages. Germany has a deep rooted history and has exerted its influence across Europe especially the countries around its border. From France to the Czech Republic, Belgium to Switzerland, Poland to Austria, all these countries have been a major player in Europe’s past and have had a hand in shaping the present Germany.� Replete with several incredible points of interest like gardens, castles, theme parks, zoo’s, museums, art galleries and cathedrals, Germany has fun and excitement waiting around every nook and corner.

Etihad Airways to suspend Abu Dhabi -Dallas/Fort Worth route from March 2018

Nov 02, 2017, at 09:06 pm

Abu Dhabi, Nov 2 (IBNS):  Etihad Airways has announced the suspension of one of its flight services to the United States -- Abu Dhabi-Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) -- effective Mar 25, 2018, following American Airlines’ unilateral decision to terminate its codeshare agreement with the airline.