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With non-stop long haul flight to Toronto, CSIA strengthens connectivity to North America

Jul 04, 2017, at 03:21 am

Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): In a move to further enhance the seamless air connectivity offered to flyers, GVK MIAL’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) announced the commencement of non-stop flight operations to Toronto effective July 2.

Jet Airways announces winner of ‘The Billion Miles Festival’

Jul 04, 2017, at 02:10 am

Mumbai, July 3 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premiere international airline, on Monday announced Shantanu Kumar as the Grand Prize winner of the ‘The Billion Miles Festival’ held by the airline between February 21 and March 31, 2017.

Jet Airways unveil holiday packages for guests seeking monsoon getaways

Jun 30, 2017, at 12:53 am

Mumbai, June 29 (IBNS): In sync with the expanding envelope of India’s Southwest monsoon, Jet Airways, India’s full-service, premier international airline, on Thursday unveiled holiday packages for guests looking to plan their monsoon getaways.

SpiceJet announces Mega Monsoon Sale

Jun 28, 2017, at 09:48 pm

Gurgaon, June 28 (IBNS): Airline major Spice Jet on Wednesday announced the Mega Monsoon Sale with one way all inclusive starting fares as low as Rs 699.

Tamil Nadu tops list of states with most foreign tourist arrivals in 2016, WB finish fifth: Union Ministry

Jun 28, 2017, at 05:37 pm

New Delhi, Jun 28 (IBNS): According to a new survey report released by the Union Tourism Minister Mahesh Sharma, Tamil Nadu topped the list of states with most number of foreign visitor arrivals for 2016.

Etihad Airways increases Middle-East and North Africa capacity to cater growing summer demand

Jun 27, 2017, at 09:39 pm

Abu Dhabi, June 27 (IBNS): Airlines major Etihad Airways on Tuesday announced it is increasing capacity between its Abu Dhabi hub and key markets of Amman, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca and Rabat to cater to the peak June – September travel period, while additional services to Dammam will be year-round.

2017 Amarnath Yatra begins on Wednesday, security arrangements tightened to foil terrorist attacks

Jun 27, 2017, at 08:53 pm

Jammu/New Delhi, Jun 27 (IBNS): The first batch of pilgrims for the annual Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir will start from Jammu on Wednesday, according to media reports.

Emirates wins 13th consecutive World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017

Jun 21, 2017, at 11:14 pm

Kolkata, June 21 (IBNS):Emirates has won World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award for a record 13th year at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017.

Kolkata: Cox & Kings opens new franchisee store in Chinar Park

Jun 21, 2017, at 10:41 pm

Kolkata, May 21 (IBNS): Cox & Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 22 countries, has launched a new franchise store at Chinar Park area in Kolkata.

Cox & Kings partners with Tubelight to launch 'Pose Karo, Tubelight se Milo' contest

Jun 20, 2017, at 09:45 pm

Mumbai,June 20 (IBNS): It’s time to celebrate as Bollywood superstar Salman Khan’s new film Tubelight is set to release on June 23.

Mumbai: The Taj Mahal Palace secures India's first trademark registration for its iconic hotel building and dome

Jun 20, 2017, at 12:02 am

Mumbai, June 19 (IBNS): The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai is the iconic flagship of Taj Hotels Palaces Resorts Safaris, and is a defining structure of Mumbai’s cityscape.

Rishop: And the Mountains Echoed

Jun 19, 2017, at 08:34 pm

Quest for peace, beauty and cooler climes led Pritha Lahiri to Rishop in the eastern Himalayas of Kalimpong district this summer.

Mahesh Sharma launches implementation of ‘National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India’

Jun 18, 2017, at 06:59 pm

Mathura, June 18 (IBNS): Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (Independent charge) for Culture & Tourism launched the implementation of the ‘'National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India' at Goverdhan Block, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh in a day long, Block level mega talent hunt programme (Sanskritik Pratibha Khoj Samaroh) on Saturday.

Indian Railways to run special tourist train to Gandhi circuit

Jun 17, 2017, at 09:20 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) In order to commemorate the centenary celebration of Sabarmati Ashram associated with the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Ministry of Railways has decided to run Gandhi Darshan Special Tourist Train covering all the important tourist places under Gandhian Circuit.

Qatar Airways say their flights operating smoothly, announces new international flights

Jun 16, 2017, at 12:03 am

Doha (Qatar), Jun15 (IBNS): Qatar Airways’, through a press release, announced that its operations to and from its Doha hub are running smoothly, with the vast majority of flights operating as per the schedule.

New age theatrical show La Clique Noel to reignite Edinburgh’s Christmas Festival in 2017

Jun 15, 2017, at 11:33 pm

La Clique Noel, a globally acclaimed theatrical performance, returns to Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, with a new show at the Festival Square Spiegeltent on Lothian Road as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas 2017.

Taj Safaris’ Meghauli Serai recognised as the ‘Best of the Best’ by Robb Report US

Jun 14, 2017, at 11:02 pm

Mumbai/Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS) : Meghauli Serai - A Taj Safari Lodge at Chitwan National Park has been named one of Robb Report’s 2017 ‘Best of the Best’ winners.

Destination Canada says there is 33 % growth in Indian arrivals

Jun 14, 2017, at 09:06 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (NITN) Destination Canada has registered a dynamic growth of 33 per cent in Indian arrivals for the month of March, 2017.

citizenM Tower of London- arty, hipster and functional

Jun 13, 2017, at 06:05 pm

Hipster, youthful, jazzy, functional and arty- citizenM Tower of London rising above the Tower Hill underground station is an interesting hotel for those with a moderate budget looking for a sleek urban stay in heart of London where hotel rooms are highly priced.

It’s raining discounts as Monsoon showers lash India, announces Cox & Kings

Jun 13, 2017, at 12:26 am

New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Keeping the arrival of Monsoon in India in mind, travel major Cox & Kings has introduced a series of discounted packages in the domestic market.

Etihad Airways: 48 hours in Abu Dhabi, special stopover programme and instagram contest

Jun 08, 2017, at 11:54 pm

Abu Dhabi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is promoting a '48-Hour Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme' in Abu Dhabi with curated programmes of up to two nights’ accommodation for passengers who transit through its Abu Dhabi base.

India issues travel advisory for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims

Jun 07, 2017, at 11:16 pm

New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): The Indian government has issued advisory for those nationals who will be travelling to Kailash Mansarovar through Nepal in the upcoming days.

Jet Airways offers special all-inclusive Economy class fares for domestic travel

Jun 07, 2017, at 02:43 am

Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's full-service premiere international airline, has introduced special all-inclusive Economy class fares on select domestic sectors for travel this monsoon season.

Gone Viral: Indonesian 'Rainbow Village' is the cynosure of netizen's eyes

Jun 03, 2017, at 07:51 pm

New Delhi, Jun 3 (IBNS): A shanty in central Indonesia is grabbing eyeball on the internet and all for the right (read bright) reasons.

Kashmir celebrates Kheer Bhawani Mela

Jun 02, 2017, at 08:36 pm

Srinagar, Jun 2 (IBNS): The annual Kheer Bhawani mela in the temple of Rajnya Devi, in Tulmulla Ganderbal in central Kashmir, witnessed emotional scenes on Friday with Muslims greeting and hugging Kashmiri Pandits.

Vistara claims information about withdrawing all flights from Kolkata as baseless

May 31, 2017, at 09:33 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): India's low cost airline Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, has said on digital media platforms --such as Twitter and Facebook -- that it is not suspending all flights taking off from Kolkata.

Jet Airways introduces third non-stop daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow

May 25, 2017, at 05:26 am

Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): Strengthening its global footprint, Jet Airways - India’s full-service, premier international airline, on Wednesday announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.

3 Wild Camping Locations in Nainital

May 23, 2017, at 03:59 am

Camping is generally not for the idle, loner types like me, that is for sure. However, gladly for mother earth, most of the people love adventures and thus, camping is nice enough idea for them, especially when it is in the pleasant weather and breathtaking surroundings of Nainital. If you are among these active, fun-loving, on the go, happy go lucky (and similar phrases) people, you will love camping. Jokes apart, camping allows us to connect to the mother nature like nothing else.

Rank of India improves in International Tourist Arrivals

May 19, 2017, at 09:07 pm

New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): As per the UNWTO definition, International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) comprises two components namely Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Arrivals of Non-Resident Nationals.