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Indian travellers to explore more of Americas with Emirates' Pass

Aug 06, 2015, at 01:41 am

Kolkata, Aug 5 (IBNS): Emirates passengers from India looking to explore beyond the airline's network of American destinations now have dozens of options with the Americas Pass.

Kolkata plays host to 'Travel and Tourism Fair'

Aug 02, 2015, at 01:12 am

Kolkata, Aug 1 (IBNS): The three-day Travel & Tourism Fair (TTF) opened in Kolkata on Friday.

GHE powers up remote villages in Himalayan region with DC Solar grids through Impact Adventure

Jul 31, 2015, at 10:38 pm

Global Himalayan Expedition has announced the list of 20 Impact Adventurers, who will be undertaking the journey to some of the remote parts of Ladakh, during its Annual Expedition in August this year. GHE team also announced the launch of www.greenhimalayanvillages.com, highlighting the impact initiatives executed at these remote villages and online village experience planned by GHE.

Mumbai Airport, Vistara launch mobile phone boarding pass facility

Jul 31, 2015, at 08:52 pm

Mumbai, July 31 (IBNS): GVK MIAL (Mumbai International Airport Pvt. Ltd.) and Vistara on Friday announced the launch of mobile phone boarding pass facility for Vistara's customers travelling out of Mumbai's T2 terminal to New Delhi, Bangalore, Ahmedabad and Goa.

Jet Airways reschedules its Hong Kong flight to Delhi with day time arrival

Jul 30, 2015, at 12:46 am

Mumbai, July 29 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has rescheduled its daily flight from Hong Kong to New Delhi, offering a convenient day time arrival into Delhi, effective Oct 25.

Thomas Cook India launches online visas

Jul 28, 2015, at 01:40 am

New Delhi, July 27 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India's leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, latest finding reveals that the Indian traveller's use of online platforms is moving beyond flights/hotels, to include visa processing.

Online travel agency Destinia to operate in Iran

Jul 25, 2015, at 12:25 am

Tehran , July 24 (IBNS): Destinia.com, the international online travel agency with offices in Madrid, Cairo and Dubai, has expanded its presence in the Middle East with its entrance in the market of Iran.

dnata and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority partner to promote Abu Dhabi Summer Season across India

Jul 24, 2015, at 03:45 am

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): dnata in partnership with Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) has launched a roadshow across the country targeting industry professionals, to highlight Abu Dhabi Summer Season-a three month-long programme of family entertainment promoting the multi-faceted destination started from June 11 and continuing until September 5.

South African Tourism conducts 'Learn South Africa' Training Programme in India

Jul 24, 2015, at 02:04 am

Kolkata, July 23 (IBNS): South African Tourism hosted a Press Conference to talk about Tourism board's future plans and strategy in Kolkata on Thursday.

Bhopal residents explore city's heritage on Twitter through #BhopalWalk

Jul 22, 2015, at 07:13 pm

Bhopal, July 22 (IBNS): In a unique attempt to promote the heritages of the capital city of Madhya Pradesh-Bhopal-netizens on Twitter have started sharing images and information about the place using hashtag #BhopalWalk.

Maldives wins Best Beach Destination at World Travel Awards

Jul 21, 2015, at 11:52 pm

Male, July 21 (IBNS): Maldives has won the award for the 'Best Beach Destination' at the World Travel Awards, Africa and Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2015.

Jordan Corporate evenings are huge success: Tourism Board

Jul 20, 2015, at 05:40 pm

Amman, July 20 (IBNS): Jordan Tourism Board in association with Cox and Kings held Corporate evenings at Bangalore and Mumbai recently.

Jet Airways announces attractive premiere fares on domestic network

Jul 19, 2015, at 05:49 pm

Mumbai, July 19 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has announced special attractive offer on Premiere fares for its guests travelling on the airline's domestic network.

Roots Corporation Ltd. launches its first Hotel in Tirupati

Jul 18, 2015, at 12:01 am

Kolkata / Mumbai, July 17 (IBNS): Ginger Hotels, from Roots Corporation, a subsidiary of The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), on Friday announced the launch of its first hotel in Tirupati.

Centre to develop tourism around historical heritage associated with Rani Laxmibai: Mahesh Sharma

Jul 17, 2015, at 04:17 am

New Delhi,July 16 (IBNS): Union Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma held a meeting with Minister of Women & Child Development of Madhya Pradesh Maya Singh in New Delhi on Thursday.

Bollywood love story to draw special attraction in Edinburgh Mela 2015

Jul 16, 2015, at 07:33 pm

Edinburgh, July 16 (IBNS): Scotland's annual fiesta-the Edinburgh Mela-has announced its 2015 programme, running on August 29 and 30, with a very special project called 'A Bollywood Love Story' to add to the attraction of the revellers.

International tourist arrivals up 4% worldwide in first four months of 2015

Jul 09, 2015, at 07:27 pm

Washington, July 9 (IBNS): International tourism demand continued to be robust between January and April 2015 with tourist arrivals increasing 4% worldwide according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Mahesh Sharma takes stock of the working of Victoria Memorial, Asiatic Society in Kolkata

Jul 08, 2015, at 03:06 am

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS) Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma, visited the Victoria Memorial Hall and Asiatic Society in Kolkata during his day long visit to the city o Tuesday.

Jet Airways unveils new website offering one-stop solution for travellers

Jul 01, 2015, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Wednesday launched its new website jetairways.com, which has been built around the theme 'Designed to Delight.'

BlaBlaCar partners with IRCTC to offer city-to-city car ridesharing services

Jul 01, 2015, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): BlaBlaCar and IRCTC have entered into a unique advertising partnership to offer more travel options across India.

Taiwan's off-shore islands offer unique scenery and culture

Jun 29, 2015, at 10:00 pm

Penghu, Taiwan, June 29 (IBNS): Being blessed with with nature's bounty-clear waters, blue skies and billions of shimmering stars-Taiwan has much to offer to the visitors especially with it offshore islands.

AirAsia big sale is back

Jun 23, 2015, at 12:30 am

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): AirAsia's most anticipated big sale promo is back with promo seats up for grabs on AirAsia India flights throughout the airline's extensive route network.

JetPrivilege announces frequent flyer agreement with Air Seychelles

Jun 22, 2015, at 06:24 pm

Mumbai June 22 (IBNS) JetPrivilege, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, India,s premier international airline, concluded a frequent flyer agreement with Air Seychelles, the national carrier of Seychelles, and an Etihad Airways Partners carrier.

Mahesh Sharma launches new series of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' TV commercials starring Aamir Khan as brand ambassador

Jun 20, 2015, at 02:50 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma launched the new edition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' television commercials and a brochure titled 'India-The Land of Yoga' at a function organized in New Delhi on Friday.

Getting US visas to take more time as American embassies experience technical snag

Jun 18, 2015, at 08:12 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Getting a visa for travel to United States is likely to take more time as the country's embassy is experiencing technical problems with their visa systems across the world.

Turkish Airlines wins best in Europe award by Skytrax

Jun 17, 2015, at 08:36 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Turkish Airlines has been chosen "Best Airline in Europe", "Best Airline in Southern Europe" and awarded "World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge", and "World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining" in 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Yas Island offers hot deals for a cool summer

Jun 17, 2015, at 01:44 am

Abu Dhabi, June 16 (IBNS): In an attempt to make summer holidays (from June to September) even more sizzling, Yas Island offers several hot deals for families and kids with experiences tailored just for them.

JetPrivilege teams up with Vietnam Airlines for frequent flier partnership

Jun 15, 2015, at 08:33 pm

Mumbai June 15 (IBNS): JetPrivilege, the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, has entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer partnership with Vietnam Airlines.

Rail Canada offers hassle free, comfortable travel option

Jun 13, 2015, at 12:28 am

Ottawa, June 12 (IBNS): Traverse through Canada with the most hassle free and comfortable travel option-via Rail Canada.

Keys Hotels launches second in Kerala by foraying into Kochi

Jun 09, 2015, at 04:32 am

Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS): Keys Hotels & Resorts, a leading chain of mid-market hotels, has announced the launch of Keys Kochi, its second hotel in Kerala and 16th hotel across India.