Small Town, Big Story: Journey through America’s hidden wonders
Feb 23, 2022, at 11:09 pm
The United States is home to hundreds of small towns throughout the country, bursting with individual personality and deep-rooted traditions. To help celebrate the local characters who bring these towns to life, Atlas Obscura co-founder and creative director, Dylan Thuras, journeys across America to discover some of the country’s hidden wonders in newly launched GoUSA TV original series Small Town, Big Story.
San Francisco art and culture scene roars to life in 2022
Feb 22, 2022, at 11:44 pm
Those seeking to immerse themselves in art and culture (at long last!) will find San Francisco a must-visit destination in 2022. The city boasts a full and exciting slate of exhibitions, performances, and events that are as varied as San Francisco’s spectacular topography.
AirAsia introduces 'FlyAhead' service
Feb 22, 2022, at 06:55 pm
Indian airline AirAsia India has announced the launch of their new ancillary service, ‘FlyAhead’.
Regular international flights likely to resume in India from March 15: Reports
Feb 22, 2022, at 06:38 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Regular international flights are likely to resume from March 15 after remaining suspended for almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, media reports quoting government sources said on Monday.
AirAsia India offers 10 pct discount for fully vaccinated flyers
Feb 19, 2022, at 05:49 am
Mumbai/IBNS: AirAsia India on Friday announced the launch of AirAsia VaxiFly, a special incentive for fully vaccinated flyers, offering 10 per cent off flight bookings made on the airline’s website airasia.co.in and mobile app.
Jammu and Kashmir: ‘Winter Carnival’ concludes with felicitation ceremony at Kulgam
Feb 19, 2022, at 04:19 am
Kulgam: The ‘Winter Carnival’ Kulgam, organised by the District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with Tourism Department, Aharbal Development Authority and Forest Division Kulgam concluded today with a colorful felicitation ceremony held at Aharbal, here.
Ginger Hotels opens new property in Greater Noida
Feb 18, 2022, at 12:50 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Ginger Hotels has made a fresh expansion with the launch of a new property in Greater Noida, National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR).
Virginia: The perfect romantic sojourn for this Valentines Day and beyond
Feb 14, 2022, at 11:57 pm
Richmond: Nothing satisfies that yearning better than a little adventure – whether experienced with a partner, family, friend, or simply by yourself, which brings us to Virginia’s famous slogan, Virginia is for lovers.
The Great Indian Travel reaches Kashmir
Feb 14, 2022, at 05:05 am
Srinagar: To support small and micro businesses affected by COVID-19, the Great Indian Travel, who are on a 101-day road trip campaign, reached Srinagar on Thursday late evening, where they will stay for the next two days.
Check out 10 Airbnb listed homes for Valentine's Day
Feb 13, 2022, at 12:10 am
Airbnb listed homes make for a great sojourn this Valentine's day with options to stay at a romantic beach house in Goa or amidst a dense rosewood forest in Karnataka.
11th edition of Sharjah Light Festival to mark new phase of post-pandemic tourism growth
Feb 10, 2022, at 11:12 pm
Sharjah/IBNS: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, bound to happen from February 9 to 20 across nine sites in the emirate.
Union Budget gives big boost to tourism in India: Centre
Feb 02, 2022, at 05:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Budget 2022-23 announced Tuesday, presented the government’s plans to increase capital expenditure by 35 per cent and fuel growth for an economy recovering from 3 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid19: Canada eases testing rules for flyers onboarding from India
Jan 30, 2022, at 02:34 am
Ottawa: Canada has eased testing rules for flyers onboarding from India, a decision which the Southeast Asian nation welcomed.
Covid19 Rules: Booster dose not essential to visit Abu Dhabi
Jan 26, 2022, at 07:14 pm
Abu Dhabi: As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi this winter season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors to ensure streamlined travel into the UAE capital.
Zara Rutherford becomes youngest pilot at 19 to fly around the world in 155 days
Jan 24, 2022, at 04:52 pm
Brussels: Nineteen-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford is the youngest woman to fly around the world in over five months, braving inclement weather, smog, wildfires and visa hurdles.
Air India curtails flight operations to US owing to deployment of 5G communications
Jan 19, 2022, at 06:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Air India on Tuesday informed that it has curtailed its operations to the USA from India in view of the deployment of 5G communications by the United States.
Amid high-rise in omicron cases, J&K's travel industry witnesses growth
Jan 14, 2022, at 04:16 am
Srinagar/IBNS: At a time when the tourism history has been hit hard by omicron, the passenger footfalls at the Srinagar International Airport and the Jammu Airport witnessed a considerable growth.
SriLankan Airlines, American Airlines re-establish codeshare agreement
Jan 13, 2022, at 01:04 am
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has announced the reinstatement of its codeshare arrangement with American Airlines made in December, to proliferate connectivity and travel destinations across North America and Europe.
Southern Railway requires EMU train passengers to be inoculated
Jan 09, 2022, at 12:22 am
Chennai/UNI: Southern Railway has made it compulsory for passengers to be fully inoculated before travelling in suburban Electric Multiple (EMU) trains with effect from Jan.10.
'4.5 lakh tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in 2021'
Jan 05, 2022, at 04:47 pm
Pahalgam/Gulmarg: The week-long Pahalgam Winter Carnival organised by the Tourism Department concluded here today with the celebration of the New Year.
Eat, Drink, Play, Shop and Stay in Santa Monica
Jan 03, 2022, at 06:54 pm
Just 20 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Santa Monica is a quintessentially Southern California beach city that stretches out over eight-and-a-half square miles on the Pacific Coast Highway. While striking the perfect balance of seaside charm and the west coast cool vibe, Santa Monica offers a variety of experiences for all travellers including beach lovers,adventure and thrill seekers, families, honeymooners, culinary enthusiasts and much more.
7-day mandatory home quarantine for passengers arriving in Mumbai from UAE
Dec 30, 2021, at 05:24 am
Mumbai/IBNS: All international passengers arriving from the United Arab Emirates to Mumbai will have to undergo a mandatory seven-day quarantine, the city's civic body said on Wednesday.
Tourists stranded in Darjeeling, Sikkim owing to snowfall; Army, police start rescue op
Dec 30, 2021, at 01:18 am
Darjeeling/UNI: As a thick layer of falling snow covered the upper regions and the famed tourist resort Darjeeling town in northern West Bengal itself, the district police on Wednesday issued a travel advisory saying driving on the roads could be hazardous, given the adverse weather conditions.
Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department eyes eco-tourism promotion
Dec 29, 2021, at 03:58 am
Jammu: Eying ecotourism promotion, the Forest Department hosted a one-week training for its staff manning forest huts in hospitality trades including housekeeping, catering, and front office management.
Why Sharjah can be on your holiday bucket list this festive season
Dec 28, 2021, at 03:46 am
The holiday season is an exciting time to plan a memorable family vacation. Sharjah is a beautiful gem in the United Arab Emirates that is ideally located if you are looking for a quick, affordable and hassle-free getaway from India. Here is a fun-filled three-day itinerary that encompasses the city, beach and desert.
As tourism opens, Turkey conducts FAM trip for Indian Travel Agents
Dec 07, 2021, at 06:39 pm
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in India recently organized a FAM (familiarisation) trip for a group of travel agents from the western India region to Turkiye.
Sikkim bans foreign travellers from entering the state until December 15
Dec 03, 2021, at 05:33 pm
Gangtok/IBNS: The tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim has announced that it is stopping the issuing of permits for foreign visitors in view of the concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.
SriLankan Airlines continues to consolidate operations to pre-COVID-19 levels with India
Dec 01, 2021, at 12:40 am
New Delhi: SriLankan Airlines has assured Indian travellers that the airline is committed to increase the flights to destinations that were temporarily halted due to the pandemic, restore operations to pre-COVID-19 levels, and offer Indian travelers a wide range of connections to Sri Lanka.
Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion this year
Nov 30, 2021, at 05:44 pm
New York: The coronavirus pandemic will likely cost the global tourism sector $2 trillion in lost revenue in 2021, the UN's tourism body said Monday, calling the sector's recovery "fragile" and "slow."
US, Australia ban entry to travellers from South Africa amid Covid-19 variant 'Omicron' scare
Nov 27, 2021, at 04:35 pm
Washington/UNI: The United States and Australia have issued official orders restricting travel from South Africa amid the growing concerns of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.