Jet Airways offers holiday packages for guests
Jan 07, 2016, at 05:04 am
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has introduced all-inclusive JetEscapes holidays for guests in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand seeking a winter vacation in India and select international destinations on the airline's network.
Emirates to launch global sale to inspire,encourage travelers to explore new destinations
Jan 06, 2016, at 11:21 pm
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Ringing in new adventures for the new year, Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travelers to explore new destinations and revisit their favourite cities.
Conde Nast Traveler names Australia as destination of 2016
Jan 05, 2016, at 12:42 am
Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) has named Australia as the destination of 2016.
Ola enables private ‘CarPool’ on its app in Delhi-NCR
Dec 28, 2015, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobile app for transportation, announced the launch of a ‘CarPool’ feature, allowing citizens in Delhi to pool rides using their private cars through Ola’s mobile app.
Jet Airways announces festive offers for international travel
Dec 25, 2015, at 12:40 am
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): As part of its Christmas and New Year offering, Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has announced special attractive festive fares for its guests travelling on the airline's global network.
Mamata Banerjee flags off Kolkata-Digha helicopter service, becomes first passenger
Dec 24, 2015, at 03:58 am
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday flagged off a helicopter service which will connect Kolkata and seaside resort city Digha in West Bengal's East Medinipur district.
Sinclairs launches Sinclairs Tourist Resort Burdwan
Dec 23, 2015, at 04:44 am
Burdwan, Dec 22 (IBNS): Sinclairs Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Sinclairs Tourist Resort Burdwan, its seventh property in the Sinclairs chain.
California to host 6th Annual Restaurant Month
Dec 23, 2015, at 02:19 am
California, Dec 22 (IBNS): California Restaurant Month returns to the Golden State this January with an expanded program that builds upon traditional restaurant week promotions with a broader range of culinary happenings.
What is AC First on Indian Railways about?
Dec 20, 2015, at 09:13 pm
What is it about travelling AC First on Indian Railways? I mean, how different was it from say, 2AC (I had travelled 2AC)? That’s one thing I had always wondered about. So, when I realised I wasn’t in a hurry and the AC First fares were exactly the same as a flight to Hyderabad, I chose the slower option.
WeTravelSolo shortlists Christmas and New Year destinations
Dec 20, 2015, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (Not in Town/IBNS) WeTravelSolo, India's first solo traveler community, is presenting a Christmas and New Year gift for their clients in a form of solo trips to the most happening places this season.
Five Taj Hotels acknowledged as 'Favourite in the World' by Conde Nast Traveler
Dec 18, 2015, at 08:44 pm
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS) Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces have been acknowledged by leading luxury and lifestyle travel experts, Conde Nast Traveler US.
Cox & Kings wins Luxury Tour Operator award
Dec 15, 2015, at 12:19 am
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS) : Cox & Kings Ltd. the leading holidays and education travel group having operations in 22 countries across continents, has won the World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator award at the World Travel Awards Finale held at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco on Dec 12.
I like less traveled places in India: Todd Melby
Dec 13, 2015, at 08:24 pm
American journalist Todd Melby, settled in Minneapolis, finds India "unpredictable." Having visited the country recently with his wife Diane Richard, Todd advises people to not visit the Indian subcontinent if they want to know what will happen the next moment. Excerpts:
Atlanta: where heritage and happening come together
Dec 07, 2015, at 02:42 am
Atlanta in USA is blessed with good weather while it is a city steeped in history. Suparna Banerjee fell for the capital of Georgia at first sight, drawn by its beauty of nature, architecture and people
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2016 in Maldives
Dec 04, 2015, at 04:29 am
Male, Dec 3 (IBNS): If you want start the New Year relaxing and pampering yourself, enjoying on the stunning white, sandy beaches and relishing unrivalled luxury, Maldives is the unequivocal choice for New Year's Eve!
Russia strikes off India from safe travel destinations list
Nov 29, 2015, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): In a major blow to the tourism sector in India, Russia has struck off the country's name from the list of safe travel destinations.
Queen Rania, Google collaborate to promote Petra in Jordan
Nov 28, 2015, at 02:14 am
Amman, Nov 27 (IBNS): Narrated by Queen Rania Al Abdullah, the Petra Street View video will be featured on the Google search homepage of different countries around the world for 24 hours at a time, alternating across continents over the next few weeks.
"Jordan should be declared the eight wonder of the world"
Nov 21, 2015, at 06:54 pm
Amman, Nov 21 (IBNS): 'Jordan... Out of This World' is a promotional video of Wadi Rum, which was selected by Hollywood to double for Mars in Ridley Scott's new blockbuster, 'The Martian'.
AirAsia introduces exclusive dish based on winning recipe from TV series
Nov 21, 2015, at 03:55 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS) AirAsia, a low cost airline, has introduced an exclusive dish, the Stuffed Paratha with Dhal and Tomato Chutney.
Taiwan hosts 2015 Cycling Festival
Nov 12, 2015, at 08:21 pm
Taipei, Nov 12 (IBNS): Organized by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, the Taiwan Cyclist Federation, the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters' Association, and the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, the 2015 Taiwan Cycling Festival is being held from Oct 30 to Nov 22.
Yas Island offers array of activities to attract visitors
Nov 07, 2015, at 02:09 am
Abu Dhabi, Nov 6 (IBNS): Yas Island in Abu Dhabi has long enjoyed a reputation as the UAE's prime entertainment destination, but it's not just race weekend, roaring rollercoasters and white-knuckle water rides which bring visitors flocking to the island throughout the year.
SpiceJet now connects Bengaluru with Bangkok via Chennai
Nov 07, 2015, at 12:49 am
Gurgaon, Nov 6 (IBNS/NITN) : SpiceJet, the country's favourite low-cost carrier, now connects Bengaluru to Bangkok after the introduction of the new international flight from Chennai to Bangkok. Scheduled to start from Dec 10, flights will operate six days a week from Chennai.
Oct 31, 2015, at 06:52 pm
Maldives is the land of turquoise-cobalt waters, colourful coral reefs and sparkling white sandy beaches. Sujoy Dhar returns mesmerized after a rather sinful island resort hopping, spiced with self-indulgent spa experience, snorkeling and exciting stay in the upscale water villas in the Indian Ocean
"Everywhere I go in India is my favorite"
Oct 30, 2015, at 08:46 pm
Having explored India from Kashmir to Kerala, Diane Richard, an American journalist, settled in Minneapolis, can't get enough of India yet. For her, India is "truly full of things to wonder over." Excerpts:
ER to run Jansadharan Chhat Puja special trains
Oct 29, 2015, at 06:25 pm
Kolkata, Oct 29 (IBNS): Eastern Railway (ER) has planned to run eight pairs of weekly Jansadharan Chhat Puja special trains between Howrah-Nautanwa (5 pairs) and Howrah-Raxaul (3 pairs) to clear the rush of passengers during ensuing Chhat Puja.
ER to run midnight special trains on Kali Puja
Oct 29, 2015, at 03:03 am
Kolkata, Oct 28 (IBNS): Eastern Railway will run four pairs of midnight EMU special trains in different sections of Sealdah Division on the occasion of Kali Puja on the nights of Nov 10 and 11 to cope with the anticipated rush of passengers, an official statement said.
British Airways' first 787-9 Dreamliner arrives in Delhi
Oct 26, 2015, at 09:34 pm
New Delhi, Oct 26 (IBNS): The British High Commission on Monday helped British Airways celebrate the first scheduled flight of its new 787-9 Dreamliner which arrived at IGI Airport in New Delhi.
Madhya Pradesh holds Travel Mart 2015
Oct 26, 2015, at 07:31 pm
Bhopal, Oct 26 (IBNS) The largest travel mart in central India, the Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM), was held in Bhopal from Oct 16 to 18, 2015 with over 250 hosted buyers and media persons from India and abroad attending it.
Jet Airways introduces 'Seat Select' option for customers
Oct 09, 2015, at 12:30 am
Mumbai, Oct 8 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Thursday announced a initiative, providing guests the opportunity to reserve their preferred seats well before their flight departure date.
TaxiForSure slashes its fares by 40%
Oct 07, 2015, at 04:14 am
Kolkata, Oct 6 (IBNS): TaxiForSure, a cab aggregator, has announced that it has slashed fares for both sedan and hatchback categories on its platform by 40% in Kolkata.