Indigo comes up with special offers to compete with SpiceJet
Feb 06, 2015, at 01:26 am
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IBNS): To take on its rival SpiceJet, budget carrier IndiGo on Thursday announced all-inclusive fares starting Rs 1,499.
First UN conference on tourism and culture opens in Cambodia, seeks to build partnerships
Feb 05, 2015, at 05:26 pm
New York, Feb 5 (IBNS) Aimed at bringing together Ministers of Tourism and Ministers of Culture to identify key opportunities and challenges for stronger cooperation between the fields, two United Nations agencies launched the First World Conference on Tourism and Culture on Wednesday in the shadow of the legendary Angkor Wat temple, in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
First UN conference on tourism and culture opens in Cambodia, seeks to build partnerships
Feb 05, 2015, at 04:52 pm
New York, Feb 5 (IBNS) Aimed at bringing together Ministers of Tourism and Ministers of Culture to identify key opportunities and challenges for stronger cooperation between the fields, two United Nations agencies launched the First World Conference on Tourism and Culture on Wednesday in the shadow of the legendary Angkor Wat temple, in Siem Reap, Cambodia.
World tourism tops 1.1 billion in 2014, contributing to global economic recovery-UN
Jan 28, 2015, at 06:59 pm
New York, Jan 28 (IBNS) The number of international tourists reached 1.13 billion in 2014, 51 million more than in 2013, on trend for the fifth consecutive year of above average growth since the 2009 economic crisis, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) announced today.
SRK likely to feature in new tourism television campaign by WB
Jan 28, 2015, at 03:23 am
Kolkata, Jan 27 (IBNS): Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan is likely to feature in the forthcoming new tourism television campaign for West Bengal.
Mahesh Sharma assures tourism, airline industries to address their concerns
Jan 24, 2015, at 01:14 am
New Delhi, Jan 23 (IBNS): Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation Mahesh Sharma has said that the coordination between tourism and airlines industries is crucial for promoting tourism in the country.
Emirates to launch 13th weekly flight to Kolkata
Jan 20, 2015, at 12:53 am
Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): Dubai-based international airline Emirates on Monday announced it will add a 13th weekly flight between Kolkata and Dubai from March.
Kolkata Airport starts VISA on arrival based on ETA
Jan 14, 2015, at 12:33 am
Kolkata, Jan 13 (IBNS): Kolkata Airport has now started facility for 'Visa on Arrival based on Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)' for 43 countries.
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It's February fun, Canadian style
Jan 13, 2015, at 04:42 am
Ottawa, Jan 12 (IBNS): With the onset of winter, Ottawa transforms itself into a magical, winter wonderland with the highlight being the Rideau Canal Skateway.
Jan 12, 2015, at 04:15 am
Vienna charmed nearly 25,000 Indian visitors with its cultural heritage, architecture and artworks in the year ending August 2014. Susanta Paral and Sujoy Dhar soak in the seduction that is the city of Mozart and Freud as it gears up to celebrate next year the 150th anniversary of its iconic ring road or Ringstrasse.
Jan 09, 2015, at 07:53 pm
Gulmarg in Jammu and Kashmir, once the darling of Bollywood, is once again seeing footfalls from filmmakers and tourists alike as it emerges as one of the top skiing destinations of Asia, reports Kavita Suri
Air Arabia to open new international hub in Jordan
Jan 06, 2015, at 12:37 am
New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): Air Arabia, the first and largest low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa, announced Monday that it will open a new international hub at Amman Queen Alia International Airport in Jordan, its fifth fixed-based operation globally, following the acquisition of a 49 per cent stake in Petra Airlines.
New Cathay Pacific Lounge opens at Tokyo's Haneda Airport
Dec 23, 2014, at 02:03 am
New York, Dec 22 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific is unveiling a brand-new lounge experience for passengers travelling out of Tokyo International Airport Haneda from Dec 9.
Taiwan voted 'Best Value Destination' for 2015 by Lonely Planet
Dec 23, 2014, at 01:54 am
New Delhi, Dec 22 (Not in Town) Lonely Planet has voted Taiwan as one of the top contenders for the 'Best Value Destination' for 2015 – a title that fits this beautiful island like a glove!
International tourism on track to end 2014 with record numbers
Dec 19, 2014, at 09:28 pm
Madrid, Dec 19 (IBNS) International tourism is set to hit a new record by the end of 2014 with over 1.1 billion international tourists travelling the world in one single year.
Belgium strike to affect Jet Airways international flights
Dec 14, 2014, at 02:30 am
Mumbai, Dec 11 (IBNS) The planned nationwide strike in Belgium on Monday (Dec15) will directly affect flight operations, including of Jet Airways, in and out of Brussels airport (BRU). Jet Airways, like other airlines said it is constrained to cancel / reroute the following flights :
Emirates introduces special fares from India
Nov 26, 2014, at 11:11 pm
Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS): Emirates has announced a limited period sale starting from Nov 25 to Dec 4 this year. Discounts are available on all Economy Class and Business Class fares to US & Europe from any of the 10 Indian destinations Emirates flies from.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India, Nepal over Tourism development
Nov 21, 2014, at 03:19 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Nepal for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
Goa begins tourist season with Oktoberfest Goa 2014
Nov 13, 2014, at 03:14 am
Panaji, Nov 12 (IBNS): The first music festival to kick off the tourist season in Goa this year, Oktoberfest Goa 2014 ended on a high note and lived up to its reputation of being one of the biggest home grown music festivals in the country.
New global tourism initiative to 'steer industry onto a truly sustainable path' UN
Nov 07, 2014, at 08:39 pm
New York, Nov 7 (IBNS) Tourism is one of the largest and fastest-growing economic sectors in the world contributing 9 per cent to global GDP, accounting for one in 11 jobs worldwide and for 6 per cent of global exports, the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) reported on Thursday as it launched a programme aiming to catalyze a shift to more sustainable tourism.
Honeymoon in quintessential Jordan!
Nov 04, 2014, at 08:42 pm
New Delhi, Nov 4 (Not in Town/IBNS) It is wedding time and the rich and well heeled Indians are shortlisting already for their honeymoon destinations. Begin your life’s journey with your spouse in beautiful Jordan that offers a mix of history, culture, sightseeing, superb food and wellness.
Taiwan Cycling Festival begins on Nov 8
Oct 22, 2014, at 10:23 pm
Taipei, Oct 22 (IBNS) It's the season of festivals in Taiwan! The Taiwan Cycling Festival is scheduled between Nov and 16 and the Taroko Gorge Marathon will be held on Dec 13 this year.
Tourism key for India's recovery and forex: Shripad Yesso Naik
Oct 13, 2014, at 11:35 pm
Kolkata, Oct 13 (IBNS) The Union Government regards tourism as a key sector which can contribute to India's recovery and valuable foreign exchange earnings.
Indian travellers' stay in Vienna grows 12.7%
Oct 07, 2014, at 07:36 pm
Mumbai, Oct 7 (IBNS) Vienna, celebrated as the most liveable and safest cities in the world, continues to attract Indian travellers in large number. The Austrian capital charmed nearly 25,000 Indian visitors with its cultural heritage, distinctive architecture and priceless collection of artworks in the year ending August 2014.
DTEA begins campaign to correct Indian image for foreign tourists
Oct 06, 2014, at 10:39 pm
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS) To promote foreign tourism in India, which has gone down by as much as 40 percent in the last two years, DTEA (Delhi Tour Escorts Association -Regd.) has started a social campaign in the heart of the country, Delhi.
Anuja Kapur speaks to woo back foreign tourists in India
Oct 06, 2014, at 10:31 pm
New Delhi, Oct 6 (IBNS): To promote foreign tourism in India, which has gone down by as much as 40 percent in the last two years, DTEA (Delhi Tour Escorts Association (Regd.) has started a social campaign in the heart of the country, Delhi.
On World Day, UN spotlights tourism's role in promoting sustainable development
Sep 28, 2014, at 07:33 pm
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS) In harnessing the benefits of global tourism, the international community will take "critical" steps forward in advancing the United Nations' sustainable development goals and post-2015 development agenda, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Saturday.
Goa Tourism to organize World Tourism Day celebrations
Sep 27, 2014, at 04:23 am
Panjim, Sept 26 (IBNS): Goa Tourism is organizing celebrations for the World Tourism Day themed around Tourism and Community Development in various places across the state from Sept 27 to 29.
Look for the spooky tale and paranormal in Scotland
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:37 pm
Edinburgh, Sept 26 (Not in Town/IBNS) Scotland has long been known as a country of myths, legends and spooky stories: from the Loch Ness monster to notorious criminals Burke & Hare; to the 'ghosts' of soldiers at Culloden Battlefield, to reports of an unseen, lone bag piper heard playing at Edinburgh Castle. Not to mention other terrifying tales waiting to be told at locations across the land.
Bumper year for whisky tourism toasted at Ryder Cup
Sep 26, 2014, at 09:32 pm
Edinburgh, Sept 26 (Not in Town/IBNS) The growing importance of two of Scotland's biggest global icons whisky and golf to the country's tourism industry has been highlighted at The 2014 Ryder Cup.