Canada woos Indian tourists for winter fun
Sep 09, 2014, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi, Sept 9 (Not in Town/IBNS) See ribbons of green, red, blue and purple rippling across the sky, gathering momentum until the Northern Lights shimmer and loop over the entire horizon in surreal swathes of colour.
Experience the breathtaking Bakubung Bush Lodge on foot in South Africa
Sep 05, 2014, at 12:06 am
Johannesburg, Sept 4 (IBNS) Just a two-hour drive from the commercial capital of South Africa, Johannesburg and a 15-minute ride from Sun City, lies Bakabung a place of breath-taking beauty and serenity.
Tourism Ministry launches 'Incredible India' mobile app
Sep 03, 2014, at 11:24 pm
New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Union Tourism Secretary Parvez Dewan on Wednesday launched the 'Incredible India' mobile application that will assist international and domestic tourists to access information about Ministry of Tourism recognized tourism service providers namely approved Inbound Tour Operators, Adventure Tour Operators, Domestic Tour Operators, Tourist Transport Operators, Travel Agents, Regional Level Guides, Classified Hotels available in respective cities/Tourist centers.
Putting the best paw forward to head to Scotland
Aug 22, 2014, at 11:15 pm
Edinburgh, Aug 22 (IBNS) They have been in training for months to compete with the very best in their 'field'; with rigorous exercise and only the best treats…. And plenty of scratches behind the ears. Now the world's canine elite will come together for an action-packed four days in the World Sheepdog Trials, 3-6 September 2014, as the event is held in Scotland for the first time.
Aug 22, 2014, at 11:08 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) Jordan touches every one of your senses from spicy aromas and culinary pleasures to an invigorating mud wrap, or the first glimpse of Petra's Treasury to the sound of desert silence.
Jordan Tourism Board hosts "Moments of Wellness" Evening in New Delhi
Aug 22, 2014, at 11:05 pm
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) It was an evening celebrating wellness, fashion and the beautiful, culturally rich country of Jordan! Held recently at the Third Eye - Eros Hotel, New Delhi, the "Moments of Wellness" event was hosted by the Jordan Tourism Board in association with Fashionomical India's First & Most Viewed Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine.
Dubai is the latest muse of Indian travellers
Aug 20, 2014, at 04:36 am
Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS) According to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), Bangkok, which ranked number 1 consecutively for 2 years for being the most preferred overseas destination by Indian travellers, loses out to Dubai in the first six months of 2014.
Goa all set for Bonderam festival on Aug 23!
Aug 19, 2014, at 02:34 am
Panaji, Aug 18 (IBNS) Goa is now geared up for the Bonderam festival, which is celebrated in the island of Divar, located 12 kms from Panjim city, on the fourth Saturday of August. This year the festival falls on August 23, 2014.
Aug 16, 2014, at 07:57 pm
Want that famous "been there done that" picture of reading a book while floating on your back in water? Well, Dead Sea in Jordan beckons tourists offering not just the FB cover photo, but also a healing touch to skin and lungs . Sujoy Dhar checks out the lowest point on earth
Goa Tourism hosts #GoaInstawalk 2.0
Aug 14, 2014, at 02:22 am
Panjim, Aug 13 (IBNS): Goa Tourism conducted the '#GoaInstawalk 2.0' in association with WelcomHeritage Hotels on Aug 9 and 10.
Gujarat Tourism to promote private tour operators, hotels
Aug 08, 2014, at 11:36 pm
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS) There needs to be a political will and a burning desire to develop tourism in any region, and Gujarat, having recognised its potential has initiated a unique model of public private partnership to further strength tourism growth in the region and offer better facilities to the tourists.
Emirates touches down in Chicago, begins daily flight
Aug 07, 2014, at 10:18 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) Emirates has commenced a daily nonstop passenger service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport from Dubai.
Hilton Shillim introduces '20% off Weekend Stays'
Aug 06, 2014, at 10:35 pm
Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS) Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa near Mumbai and Pune has introduced a '20% Off Weekend Stays' Offer.
Goa Tourism to host GoaInstawalk 2.0
Jul 31, 2014, at 03:30 am
Panjim, July 30 (IBNS): Post the success of '#GoaInstawalk' that was held at the Goa Forest Department in Panjim on Nature Photography Day, Goa Tourism is all set to conduct the second version of Goa Instawalk in association with the Welcome Heritage Hotels on August 9-10.
Goa Tourism to cash in on wedding tourism market
Jul 29, 2014, at 03:43 am
Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS) Realizing the potential wedding tourism market , Goa Tourism has decided to host its first 'Goa Wedding Show' on Aug 16 and 17 at The Grand Ballroom in Delhi.
KPMG, T&L to prepare Goa Tourism master plan
Jul 23, 2014, at 04:44 am
Panaji, July 22 (IBNS): The Goa government's Tourism Department has announced the appointment of a consortium of KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. and Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services Sl. (T&L) to prepare a 25-year tourism master plan for Goa.
Jul 19, 2014, at 04:22 am
Hyderabad/Chennai, July 17, 2014 (IBNS): Goa Tourism has receivedtwo back-to-back awards for 'Best Designed stall' at TTF Hyderabad and 'Best Domestic Tourism promotion award' at IITM Chennai recently.
World Bank Group helps India develop Buddhist Circuit
Jul 19, 2014, at 02:50 am
New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The World Bank Group is supporting India's Ministry of Tourism and state tourism departments of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on the government's priority program to develop the Buddhist Circuit, foster tourism-led growth, expand economic opportunities and create jobs for local communities, offer better facilities to pilgrims and help increase tourist traffic five times.
Etihad Airways to start daily Edinburgh flights in 2015
Jul 14, 2014, at 05:34 am
Edinburgh, July 13 (Not in Town/IBNS) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will next year launch its first service from Scotland with the start of a non-stop daily flight from Edinburgh to its home base of Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city.
Highland Culture takes centre stage during Scotland's Highland Homecoming
Jul 13, 2014, at 05:01 pm
Edinburgh, July 13 (Not in Town/IBNS) The Scottish Highlands are set for two months of cultural excitement and celebration with the launch of Highland Homecoming.
VisitBritain holds roadshow in the east
Jul 09, 2014, at 10:35 pm
Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS) VisitBritain, the flagship tourism division of Great Britain held a first of a kind road show in Kolkata on Monday as part of its all- India campaign to promote tourism in Britain.
Singapore Airlines offers incentive for Indian travellers
Jul 04, 2014, at 08:40 pm
New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Singapore Airlines has announced an incentive for passengers to travel on the world’s biggest passenger aircraft – Airbus A380.
Wade into the waters of Maldive
Jul 03, 2014, at 05:47 pm
Male, July 3 (Not in Town News) : With azure blue waters as far as the eye can see, the stunning island of Maldives is made for water lovers! With various water activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing – you can even go clubbing underwater in the Maldives!
Goa records highest growth in tourist charter arrivals
Jul 02, 2014, at 04:52 am
Panjim, July 1 (IBN): Goa Tourism on Tuesday informed that it received 1128 charter flights which landed in the state during the peak season in 2013-2014, i.e. from October 2013 to May 2014, carrying a record number of 2.61 lakh passengers.
Scotland event to commemorate 700th anniversary of famous battle sells out
Jul 01, 2014, at 07:19 pm
Bannockburn, Scotland, July 1 (Not in Town/IBNS) The site of one of the most significant battles in Scottish history came to life this weekend as tens of thousands of people from the UK and overseas descended on Bannockburn in Stirling to experience one of the biggest battle performances of it’s kind alongside music, talks, ancestry food and drink at Bannockburn Live.
Pipefest kicks off Stirling's Big Weekend in Scotland
Jun 28, 2014, at 10:17 pm
Stirling, June 27 (Not in Town/IBNS) The kilts are packed, the pipes tuned and the Highland dancers are limbering up Pipefest gets underway in Scotland's Stirling on Friday.
Jun 22, 2014, at 06:53 pm
A museum entirely devoted to bandits and their deeds, not always vile, can be found in Ronda, a historic town in Spain's Andalusia region. Ranjita Biswas visits this unique centre
Celebrate Sao Jao this June in Goa
Jun 16, 2014, at 10:48 pm
Panaji, June 16 (IBNS) Goa is many things to many people and one of the foremost among these is: Celebration. The people of this state have an infectious spirit which makes Goa a popular venue for any kind of celebration right from weddings to reunions and even festivals.
Jordan celebrates Pope Francis' successful visit
Jun 16, 2014, at 10:43 pm
Amman, June 16 (Not in Town/IBNS) Pope Francis in his recently concluded visit to Jordan touched many hearts and souls. From the moment his plane touched down at Amman's Queen Alia International Airport, where an honor guard and Catholic leaders met him on arrival; to his meeting with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania at the royal palace and the Mass he led at Amman's International Stadium; it was obvious he is truly a down to earth people's Pope.
Sabyasachi Chakraborty releases tourists' map
Jun 12, 2014, at 11:08 pm
Kolkata, June 12 (IBNS): Tollywood veteran actor Sabyasachi Chakraborty on Wednesday launched the new Kolkata tourists' map and guide from Traveladdict, a platform offering journals, photos, and itineraries to plan the perfect trip.