Omni Hotel Chicago: Feel Magnificent on Magnificent Mile

Mar 23, 2018, at 02:56 pm

Even before I had checked into this magnificent property in the heart of the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, what attracted me to Omni Chicago Hotel was an image of a suite with a white vintage ornamented emblem of Chicago's signature architecture on a deep Yale blue wall right above a luxurious bed, neatly draped in white hypo-allergenic linens.

Changi Airport Singapore achieves 2018 World Airport Awards

Mar 22, 2018, at 11:19 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Changi Airport Singapore achieved great success at the 2018 World Airport Awards, being voted by air travellers as the World’s Best Airport for the sixth consecutive year.

It's service over money for Kerala hospitality service provider Sajan

Mar 14, 2018, at 10:54 am

The world has changed a considerable lot in the past few decades. Life has become fast-paced and there's hardly time for people to stop and think about themselves, let alone others. Above everything, money has taken centre-stage and well, everyone is involved in a rat race to have their pockets full, at the end of day.

Vistara launches ‘Airborne’ initiative to educate children and young flyers about air travel

Mar 13, 2018, at 01:32 am

New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS): Vistara, a full-service carrier, released ‘Airborne’ – a first-of-its kind comic book designed to educate and sensitize its ‘Young Stars’ or young travellers to the nuances of air travel. 

302,200 Indians visited Australia in 2017, says Australian Bureau of Statistics

Mar 12, 2018, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi,Mar 12 (IBNS): Visitor arrivals from India to Australia have crossed the 300,000 mark as recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the year ended December 2017, an increase of 15.4% over the previous year.

Travel to Uzbekistan on the trail of the Great Silk Road

Mar 12, 2018, at 10:33 pm

As the UN agency on World Tourism focuses on the old Silk Road to promote transnational tourism, Sujoy Dhar visits Uzbekistan, which celebrates its legacy of stunning Islamic architecture

Lesser known hill stations around Bangalore

Mar 08, 2018, at 01:14 am

The natural richness of the southern states is endless. The more you see the more you discover and few days of holidays are never enough to absorb nature’s bounty in its entirety. However, nature always has a way, as they say, even for those who cannot travel far and wide. If you are living in and around Bengaluru, you can easily reap the benefits of being located close to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and take a look at these neighboring hill towns for an occasional escape into the green and wild. You can book chauffeur driven cars in Bangalore to head to these beautiful weekend getaways.

Incredible India 2.0 launched to promote tourism: K. J. Alphons

Mar 05, 2018, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Incredible India 2.0 campaign, during the financial year 2017-18 to promote various destinations and tourism products of the country including spiritual, medical and wellness tourism in important and potential source markets overseas.

Disney announces transformative multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris

Feb 28, 2018, at 09:39 pm

Paris, Feb 28 (IBNS)  Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger on Wednesday announced plans for a 2 billion euro, multi-year expansion for Disneyland® Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris.

A little bit of Vienna in Delhi

Feb 23, 2018, at 10:34 pm

  New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Little children looking incredibly sweet with dragons and bunnies painted on their cheeks, cheery red and white balloons hanging from trees, an enthralling magic show, a pizza station.

Etihad Airways adds second daily flight to Rome

Feb 23, 2018, at 05:05 am

Abu Dhabi, Feb 22 (IBNS):  Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the addition of a second daily direct flight from its Abu Dhabi hub to Rome, effective March 25. 

Priya Entertainments unveils Priya Villa in Santiniketan

Feb 20, 2018, at 11:57 pm

Santiniketan, Feb 15 (IBNS) Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) has unveiled its latest property, another world class facility, PRIYA VILLA at Shantiniketan amidst the silence of the woods and a gated compound of Khyra in Birbhum district, known globally as an abode of peace and learning set up by world poet Rabindranath Tagore.

UN chief extends condolences to people, Government of Iran in wake of tragic plane crash

Feb 19, 2018, at 03:30 pm

New York, Feb 19 (JEN): Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has extended his heartfelt condolences to the country’s people and Government.

South African Tourism conducts roadshow in Kolkata

Feb 16, 2018, at 12:35 am

Kolkata,  Feb 14 (IBNS) Lots of things about South Africa are making news now. The Indian Cricket team winning the  ODI series on home grounds after 25 years. Cape  Town on the verge of going dry for lack of water in a few months after long consecutive drought years.

Uzbekistan gears up to promote pilgrimage tourism

Feb 14, 2018, at 07:03 pm

Tashkent: With the heritage sites of Islamic, Christian, Buddhist and Jewish cultures dotting its territory, Pilgrimage Tourism in Uzbekistan can boom, say officials as the country aims to draw visitors from abroad.

Paradise on earth in down under

Feb 13, 2018, at 09:00 pm

Tasmania is small but its natural setting  offers great diversity. From rugged coastlines and glacial mountains to wild rivers and rolling hills. Sandip Hor is awestruck

Disneyland Paris Unveils Plans for New Marvel-Themed Attraction

Feb 13, 2018, at 07:38 pm

Paris: Disneyland Paris revealed plans to bring the Marvel Super Heroes to life in an epic way at Walt Disney Studios Park with a completely new Marvel-themed attraction.

10 Ways to Plan Summer Holiday with Limited Budget

Feb 13, 2018, at 04:01 am

Vacations are a great opportunity when we get some relaxation from our daily routine. It is also a great opportunity to experience something new. But planning for vacations is very complex because holiday trips are generally expensive. Though we are planning a small trip, yet we have to plan it to be sure that how we can enjoy at a minimum cost. There are a plethora of ways to save money on holiday trip, but for adopting these ways, you should explore properly the area you want to visit on your vacations.

Emirates gives travellers a special treat for Valentine’s Day

Feb 12, 2018, at 10:01 pm

Kolkata, Feb 12 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates is celebrating with its customers on board and on the ground to mark Valentine’s Day across its global network.

Vienna is ready to welcome Indian families in 2018

Feb 12, 2018, at 09:50 pm

New Delhi, Feb 12 (IBNS): For centuries Vienna commanded a special place as the nucleus of Europe, forming a natural gateway between Western and European parts. Even today, this multidimensional city by the lovely Danube river, that is just a seven hours flight from India, is a charming cultural conduit to the rest of Europe, with diverse offerings.

Jet Airways to strengthen Bangalore presence via second daily flight to Singapore

Feb 09, 2018, at 11:23 pm

Mumbai, Feb 9 (IBNS): Effective Mar 15, 2018, Jet Airways, India’s premier, full service international airline, will commence a second daily frequency from Bengaluru to Singapore, given the growing passenger traffic on the popular route.

Challenging the waves

Feb 09, 2018, at 11:20 pm

Age is no bar for Sucheta Jadhav who at 50 has done a trans-Atlantic crossing recently. Based in Goa where she has a day job that helps to pursue her passion, she has learnt sailing in the last two years.  This is her own story, told first hand

India's first floating market in Kolkata sets sail

Feb 07, 2018, at 12:23 am

Billed as the first floating market of India, Kolkata now has a slice of little Thailand in a 400 metre long and 60 metre wide water body in the city's southeastern fringe. TWF-IBNS correspondent Souvik Ghosh does a reality check

Emirates to launch services to Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo

Feb 01, 2018, at 01:19 am

Kolkata, Jan 31 (IBNS): Emirates, the world’s best airline according to TripAdvisor 2017, on Wednesday  announced its plan to launch a new, five times a week, service from Dubai to Santiago International Airport (SCL), via the Brazilian city of Sao Paulo, starting on July 5, 2018.

Think Strawberries signs on India and UAE Representation for Visit Orlando in Florida

Jan 30, 2018, at 05:53 pm

New Delhi, Jan 30 (IBNS) Think Strawberries, India's market leading travel representation company, has been appointed as the Sales, Media, Marketing and PR Representative in India and UAE for Visit Orlando, the official tourism association for Orlando, Florida.

Cathay Pacific partners with Pure Yoga to bring yoga to the sky

Jan 26, 2018, at 01:31 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (NITN): Cathay Pacific has partnered with Pure Yoga to launch a new in-flight well-being programme, ‘Travel Well with Yoga’, this month.

Jet Airways announces special fares for Republic Day

Jan 23, 2018, at 02:01 am

Mumbai, Jan 22 (IBNS): Aviation major Jet Airways on Monday announced a week-long celebratory fare sale in connection with the festivities around India’s forthcoming 69th Republic Day.  

Etihad Airways Executive embarks on round the world record attempt

Jan 21, 2018, at 12:31 am

Abu Dhabi, Jan 20 (IBNS):Senior Etihad Airways executive, Andrew Fisher, embarks on a journey of a lifetime on Jan 21 when he attempts to break the world record by flying around the globe in the shortest time frame on scheduled flights, and with the fewest number of sectors

Jet Airways connects fitness enthusiasts with Mumbai Marathon 2018

Jan 20, 2018, at 01:04 am

Mumbai, Jan 19 (IBNS): For the second consecutive year, Jet Airways, India's premier full-service international airline, is the “Official Airline Partner” for the Tata Mumbai Marathon 2018.

Le Méridien Etoile: Of muted colours and affordable luxury in Paris

Jan 19, 2018, at 01:32 am

While researching online for this minimalistically chic hotel of Paris, I learnt that Hotel Meridien Etoile (Le Méridien Etoile) was opened way back in 1972 in a collaboration with Air France so that the French capital could accommodate rising number of tourists pouring into the city from all over the world.