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Prague lights up for the annual Signal Festival, 11th edition expands its reach

Oct 12, 2023, at 07:20 pm

Popular as the ‘City of A Hundred Spires’, Prague, capital of the Czech Republic, wakes up to an extravaganza of light and art after dark for a few days every October.

Bus tours to art previews to self-guided tours – options to enjoy Durga Puja in Kolkata

Oct 05, 2023, at 08:47 pm

The annual autumn festival, Durga Puja, as celebrated in Kolkata, is known for its art and cultural extravaganza. Its inclusion in UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, in 2021, has now catapulted it to global fame.

Uganda Airlines commences India operations with the launch of its tri-weekly Entebbe- Mumbai connection

Oct 03, 2023, at 11:57 pm

Uganda Airlines on Tuesday announced the commencement of its India Operations with the launch of its new direct service, connecting Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, with effect from October 7.

Sri Lanka Tourism conducts three-city roadshow in India to woo more travellers

Oct 03, 2023, at 12:20 am

Seeking to give a major impetus to its efforts to woo tourists from India, Sri Lanka Tourism recently held a string of roadshows in several Indian cities like Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Pune.

Air India announces non-stop flights between Kochi and Doha from Oct 23

Oct 01, 2023, at 07:07 pm

Gurugram/IBNS:  Air India is set to connect Kochi, the commercial hub of Kerala, with Doha, the capital of Qatar, with a daily non-stop service from 23rd October 2023. 

IndiGo and British Airways announce new codeshare partnership

Sep 22, 2023, at 01:30 am

Kolkata: IndiGo, India's leading airline, and international carrier, British Airways have signed a codeshare agreement to further boost connections between India and the UK.

Singapore's Changi airport to go passport-free, set to introduce automated immigration clearance

Sep 21, 2023, at 03:57 am

In an attempt to make travel seamless and hassle-free, Singapore's Changi Airport is set to introduce automated immigration clearance, which will allow passengers to depart the city-state without passports by using only biometric data.

IndiGo offers connectivity to San Francisco via codeshare connection with Turkish Airlines

Sep 20, 2023, at 11:35 pm

Private carrier IndiGo has announced codeshare connections to San Francisco via Istanbul, effective September 25, 2023.

Maharashtra Tourism puts Ganesh Festival on the international map

Sep 19, 2023, at 03:21 am

While celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi has been a traditional festival being celebrated in Maharashtra and other Indian states, the frenzy that we see today has its origin in a patriotic zeal.

IndiGo plans to provide direct connectivity from Hyderabad to Colombo

Sep 18, 2023, at 11:16 pm

Private carrier IndiGo has announced the introduction of new direct flights between the Indian city of Hyderabad and Sri Lankan capital Colombo from November 2, 2023.

Travelling becomes easy: Tata-owned Air India introduces self-baggage drop and self-check-in facility for domestic, international travellers

Sep 15, 2023, at 10:04 pm

Tata-owned airlines major Air India guests can now avail of a digital process to print boarding passes and baggage tags and drop bags on their own, removing the difficulty of check-in over the counters.

Representatives of various Bollywood movie productions visit Sri Lanka for film tourism promotion

Sep 14, 2023, at 03:20 pm

Representatives of various top Bollywood movie productions, including Gully Boy and Vikram Vedha, recently visited Sri Lanka as a part of film tourism promotion in the Island Nation.

Punjab’s vision for tourism development

Sep 13, 2023, at 06:53 pm

In a bid to position itself as a premier global tourist destination, the state government has unveiled a comprehensive strategy, embracing the mantra that “One size doesn’t fit all.”

Varanasi: The story of Dalmia Bhavan in the City of Surprises

Sep 04, 2023, at 08:52 pm

Varanasi, said to be one of the oldest continuously lived cities in the world, still hides many surprises in its fold. Uttara Gangopadhyay stumbles upon a palatial building which ties Serampore with Varanasi.

Exploring Riverine Islands of Betwa River

Sep 02, 2023, at 07:57 pm

If you have been dreaming of an island holiday and postponing the trip just because it would cost you a fortune, you may find some respite in the riverine islands of Lalitpur near the Matatila Dam in the time to come. 

Tripura: Tourism department planning to build cafeteria, toilets, drinking water facilities for tourists in Unakoti

Aug 29, 2023, at 11:32 pm

A senior tourism department official has said Tripura's Unakoti, which is known for its Shaivite rock’ sculptures, will soon have a cafeteria, toilets, drinking water and other facilities for travellers.

Turkish-Dutch airline Corendon to introduce 'adult-only' zone: How will a traveller benefit from it

Aug 29, 2023, at 08:44 pm

Turkish-Dutch airline Corendon is introducing a child-free area on its planes, an initiative that promises to help solo travellers.

Sikkim govt proposes six heliports to boost tourism

Aug 29, 2023, at 02:30 pm

Gangtok:The Sikkim government has proposed setting up of six heliports with added facilities to boost the state’s tourism.

Bhutan reduces daily tourist fees to woo more visitors

Aug 28, 2023, at 01:17 am

The Bhutanese government has announced its decision to reduce sustainable development fees for dollar-paying tourists in an attempt to revive the tourism sector in the Himalayan nation.

Vistara announces direct daily flights between Delhi-Maldives

Aug 26, 2023, at 12:30 am

Private airline major Vistara on Friday announced the addition of a new route to its growing international network.

Sheesh Mahal: Enchanting elegance of Patiala

Aug 25, 2023, at 08:15 pm

Indian ‘Maharajas’ and kings are known for their grandeur and opulence. “Live life king-size” probably refers to these rulers who did everything ‘larger than life.’

IndiGo recommences direct connectivity to Hong Kong

Aug 23, 2023, at 11:44 pm

Private airlines major IndiGo on Wednesday announced the recommencement of operations between Delhi and Hong Kong, enhancing direct connectivity.

US: Seattle shooting claims 3 lives and left 6 injured

Aug 22, 2023, at 04:58 am

San Francisco/UNI: A shooting at a Seattle hookah lounge killed three and injured six early Sunday, officials reported.

IndiGo starts direct service between Kazakhstan’s Almaty and Delhi

Aug 17, 2023, at 03:45 am

Gurugram: IndiGo on Wednesday announced direct service between Kazakhstan’s Almaty and Delhi from September 23.

Digi Yatra airports to increase to 13 with 6 more additions

Aug 12, 2023, at 07:37 am

New Delhi: Digi Yatra facility will be launched at six more airports namely Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Kochi, Lucknow, Jaipur, and Guwahati airports in the month of August, the Ministry of Civil Aviation said on Friday. 

Ahmedabad's global connection: IndiGo begins direct flights to Abu Dhabi, Jeddah

Aug 11, 2023, at 08:56 pm

Private carrier IndiGo is set to expand travel connections and fortify ties between India and the Middle East with the commencement of two new daily direct flights from Ahmedabad-Abu Dhabi and Ahmedabad-Jeddah.

Nairobi calling: IndiGo opens door to Africa with direct flights to Safari Capital

Aug 05, 2023, at 10:30 pm

New Delhi: Private airlines major IndiGo has commenced new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi, starting Aug 5, 2023.

Captivating summer retreats at Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts

Aug 04, 2023, at 09:53 am

UAE/Dubai: Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts offers an enticing selection of Island locations for travelers seeking the perfect destination for family time, fun with friends, a romantic escape, or a solo adventure this summer.

Akasa Air welcomes its 20th aircraft in India

Aug 01, 2023, at 09:56 pm

Kolkata: Airline major Akasa Air welcomed its 20th aircraft, becoming the first airline in Asia to add the 737-8-200 variant of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft to its rapidly expanding fleet.

Chandigarh set to bloom as a prime tourist destination

Jul 29, 2023, at 12:03 am

In a major boost to tourism, the Union Ministry of Tourism has unveiled its ambitious plan, Swadesh Darshan 2.0, aimed at developing over 55 cities into top-notch tourist destinations across the country.