7-day mandatory home quarantine for passengers arriving in Mumbai from UAE
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: All international passengers arriving from the United Arab Emirates to Mumbai will have to undergo a mandatory seven-day quarantine, the city's civic body said on Wednesday.
Tourists stranded in Darjeeling, Sikkim owing to snowfall; Army, police start rescue op
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Darjeeling/UNI: As a thick layer of falling snow covered the upper regions and the famed tourist resort Darjeeling town in northern West Bengal itself, the district police on Wednesday issued a travel advisory saying driving on the roads could be hazardous, given the adverse weather conditions.
Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department eyes eco-tourism promotion
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Jammu: Eying ecotourism promotion, the Forest Department hosted a one-week training for its staff manning forest huts in hospitality trades including housekeeping, catering, and front office management.
Why Sharjah can be on your holiday bucket list this festive season
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
The holiday season is an exciting time to plan a memorable family vacation. Sharjah is a beautiful gem in the United Arab Emirates that is ideally located if you are looking for a quick, affordable and hassle-free getaway from India. Here is a fun-filled three-day itinerary that encompasses the city, beach and desert.
As tourism opens, Turkey conducts FAM trip for Indian Travel Agents
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in India recently organized a FAM (familiarisation) trip for a group of travel agents from the western India region to Turkiye.
Sikkim bans foreign travellers from entering the state until December 15
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Gangtok/IBNS: The tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim has announced that it is stopping the issuing of permits for foreign visitors in view of the concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.
SriLankan Airlines continues to consolidate operations to pre-COVID-19 levels with India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi: SriLankan Airlines has assured Indian travellers that the airline is committed to increase the flights to destinations that were temporarily halted due to the pandemic, restore operations to pre-COVID-19 levels, and offer Indian travelers a wide range of connections to Sri Lanka.
Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion this year
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New York: The coronavirus pandemic will likely cost the global tourism sector $2 trillion in lost revenue in 2021, the UN's tourism body said Monday, calling the sector's recovery "fragile" and "slow."
US, Australia ban entry to travellers from South Africa amid Covid-19 variant 'Omicron' scare
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Washington/UNI: The United States and Australia have issued official orders restricting travel from South Africa amid the growing concerns of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Thar Unplugged: India's first desert botanical resort near Jodhpur beckons tourists
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
The golden beauty of Thar desert in Rajasthan is well known. So are the tourist magnets like India's blue city Jodhpur and golden city Jaisalmer.
New Zealand to reopen to vaccinated visitors from next year
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Wellington/IBNS: New Zealand has announced its plans to reopen borders, which have been closed for more than a year and a half due to Covid-19 outbreak, to fully vaccinated visitors from April next year.
AirAsia India resumes inflight food & beverage service on all routes
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Mumbai: AirAsia India is resuming inflight food and beverage service across all its routes as of Friday in line with relaxations in the Covid19 regulatory guidelines issued by the government on Nov 16, which had earlier restricted meal service on flights less than 2 hours.
This weekend check out Bandel, your budget getaway from Kolkata
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
It’s that time of the year that witnesses a surge in picnics, outings and short trips in this part of the country, mostly due to the weather- which gets progressively better for outdoor activities- and partly because the year is about to end, heralding a fresh start.
No quarantine in Turkey for 13-18 aged Indian travellers with negative PCR test
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
After the acceptance of Covaxin, post the nod of the Indian vaccine from WHO, Turkey now curbs the mandatory quarantine for travellers between the age of 13 to 18 years of age.
Fully vaccinated Indians will be allowed to enter Singapore without quarantine
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore has announced to allow fully-vaccinated Indians to the country without quarantine.
Jammu and Kashmir: Zoogu-Khairan tourist village inaugurated
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Budgam: A tourist village in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, named ‘Zoogu-Khairan’, was inaugurated on Saturday, media reports said.
Places to savor indigenous cuisine in USA
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Today, Native American food is slowly becoming more popular in the U.S. Restaurants are turning to the past for inspiration, and many chefs are reviving dishes that are truly native to their regions.The recent culinary movement is digging deeper, creating the ultimate expression of local, seasonal food by emphasizing indigenous ingredients.
Sydney Opera House glows gold for Diwali
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House shimmered in gold recently to mark the Diwali festival, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains around the world.
ITC Hotels launch Welcomhotel Bhubaneswar
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: ITC Hotels on Monday announced the opening of 'Welcomhotel Bhubaneshwar', the first LEED Platinum Certified Hotel in Odisha.
IndiGo launches 6 new flights from Kanpur
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Kanpur/UNI: The IndiGo airline Monday started six new flights between Kanpur and Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
Thailand reopens borders for tourists from over 60 nations
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Bangkok/UNI/IBNS: The Thai government announced Monday that it will be opening its borders to tourists from more than 60 countries after 18 months of covid19 restrictions in place.
Virginia Celebrates Wine Month
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
As we welcome the fall season with its beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red we also celebrate Virginia Wine Month. This year brings some significant wine news to celebrate as well.
J&K govt keen to open Sonamarg for winters
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Ganderbal/IBNS: The government is mulling to keep the famous health resort Sonamarg open throughout the winters.
Negative Covid report mandatory for international travellers on arrival to India: Centre
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Wednesday revised the existing guidelines for the international travels and stated that a negative Covid-19 test report is much on arrivals to India.
Covid 19: Sri Lanka extends inter-province travel ban till Oct 31
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Colombo/UNI/Xinhua: Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday extended an inter-province travel ban till October 31 to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 cases.
Fully vaccinated Indian travellers are booking for Dubai, Maldives and Europe: SOTC Travel
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
With vaccination progressing at a fast pace in India, travellers who got double shots are looking to explore overseas destinations again along with domestic tourist magnets.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Indians who got Covishield or Sputnik V vaccines can travel to Turkey without any restriction or quarantine. After Covaxin gets approval from WHO, travelers vaccinated with the same will also be able to visit Turkey without any restriction, the country's embassy in India said.
Chicago again wins USA's Best Big City award by readers of Conde Nast Traveler
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Chicago: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Choose Chicago and World Business Chicago, has announced Condé Nast Traveler recognized Chicago as the #1 Best Big City in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row in the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
India to allow foreign tourists via chartered flights from Oct 15
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Thursday announced that it will allow foreign tourists to come to India through chartered flights Oct 15 onwards.
Sikkim bans packaged mineral water bottles from New Year’s Day
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Gangtok/NITN: Travellers planning to visit the Himlayan state of Sikkim in 2022 or thereafter must keep a key regulation in mind.