Christmas Markets in Berlin: Of mulled wine and more
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
From hot mulled wine that is called gluhwein to roasted chestnuts, pretzels and fairy lights, the aroma of a Christmas market is the essence of Europe in December. And there is no better place than Germany or to be more precise Berlin to experience that.
The Berlin hotel you must stay during the Christmas - NH Collection Berlin Mitte am Checkpoint
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Mitte is the lively, trendy district of Berlin which is home to the city's most popular attractions. From the Friedrichstrasse shopping street to Checkpoint Charlie, Mitte is also said to be the origin of Berlin.
New discount membership club from Kuwait’s Jazeera Airways, avail special introductory rates
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Regular flyers on Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s low-cost carrier, can now avail a host of discounts and benefits by enrolling for the new membership club introduced by the airline, recently.
Indonesia planning to introduce visa-free entry for tourists from India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Indonesia's Ministry of Tourism has proposed issuing visa-free entry for travellers from 20 countries including India.
Of human bondage: An Atlanta museum reminds the Black Americans' tortuous journey to equality
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
At the National Center for Civil and Human Rights in Atlanta, a museum dedicated to the American civil rights movement, the legacy of slain Nobel Peace laureate Martin Luther King comes alive everyday for visitors. While the world observes the International Human Rights Day on Dec 10, Sujoy Dhar recalls his recent visit to the Center.
First Person: Among the happy, hospitable and artistic Uzbek people
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
I have heard many times about Uzbekistan. I took Indian silk fabrics to the international craft festival held in Kokand recently.
Air India Express expands network in Madhya Pradesh; launches Gwalior-Hyderabad route
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Gwalior/IBNS: Air India Express extended its network to include Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh with the launch of its first flight, transporting 155 passengers on Tuesday following a ceremony at Gwalior airport.
Malaysia to allow 30-day visa-free entry for tourists from India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday announced 30-day visa-free entry for tourists from India and China from December 1.
New hotel to boost tourism in Uzbekistan's museum-city Bukhara from next year
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Uzbekistan leaves you spellbound with its beautiful monuments and architecture. But you literally hold your breath till you are in Bukhara, the museum-city where every building, alley and brick breathes history.
Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty enjoys at Kuda Villingili Resort in Maldives with family
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
After the grand Diwali celebrations at her Mumbai residence, popular Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty, accompanied by her husband Raj Kundra, her two children Viaan Raj Kundra and Samisha Shetty Kundra, close friend Akanksha Malhotra Aggarwal and her family embarked on an enchanting post-Diwali retreat at the exquisite Kuda Villingili Resort in the Maldives.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Shimla/UNI: The Himachal Pradesh government took possession of Wildflower Hall at Charabar, a five-star facility, after winning a legal battle against international hospitality conglomerate Oberoi Group.
With rich tapestry of culture and economic vigour, Atyrau region in Kazakhstan shines bright
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Nestled in the heart of Kazakhstan, the Atyrau region emerges as a vibrant mosaic of cultural richness and economic vigour. This dynamic region, burgeoning with international partnerships, has become a nexus for business tourism, hosting over 1,000 companies from more than 50 countries.
Washington DC: That buzzy feel in the city where Potus, power and politics cohabit Smithsonian
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Securing a vantage seat in the upper deck of a hop-on-hop-off bus (read Big Bus Tours), you can feel like just another average visitor to Washington DC doing some touristy things.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Guwahati: Guwahati’s Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport has added five new domestic connectivities and one international connectivity for the winter schedule—29 October 2023 to 31 March 2024.
Air India, Alaska Airlines enter interline partnership
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Gurugram: Indian airline major Air India on Saturday (November 4, 2023) announced it has entered an interline partnership with Alaska Airlines.
Air India to add over 400 flights in the next 6 months
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Mumbai: Air India Friday announced its intention to increase its weekly flight capacity by more than 400 on both domestic and international routes by March 2024, as part of its winter schedule for 2023, the Tata Group-owned airline said.
After Sri Lanka, now Thailand is offering visa-free entry for Indian tourists
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Thailand is offering visa-free entry for tourists from India and Taiwan from November 10 to May 10 next year, officials said, a measure expected to boost tourism in the country.
Noida International Airport and TajSATS partner to build inflight kitchen
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: In inflight catering firm TajSATS and Noida International Airport (NIA) signed a concession agreement on Friday for the development of an in-flight kitchen facility.
Air India deploys newly inducted Boeing 777s in Mumbai-USA routes
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: Air India, a Tata-owned global airline service, has initiated the deployment of its recently acquired Boeing 777 aircraft to serve all three non-stop routes from Mumbai to the United States.
Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives transforms into carnival land for year-end holidays
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
If you are looking forward to ending the year on a high note, with family or friends, then why not head to the Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives nestling within the blue waters of the Indian Ocean?
UNWTO names Gujarat's Dhordo as 'best tourism village' of 2023
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has awarded Gujarat's Dhordo village as the 'best tourism village' in the world.
Emirates first Middle East carrier to offer premium economy in India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kochi/IBNS/UNI: Emirates has celebrated the upcoming launch of its premium economy offering in India, with an exclusive tour of its four-class A380 aircraft in Mumbai.
Chicago by Night: The windy city's evening symphony
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
On a September evening in Chicago, as we got off the Uber at the Symphony Center, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, after a short ride from our hotel in the theatre district known as The Loop, we barely knew how lucky we were to be witnessing a performance of Riccardo Muti.
Prague lights up for the annual Signal Festival, 11th edition expands its reach
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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.