Five flights to Andamans cancelled due to cyclone
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Chennai/UNI: Five flights bound for Andamans from Chennai airport has been cancelled in view of poor passenger patronage following cyclone threat.
Canada makes pre-boarding Covid19 testing not essential from April 1
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Ottawa: Fully inoculated international tourists visiting Canada would no longer need to present a pre-arrival covid19 test result with effect from April 1, according to media reports.
SriLankan Airlines to celebrate womanhood with Raid Amazones 2022
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Colombo/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines announced plans to celebrate womanhood by welcoming female athletes who are participating in Raid Amazones 2022, a yearly adventure trail originating from France, scheduled to occur from March 13 to April 6.
SpiceJet delays evacuation flight from Suceava to bring back Indian students stranded at border
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Gurugram: SpiceJet, the country’s favourite airline, delayed its special evacuation flight from Suceava in Romania by close to three hours last night to successfully evacuate a group of 36 Indian students stranded at the Ukraine-Romania border.
SriLankan Airlines adorns aircraft livery with ‘Raid Amazones 2022’ insignia
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Colombo/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines has adorned one of its aircraft with customised livery to reaffirm its status as the official airline of the much-awaited ‘Raid Amazones 2022'.
IndiGo to operate 20 repatriation flights under Operation Ganga over 4 days
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi: In its endeavor to support the repatriation efforts from Ukraine, IndiGo is operating 20 flights from Feb 28 February to Mar 3.
SpiceJet to operate special flight to Kosice, Slovakia today to evacuate Indians stranded in Ukraine
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju will travel on a SpiceJet flight to Kosice, Slovakia as a special envoy of the central government to oversee the evacuation of stranded students in war-torn Ukraine.
How Maha Shivaratri is celebrated in Mauritius in the Indian Ocean
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Maha Shivaratri is the biggest religious festival in Mauritius, celebrated to honour the Lord Shiva. This year the auspicious festival will be celebrated on March 1.
India extends ban on international commercial passenger flights till 'further orders'
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: India's aviation regulator (DGCA) on Monday extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights till "further orders".
Small Town, Big Story: Journey through America’s hidden wonders
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
The United States is home to hundreds of small towns throughout the country, bursting with individual personality and deep-rooted traditions. To help celebrate the local characters who bring these towns to life, Atlas Obscura co-founder and creative director, Dylan Thuras, journeys across America to discover some of the country’s hidden wonders in newly launched GoUSA TV original series Small Town, Big Story.
San Francisco art and culture scene roars to life in 2022
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Those seeking to immerse themselves in art and culture (at long last!) will find San Francisco a must-visit destination in 2022. The city boasts a full and exciting slate of exhibitions, performances, and events that are as varied as San Francisco’s spectacular topography.
AirAsia introduces 'FlyAhead' service
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Indian airline AirAsia India has announced the launch of their new ancillary service, ‘FlyAhead’.
Regular international flights likely to resume in India from March 15: Reports
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Regular international flights are likely to resume from March 15 after remaining suspended for almost two years due to the COVID-19 pandemic, media reports quoting government sources said on Monday.
AirAsia India offers 10 pct discount for fully vaccinated flyers
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: AirAsia India on Friday announced the launch of AirAsia VaxiFly, a special incentive for fully vaccinated flyers, offering 10 per cent off flight bookings made on the airline’s website airasia.co.in and mobile app.
Jammu and Kashmir: ‘Winter Carnival’ concludes with felicitation ceremony at Kulgam
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Kulgam: The ‘Winter Carnival’ Kulgam, organised by the District Administration Kulgam in collaboration with Tourism Department, Aharbal Development Authority and Forest Division Kulgam concluded today with a colorful felicitation ceremony held at Aharbal, here.
Ginger Hotels opens new property in Greater Noida
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Ginger Hotels has made a fresh expansion with the launch of a new property in Greater Noida, National Capital Region (Delhi-NCR).
Virginia: The perfect romantic sojourn for this Valentines Day and beyond
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Richmond: Nothing satisfies that yearning better than a little adventure – whether experienced with a partner, family, friend, or simply by yourself, which brings us to Virginia’s famous slogan, Virginia is for lovers.
The Great Indian Travel reaches Kashmir
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar: To support small and micro businesses affected by COVID-19, the Great Indian Travel, who are on a 101-day road trip campaign, reached Srinagar on Thursday late evening, where they will stay for the next two days.
Check out 10 Airbnb listed homes for Valentine's Day
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Airbnb listed homes make for a great sojourn this Valentine's day with options to stay at a romantic beach house in Goa or amidst a dense rosewood forest in Karnataka.
11th edition of Sharjah Light Festival to mark new phase of post-pandemic tourism growth
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Sharjah/IBNS: Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA) has announced the 11th edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, bound to happen from February 9 to 20 across nine sites in the emirate.
Union Budget gives big boost to tourism in India: Centre
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Budget 2022-23 announced Tuesday, presented the government’s plans to increase capital expenditure by 35 per cent and fuel growth for an economy recovering from 3 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid19: Canada eases testing rules for flyers onboarding from India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Ottawa: Canada has eased testing rules for flyers onboarding from India, a decision which the Southeast Asian nation welcomed.
Covid19 Rules: Booster dose not essential to visit Abu Dhabi
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Abu Dhabi: As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi this winter season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors to ensure streamlined travel into the UAE capital.
Zara Rutherford becomes youngest pilot at 19 to fly around the world in 155 days
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Brussels: Nineteen-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford is the youngest woman to fly around the world in over five months, braving inclement weather, smog, wildfires and visa hurdles.
Air India curtails flight operations to US owing to deployment of 5G communications
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Air India on Tuesday informed that it has curtailed its operations to the USA from India in view of the deployment of 5G communications by the United States.
Amid high-rise in omicron cases, J&K's travel industry witnesses growth
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: At a time when the tourism history has been hit hard by omicron, the passenger footfalls at the Srinagar International Airport and the Jammu Airport witnessed a considerable growth.
SriLankan Airlines, American Airlines re-establish codeshare agreement
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has announced the reinstatement of its codeshare arrangement with American Airlines made in December, to proliferate connectivity and travel destinations across North America and Europe.
Southern Railway requires EMU train passengers to be inoculated
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Chennai/UNI: Southern Railway has made it compulsory for passengers to be fully inoculated before travelling in suburban Electric Multiple (EMU) trains with effect from Jan.10.
'4.5 lakh tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in 2021'
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Pahalgam/Gulmarg: The week-long Pahalgam Winter Carnival organised by the Tourism Department concluded here today with the celebration of the New Year.
Eat, Drink, Play, Shop and Stay in Santa Monica
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:52 pm
Just 20 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Santa Monica is a quintessentially Southern California beach city that stretches out over eight-and-a-half square miles on the Pacific Coast Highway. While striking the perfect balance of seaside charm and the west coast cool vibe, Santa Monica offers a variety of experiences for all travellers including beach lovers,adventure and thrill seekers, families, honeymooners, culinary enthusiasts and much more.