Maharashtra Tourism puts Ganesh Festival on the international map
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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 08, 2024, at 11:51 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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 08, 2024, at 11:51 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 08, 2024, at 11:51 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.”
Exploring Riverine Islands of Betwa River
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Private airline major Vistara on Friday announced the addition of a new route to its growing international network.
Sheesh Mahal: Enchanting elegance of Patiala
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Private airlines major IndiGo on Wednesday announced the recommencement of operations between Delhi and Hong Kong, enhancing direct connectivity.
IndiGo starts direct service between Kazakhstan’s Almaty and Delhi
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: Private airlines major IndiGo has commenced new daily direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi, starting Aug 5, 2023.
Akasa Air welcomes its 20th aircraft in India
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 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
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
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.
Air India launches Upgrade+ to simplify purchased cabin upgrades
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: Air India Tuesday introduced its latest offering, Upgrade+, for guests with eligible bookings to purchase instant, confirmed upgrades to the front cabins at fixed prices.
First Person: Football fever strikes Sydney
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Australia is a sports loving nation and my home city Sydney, which shines year-round with an action-packed calendar of happenings, has a proven track record of successfully hosting mega international sporting events, the Summer Olympics in 2000 and some of the Asian Cup Football matches including the final in 2015 are two from a long list that overwhelmingly impressed the sport-fans worldwide.
Binding Uttar Pradesh: IndiGo announces exclusive new route between Lucknow and Varanasi
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: Private sector carrier IndiGo on Tuesday announced new domestic exclusive connectivity between the culturally rich city of Nawabs, Lucknow, and the spiritual heart of India, Varanasi, starting from Aug 10.
Indian Railways reduces fair by 25 pc to give relief to passengers
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: In an effort to provide relief to passengers, the Railway Board has issued an order to reduce the fares of AC chair cars and executive classes on all trains, including Vande Bharat, Anubhuti, and Vistadome coaches, media reports said.
Akasa Air launches direct flights from Kolkata to Mumbai
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata: Airline major Akasa Air on Friday announced its decision to strengthen its connectivity from Kolkata with the launch of direct flights to Mumbai.
IndiGo announces Tbilisi as new destination
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: Private airlines major IndiGo on Saturday announced Tbilisi as its 29th international and 107th overall destination, effective August 8, 2023.
Zuma Capri: Relish contemporary izakaya cuisine at Capri Palace Jumeirah’s new Italian restaurant
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Naples/IBNS: Capri Palace Jumeirah, located on the famous island in Naples, Italy, has made the dining scene here a little more exciting by introducing contemporary izakaya cuisine at their newly opened Zuma Capri.
IndiGo launches Mumbai-Jakarta direct flights
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Mumbai: Private airlines IndiGo on Friday announced Jakarta as its 28th international destination, effective Aug 7, 2023.
VFS Global now offers UK visa services at Radisson Hotel properties
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
VFS Global, the world's largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions, is now providing UK Visa services via Premium Application Centres at four Radisson Hotel Group properties in India.
Darjeeling Toy Train: Heritage On Track
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Taking a Joy Ride in the iconic Darjeeling Heritage Railway, fondly called the Toy Train, gives Ranjita Biswas a glimpse of travelling experiences in colonial times
Himalaya Airlines starts Kathmandu-Beijing direct flights
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kathmandu: The H9665 flight operated by Himalaya Airlines took off from Kathmandu on Saturday morning and landed in Beijing about four hours later, marking the resumption of direct flights between the Nepali and Chinese capitals after a hiatus of three years.