Saudi Tourism Authority launches ‘Journeys in Arabia’, wooes Indian tourists
Mar 01, 2021, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia is a relatively new destination on the global stage. But pitching itself as the authentic home of Arabia, the country now offers unique, diverse and unparalleled experiences, a land of natural assets, rich culture and heritage and adventure.
Turkey awaits Indian tourists once flight restrictions are lifted
Feb 26, 2021, at 06:49 pm
New Delhi: The Turkish Tourism Board in India shared that a total of 16 million International visitors arrived in Turkey in the year 2020 and the revenue that emerged from international tourism & visitors arrivals stood at $12.1 billion. The transcontinental country straddling Southeastern Europe and Western Asia is awaiting Indian tourists once the flight restrictions are lifted.
Austria: Finding romance in Vienna
Feb 24, 2021, at 10:24 pm
Vienna: There's something very artistic about Vienna, the world's most liveable city. The air is heavy with music and the cobblestoned paths paved with stories of love and longing.
Australia Travel: Port Stephens- Read Now, Travel Later
Feb 23, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Less than three-hour drive north from Sydney, Port Stephens regularly props up in the minds of the local Indian diaspora when thinking of a day trip to a nearby hideout to enjoy sea and sand. This destination is also pretty popular among overseas visitors and ranks high in almost every itinerary for anyone touring down under from India.
Jammu and Kashmir: Gulmarg gets back sheen, hotels register full bookings till April 15
Feb 23, 2021, at 05:14 am
Srinagar: In a break from the dull tourism of the past few years, the Kashmir’s famed tourist resort Gulmargdraped in snow has brought back the sheen with hotels registering full bookings till April 15.
Jammu and Kashmir: 2-day Pahalgam winter carnival begins
Feb 22, 2021, at 03:57 am
Srinagar: The popular tourist spot Pahalgam reverberated with colourful activities including cultural programmes.
Jammu and Kashmir: Night flights at Srinagar Airport likely from next month
Feb 22, 2021, at 01:52 am
Srinagar: The much-awaited night flight operations at the Srinagar International Airport are likely to begin next month provided the Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) gives its final approval.
UNWTO trains Caribbean travel industry to effectively use statistics to restart tourism
Feb 19, 2021, at 04:37 am
Madrid/IBNS: The UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), in collaboration with the Caribbean Tourism Organization, recently organised a virtual workshop for their members in the region to address the key challenges they face in making effective use of statistics to drive the restart of their tourism sectors.
Jammu and Kashmir: Baramulla-Banihal train service set to resume from Monday
Feb 19, 2021, at 01:45 am
Srinagar: After remaining suspended for 10 months owing to Covid-19, the rail services in Kashmir are all set to resume from February 22.
Jammu and Kashmir: Sonamarg to be thrown open on Feb 24
Feb 19, 2021, at 12:56 am
Srinagar: The famous health resort Sonamarg in this district will be reopened for visitors on February 24 even as the district administration in collaboration with the tourism department and the SDA will organise a snow festival on the occasion.
Amid new Covid strains in India, Centre issues fresh guidelines for international travellers
Feb 18, 2021, at 04:42 am
New Delhi/IBNS: As new strains of Coronavirus surfaced in India, the Centre issued a fresh set of travel guidelines for all incoming international passengers.
Director Tourism Kashmir holds webinar with WB tourism fraternity
Feb 18, 2021, at 02:35 am
Srinagar: Following the Webinars with Gujarat and Maharashtra Tour and Travel Fraternity, Director Tourism, Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo Tuesday interacted with the West Bengal Tour and Travel Fraternity through a Webinar organized by the J&K Tourism’s Kolkata Office.
Feb 17, 2021, at 01:07 am
New Delhi:: Continuing its efforts towards strengthening regional connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, signed an agreement with Bengal Aerotropolis Projects Limited (BAPL) to start operations from Durgapur – the 66th destination in 6E network.
CCIK delegation meets Director Tourism Kashmir
Feb 15, 2021, at 01:03 am
Srinagar: An eight-member delegation of the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industries-Kashmir (CCIK) led by its President, Latif A Bhat, called on the Director of Tourism Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo to discusses various issues related to the tourism industry.
Russia's Aeroflot resumes regular Delhi-Moscow flights
Feb 13, 2021, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi: Russia's flagship airline Aeroflot on Friday resumed flights enrouted Moscow-New Delhi and New Delhi-Moscow under the air bubble agreement, officials said.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism Deptt hosts cultural evening at Bahu Gandola station
Feb 12, 2021, at 08:47 pm
Srinagar: Directorate of Tourism, Jammu in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation, organized a Weekend Musical Cultural Evening at Bahu Gandola Station to attract tourists to Jammu and its adjoining areas.
UNWTO General Assembly to meet in Morocco this year
Feb 08, 2021, at 04:11 pm
Madrid/IBNS: The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has set the ball rolling for the holding of the 24th UNWTO General Assembly in October 2021.
Denmark to resume air traffic with UAE starting from Sunday
Feb 07, 2021, at 06:26 am
Moscow/Sputnik: Denmark will resume incoming flights from the United Arab Emirates starting from February 7, the Arab country's embassy said on Saturday.
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:59 pm
Srinagar: Indian security forces on Sunday busted a terrorirst hideout in Rajouri district and recovered a rich haul of arms and ammunition, media reports said.
Jammu and Kashmir Tourism deptt participates in ITM, Ahmedabad
Feb 02, 2021, at 11:38 pm
Srinagar: Gearing up its promotional programmes outside JK, the J&K Tourism department participated in the 3- day India Travel Mart (ITM) held from 29 January- 31 January here.
Jammu and Kashmir witnessing huge tourist turnout after snowfall
Feb 02, 2021, at 05:21 am
Srinagar: After witnessing a slowdown due to COVID-19 pandemic, Jammu and Kashmir is experiencing a tourist influx in recent times, media reports said on Monday.
India to soon connect Cambodia by direct flight
Jan 29, 2021, at 04:26 pm
Phnom Penh/New Delhi:India and Cambodia will soon be connected by a direct flight, media reports said.
Hotel business regaining momentum but long way from where we left in 2019: ITC Hotels' Nakul Anand
Jan 28, 2021, at 02:21 am
Tourism and the hotel industry were the worst affected sectors due to Covid-19. While the infections are steadily declining in India, and people are getting back close to their normal lives, ITC board of Hotels executive director, Nakul Anand narrates how his company survived the pandemic and what's to look forward, at Ek Mulakat Vishesh organised by Prabha Khaitan Foundation and presented by Shree Cement. India Blooms correspondent Souvik Ghosh reports
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:09 pm
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is all set to participate in the Virtual Bharat Parv-2021 being organised from 26 to 31 January 2021 by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, in conjunction with the Republic Day celebrations.
The Seychelles Islands open for tourism
Jan 25, 2021, at 10:00 pm
Victoria: The exotic island of Seychelles known for its pristine beaches re-opens borders to all countries worldwide with immediate effect.
IndiGo strengthens regional connectivity, launches Agra as 64th domestic destination
Jan 23, 2021, at 12:27 am
New Delhi: To strengthen its regional connectivity, IndiGo, a major aviation giant in India, on Friday announced Agra as its 64th domestic destination.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism Deptt's 4-day snow sculpting competition begins at Gulmarg
Jan 22, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Srinagar: In order to provide a platform to the budding artists, the Department of Tourism Kashmir is organising a 4-day Snow Sculpting Competition at Gulmarg from today.
Kashmir: Paradise On Earth Beckons Again
Jan 21, 2021, at 10:58 pm
Kashmir, which was once a magnet of tourists and Bollywood filmmakers, is drawing visitors and creative souls again, riding on a relative peace since last year. While Kashmir is an eternal favourite of all generations, Rohini Dasgupta, a Gen Z Indian in her late teens, discovers the same awesomeness in the land of mountains, rolling green meadows, lakes, food and warmth of locals.
Delegation of MPs arrive in Jammu and Kashmir to review tourism, developmental projects
Jan 20, 2021, at 11:03 pm
Srinagar/UNI: A 31-member delegation of Members of Parliament (MPs) arrived on Wednesday in the summer capital, Srinagar, on a four-day visit to the Union Territory of J&K to review tourism revival and developmental projects.
Rovaniemi to host FIA World Rally Championship in end February
Jan 20, 2021, at 03:41 am
Rovaniemi (Finland): This year, Finland will be hosting not just one, but two FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) events.