Jan 10, 2020, at 05:09 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: In a bid to create corridors of connectivity from the country, India’s leading carrier – IndiGo - on Friday announced daily direct flights connecting Kolkata with Dubai and Doha, effective February 16 and March 01, 2020 respectively.
Jan 09, 2020, at 05:58 pm
Tucked in the far north-eastern part of Australia in the state of Queensland, Cairns is one of the nations most sought after waterfront destination and hardly misses the itinerary of any traveller from India, writes Sandip Hor
Air Canada reroutes flights to avoid Iraq airspace after attacks
Jan 09, 2020, at 01:57 am
Toronto/Sputnik: Air Canada is rerouting its flights to Dubai in order to avoid Iraqi airspace amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, Canada’s national air carrier said in a statement to Sputnik on Wednesday.
IndiGo to fly to one of the wonders of the world; announces Agra as its 63rd domestic destination
Jan 06, 2020, at 05:45 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: In a bid to strengthen domestic connectivity, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, on Monday announced Agra as its 63rd domestic and 86th overall destination.
Global media icon Richard Quest applauds his SriLankan experience
Jan 06, 2020, at 05:36 pm
Colombo/IBNS: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, welcomed aboard the global media icon Richard Quest of CNN during his journey from London to Colombo recently.
Tourism development package proposal for Mahabs sent to Centre : Purohit
Jan 06, 2020, at 03:19 pm
Chennai/UNI: The Tamil Nadu government has sent a Rs 563.50 crore tourism development package for Mahabalipurm promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Centre for approval, Governor Banwarilal Purohit told the State Assembly today.
Burj Khalifa captivates the globe with spectacular New Year’s eve show in Dubai
Jan 01, 2020, at 09:49 am
Dubai/IBNS: Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020.
Marriott International opens budget brand Fairfield By Marriott Kolkata to expand India footprints
Dec 28, 2019, at 06:52 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Marriott International continued to expand its footprints in India, including its eastern region, with the latest being the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata in December.
Etihad Staff contribute to a healthier future for UAE
Dec 24, 2019, at 05:52 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/IBNS: Etihad Aviation Group teamed up with New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) last week to host a workshop at its Head Office on the “UAE Healthy Future” initiative.
IndiGo launches Christmas and New Year special sale
Dec 23, 2019, at 05:49 pm
Kolkata/UNI: IndiGo, India’s leading airline, on Monday announced its four-day Christmas and New Year sale, with approximately a million seats on offer.
Air Asia commences new routes among New Delhi, Kochi, Ahmedabad
Dec 23, 2019, at 05:37 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Private airline AirAsia India has expanded its network by commencing operations on new routes between New Delhi-Kochi and New Delhi-Ahmedabad.
This December, IndiGo marks 1500 daily departures
Dec 18, 2019, at 06:27 pm
New Dlhi/IBNS: In line with its expansion strategy, IndiGo - India’s leading airline - has achieved the milestone of 1500 daily departures across its network of 83 domestic and international destinations. IndiGo expanded its operations to 11 domestic and 8 international new destinations inclusive of multiple exclusive and virgin routes, increasing its portfolio by 22 percent, between January to December 2019.
Seychelles Tourism Board, Air Seychelles’ conduct last familiarization trip for 2019
Dec 17, 2019, at 05:22 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Seychelles Tourism Board conducted the last familiarization trip for 2019 with pan India tour operators along with airline partner Air Seychelles.
New train services start for Mysuru-Bengaluru
Dec 17, 2019, at 03:20 pm
Mysuru/UNI: South Western Railway (SWR) is improving the connectivity between the two cities --Mysuru and Bengaluru-- by introducing several new trains for the benefit of the commuters.
Alliance Air flags off flight from Guwahati to Dimapur to Imphal under UDAN-RC
Dec 10, 2019, at 07:23 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Alliance Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, has flagged-off its first flight operations between the capital city of Assam, Guwahati to Dimapur, the largest city of Nagaland, to the capital city of Manipur, Imphal, making it the 236 route under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UdeDeshKaAamNagrik, RCS-UDAN, under the Indian government.
Stories of innovations impacting modern life
Dec 04, 2019, at 06:41 pm
From rare cars to freedom rides, modular houses to microprocessors, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Michigan offers exhibits that showcase incredible examples of ingenuity and creativity that have had an impact on the modern world as well, finds SPAN writer Jason Chiang
Asia-Pacific becomes largest destination and source of foreign direct invstment
Dec 04, 2019, at 10:33 am
Bangkok/IBNS: For the first time, the Asia-Pacific region has become the largest destination and source of foreign direct investment (FDI) globally, according to a new report launched by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).
Dubai Tourism all set to script a new journey with its new campaign
Nov 22, 2019, at 05:25 pm
Dubai/IBNS: Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) on Friday announced the launch of an exciting new collaboration with Hollywood superstars Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Zoe Saldana.
Old Jerusalem city now more accessible to wheelchair users, visually imapairedÂ
Nov 20, 2019, at 04:51 pm
Jerusalem: The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors better navigate the small streets and alleyways of the Old City.
Mumbai gets a taste of family-friendly Vienna
Nov 19, 2019, at 02:10 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Squeals of delight and excitement filled the air as little children ran across the sprawling, manicured lawns, festooned with cheerful red and white balloons hanging from the trees.
Australia Calling: Buy your all-inclusive return fare for INR 40,000
Nov 17, 2019, at 12:33 pm
Sydney/IBNS: India is currently the fastest growing inbound market for Tourism Australia with five consecutive years of double-digit growth. The 2020 arrivals goal of 300,000 Indian visitors was achieved in December 2017, three years ahead of target date.
West Bengal: Mamata govt sets up tourism circuit in northern part
Nov 16, 2019, at 04:12 pm
Kolkata: The West Bengal Government is setting up a tourism circuit in the northern part of the state.
SriLankan Airlines announces big discount bonanza in November for Indian travellers
Nov 13, 2019, at 04:49 pm
New Delhi: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, has announced a big discount bonanza for Indian travellers.
Luxembourg: Add Europe's tiny nation and UNESCO heritage to your bucket list
Nov 13, 2019, at 02:14 am
Though not on the bucket list of Indian travellers eyeing their dream European holidays, tiny Luxembourg can surprise you with its uniqueness. Sujoy Dhar gives a low-down from the UNESCO World Heritage spot that was once called the Gibraltar of the North
Etihad Airways increases frequency on important Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route
Nov 12, 2019, at 03:57 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Aviation major Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, on Tuesday announced a fourth daily flight on its route from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), effective from Dec 8.
I am a big fan of volcanoes: Actor Abhishek Singh
Nov 12, 2019, at 03:22 pm
Abhishek Singh is the next hunk on the rise in Tollywood. Law graduate from Pune, a few years ago he left his lucrative legal career to respond to his first love and inner calling - acting. We caught up with him on his favourite holiday destinations. The chiselled good-looking actor who starred in recent releases like Panther and Password besides drawing attention in the web series shares his love for Sicily and more.
Nov 07, 2019, at 01:08 pm
New York/IBNS: In-line with its international expansion plans, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, on Thursday signed a one-way codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, world’s best airline as per 2019 World Airline Awards.
GoAir celebrates 14th anniversary with special fares
Nov 06, 2019, at 09:51 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: Celebrating its 14th anniversary, airline GoAir has announced special fares ending with “14” as the last two digits across all its 33 destinations.
Scoot launches two new routes in India Â
Nov 05, 2019, at 05:54 pm
Mumbai/ Kolkata/IBNS: To offer greater value and travel opportunities in the Indian market, Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, has commenced operations on new Visakhapatnam-Singapore and Coimbatore-Singapore routes. Scoot offers five-times weekly return flights from Visakhapatnam and daily return flights from Coimbatore.
Go Air turns 14, announces special fares for customers
Nov 05, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Airlines major GoAir turned 14 on Monday.