May 15, 2019, at 04:17 pm
In September last year, Tourism Australia launched a major campaign in South and South East Asia showcasing some of the island continent’s unusual, unfamiliar and unexpected attractions and experiences.
Biman Bangladesh resumes Dhaka-Delhi direct flight after 5 years
May 14, 2019, at 10:51 pm
Dhaka, May 14 (UNI): Biman Bangladesh Airlines on Tuesday resumed its Dhaka-Delhi-Dhaka direct flight after nearly five years with three flights a week initially as India’s private Jet Airways halted its flight operations between the two capitals recently.
IndiGo launches summer sale with fares starting from Rs 999
May 14, 2019, at 04:38 pm
New Delhi, May 14 (UNI) Private airline IndiGo on Tuesday announced a special summer sale with fares starting Rs 999 on domestic routes and Rs 3,499 on international routes.
Chicago's newest hotel The Hoxton is inspired by its neighbourhood's industrial past
May 11, 2019, at 01:30 pm
WHEN I checked in this April in Chicago's newest property for growing tourists, The Hoxton, it was about midnight. But unlike any five star hotel with an orderly lobby of relaxed or stressed out travellers walking in or out toting their suitcases, I encountered the ambiance of a city's popular night joint- it was teeming with young to middle aged good looking souls in a party mood.
Etihad Airways increases frequencies to London Hethrow for busy summer season
May 10, 2019, at 05:53 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), May 10 (IBNS) Aviation major Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow during the busy summer period.
SpiceJet introduces Business Class on select flights
May 10, 2019, at 10:48 am
SpiceJet, one of the key low-cost Indian airlines, recently tweeted that it has introduced a Business Class facility, SpiceBiz, with superior service.
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May 09, 2019, at 12:52 pm
Paris, May 9 (UNI) Air travellers in Europe are facing the prospect of delays and cancellations because of a strike by French air traffic controllers.
Chardham Yatra: Kedarnath opens doors to public
May 09, 2019, at 12:34 pm
Kedarnath, May 9 (UNI): The holy portals of the Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district were thrown open for the public on Thursday.
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals moves down by 7.5pc in April
May 08, 2019, at 05:15 pm
Colombo, May 8 (UNI) Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals declined 7.5 per cent in April 2019 compared to the same period last year, the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) have shown.
Chandigarh-Shimla helicopter service now flying six days a week
May 06, 2019, at 06:58 pm
Under the UDAN-II, the frequency of helicopter flight from Chandigarh to Shimla and back has now been increased to 6 days a week (except Sunday).
Dubai Pass: Create your own itinerary and enjoy discounts too
May 06, 2019, at 06:49 pm
The Dubai Pass, an all-inclusive, pre-paid pass, created by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and iVenture Card is offering users access to 48 experiences so that you may create your own tailor-made Dubai experience.
EaseMyTrip offers discounts and deals on Mother's Day
May 06, 2019, at 05:59 pm
New Delhi, May 6 (IBNS): EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of the leading Online Travel Aggregators of India, is offering a set of deals on the eve of Mother’s day on May 12.
Etihad Airways to go double-daily from Abu Dhabi to Moscow Domodedovo
May 03, 2019, at 05:38 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 3 (IBNS): Building on the success of its current daily service between the capitals of the UAE and Russia, Etihad Airways has announced a new second daily flight between Abu Dhabi and Moscow’s Domodedovo airport, which will operate seasonally between 27 October and 10 May 2020.
Delta Airlines to start non-stop flight between Mumbai-New York from Dec 24
May 03, 2019, at 03:52 pm
Mumbai, May 3 (UNI) Delta Airlines will begin flying nonstop from Mumbai to New York’s John F Kennedy International Airport from December 24, 2019, the airline announced on Friday.
Chiang Mai to feature in upcoming third edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Thailand
May 03, 2019, at 10:44 am
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently announced that Chiang Mai is being added to the third edition of the MICHELIN Guide in Thailand, which is due for release at the end of this year.
New Zealand's plan to tax international travelers likely to begin from July 1 this year
May 03, 2019, at 10:36 am
With a surge in incoming international travelers, New Zealand government has been mulling to tax international travelers to contain the tourism flow.
Uttarakhand's Chardham Yatra to begin in May this year
May 02, 2019, at 10:29 am
India's popular pilgrim centres Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath of Uttarakhand, which had closed during winter, are set to open on various dates in May this summer, according to the state tourism website.
Nonstop to New York: New Delta Air Lines service from Mumbai takes off on Dec 24
May 01, 2019, at 03:23 pm
Mumbai, May 1 (IBNS): Airlines major Delta Air Lines on Wednesday said it will begin flying nonstop from Mumbai to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport from Dec 24, 2019.
Transformational Travel Council Brings 80 Partners Together for an Enlightened Action-tank
May 01, 2019, at 11:17 am
Seattle: The Transformational Travel Council (TTC), which was formed in 2016 to inspire, empower, and support people in using travel as a catalyst for creating deeper connections with self and nature, is welcoming 80 aligned organizations from around the world as Partners. This pioneering group includes inns, lodges, travel companies, social enterprises, destinations, life coaches, wellness retreats, social travel enterprises and others purposeful organisations.
Witness best of Classic Rock with Bon Jovi, Slash and Air Supply in Israel this summer
May 01, 2019, at 10:58 am
Burning Man’s Israeli offshoot, Midburn is a special 5-day festival held in the Negev Desert around May – June every year. It is the second largest regional Burning Man after Africa Burns where, for 6 days, a temporary city is set up creating a platform for communal life style, creativity, art and self-expression.
Biman Bangladesh resumes Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi flight
May 01, 2019, at 10:31 am
Biman Bangladesh announced on Tuesday that it has planned to resume the Delhi-Dhaka service, starting from May 13, 2019.
Scandinavian Airlines says pilots' strike to continue Wednesday, cancels over 500 flights
Apr 30, 2019, at 08:40 pm
Stockholm, Apr 30 (Sputnik): Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) announced on Tuesday the cancellation of 504 flights scheduled for the following day as the company's pilots continue their strike action from last week.
Middle East’s largest aquarium now in Oman
Apr 30, 2019, at 05:38 pm
Muscat, Apr 30 (IBNS): Built inside the Mall of Muscat, the aquarium is first of its kind in Oman and the largest in the Middle East covering 8,000 square meters of the mall and spanning three floors.
Etihad Airways lights up Burj Khalifa in Dubai
Apr 30, 2019, at 03:01 pm
Dubai, Apr 30 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has lit up the world’s tallest building, the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, with a spectacular branded light and sound display to celebrate the next stage of its ‘Choose Well’ brand promise at the start of Arabian Travel Market.
Etihad Airways launches new fully-customisable economy experience
Apr 28, 2019, at 06:34 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 28 (IBNS): Etihad Airways has unveiled a major Economy transformation programme starting with the cabin upgrade and refurbishment of 23 narrow-body Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft.
Nearly 1.4 million tourists visited Uzbekistan in the first quarter this year
Apr 26, 2019, at 01:34 pm
Tashkent, Apr 26 (IBNS): The number of tourism organizations in Uzbekistan increased by 111 in the first quarter this year, according to media reports.
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Apr 23, 2019, at 06:32 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 23 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution. Flight EY484 landed in Brisbane on 22 April – Earth Day.
Aviation major SpiceJet to launch 28 new flights connecting Mumbai, Delhi
Apr 23, 2019, at 03:54 pm
Kolkata, Apr 23 (UNI) SpiceJet today announced the launch of 28 new flights connecting the key metros of Mumbai and Delhi with other cities on its domestic network. Of these, 14 will connect Mumbai, eight will connect Delhi while the rest will connect the two metros with each other.
10 batches of pilgrims to Kailash Mansarovar to be allowed via Nathula from June onwards
Apr 22, 2019, at 11:27 pm
Gangtok, Apr 22 (UNI): The Ministry of External Affairs has been registering Kailash Mansarovar bound pilgrims online, since April 9 last.
Etihad Airways to operate single-use plastic free flight on Earth Day
Apr 22, 2019, at 05:59 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 22 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution. Flight EY484 departed Abu Dhabi on 21 April, landing in Brisbane on 22 April – Earth Day.