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.
Summer kicks off in Hong Kong with the Hong Kong International Dragon Boat Races
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in conjunction with the Hong Kong China Dragon Boat Association (HKCDBA), “the International Dragon Boat Races” will kick off the summer with an eventful season of boating on 24 - 25 June (Sat & Sun) after four years.
Chicago 48 Hours: Five compelling experiences in Chi-town
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
During my last visit to Chicago, my go-to city in the US, I was wondering what new things I could experience. Choose Chicago, the official tourism body of Chi-town, was forthcoming with ideas for me, someone who has already covered over years all the "been-there-done-that" places of the city that I can never get enough of. If you are not a first timer to Chicago (well, you can be a first timer too) and have just a day or two to encounter something really invigorating, that range from immersive cultural experience to some easy-going fun, here is the list beyond the river cruise and Skydeck thrills of the Willis Tower.
New Zealand gears up to welcome over 600,000 tourists this winter
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Wellington: New Zealand is embracing a tourism rebound as more than 600,000 visitors will arrive for a Kiwi winter experience.
Punjab takes initiative to boost tourism with vibrant fairs and festivals
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
In an exciting development for tourism enthusiasts, the Punjab government has announced plans to organize a series of heritage fairs and festivals throughout the year across various regions of the state.
Illuminated Sydney harbour front draws global footfalls
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Every year towards the end of May, the famous harbour front of Sydney, dominated by the presence of the iconic Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, gets spectacularly illuminated as a part of the Vivid Sydney festival – the annual carnival of lights, music, entertainment and food.
San Francisco Travel Association launches $6 million tourism promotion campaign
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
San Francisco: The San Francisco Travel Association, which is the official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco, has launched its largest-ever global marketing and advertising campaign, “Always San Francisco,” to promote tourism to the city.
IndiGo scales up international operations, lines up 174 weekly flights
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Riding on growing demand for air travel on foreign routes, budget carrier IndiGo on Friday announced massive scale-up of its international operations launching as many as 174 weekly flights to various cities such as Nairobi, Jakarta, Tashkent and Almaty.
Air New Zealand implements passenger weight survey on international flights from Auckland
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Auckland/IBNS: Auckland's Civil Aviation Authority has instructed Air New Zealand to conduct a passenger weight survey on international flights departing from Auckland International Airport until July 2, 2023, to gather critical data on weight load and distribution for planes. This will involve weighing passengers before boarding their flights.
Five attractions you cannot miss if you are at Yas Island Abu Dhabi for IIFA 2023
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: The International Indian Film Academy Awards 2023 – better known as IIFA 2023 – is taking place at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday.
Did you know that a valid US visa can open the door to many countries for Indian passport holders?
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata/IBNS: Are you an Indian passport holder with a valid US visa? Then why not maximise its use to travel to countries which are ready to allow entry to Indian passport holders with valid US visas?
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata: Private airlines major SpiceJet on Wednesday completed 18 years of serving its passengers in India on Tuesday.
IndiGo announces 6 new flights to and from Nashik
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: Private airlines major IndiGo has announced 6 new flights including exclusive connections between Hyderabad-Nashik, Indore-Nashik, and additional frequency on Ahmedabad-Nashik route from June 1.
IndiGo strengthens regional connectivity, commences 4 new direct flights from North Goa
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata: Private airline major IndiGo has announced new flights from North Goa to Patna, Bhopal, Vadodara, and Dehradun, effective May 22, 2023.
Air India Group spreads wings to operate special Haj flights
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
New Delhi: Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, and Air India Express, India's first international budget airline, will be flying around 19,000 Haj pilgrims from four destinations in India to Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
IndiGo strengthens connectivity from Kolkata
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata: Airlines major IndiGo has announced five new flights and additional frequencies to and from Kolkata.
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
San Francisco/IBNS: The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is expecting a busy travel season this summer on the back of reaching its pre-pandemic passenger numbers recently.
Bhutan govt certifies over 200 non-star hotels, gives more options to tourists
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Thimphu: The Bhutan’s Department of Tourism has certified over 200 non-star hotels out of nearly 300 hotels assessed, media reports said.
France: A major tourist spot in Paris is shutting down for five years
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Paris: A major tourist attraction of Paris, Centre Pompidou, will be shutting its doors to the public for five years, media reports said.
Akasa Air commences operations from Kolkata
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Kolkata: Akasa Air, a new airline operating in India, on Thursday commenced its operations from Kolkata.
Fergana: A mesmerizing destination to visit in Uzbekistan
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
I recently travelled to Uzbekistan’s Fergana region and was astounded by this magnificent city’s beauty. The Fergana region in Uzbekistan is a mesmerizing destination that amazes tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty, rich past, and vibrant culture. The place, located in the country’s east, provides travellers a unique and wonderful experience.
Naveen Patnaik flags off maiden Bhubaneswar-Dubai direct flight
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Pendry Chicago: My magnificent stay in the city's Magnificent Mile
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
It was an emerald green waterway that my eyes were feasting on from the 15th floor suite of this hotel.
UNWTO upbeat about tourism growth in first three months of 2023, also focuses on challenges ahead
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Madrid/IBNS: The start of 2023 has shown tourism’s unique ability to bounce back, said Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) backed by results published by the second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year.
Viva Cuba: Rides to remember in Havana's vintage roadshow-stoppers
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
For Indians of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) , a classy old (read American) car is all about annual vintage car rallies in our cities.
Gold Coast hosts Tourism Australia’s annual flagship event
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Tourism Australia’s largest annual travel trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) was held at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Apr 30 to May 4 with over 2,300 delegates.
IndiGo operates 11 special flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 9
Sep 08, 2024, at 11:51 pm
Imphal: Airlines major IndiGo has operated 9 flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 8, 2023 to increase capacity for travel to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, and Hyderabad.