Fully vaccinated Indians will be allowed to enter Singapore without quarantine
Nov 16, 2021, at 04:05 am
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore has announced to allow fully-vaccinated Indians to the country without quarantine.
Jammu and Kashmir: Zoogu-Khairan tourist village inaugurated
Nov 15, 2021, at 02:38 am
Budgam: A tourist village in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, named ‘Zoogu-Khairan’, was inaugurated on Saturday, media reports said.
Places to savor indigenous cuisine in USA
Nov 12, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Today, Native American food is slowly becoming more popular in the U.S. Restaurants are turning to the past for inspiration, and many chefs are reviving dishes that are truly native to their regions.The recent culinary movement is digging deeper, creating the ultimate expression of local, seasonal food by emphasizing indigenous ingredients.
Sydney Opera House glows gold for Diwali
Nov 12, 2021, at 12:57 am
The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House shimmered in gold recently to mark the Diwali festival, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains around the world.
ITC Hotels launch Welcomhotel Bhubaneswar
Nov 02, 2021, at 01:15 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: ITC Hotels on Monday announced the opening of 'Welcomhotel Bhubaneshwar', the first LEED Platinum Certified Hotel in Odisha.
IndiGo launches 6 new flights from Kanpur
Nov 01, 2021, at 09:40 pm
Kanpur/UNI: The IndiGo airline Monday started six new flights between Kanpur and Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
Thailand reopens borders for tourists from over 60 nations
Nov 01, 2021, at 08:57 pm
Bangkok/UNI/IBNS: The Thai government announced Monday that it will be opening its borders to tourists from more than 60 countries after 18 months of covid19 restrictions in place.
Virginia Celebrates Wine Month
Oct 27, 2021, at 12:05 am
As we welcome the fall season with its beautiful shades of orange, yellow, and red we also celebrate Virginia Wine Month. This year brings some significant wine news to celebrate as well.
J&K govt keen to open Sonamarg for winters
Oct 26, 2021, at 05:35 am
Ganderbal/IBNS: The government is mulling to keep the famous health resort Sonamarg open throughout the winters.
Negative Covid report mandatory for international travellers on arrival to India: Centre
Oct 21, 2021, at 04:48 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Wednesday revised the existing guidelines for the international travels and stated that a negative Covid-19 test report is much on arrivals to India.
Covid 19: Sri Lanka extends inter-province travel ban till Oct 31
Oct 21, 2021, at 12:54 am
Colombo/UNI/Xinhua: Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday extended an inter-province travel ban till October 31 to prevent the further spread of Covid-19 cases.
Fully vaccinated Indian travellers are booking for Dubai, Maldives and Europe: SOTC Travel
Oct 13, 2021, at 07:18 pm
With vaccination progressing at a fast pace in India, travellers who got double shots are looking to explore overseas destinations again along with domestic tourist magnets.
Oct 09, 2021, at 07:08 pm
Indians who got Covishield or Sputnik V vaccines can travel to Turkey without any restriction or quarantine. After Covaxin gets approval from WHO, travelers vaccinated with the same will also be able to visit Turkey without any restriction, the country's embassy in India said.
Chicago again wins USA's Best Big City award by readers of Conde Nast Traveler
Oct 09, 2021, at 12:23 am
Chicago: Mayor Lori E. Lightfoot, Choose Chicago and World Business Chicago, has announced Condé Nast Traveler recognized Chicago as the #1 Best Big City in the U.S. for the fifth year in a row in the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
India to allow foreign tourists via chartered flights from Oct 15
Oct 08, 2021, at 05:31 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Centre on Thursday announced that it will allow foreign tourists to come to India through chartered flights Oct 15 onwards.
Sikkim bans packaged mineral water bottles from New Year’s Day
Oct 04, 2021, at 08:33 pm
Gangtok/NITN: Travellers planning to visit the Himlayan state of Sikkim in 2022 or thereafter must keep a key regulation in mind.
Qatar publishes updated COVID-19 Travel and Return Policy, India in exceptional red list
Oct 04, 2021, at 08:17 pm
Doha/NITN: India ranks among the ‘exceptional red countries’ according to the updated COVID-19 Travel and Return Policy posted by Qatar’s Ministry of Public Health.
Road-tripping: Southern California in 10 days
Sep 29, 2021, at 12:24 am
There’s nothing like packing your bags, hopping in the car and turning the radio dial up as miles of pavement pass beneath your wheels. In Southern California, where warm, sunny days make for perfect drives with the window down, the best road trip includes three amazing and unique regions all within a few hours of each other: Santa Monica, Greater Palm Springs and San Diego. Whether you’re a beach bum or a culture connoisseur, you’ll appreciate the variety of experiences that await in each place—and can be enjoyed in just 10 days.
‘Time to rethink, transform, and safely restart tourism’, says UN chief
Sep 28, 2021, at 10:19 pm
Tourism “touches almost every part of our economies and societies”, enabling the historically marginalized, and “those at risk of being left behind, to benefit from development”, declared UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Monday, marking World Tourism Day.
Etihad Airways launches exponential Abu Dhabi
Sep 24, 2021, at 11:43 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is giving all of its guests travelling into or via Abu Dhabi a complimentary ticket to Expo 2020 Dubai, the biggest cultural gathering in the world.
Thailand likely to delay reopening of key tourist destinations until November
Sep 23, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Bangkok, UNI/Xinhua: Thailand plans to postpone its reopening of the capital Bangkok and other major tourist destinations to foreign visitors until November, citing that the vaccination rate in these regions are still behind the targets.
Now you can enter Oman with a proof of vaccination
Sep 23, 2021, at 05:55 pm
Since the lifting of the travel ban, Pakistani citizens have also become eligible to travel to Oman if they have been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus disease provided, they have a valid Oman visa. The Oman visa for Pakistani citizens can also be obtained online as an electronic travel authorization by completing an application with the relevant travel details.
Your Budget-friendly Philadelphia
Sep 23, 2021, at 05:45 pm
As the largest city of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia attracts thousands of tourists each year. And Philadelphia offers something to every traveler - bustling neighborhoods, over 1000+ restaurants in Centre City alone, a varied range of public and performing arts, markets, museums, history, shopping and so much more.
Air Canada resumes operations in Delhi after four months
Sep 22, 2021, at 02:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Air Canada resumed its flights to India after four months, the airline said in a tweet.
J&K safe destination for foreigners: NCRB data
Sep 18, 2021, at 03:52 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The National Crime Record Bureau’s report has vindicated the fact that Jammu and Kashmir continues to be a safe destination for foreign tourists.
Sep 16, 2021, at 11:29 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has announced the commencement of its ten-day sale in India for travel to Abu Dhabi, following the UAE government’s recent announcement to remove the quarantine requirement for all vaccinated travellers arriving from abroad.
NF Railway launches 'Stream Jungle Tea Safari' to promote tourism in Darjeeling
Sep 14, 2021, at 01:23 am
Guwahati/IBNS: The Northeast Frontier Railway recently introduced a new service named 'Steam Jungle Tea Safari' between Siliguri Junction and Rongtong station section on the UNESCO World Heritage site - Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR).
Uttarakhand expecting a rise in number of tourists from West Bengal
Sep 11, 2021, at 12:30 am
Kolkata: Every year throngs of tourists from West Bengal visit Uttarakhand.
AirAsia India launches ‘Extra Seat’ service
Sep 10, 2021, at 11:33 pm
Mumbai: AirAsia India on Friday announced the launch of its new service ‘Extra Seat’, with which guests can now reserve up to two additional seats and enjoy an even more comfortable flying experience.
India-Bangladesh air bubble to commence from tomorrow
Sep 04, 2021, at 11:08 pm
Dhaka/UNI: The flight operation between Bangladesh and India under air bubble arrangement will resume on Sunday after four months of suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic.