Aug 20, 2019, at 05:04 pm
Dubai, Aug 20 (IBNS): Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism).
UNWTO names Turkey the 6th most visited country in the world
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:56 pm
New Delhi: Giving a boost to its global image of being most frequented tourist destination, UNWTO recently announced that Turkey was the 6th most visited destination in the world in the year 2018 with 46 million visitors.
Taiwan Tourism Bureau gets on track with the Mumbai Metro
Aug 19, 2019, at 05:07 pm
Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS): The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving the city of Mumbai, and the wider metropolitan region, to expand awareness of Taiwan as a destination and promote tourism.
Tourism Vancouver releases First-of-its-Kind Film Tourism AR Adventure
Aug 17, 2019, at 09:43 pm
Vancouver: Tourism Vancouver has launched an immersive “Disney Descendants 3 in Vancouver AR Adventure", created by Vancouver-based QuestUpon.
Amid Hong Kong protest row, Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigns
Aug 16, 2019, at 11:38 pm
Hong Kong: Amid row over some Cathay Pacific employees' involvement in the Hong Kong protest, airline CEO Rupert Hogg resigned on Friday, media report said.
Cathay Pacific aims to work with Hong Kong International Airport for normal flight operations
Aug 16, 2019, at 07:59 pm
Hong Kong: Amid growing pressure over the Hong Kong protests, international airline Cathay Pacific said it is aiming to work with the Hong Kong International Airport to restore normal operations as soon as possible.
Jacqueline Fernandez visits Sri Lanka under Cinnamon's ‘Bring a Friend Home’ Campaign
Aug 13, 2019, at 11:56 am
Colombo: Bollywood actress and former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez, visited Sri Lanka as the first guest under Cinnamon’s ‘Bring a Friend Home’ (BAFH) campaign.
SriLankan Airlines welcomes free visa on arrival facility to 48 countries
Aug 12, 2019, at 10:38 pm
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has welcomed the launch of the free visa on arrival facility that the Government of Sri Lanka is providing to citizens of 48 countries in Australasia, Europe and North America from August 1 for a period of six months as part of a concerted effort to boost tourism into the Indian Ocean island nation.
Taiwan Tourism Bureau partners with Mumbai Metro to expand awareness of Taiwan
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:47 pm
Mumbai: The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro to expand awareness of Taiwan as a destination and to promote tourism in India.
Norwegian cruise line enhances award-winning entertainment programme with SIX: The Musical
Aug 09, 2019, at 05:44 pm
Mumbai: Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, on Thursday announced that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning next month.
Etihad Airways to fly 787 Dreamliners to Jakarta and Maldives
Aug 07, 2019, at 06:03 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug 7 (IBNS): Aviation major Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and will upgrade its daily morning service to Male, Maldives, to the wide-body aircraft on a seasonal basis.
Funding boost to entice Indian cricket fans to Australia
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:54 pm
Melbourne: Tourism Australia has received a $5 million funding boost to promote the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup being held in Australia for the first time next year, to fans in India.
Vistara extends waiver of change and cancellation fee for flights to and from Kashmir
Aug 06, 2019, at 09:50 pm
Srinagar: Airline Vistara has extended the waiver of change and cancellation fee for flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar and Leh till August 16.
IndiGo introduces Silchar as its 57th domestic destination
Aug 06, 2019, at 06:33 pm
New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS): Aviation major IndiGo has launched two daily non-stop flights on the Kolkata-Silchar route, effective Sept 20, 2019.
Kerala Tourism registers growth of 14.81 pc in Q2 of FY19-20
Aug 06, 2019, at 05:24 pm
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 6 (UNI) Riding on a swift recovery from one of the worst natural calamities, Kerala Tourism has regained the pre-floods tourist footfalls, registering an impressive growth rate of 14.81 per cent in the second quarter of the current fiscal 2019-20.
Vistara Lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi Airport to remain closed from Aug 8
Aug 03, 2019, at 09:42 pm
New Delhi: Vistara Lounge at Terminal 3 of New Delhi will remain closed from August 8 due to GMR flooring work.
Vistara to operate daily direct flights to Dubai from Aug 21
Aug 03, 2019, at 09:36 pm
New Delhi: Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, will be operating daily direct flights to Dubai from Mumbai from August 21 this year.
Etihad Airways to serve London Heathrow with fourth year-round daily service
Aug 02, 2019, at 07:56 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is to boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by adding a fourth year-round daily service between the two capitals, launching on October 27 this year.
Dubai Opera to host its first-ever Disney Festival from mid-August
Aug 02, 2019, at 07:51 pm
Dubai: Dubai Opera is all set to host its first-ever Disney Festival which is scheduled to begin on August 15. The festival will run till August 30.
Dubai Opera to host its first-ever Disney Festival from mid-August
Aug 01, 2019, at 06:44 pm
Dubai: Dubai Opera is all set to host its first-ever Disney Festival which is scheduled to begin on August 15. The festival will run till August 30.
Etihad Airways to serve London Heathrow with fourth year-round daily service
Aug 01, 2019, at 06:41 pm
Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways is to boost its services from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow by adding a fourth year-round daily service between the two capitals, launching on October 27 this year.
Zurich 48 Hours: Water, water everywhere, every drop to drink
Aug 01, 2019, at 02:54 pm
As drinking water crisis finally stares our cities, any Indian tourist visiting Zurich, the gateway to the Swiss Alps, will be pleasantly surprised to find some 1200 public fountains to slake their thirst and say no to packaged water in eco-unfriendly plastic bottles. Sujoy Dhar was smitten by the city of free freshwater, quaint cobblestone streets and the legacy of legends like Albert Einstein.
Air India Express' records net profit jump to touch Rs 169 cr in 2018-19
Jul 30, 2019, at 05:25 pm
New Delhi, Jul 30 (UNI) Air India Express, the low cost arm of national carrier Air India, has earned net profit of Rs 169 crore for the fourth consecutive year in FY 2018-19.
IndiGo marks its entry in Vietnam with flights from Kolkata to Hanoi
Jul 30, 2019, at 03:44 pm
National, July 30 (IBNS): Strengthening its presence in South-east Asia, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, announced its entry into Vietnam. Hanoi will be IndiGo’s 19th International and 75th overall destination.
Emirates Holidays offers unique opportunity to sail with Arab art stars
Jul 30, 2019, at 03:15 pm
Dubai: Emirates Holidays is offering its customers a unique opportunity to be with Arab art stars on a single ship through the Stars on Board cruise. As the exclusive marketing agent for this special trip, Emirates Holidays has launched a unique five-night program starting from AED 10960 per person.
Australia wants more Indian Tourists during ICC T20 World Cup next year
Jul 30, 2019, at 03:13 pm
Melbourne: The Australian Government has thrown its support behind the ICC T20 World Cup to be held in Australia next year, announcing a new campaign to promote the tournaments and Australia to cricket fans in India.
Lufthansa offers guide service to passengers
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:38 pm
Cologne: Lufthansa is offering a fee-based guide service to foreign passengers, business travellers, groups, older passengers and families who, for example, have connecting flights and need help finding their way around the airport or who would like to be escorted personally.
Experience the best of bush, beach and highlands with Cinnamon in Sri Lanka
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:36 pm
Colombo: Cinnamon offers a range of unique stays and experiences that will enable travellers to unwind and kick back whilst rediscovering Sri Lanka.
Dubai stopover guide: Spend a layover like a local in two days
Jul 27, 2019, at 01:30 pm
Dubai: As the world's busiest airport, Dubai International might be a sight in itself, but there's a whole world of wonder waiting outside its doors. There's plenty to see in just two days, depending on your interests, the time of year and what part of the city you're visiting.
Air Canada to soon resume full India schedule
Jul 26, 2019, at 09:44 pm
Montreal: An announcement was made by Air Canada that it will resume its daily, non-stop Toronto-Delhi flights on October 1, 2019 (eastbound) and October 3, 2019 (westbound), media reports said.