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IndiGo strengthens connectivity in the northeast, with addition of Itanagar as its 75th domestic destination

Nov 10, 2022, at 12:24 am

New Delhi: In-line with its vision to enhance connectivity in the northeast, IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, announced Hollongi, Itanagar as its 75th domestic and 101st overall destination in the 6E network.

Jammu and Kashmir: Seven lakh tourists visit Pahalgam

Nov 08, 2022, at 12:18 am

Pahalgam: As many as seven lakh tourists visited the Pahalgam region of Jammu and Kashmir this year, media reports said on Monday.

Go solo, woman, see the world

Nov 07, 2022, at 09:48 pm

Today more and more Indian women are choosing to undertake journeys travelling solo, ignoring the incredulous question, ‘Are you travelling alone?’ Debayani Bose gives a lowdown on this new trend 

Airbnb and IndiGo come together for an ‘InterFriendtion’

Nov 04, 2022, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata: Constantly dreaming of a leisurely getaway with your friends? Looking to create new memories instead of reminiscing old ones? For the first time, Airbnb and IndiGo have come together to offer three lucky individuals (and up to one companion each) the ultimate dream adventure to “InterFriendtion” anywhere in India.

Annual Illuminate San Francisco Festival begins on Nov 9 to celebrate the city's vibrant art scene

Nov 04, 2022, at 12:24 am

San Francisco: From Nov. 9 through the end of January, San Francisco transforms into a citywide gallery of art at night with 62 temporary and permanent light art installations.

Tomorrowland to open magical desert destination Terra Solis Dubai

Nov 03, 2022, at 11:13 pm

Dubai: Tomorrowland, one of the most iconic music festivals in the world, is set to open Terra Solis Dubai, a brand-new unique desert destination.

Mastercard’s ‘Sri Lanka with Love’ campaign unlocks an array of rewards and experiences to entice Indian tourists to visit the Island nation

Oct 19, 2022, at 11:00 pm

New Delhi: As the situation in Sri Lanka continues to improve, Mastercard on Wednesday launched ‘Sri Lanka with Love’, a campaign to encourage Indian tourists to explore the vast array of unforgettable experiences offered by the Island nation.

Bintan Resorts: Of white sand beach, mangroves and glamping in Indonesia

Oct 17, 2022, at 01:17 am

Barely an hour's voyage from Singapore, Bintan Island in Indonesia is a tropical paradise and an ideal getaway combining white sand beaches, dense mangroves, golf courses and upscale resorts and glamping options. Sujoy Dhar writes.

Jammu and Kashmir: Businessman revives heritage mud-house in Ganderbal

Oct 14, 2022, at 02:34 pm

Ganderbal: Local entrepreneurs in Jammu and Kashmir's Ganderbal are now venturing into new business models by keeping history and heritage in mind.

Jumeirah Group announces stunning new retreat in Bahrain

Oct 14, 2022, at 12:41 am

Dubai: Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, as part of its ambitious expansion plans unveiled a captivating new resort in the Middle East – Jumeirah Gulf of Bahrain Resort & Spa.

MakeMyTrip partners with Lohono Stays to bolster growth in luxury homestay market

Oct 13, 2022, at 07:31 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Travel major MakeMyTrip has joined hands with Lohono Stays, a luxury vacation rental firm, to accelerate the growth of luxury home stay segment in India.

India pledges to help revive Sri Lankan tourism

Oct 11, 2022, at 07:49 pm

Colombo: Travel and tour operators in India have pledged support to help Sri Lanka's tourism industry to move towards the positive growth trajectory.

Jammu and Kashmir records highest tourist arrival this year since independence

Oct 07, 2022, at 05:40 pm

Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department has said it recorded the highest number of tourists arriving in a year since the country attained independence in 1947.

Discover the splendour of the 15th century Khimsar Fort in Rajasthan

Oct 01, 2022, at 02:26 am

The splendour and magnificent architecture of the palaces of Rajasthan never cease to amuse me. And so, my quest for rare Rajasthani forts recently led me on one such journey to the small village of Khimsar, which is around five hours from Jaipur and three hours from Bikaner. The town is well-known for holding the Nagaur cattle trading Festival, Khimsar fort, Jain Temples, and Dhawa Doli Wildlife Sanctuary.

UN urges investment in clean, sustainable tourism, as numbers bounce back

Sep 29, 2022, at 11:23 pm

New York: International tourism is showing strong signs of recovery, with tourist numbers rising to 57 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. On World Tourism Day, marked on Tuesday, the UN is calling for a major global rethink of the sector, to ensure that tourism is sustainable, and benefits local communities.

Sri Lanka's FitsAir to start int'l passenger flights in Oct

Sep 27, 2022, at 11:40 pm

Colombo/UNI: Sri Lanka's privately-owned airline FitsAir will launch its international passenger flights in October.

Take deep dive into Virginia's EdVenture Experiences in USA

Sep 27, 2022, at 08:17 pm

Virginia’s designation as the Birthplace of America guarantees that a visit offers a multitude of historic tours that will help you discover the Commonwealth’s – and America’s - past.

Qantas connects Australia with Southern India directly with inaugural flight to Bengaluru from Sydney

Sep 26, 2022, at 09:34 pm

Qantas, the national airline of Australia, created history on  Sep 14 when QF 67 took off from Sydney’s Kingsford International Airport to touch Bengaluru, the southern Indian city famously known as ‘The Silicon Valley of The East’, completing the non-stop flight in less than twelve hours.

Indigo to begin Trivandrum-Pune flights Oct. 1

Sep 24, 2022, at 10:02 pm

Thiruvananthapuram/UNI: Indigo Airlines will start a new service from Thiruvananthapuram to Pune, commencing Oct. 1.

Bhutan reopens borders to international tourists after 2 years, Indian visitors to pay Rs. 1,200 per day fee

Sep 24, 2022, at 05:06 am

Guwahati/IBNS: After shutting its doors to international tourists for two and a half years owing to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bhutan re-opened its borders on Friday.

Japan finally decides to end restrictions on foreign tourists

Sep 24, 2022, at 02:48 am

Tokyo/IBNS: Japan will open its doors to foreign tourists, after more than two years of closed borders owing to the Covid pandemic.

Sri Lanka: Four hotels and an Indian fanboy of the island nation

Sep 24, 2022, at 01:54 am

Supriyo Hazra takes you on a merry-go-round of some of Sri Lanka's luxury properties spanning across its iconic beaches, hills, rocks, tea plantations and plains

Japan to end restrictions on foreign tourists

Sep 23, 2022, at 11:14 pm

Tokyo: Japan will open its doors to foreign tourists, after more than two years of closed borders due to the Covid pandemic. Starting October 11, tourists will be able to visit the country without a visa, and will no longer need to go through a travel agency.

Goa: Cricket icon Yuvraj Singh hosts exclusive stay on Airbnb

Sep 22, 2022, at 12:44 am

Panjim/IBNS: International cricket icon Yuvraj Singh has become an Airbnb host and opened doors to his Goa abode for a one-time-only stay to a group of six people.

Bahrain woos Indians, its tourism body holds roadshows for Indian travel agents

Sep 19, 2022, at 10:33 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) conducted a first four-city roadshow in Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Delhi from Sept. 16 to 12 to forge connections with Indian travel agents.

Varanasi nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital at the 2022 SCO Summit

Sep 17, 2022, at 02:32 pm

Varanasi/Samarkand: The city of Varanasi has been nominated as the first-ever SCO Tourism and Cultural Capital during the period 2022-2023 at the 22nd Meeting of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of State in Samarkand, Uzbekistan on Sept 16, 2022.

Kashmir witnesses 20.5 lakh visitors footfall in first eight months of 2022

Sep 14, 2022, at 10:03 pm

Kashmir witnessed the footfall of  20.5 lakh visitors, including 3.65 lakh Amarnath yatris, during the first eight months of the current year.

Tourism promotion: South Kashmir organises 'Aharbal Festival'

Sep 13, 2022, at 10:56 pm

Srinagar:  District Administration of Kulgam in South Kashmir in collaboration with the Department of Tourism recently hosted  Aharbal Mela in a bid to promote tourism in the region.

Here Is How You Can Spend A Fun-loaded Day in Singapore’s Sentosa Island

Sep 12, 2022, at 09:30 pm

It was an early August night and I was on board the cable car on my way back from Sentosa Island to Singapore's HarbourFront station.

Club Mahindra helps RaveenaTandon plan her wonderful family holidays!

Sep 12, 2022, at 09:13 pm

Mumbai:Club Mahindra, the flagship brand of Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited launched its newest digital campaign starring the ‘Mast Mast’ actor RaveenaTandon.