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Bollywood love story to draw special attraction in Edinburgh Mela 2015

Jul 16, 2015, at 07:33 pm

Edinburgh, July 16 (IBNS): Scotland's annual fiesta-the Edinburgh Mela-has announced its 2015 programme, running on August 29 and 30, with a very special project called 'A Bollywood Love Story' to add to the attraction of the revellers.

International tourist arrivals up 4% worldwide in first four months of 2015

Jul 09, 2015, at 07:27 pm

Washington, July 9 (IBNS): International tourism demand continued to be robust between January and April 2015 with tourist arrivals increasing 4% worldwide according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer.

Mahesh Sharma takes stock of the working of Victoria Memorial, Asiatic Society in Kolkata

Jul 08, 2015, at 03:06 am

Kolkata, July 7 (IBNS) Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma, visited the Victoria Memorial Hall and Asiatic Society in Kolkata during his day long visit to the city o Tuesday.

Jet Airways unveils new website offering one-stop solution for travellers

Jul 01, 2015, at 09:35 pm

Mumbai, July 1 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Wednesday launched its new website jetairways.com, which has been built around the theme 'Designed to Delight.'

BlaBlaCar partners with IRCTC to offer city-to-city car ridesharing services

Jul 01, 2015, at 09:21 pm

New Delhi, July 1 (IBNS): BlaBlaCar and IRCTC have entered into a unique advertising partnership to offer more travel options across India.

Taiwan's off-shore islands offer unique scenery and culture

Jun 29, 2015, at 10:00 pm

Penghu, Taiwan, June 29 (IBNS): Being blessed with with nature's bounty-clear waters, blue skies and billions of shimmering stars-Taiwan has much to offer to the visitors especially with it offshore islands.

AirAsia big sale is back

Jun 23, 2015, at 12:30 am

New Delhi, June 22 (IBNS): AirAsia's most anticipated big sale promo is back with promo seats up for grabs on AirAsia India flights throughout the airline's extensive route network.

JetPrivilege announces frequent flyer agreement with Air Seychelles

Jun 22, 2015, at 06:24 pm

Mumbai June 22 (IBNS) JetPrivilege, the award-winning frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, India,s premier international airline, concluded a frequent flyer agreement with Air Seychelles, the national carrier of Seychelles, and an Etihad Airways Partners carrier.

Mahesh Sharma launches new series of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' TV commercials starring Aamir Khan as brand ambassador

Jun 20, 2015, at 02:50 am

New Delhi, June 19 (IBNS): Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge), Culture (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma launched the new edition of 'Atithi Devo Bhava' television commercials and a brochure titled 'India-The Land of Yoga' at a function organized in New Delhi on Friday.

Getting US visas to take more time as American embassies experience technical snag

Jun 18, 2015, at 08:12 pm

New Delhi, June 18 (IBNS): Getting a visa for travel to United States is likely to take more time as the country's embassy is experiencing technical problems with their visa systems across the world.

Turkish Airlines wins best in Europe award by Skytrax

Jun 17, 2015, at 08:36 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Turkish Airlines has been chosen "Best Airline in Europe", "Best Airline in Southern Europe" and awarded "World's Best Business Class Airline Lounge", and "World’s Best Business Class Lounge Dining" in 2015 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

Yas Island offers hot deals for a cool summer

Jun 17, 2015, at 01:44 am

Abu Dhabi, June 16 (IBNS): In an attempt to make summer holidays (from June to September) even more sizzling, Yas Island offers several hot deals for families and kids with experiences tailored just for them.

JetPrivilege teams up with Vietnam Airlines for frequent flier partnership

Jun 15, 2015, at 08:33 pm

Mumbai June 15 (IBNS): JetPrivilege, the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, has entered into a reciprocal frequent flyer partnership with Vietnam Airlines.

Rail Canada offers hassle free, comfortable travel option

Jun 13, 2015, at 12:28 am

Ottawa, June 12 (IBNS): Traverse through Canada with the most hassle free and comfortable travel option-via Rail Canada.

Keys Hotels launches second in Kerala by foraying into Kochi

Jun 09, 2015, at 04:32 am

Mumbai, June 8 (IBNS): Keys Hotels & Resorts, a leading chain of mid-market hotels, has announced the launch of Keys Kochi, its second hotel in Kerala and 16th hotel across India.

Canada hosts Montreal International Jazz Festival

Jun 06, 2015, at 05:02 pm

Montreal, June 6 (IBNS): Montréal turns into a big party place every year. Join one of the 1000 parties that start in the morning and end only when you call it a night. Over 3,000 artists from 30 countries visit this festival with two million attendees.

Australia eyes half million Indian tourists annually by 2020

Jun 06, 2015, at 01:54 am

Kolkata, June 5 (IBNS) Australia is hard-selling itself as an attractive tourist destinations to the rising number of Indian holidaymakers in the land of Oz as the footfall from the Asian nation increased in leaps and bounds while the two countries are hopeful of thrashing out a landmark economic cooperation treaty by year end to boost trade and investment, said a top diplomat of Australia here on Friday.

Mamata Banerjee flags off Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala bus service

Jun 05, 2015, at 05:05 am

Kolkata, June 4 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday officially flagged off the Kolkata-Dhaka-Agartala bus service from state's main administrative building Nabanna in Kolkata.

JetPrivilege enters into reciprocal frequent flyer arrangement with airberlin

Jun 03, 2015, at 03:32 am

Mumbai, June 2 (IBNS): JetPrivilege, the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, has added airberlin's top bonus as its 24th frequent flyer programme partner.

IITTM, Ministry of Tourism to start an MBA (Tourism) program in partnership with IGNTU

May 28, 2015, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi, May 28 (IBNS): The Indian Institute of Tourism and Travel Management (IITTM, Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India) will now be offering a full fledged MBA in Tourism in partnership with Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Ministry of HRD, Govt. of India.

Jet Airways announces flat 25% discount offer

May 27, 2015, at 09:15 pm

Mumbai, May 27 (IBNS): Jet Airways, an international airline, has announced the launch of 'the million sale' where a million seats would be on offer for a flat discount of 25%.

Pilanesberg National Park: Place to be for wildlife enthusiasts

May 23, 2015, at 06:18 pm

Experience the magic of the Pilanesberg properties of Legacy on its exclusive game drives with skilled game rangers, exquisite food and luxurious accommodation at any of the Legacy Bush Lodges. With changed game drive rules making it more kid friendly; young children will be permitted on game drives, Bakubung and Kwa Maritane Lodges will accommodate children of all ages making it a perfect choice for families.

Singapore Airlines unveils New Premium Economy Class Experience

May 21, 2015, at 11:35 pm

Singapore, May 21 (IBNS): Singapore Airlines on Thursday unveiled its new Premium Economy Class seats and the in-flight offerings that customers will enjoy when the new cabin class enters service in August.

Shop till you drop in Taiwan

May 21, 2015, at 04:14 pm

taipei, May 20 (IBNS): Taiwan is an Indian shopaholics delight; fabulous night markets with bargains that are a steal, great food and a buzzing atmosphere from its night markets to the high-end shopping mall.

AirAsia India gets ready to fly from Delhi

May 21, 2015, at 02:09 am

New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): AirAsia India on Wednesday organized a special patch flight for prominent personalities in Delhi, to give them a special AirAsia India on board flight experience.

Jet Airways extends its 'seat select' through travel agents

May 20, 2015, at 11:31 pm

Mumbai, May 20 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has extended its popular seat selection product to the airlines' travel agent partners.

Maldives unleashes pan-India video campaign with PVR Cinemas

May 19, 2015, at 04:40 am

Male, May 18 (IBNS): The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation has tied up with PVR Cinemas pan-India for a 2-week video campaign that will run in all major cinema halls of the PVR auditoriums.

Pittsburgh: Over the top

May 17, 2015, at 10:06 pm

It is for that one hilltop night view perhaps for which one can choose Pittsburgh among the many American cities to visit as a tourist. One a freezing winter night this year, a group of Indian tourists on a cross country tour of USA and Canada said they were awestruck by the sweeping vista of a modern city during night from atop Mt. Washington, something which they felt beats the skyline of even New York by night. Perhaps because of the vantage point from where one can see the magnetic city of rivers, tunnels and mighty steel bridges in southwestern Pennsylvania.

Canada to host greatest outdoor show on Earth- Calgary Stampede in July

May 14, 2015, at 08:41 pm

Ottawa, May 14 (IBNS): From July 3, begins the ten day long greatest outdoor show on Earth-Calgary Stampede in Canada.

Thomas Cook India launches 'Simply & Just for You Series' for Indian travellers

May 14, 2015, at 12:27 am

New Delhi, May 13 (IBNS): Integrated travel and travel related financial services company Thomas Cook (India) Ltd announced to make international holiday planning and booking easy this travel season with their 'Simply & Just for you Series' focussed on India's impatient, value seeker netizens.