Spain tops league of most tourist-friendly countries
May 07, 2015, at 05:05 am
Geneva, Switzerland, May 6 (IBNS): Spain is leading the World Economic Forum's 2015 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Index, a biennial report claimed.
Scotland to open new scenic railway to attract tourism
May 04, 2015, at 07:52 pm
Edinburgh, May 1 (IBNS): With a recent report revealing that over a third (35%) of people visit the Scottish Borders for the landscape and scenery, VisitScotland is hoping the new Borders Railway, due to open in six months, will be a significant tourism magnet for international and UK visitors.
Skyscanner launches Now Card with Google for flight price alerts
May 01, 2015, at 05:22 am
Kolkata, Apr 30 (IBNS): Skyscanner, a leading global travel search engine, launches Skyscanner Now card for Google, which will allow android users around the world to get instant flight price alerts on their mobile device.
Nepal quake: Jet Airways attempts to operate flights in and out of Kathmandu
Apr 28, 2015, at 04:30 am
Kathmandu, Apr 27 (IBNS): Due to relief efforts in Kathmandu in Nepal, there is a critical shortage of parking bays and resources for scheduled flights arriving at Kathmandu airport. As a result Monday's Jet Airways flight 9W 264 from Delhi to Kathmandu was diverted to Lucknow and had to return to Delhi.
Jet Airways strengthens domestic network with 31 additional daily frequencies
Apr 24, 2015, at 01:35 am
Mumbai, Apr 23 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has significantly strengthened its domestic service network with the introduction of 31 additional flights in the 2015 summer schedule. The additional daily Boeing 737 frequencies will help Jet Airways improve connectivity and provide greater convenience and choice for its guests.
Taiwan Tourism Board conducts FAM trip for Indian travel agents
Apr 22, 2015, at 04:48 am
Taipei, Apr 21 (NITN): Taiwan Tourism Board recently organised a familiarization (FAM) trip for travel agents from Pan-India to create an understanding about the destination and establish relations for the travel trade about Taiwan and its delightful offerings that appeals to all segments.
Odisha Minister requests Center's assistance to promote tourism, culture in state
Apr 22, 2015, at 02:45 am
New Delhi, Apr 21 (IBNS): Tourism and Culture Minister of Odisha Ashok Chandra Panda met the Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge), Civil Aviation, Mahesh Sharma in New Delhi on Tuesday.
Jet Airways introduces 'Chopard' amenity kits for First Class, Premiere guests
Apr 17, 2015, at 04:45 am
Mumbai, Apr 16 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, is set to redefine inflight comfort and luxury with amenity kits from the famed luxury Swiss brand Chopard.
Cox & Kings director wins British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame award
Apr 15, 2015, at 09:23 pm
Mumbai, Apr 15 (IBNS): Peter Kerkar, Director- Cox & Kings Ltd, the leading holidays and education travel group with operations in 23 countries across continents, has been honoured by The British Travel and Hospitality Hall of Fame as one of the seven inductees into the Hall of Fame this year.
MHA renames tourist visa on arrival scheme as e-Tourist Visa from tomorrow
Apr 15, 2015, at 04:15 am
New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to change the name of the scheme 'Tourist Visa on Arrival-Electronic Travel Authorization' to 'e-Tourist Visa' (eTV) from Wednesday.
Travel+Leisure hosts 4th edition of India's Best Awards 2015
Apr 14, 2015, at 05:37 am
New Delhi, Apr 13 (IBNS): Now in its 9th year in the South Asian region, Travel + Leisure India & South Asia announced the results of its fourth edition of the India's Best Award recently.
Union Tourism Minister launches 'Visit Kerala 2015' initiative
Apr 10, 2015, at 04:35 am
New Delhi, Apr 9 (IBNS): The 'Visit Kerala 2015' Initiative of Kerala Tourism was launched by the Union Minister of State for Culture (Independent Charge), Tourism (Independent Charge) and Civil Aviation, Dr. Mahesh Sharma at a function organized in New Delhi on Thursday.
Scotland: Let the butler do it
Apr 07, 2015, at 08:34 pm
Edinburgh, Apr 7 (IBNS/Notintown.net) VisitScotland and Forest Holidays launch a new holiday experience Scotland's first Picnic Butler
Israel: Sanctuaries in diversity
Apr 04, 2015, at 05:28 pm
A desert park that has reintroduced biblical animals and a bird research centre that monitors one of the world's most important migration routes, co-exist side by side in a small country like Israel, Ranjita Biswas discovers
Indian accommodations bag top honors in Booking's Best Awards
Apr 02, 2015, at 04:28 am
Singapore, Apr 1 (IBNS): Booking.com, an accommodation site, on Wednesday unveiled The Booking’s Best Awards-an exclusive award that goes to only 260 accommodations out of a possible 600,000-as decided by over 40 million real, relevant and recent customer reviews.
Thomas Cook India voted Favourite Outbound Tour Operator
Apr 02, 2015, at 04:20 am
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS): Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India's leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, was honored as the 'Favourite Outbound Tour Operator' at the recently concluded Outlook Traveller Awards 2015, in New Delhi.
Jordon's Queen Rania meets global journalists in Amman
Apr 01, 2015, at 08:25 pm
Amman, Apr 1 (IBNS/Not in Town): Jordan Queen Rania Al Abdullah recently met with a group of global journalists and social media representative who were visiting Jordan on a mega press trip hosted by the Ministry of Tourism in coordination with the Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) at the Royal Automobile Museum in Amman.
RailYatri.in launches 'Insights platform' for travelers in India
Apr 01, 2015, at 04:21 am
Kolkata, Mar 31 (IBNS): RailYatri.in today announced the launch of 'RailYatri Insights', a first of its kind Big Data and Discovery tool that will allow train passengers in India to derive answers to such questions.
RoomsTonite launches travel companion service
Mar 26, 2015, at 01:43 am
Bengaluru, Mar 25 (IBNS): RoomsTonite, a last-minute hotel booking mobile app in India, on Wednesday announced the launch of a 24X7 assistance service-RoomsTonite Assist-to help travellers with enquiries and specific needs in all stages of travel: Pre-stay, during hotel stay, and post-stay.
Emirates announces new daily service to Orlando
Mar 26, 2015, at 01:32 am
New Delhi, Mar 25 (IBNS): Indian passengers will now have an additional exciting destination to explore while planning their holidays this Diwali.
RailYatri app adds Kolkata local trains
Mar 25, 2015, at 04:38 am
Kolkata, Mar 24 (IBNS): RailYatri on Tuesday launched the 1st pan-India app for local train commuters, covering local trains at the top 11 locations, including Kolkata, all across India.
GoAir launches low air fare scheme with tickets staring Rs 999
Mar 22, 2015, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Private airlines company GoAir has launched new fare cut for a limited period which will offer one way ticket prices as low as Rs 999.
Emirates hosts gala appreciation dinner for key Indian travel associates
Mar 18, 2015, at 02:36 am
New Delhi, Mar 17 (IBNS): Emirates, a global connector of people, places and economies, has honoured its partnership with India's top travel agents in a gala dinner on Saturday at the Armani Hotel in Dubai.
Air Arabia now connects Indians to South Caucasus region
Mar 17, 2015, at 01:42 am
Kolkata, Mar 16 (IBNS): Air Arabia, a low-cost carrier (LCC) in the Middle East and North Africa-connecting Sharjah to 13 destinations in India-recently introduced a new destination to its growing network, Tbilisi, at the heart of the South Caucasus country of Georgia from the carrier's primary hub in Sharjah, UAE.
Jet Airways enhances connectivity to Qatar
Mar 14, 2015, at 07:37 pm
Thiruvananthapuram/Kozhikode, Mar 14 (IBNS): Jet Airways, an international airline, on Saturday announced the introduction of two new direct flights from Thiruvananthapuram and Kozhikode to Doha in Qatar, effective from March 15, 2015.
Guinness World Record for Whistler Blackcomb
Mar 13, 2015, at 03:23 am
New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS): Whistler Blackcomb, a major ski resort located 125 km north of Vancouver, in Canada's British Columbia, took pride in announcing the inclusion of its PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola in the 2015 Edition of the Guinness World Records Book.
Maldives organises 4-city Roadshow & B2B session to an overwhelming response
Mar 12, 2015, at 02:14 am
New Delhi, Mar 11 (IBNS) The Maldives Roadshow held in Bangalore, Mumbai, Kolkata and New Delhi created a very positive response among the Indian travel trade and media community recently.
MHA reviews mobile connectivity for Amarnathji Yatra '15
Mar 10, 2015, at 02:16 am
New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS): The Union Ministry of Home Affairs reviewed mobile/telecom connectivity for the upcoming Amarnathji Yatra 2015 and is taking necessary steps to ensure better connectivity this year.
Madame Tussauds Singapore launches wax figure of iconic native girl
Mar 04, 2015, at 04:22 am
Singapore, Mar 3 (IBNS): Madame Tussauds Singapore and Singapore Airlines on Tuesday announced the launch of a wax figure of the iconic Singapore Girl, one of Singapore's best known icons.
Jet airways to provide fares, flight status via Twitter
Mar 04, 2015, at 02:05 am
Mumbai, Mar 3 (IBNS): International airline Jet Airways on Tuesday unveiled #JetInstant, an online feature that enables guests to access information on fares and flight status in real-time through Twitter.