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Thailand announces E-Visa facility for Indians from New Year

Dec 11, 2024, at 01:06 pm

The Thai Embassy in New Delhi on Wednesday announced that E-Visa will be rolled out for Indian passport holders from January 1.

UAE announces fresh visa-on-arrival policy for Indian visitors. Check all details

Oct 19, 2024, at 12:24 am

The United Arab Emirates on Friday announced all Indian ordinary passport holders will be granted visa-on-arrival across all entry points.

India, Malaysia sign MoU in the field of tourism

Aug 30, 2024, at 10:36 pm

India and Malaysia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen bilateral ties and cooperation in the field of tourism.

Air India Express enhances domestic connectivity with six new daily direct flights

Aug 13, 2024, at 11:56 pm

Private aviation major Air India Express has launched six new daily direct flights in a single day, further strengthening its domestic network.

Germany received over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023, says official

May 01, 2024, at 09:56 pm

A German official has said the European nation received over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023.

British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming says India forecast to be a billion-dollar visitor market for UK from 2025

Mar 16, 2024, at 04:21 am

British Deputy High Commissioner to East & Northeast India Andrew Fleming on Friday stated that India is one of the most important inbound visitor markets for Britain which is forecasted to touch a billion-pound (billion dollar) visitor market for the UK from 2025.

Saudi Arabia aiming to attract 7.5 mn Indian visitors by 2030

Feb 23, 2024, at 08:37 pm

Alhasan Aldabbagh, President - Asia Pacific, Saudi Tourism Authority, has said  Riyadh aims to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030.

Indian Chamber of Commerce urges tour operators to stop promoting Maldives, divert enquiries towards Lakshadweep and Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Jan 09, 2024, at 03:11 pm

The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has urged tourism and trade associations of the country to stop promoting Maldives and divert all enquiries towards Indian islands like Lakshadweep.

EaseMyTrip cancels all Maldives flight bookings amid diplomatic row over comment against Narendra Modi

Jan 08, 2024, at 11:34 pm

Travel booking website EaseMyTrip on Monday said it cancelled all Maldives flight bookings after a diplomatic row erupted with India over remarks against Indian PM Narendra Modi's recent visit to  Lakshadweep.

Malaysia to allow 30-day visa-free entry for tourists from India

Nov 27, 2023, at 02:55 pm

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Sunday announced 30-day visa-free entry for tourists from India and China from December 1.

Emirates first Middle East carrier to offer premium economy in India

Oct 21, 2023, at 05:50 am

Kochi/IBNS/UNI: Emirates has celebrated the upcoming launch of its premium economy offering in India, with an exclusive tour of its four-class A380 aircraft in Mumbai.

Uganda Airlines commences India operations with the launch of its tri-weekly Entebbe- Mumbai connection

Oct 03, 2023, at 11:57 pm

Uganda Airlines on Tuesday announced the commencement of its India Operations with the launch of its new direct service, connecting Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport and Entebbe International Airport in Uganda, with effect from October 7.

Early bird sale from India by Scoot for international destinations, offer open until April 17 this year

Apr 15, 2023, at 07:22 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: If you are planning for a holiday abroad, you may like to check out the special network-wide sale being offered by Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines (SIA), from India.

PM Modi urges all to take part in ‘Best Tourism Village Competition’

Feb 22, 2023, at 02:28 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday urged all, particularly youngsters to take part in the Best Tourism Village Competition.

Vistara to operate five additional weekly flights between India and Mauritius

Feb 14, 2023, at 05:16 am

New Delhi/IBNS: India and Mauritius are set to get a little closer with Vistara, a full-service carrier from India, commencing additional weekly flights between the two nations.

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.

Indigo bolsters UAE-India connectivity with new flights

Aug 11, 2022, at 12:59 am

New Delhi: Budget-carrier Indigo will introduce new flights between Mumbai and Ras Al Khaimah with effect from Sept. 22, as per media reports.

Indians enthusiastic to travel in coming months

Jul 09, 2022, at 12:51 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indians are willing to overlook travel restrictions and book their tickets to fly for a vacation, as per a report by Booking.com.

3 Things You Have to Experience on Your Trip to India

Jun 28, 2022, at 08:34 pm

If you’re looking for a place to travel with tons of culture, tasty cuisines, and inspiring landscapes, you should think about booking a trip to India. The country has managed to maintain true to its culture while modernizing certain elements of its everyday life, and the results are truly awe-inspiring. From its structures to its closeness to nature, India is well worth a visit.

Singapore Tourism Board invites Indian travellers, simplifies vaccinated travel arrangements

Apr 16, 2022, at 08:18 pm

Singapore: In a national address on March 24, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong further relaxed the island city-state's covid19 measures by introducing a new travel scheme called Vaccinated Travel Framework (VTF) to replace the existing Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) scheme.

IndiGo announces resumption of international flights on more than 150 routes

Mar 27, 2022, at 06:49 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian carrier IndiGo has announced the resumption of its international flight schedule from various destinations in India.

After 2 years, India resumes regular commercial international flights from today

Mar 27, 2022, at 03:10 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, India is all set to resume regular commercial international flights from Sunday, as per an order issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation

Civil aviation ministry relaxes Covid travel rules ahead of international flight ops' resumption

Mar 23, 2022, at 04:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Ministry of Civil Aviation has relaxed the travel rules which were in place to stem the COVID-19 spread stating the cabin crew will from now on not be required to wear the  PPE kit and that airlines need not keep three seats vacant on international flights for medical emergencies.

India extends ban on international commercial passenger flights till 'further orders'

Feb 28, 2022, at 09:05 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's aviation regulator (DGCA) on Monday extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights till "further orders".

Covid19: Canada eases testing rules for flyers onboarding from India

Jan 30, 2022, at 02:34 am

Ottawa: Canada has eased testing rules for flyers onboarding from India, a decision which the Southeast Asian nation welcomed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Etihad Airways announces special fares for travel from India as Abu Dhabi opens to fully vaccinated travellers

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.