Entry fees to ASI monuments hiked from April 1

Apr 01, 2016, at 06:52 pm

New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Culture announced on Friday that it has been decided to enhance the entry fee for the 116 centrally protected and ticketed monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), effective April 1, 2016.

Thomas Cook India offers new customised tour packages

Mar 31, 2016, at 08:22 pm

Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., a leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, announced on Thursday the launch of its new personalized international holiday package titled, ‘Go Beyond’.

Air India adds more flights to boost its ‘Connect India’ programme

Mar 31, 2016, at 12:48 am

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) To push regional connectivity, Alliance Air a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India introduces new flights on sectors Delhi - Jammu, Bengaluru –Vijayawada and Kolkata- Agartala.

Jet Airways commences operations to Amsterdam from Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto

Mar 27, 2016, at 10:11 pm

Mumbai, Mar 27 (IBNS) Jet Airways, India’s premiere international airline on Sunday commenced daily non-stop services to Amsterdam, its new European gateway.

Jet Airways starts process of flying its aircraft out of Brussels

Mar 25, 2016, at 12:37 am

Brussels, Mar 24 (IBNS): The Jet Airways has started the process of flying its aircraft out of Brussels as part of the recovery operations.

Brussels Airport to remain close until tomorrow

Mar 23, 2016, at 05:08 am

Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): Following explosions at Brussels Airport on Tuesday, authorities have decided to keep the airport closed until Wednesday.

Jet Airways launches new daily flight from Delhi to Muscat

Mar 23, 2016, at 02:24 am

Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Tuesday commenced a daily direct international service linking Delhi, the capital of India, with Muscat, the port capital of the Oman.

Jet Airways announces Amsterdam as its new European gateway

Mar 21, 2016, at 10:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to launch daily non-stop flights from India to Amsterdam resulting in significantly enhanced connectivity between India, Europe and North America.

CSIA voted best airport in India and central Asia at Skytrax World Airport Awards

Mar 21, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Mumbai, Mar 21, (IBNS) Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has been voted as the Best Airport in India and Central Asia at the Skytrax World Airport Awards held at the Passenger Terminal EXPO in Cologne, Germany on Mar 16.

Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016: Online application opened

Mar 16, 2016, at 07:26 pm

New Delhi, Mar 16 (IBNS) Ministry of External Affairs announced on Wednesday that only online application will be accepted for Kailash Manasarovar Yatra 2016, which is expected to be held from June 12 to September 9, 2016, through Lipulekh and Nathu La.

Tourism ministry and Ecotourism Society of India sign MoU

Mar 15, 2016, at 08:52 pm

New Delhi, Mar 15 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Tourism signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ecotourism Society of India (ESOI) on Monday to augment responsible and sustainable tourism in India.

Jet Airways moves entire domestic operations to Terminal 2 of Mumbai airport

Mar 15, 2016, at 07:59 pm

Mumbai, Mar 15 (IBNS) Jet Airways, starting Tuesday, will operate its entire domestic operations from Terminal 2 (T2) of Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport as part of its plan to integrate its domestic and international flight operations in one terminal.

Safe and seamless travels are priorities for tourism: UNWTO Secretary-General

Mar 13, 2016, at 05:32 pm

Madrid, Mar 13 (IBNS): Ensuring safe and seamless travel, enhancing the opportunities brought by technology and accelerating the shift towards a more sustainable sector are the priorities for the sector said UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, opening the 50th edition of ITB Berlin.

Why you should do an Aurora tour in Tromsø

Mar 10, 2016, at 10:51 pm

Whether or not to do a northern lights tour was one of the major questions I had in mind ahead of my visit to Tromsø, an university town in northern Norway situated some 2, 200 km from the North Pole. From what I gathered, a trip was worth it.

Head of UN tourism agency advocates for safer, easier travel in 2016

Mar 10, 2016, at 03:36 pm

New York, Mar 10 (Just Earth News/IBNS):The promotion of safe and seamless travel should be one of the key priorities for the tourism industry this year, says the head of the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

Etihad Airways supports great Indian Travel Bazaar

Mar 10, 2016, at 12:19 am

New Delhi, Mar 9 (IBNS) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is supporting one of India’s leading inbound tourism events next month as exclusive airline partner of the Great Indian Travel Bazaar.

Thomas Cook India celebrates 'Women's Week'

Mar 05, 2016, at 02:44 am

New Delhi, Mar 4 (IBNS): The Indian woman traveller is today a force to reckon with, and has evolved from the traditional mother figure in family vacations to an influencer and is now emphatically both a decision maker and a traveller in her own right.

How a trip to Manali gave me an Important Life Lesson

Mar 04, 2016, at 02:28 am

The cold breeze brushed against my cheek piercing through the stiffness of my stern face. My eyes closed against the car window. The freezing wind swept away my stupor, and I was wide awake in the middle of the night. I noticed a few honking cars and the wall of a hill just beside the car.

Minister updates Lok Sabha about promotion of coastal tourism in India

Mar 03, 2016, at 11:28 pm

New Delhi, Mar 3 (IBNS) Union Minister of State for Shipping, Pon Radhakrishnan, in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha on Thursday, said that the central government proposes to develop cruise and coastal tourism, which is one of the growing areas of travel in the country.

Mumbai’s CSIA: World’s Best Airport in select category

Mar 02, 2016, at 07:45 pm

Hyderabad, Mar 2 (IBNS) Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) has been rated as the Best Airport in the world in the 25-40 million passengers per year category by Airports Council International (ACI) in the Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards 2015.

Ladakh celebrates Winter Hemis Festival

Mar 02, 2016, at 03:14 am

New Delhi, Mar 1 (IBNS): Ladakh recently witnessed the spring-summer with the celebration of the third Winter Hemis Festival.

Taiwan: Folkloric Lantern Festival brings people together

Mar 01, 2016, at 04:47 am

Taipei, Feb 29 (IBNS): Amid grandeur, Lantern Festival, one of the most celebrated festivals of Taiwan, is being held in Taiwan like every year.

Extension of e-Tourist Visa scheme to 37 more countries from Friday

Feb 25, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Feb 25 (IBNS) The e-Tourist Visa (e-TV) facility will be extended to 37 more countries from Friday, which will increase the total count of countries under the scheme to 150.

Odisha tourism road show held in Mumbai to attract domestic tourists

Feb 23, 2016, at 04:03 am

Mumbai Feb 22 (IBNS) The Department of Tourism (DoT), Government of Odisha, in it's bid to attract domestic tourists from an important source state and commercial capital of India-Mumbai, organised its road show here on Monday.

UNESCO and Italy to create task force for cultural heritage conservation in crises

Feb 16, 2016, at 03:00 pm

New York, Feb 16 ( (Just Earth News/IBNS) The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) plans to sign an agreement with the Government of Italy tomorrow to establish a task force of experts focusing on the conservation of cultural heritage affected by crises around the world.

Vienna beckons young Indians and honeymooning couples

Feb 16, 2016, at 05:40 am

Vienna, Feb 15 (IBNS) Overawed visitors refer to Vienna as one of the most enchanting and fabulously romantic cities gracing planet earth, a testimony to centuries of soaring human endeavour and nature’s munificence. The genteel paradise offers a timeless ambience, unmatched for its stately palaces, magnificent museums, gigantic parks, irresistible coffee houses and their superb confections.

Jet Airways’ JetEscapes offers Valentine's Day getaway packages throughout February

Feb 11, 2016, at 06:54 pm

Mumbai, Feb 11 (www.notintown.net/IBNS) Jet Airways has announced tailor-made JetEscapes travel packages to exotic destinations celebrating Valentine’s Day.

Jet Airways offers two free tickets daily under ‘Luck-E-Ticket’ offer

Feb 11, 2016, at 06:49 pm

Mumbai, Feb 11 (www.notintown.net/IBNS) Jet Airways, has announced an exciting offer “Luck-E-Ticket” giving its passengers an opportunity to win two free return tickets daily.

27x7 toll-free info-line for tourists in 12 languages

Feb 08, 2016, at 08:37 pm

New Delhi, Feb 8 (IBNS) Union tourism minister Mahesh Sharma on Monday will launch a 24x7 toll-free tourist info-line in 12 languages that can be accessed by travellers for information or to seek help.

Travel Photo Jaipur: An international outdoor and travel photography festival

Jan 31, 2016, at 04:00 am

Jaipur, 30 (IBNS): Between Feb 5 and 14, Jaipur will host the first edition of the Travel Photo Jaipur, an international outdoor and travel photography festival that will include 14 photo exhibitions, two special interventions and a series of talks by eminent personalities from the global photography industry.