Thailand likely to delay reopening of key tourist destinations until November
Sep 23, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Bangkok, UNI/Xinhua: Thailand plans to postpone its reopening of the capital Bangkok and other major tourist destinations to foreign visitors until November, citing that the vaccination rate in these regions are still behind the targets.
Video conference facility opened at Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir
Jul 30, 2021, at 05:31 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Secretary Tourism and Culture, Sarmad Hafeez Tuesday inaugurated a video conferencing facility at the Directorate of Tourism, Kashmir to facilitate the online meetings and webinars of the department, including the tour operators of the Kashmir division.
Covid19: 8,000 tourists headed to Nainital and Mussoorie sent back by Uttarakhand Police
Jul 13, 2021, at 10:23 pm
Dehradun/IBNS: The Uttarakhand Police has sent back at least 8,000 tourists, who were heading to Nainital and Mussoorie over the weekend, in order to prevent overcrowding during the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, according to media reports.
Boating on Godavari river will be resumed on July 1st week: Andhra Pradesh Minister
Jun 25, 2021, at 01:22 am
Vijayawada/UNI: Andhra Pradesh Tourism minister Muttamsetti Srinivas Rao said that the boating to the famous Papikondalu in the Godavari river would be resumed in the first week of July.
Mauritius will open for international travel on July 15
Jun 12, 2021, at 06:10 pm
Port Louis: Mauritius will be welcoming international travellers from 15 July. The island will be opening in phases during 2021 and the first phase, from 15 July to 30 Sept 2021, will enable vaccinated travellers to enjoy a resort holiday on the island.
Entry into Austria from ‘virus variant states’
Jun 12, 2021, at 05:28 pm
Entry into Austria from ‘virus variant states’, including India, is currently highly restricted, with only a few exceptions.
How do I prepare for a trip to South Africa?
May 21, 2021, at 05:01 pm
If you are planning for a trip to South Africa, you might be aware that this place is home to 11 national languages, 6 distinct ecosystems, and 3 capitals. It also boasts the richest field of gold in the entire world and has relations of race that always take the attention of the news channels. Moreover, this country is host to zebras, giraffes, leopards, and even lions that roam around freely. However, South Africa visa renewal is not the only requirement. Prior to visiting this place, you must take into consideration several preparatory tips other than that this article will provide you with.
Can Indians travel to Hong Kong now?</
May 13, 2021, at 05:38 pm
With travel restrictions constantly changing during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, it can often be hard to decide if you can visit an international destination, including Hong Kong, as an Indian citizen. This complete guide aims to guide travelers through the current requirements to travel to Hong Kong SAR ((Special Administrative Region), including the need to complete a Hong Kong Pre-Arrival Registration for Indians (PAR).
IP is a key tool in promoting tourism business in the new normal say experts
May 08, 2021, at 02:03 am
Madrid/IBNS: Intellectual Property (IP), such as trademarks, geographical indications, copyright, design or patents, etc. help a business create a distinctive identity in the market.
Mar 08, 2021, at 10:35 pm
Madrid/IBNS: Not only is the pandemic refusing to go away but also rearing its ugly head every now and then, jeopardising the efforts being made to restart tourism.
Saudi Tourism Authority launches ‘Journeys in Arabia’, wooes Indian tourists
Mar 01, 2021, at 09:17 pm
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia is a relatively new destination on the global stage. But pitching itself as the authentic home of Arabia, the country now offers unique, diverse and unparalleled experiences, a land of natural assets, rich culture and heritage and adventure.
CCIK delegation meets Director Tourism Kashmir
Feb 15, 2021, at 01:03 am
Srinagar: An eight-member delegation of the Associated Chamber of Commerce and Industries-Kashmir (CCIK) led by its President, Latif A Bhat, called on the Director of Tourism Kashmir, Dr G N Itoo to discusses various issues related to the tourism industry.
Jammu and Kashmir: Tourism Deptt hosts cultural evening at Bahu Gandola station
Feb 12, 2021, at 08:47 pm
Srinagar: Directorate of Tourism, Jammu in collaboration with Jammu and Kashmir Cable Car Corporation, organized a Weekend Musical Cultural Evening at Bahu Gandola Station to attract tourists to Jammu and its adjoining areas.
Nagaland to re-open for tourists from Dec 27
Dec 24, 2020, at 09:04 pm
Kohima: Nagaland will re-open for domestic tourists from Dec 27 after a prolong ban due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Nagaland to re-open for tourists from Dec 27
Dec 24, 2020, at 03:36 am
Kohima/IBNS: Nagaland will re-open for domestic tourists from Dec 27 after a prolong ban due to COVID-19 pandemic.
Meghalaya to re-open for tourists ahead of Christmas
Dec 09, 2020, at 01:40 am
Shillong/UNI: Tourists can spend their Christmas festive season in any part of Meghalaya, as the ‘abode of clouds’ will re-open for visitors from outside the State from Dec 21.
Hospitality Challenge: Ideas to help tourism recover in the new normal
Nov 17, 2020, at 06:16 pm
Madrid/IBNS: Results of the Hospitality Challenge launched by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Sommet Education in June 2020 are eagerly awaited now, according to a release by the international tourism body.
UNWTO and FAO sign MoU for developing tourism for rural development
Oct 08, 2020, at 03:58 am
Madrid/IBNS: The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has been working closely with fellow UN agencies from the start of the COVID-19 crisis in leading the sector’s response to the pandemic and now guiding the global restart of tourism.
Heads of UNWTO and OECD press for coordinated action to restart tourism and save livelihoods
Oct 08, 2020, at 03:18 am
Madrid/IBNS: The pandemic crisis has undoubtedly devastated the tourism economy but it has also created an opportunity to rethink tourism development.
Jammu and Kashmir: Dir tourism flags off trekking group to Gulmarg
Oct 07, 2020, at 10:30 pm
Srinagar: Director Tourism Kashmir Nisar Ahmad Wani on Friday flagged off a group of trekkers to Gulmarg from Tourist Reception Centre in Srinagar.
Jammu and Kashmir tourism department hosts events to mark World Tourism Day
Sep 28, 2020, at 04:02 pm
Srinagar: The Tourism Department of Jammu and Kashmir conducted several events in Srinagar's Dal Lake on Sunday to observe World Tourism Day.
COVID-19: Tourists to be allowed to enter J&K UT from July 14, guidelines released
Jul 13, 2020, at 03:41 am
Jammu/UNI: To revive the tourism activities, Jammu and Kashmir Government on Sunday issued guidelines for the tourists to be allowed to enter the Union Territory in a phased manner from July 14.
UN World Tourism Organization marks reopening of tourism in Europe with official visit to Italy
Jul 05, 2020, at 10:16 am
Rome/IBNS: Led by Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, members of the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) are on an official visit to Italy as the country joins hands with the global body to restart tourism in Europe in the post pandemic phase.
Private Travelling: How It Is the Need of The Hour?
Jun 30, 2020, at 07:17 pm
The outbreak of Coronavirus pandemic set into motion several changes in our lives. Social distancing and lockdown altered our daily routines. While the lockdown is lifted, social distancing will continue to be the norm until a definite cure for the virus is discovered. As the illness gets contracted with coming in touch with infected people or surfaces, it is vital to take all safety precautions. While travelling, you must continue to follow distancing as a norm. The day to day travelling, involving going to the airport should not be made using public transport. There are car rental services providing airport drop Bangalore option with the self-driving alternative.
Turkey resumes tourism and international flights
Jun 27, 2020, at 09:40 pm
Ankara/IBNS: Tourism and international flights, which remained suspended in Turkey since Mar 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, resumed on Jun 15.
Covid-19 Lockdown hits Tourism sector; Taj Mahal worst affected
Jun 03, 2020, at 03:59 pm
Agra/UNI: Two-month long lockdown seems to have hit the Tourism sector the most in the country and its revival looks distant.
World slowly starts travelling again: UN Tourism Organization
Jun 02, 2020, at 09:15 am
New York/IBNS: After months of lockdowns, countries are cautiously starting to ease travel restrictions put in place to stop the spread of COVID-19, according to research published Monday by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO). Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili, stressed "the need for vigilance, responsibility and international cooperation as the world slowly opens up again."
World Tourism comes to a halt as 100% of countries impose travel restrictions
May 11, 2020, at 12:30 pm
Madrid: COVID-19 has placed the whole world on lockdown, with new research from the World Tourism Organization showing that 100% of global destinations continue to have restrictions on travel in place, and 72% have completely closed their borders to international tourism.
Indian tourism body appeals for state specific tourism revival packages, tax benefits
May 02, 2020, at 01:46 pm
Delhi/IBNS: Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism & Hospitality (FAITH) has come up with some pertinent data that reveals the dire situation facing the sector owing to to the Covid-19 crisis and requested the chief ministers to come up with state-specific tourism recovery packages.
Tough times for tourism, but UN travel organization predicts holiday traffic will return
Apr 18, 2020, at 10:49 am
New York/IBNS: Tourism may have been brought to a near-standstill by COVID-19, but the industry – which accounts for 10 per cent of global GDP – finds itself in a unique position to help put the global economy back on its feet, once the pandemic has passed.