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Bhutan govt certifies over 200 non-star hotels, gives more options to tourists

May 21, 2023, at 12:05 am

Thimphu: The Bhutan’s Department of Tourism has certified over 200  non-star hotels out of nearly 300 hotels assessed, media reports said.

France: A major tourist spot in Paris is shutting down for five years

May 20, 2023, at 03:00 pm

Paris: A major tourist attraction of Paris, Centre Pompidou, will be shutting its doors to the public for five years, media reports said.

Akasa Air commences operations from Kolkata

May 19, 2023, at 06:30 am

Kolkata: Akasa Air, a new airline operating in India, on Thursday commenced its operations from Kolkata.

Fergana: A mesmerizing destination to visit in Uzbekistan

May 17, 2023, at 12:10 am

I recently travelled to Uzbekistan’s Fergana region and was astounded by this magnificent city’s beauty. The Fergana region in Uzbekistan is a mesmerizing destination that amazes tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty, rich past, and vibrant culture. The place, located in the country’s east, provides travellers a unique and wonderful experience.

Naveen Patnaik flags off maiden Bhubaneswar-Dubai direct flight

May 16, 2023, at 01:20 am

Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.

Pendry Chicago: My magnificent stay in the city's Magnificent Mile

May 15, 2023, at 10:02 pm

It was an emerald green waterway that my eyes were feasting on from the 15th floor suite of this hotel.

UNWTO upbeat about tourism growth in first three months of 2023, also focuses on challenges ahead

May 15, 2023, at 01:45 am

Madrid/IBNS: The start of 2023 has shown tourism’s unique ability to bounce back, said Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) backed by results published by the second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year.

Viva Cuba: Rides to remember in Havana's vintage roadshow-stoppers

May 13, 2023, at 04:29 pm

For Indians of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) , a classy old (read American) car is all about annual vintage car rallies in our cities.

Gold Coast hosts Tourism Australia’s annual flagship event

May 10, 2023, at 07:43 pm

Tourism Australia’s largest annual travel trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) was held at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Apr 30 to May 4 with over 2,300 delegates.

IndiGo operates 11 special flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 9

May 09, 2023, at 11:46 pm

Imphal: Airlines major IndiGo has operated 9 flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 8, 2023 to increase capacity for travel to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, and Hyderabad.

Film tourism in Kashmir: 300 destinations chosen amid G-20 spotlight, says official

May 06, 2023, at 09:22 pm

Srinagar : At least 300 destinations in Jammu and Kashmir have been selected for promoting film tourism in the Union Territory this year amid G-20 events forming the major attraction of the year and global attention, said a senior government official on Saturday.

Abu Dhabi partners with Ranveer Singh as destination brand ambassador for Indian market

May 04, 2023, at 06:28 pm

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Experience Abu Dhabi on Thursday announced Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as an official ambassador inspiring visitors to discover the diverse range of experiences that can be enjoyed on a trip to Abu Dhabi.

Air India and Vistara enter Interline Partnership

May 03, 2023, at 06:58 pm

Gurugram/IBNS: Air India, one of India’s leading airlines and a Star Alliance member, has entered an interline partnership with full-service carrier, Vistara (a joint venture of Tata and Singapore Airlines).

CNN Travel writes about India's 'taller than Eiffel Tower' Chenab railway bridge in Kashmir

May 03, 2023, at 04:22 pm

Hailed as an engineering marvel, the Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, spanning the Chenab River at a height of 359 m above the river, making it the world's highest rail bridge.

IndiGo starts codeshare connections to and from Bulgaria; boosts connectivity to Europe

Apr 22, 2023, at 01:50 am

Gurugram/IBNS: IndiGo has announced codeshare connections to Bulgaria’s capital Sofia and port city Varna, via Turkeys’ Istanbul, effective from April 17, 2023.

World Heritage Day: Add these royal homestays of Madhya Pradesh to your itinerary when visiting the state

Apr 20, 2023, at 12:50 am

Kolkata/IBNS; Every year, on April 18, the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), popularly known as World Heritage Day, is observed across the globe.

On a romantic holiday to Philadelphia: 10 things you cannot miss

Apr 19, 2023, at 11:51 pm

Philadelphia/IBNS: Are you planning a romantic holiday in Philadelphia, and keen to know how to spend your time there, beyond the usual historical and cultural tours?

World Heritage Day: Add these royal homestays of Madhya Pradesh to your itinerary when visiting the state

Apr 18, 2023, at 11:49 pm

Kolkata/IBNS; Every year, on April 18, the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), popularly known as World Heritage Day, is observed across the globe.

Sarovar Hotels & Resorts launches Golden Tulip hotel in Tirupati

Apr 15, 2023, at 11:36 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Tirupati, the famous pilgrim town in Andhra Pradesh, gets one more luxury accommodation with the launch of the Golden Tulip hotel, which is part of the Sarovar Hotels & Resorts chain.

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.

The Bharat Gaurav tourist train tour on Ambedkar Circuit flagged off from New Delhi

Apr 15, 2023, at 04:04 am

New Delhi/IBNS: The Bharat Gaurav Tourist train tour on Ambedkar Circuit was flagged off on Friday by Tourism and Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy and Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar from Hazrat Nizamuddin Railway Station.

NHAI enables FASTag based payments at forest entry points

Apr 15, 2023, at 02:56 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Indian Highways Management Company Ltd (IHMCL), a company incorporated by NHAI to carry out electronic tolling, inked an MoU with the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve spread across the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

IndiGo joins hands with Czech Tourism to offer affordable travel options

Apr 14, 2023, at 06:46 pm

New Delhi: Private airlines major IndiGo has joined hands with the tourism board of Czechia, Czech Tourism, to promote travel to the country.

Motorsport Extravaganza: Qatar Airways holidays launch ultimate travel packages for Formula 1 Grand Prix 2023

Apr 14, 2023, at 06:37 pm

Doha: Qatar Airways, the Global Partner and Official Airline of F1, in partnership with Qatar Airways Holidays, announced today the launch of its exclusive travel packages for the upcoming F1 races this season.

Asia's largest tulip garden in Srinagar attracts record visitors; expected to beat earlier records

Apr 11, 2023, at 11:15 pm

Srinagar/IBNS:  Asia's largest tulip garden in Kashmir valley was visited by nearly 130,000 tourists during the first ten days since it was opened for the public this year.

Tourism Working Group under G20 organizes vibrant meet

Apr 10, 2023, at 11:08 pm

The recently held three-day long 2nd Tourism Working Group Meeting, under G20, in Siliguri discussed ways to revive the tourism sector and how to improve it.

Sri Lanka sees spike in tourism earnings in first quarter

Apr 08, 2023, at 09:24 pm

Colombo: Sri Lanka has seen an increase from tourism earnings with around 530 million U.S. dollars being received in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest data from the country's central bank.

Air India refreshes in-flight menu for international flights ex-India

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:43 pm

New Delhi: Air India has introduced refreshed inflight food and beverages menus across cabins on all international flights (ex-India), in line with its continuous enhancement of customer experience.

Sri Lanka revises tourism targets amid positive trends

Apr 03, 2023, at 10:22 pm

Colombo:  Sri Lanka's tourism industry is aiming to attract 2 million visitors in 2023, an increase from the previous target of 1.5 million, an official said on Monday.

India’s desert botanical resort Kaner Retreat is among most incredible places to stay by Belgium publication

Apr 03, 2023, at 04:09 pm

Jaipur: Kaner Retreat, India’s first desert botanical resort near Jodhpur in Rajasthan, has been featured in the international coffee table book Desert Escapes as the world’s most incredible places to stay.