Bengal Chamber of Commerce launched West Bengal weekend destinations website, app to come soon
Jan 14, 2017, at 08:11 pm
Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): Kolkata-based Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industries (BCCI), who has been taking a keen interest in promoting tourism in West Bengal for sometime, launched a special weekend destination website (www.bengalweekend.com) on Friday.
REVIEW: Radisson Blue Paschim Vihar: Where marriages are solemnized
Jan 14, 2017, at 07:13 pm
Marriages are made in heaven. But in India's prosperous capital city New Delhi, the well heeled love to solemnize them in a star hotel that over the years has emerged as one of the most sought after wedding venues of the west Delhi.
UK encourages Indian visitors to apply for early visas
Jan 13, 2017, at 04:51 am
London, Jan 12 (IBNS): The UK has launched a new campaign to encourage Indian visitors to apply early for their visas in the quieter, off peak period, during January and February.
Jan 13, 2017, at 04:38 am
Mumbai, Jan 12 (IBNS): Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, Jaykumar Jitendrasinh Rawal called on Governor of Wakayama Prefecture Yoshinobu Nisika, Japan as part of his maiden visit to strengthen the MOU between Wakayama Prefecture, Japan and Maharashtra especially with Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation.
REVIEW: The Peninsula Chicago: Of touchscreen rooms and eyeglass-cleaning cloth
Jan 11, 2017, at 08:28 am
Right in the middle of downtown Chicago, The Peninsula is an upscale hotel that one can always check out- well check in- for a host of reasons- from its location, touch screen tablet technology rooms, mood lighting of the chic marble bathrooms and the courteousness of the staff who form the backbone of any hotel irrespective of its material appeal.
MMPRC launches new 'VisitMaldives' website
Jan 05, 2017, at 01:56 am
Male, Jan 4 (IBNS): Maldives Marketing & Public Relations Corporation launched the brand new 'VisitMaldives' website with new interactive features at a recent event.
Bargarh in Odisha hosts one of the world's largest open air theatre festival
Jan 02, 2017, at 07:27 pm
Bargarh, Odisha, Jan 2 (IBNS): Bargarh, about 50km from Sambalpur town in western Odisha, is celebrating its annual Dhanu Jatra festival from Monday, according to media reports.
Mumbai Airport’s Domestic Terminal 1B is now Terminal 1
Jan 02, 2017, at 06:39 pm
Mumbai, Jan 2 (IBNS): GVK MIAL, the company that administers Mumbai’s Domestic and International Airport, has renamed the airport’s domestic Terminal - 1B to Terminal 1 with effect from Jan 1 2017.
Cambridge, Ontario: Butterfly snowfall
Dec 31, 2016, at 09:40 pm
Take a flight of fancy with the Rice Paper butterflies at this tropical conservatory of Ontario until Jan 29, 2017.
Jet Airways introduces widebody aircraft on additional domestic, international routes
Dec 27, 2016, at 12:44 am
Mumbai, Dec 26 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier full service international airline, will introduce its wide-body Airbus A330 aircraft on certain additional domestic and international routes, thereby boosting capacity on other key sectors and extending guests, a superior onboard experience.
Frozen Fantasy: The Niagara Falls
Dec 25, 2016, at 10:01 pm
Enjoy a slice of Canadian winter at the Niagara falls, especially if you have not planned anything during the school break
Revisit the history of Jesus Christ this Christmas in Jordan
Dec 25, 2016, at 12:22 am
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): This Christmas vacation, book your tickets to Jordan and visit the Jesus Baptism Site: Bethany Beyond the Jordan.
Lumina Borealis: A secret wonderland in Canada
Dec 22, 2016, at 08:02 pm
Breaking the myth that winter evenings are meant for staying indoors, Lumina Borealis debuts this winter in Ontario, Canada.
UNESCO sends mission to assess extent of damage at Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq
Dec 16, 2016, at 02:49 pm
New York, Dec 16 (Just Earth News): The United Nations cultural agency is conducting an inspection of the Nimrud archaeological site in Iraq to assess the overall state of conservation of the site, in particular the extent of damage resulting from the deliberate destruction by Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL or Da'esh) terrorists over the past 2 years.
Cabinet approves signing of MoU between India and Kyrgystan for cooperation in tourism
Dec 15, 2016, at 03:07 am
New Delhi, Dec 14 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval for signing Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of the Republic of India and Ministry of Cultural, Information & Tourism of the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism.
17 Reasons to visit Ottawa in 2017
Dec 13, 2016, at 08:36 pm
Ottawa Tourism is wooing tourists from across the world to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in style in 2017. From Dec 31, 2016 all the way through to Jan 1, 2018, visitors will find exciting, one-of-a-kind events going on all over this G7 capital city. Intrigued? You should be. Here are 17 reasons you should be in Ottawa in 2017. This is a year in Ottawa that you definitely don’t want to miss!
Niagara Falls unveils new LED-illumination to boost tourist experience
Dec 08, 2016, at 08:04 pm
Toronto, Dec 8 (Notintown/IBNS) The experience of viewing Niagara Falls in night gets better and more spectacular for the tourists flocking to the attraction as the Niagara Falls Illumination Board this month unveiled the new falls illumination system in Niagara Parks.
Jet Airways’ Jetescapes offers special fares for Dubai Shopping Festival
Dec 08, 2016, at 01:37 am
Mumbai, Dec 7 (Notintown/IBNS) Facilitating travellers with an accommodation to enjoy the upcoming Dubai Shopping Festival, premier Indian airline Jet Airways has introduced an all-inclusive JetEscapes Holidays, which gets underway from Dec 28, 2016.
Vienna attracts 30 per cent more Indians this year
Dec 06, 2016, at 08:27 pm
Mumbai, Dec 6 (IBNS): Vienna, the genteel city with fabulous castles, lakes and palaces has attracted as many as 47,465 visitors from India in the first 10 months of 2016, registering an increase of 30.4 per cent over the corresponding period last year.
Etihad Aviation Group Board approves JV to create major European leisure Airline group
Dec 06, 2016, at 12:11 am
New Delhi, Dec 5 (IBNS): The Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) Board has approved plans to create a new European leisure airline group in a joint venture with TUI AG, with a fleet of around 60 aircraft, offering 15 million seats capacity per year, focused on point-to-point flying to connect key European tourist markets. The transaction is subject to approvals by aviation regulatory bodies and anti-trust authorities.
Emirates announces annual advance booking sale
Dec 05, 2016, at 11:10 pm
Kolkata, Dec 5 (IBNS): Adding cheers to the holiday season in India, Emirates on Monday announced its annual advance booking sale for with discounts as high as 40 per cent to destinations across Africa, Europe, the Middle East or the US, if they book by Dec 10.
Jet Airways announces exciting 4-day global sale
Dec 05, 2016, at 11:01 pm
Mumbai, Dec 5 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Monday announced a 4-day fare sale, for guests planning their domestic and international travel.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay launches 70th anniversary of the festival city
Dec 05, 2016, at 10:05 pm
Edinburgh, Dec 5 (Not in Town/IBNS) To celebrate the start of 2017, and to launch the 70th anniversary of Edinburgh’s birth as the world’s leading festival city, it was Monday announced that the Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Midnight Moment will showcase the drama of Edinburgh's historic cityscape to the world with a spectacular laser and light show supported by Creative Scotland through the Scottish Government’s Edinburgh Festivals Expo Fund and by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Flyers air anger over Lufthansa cancellations and customer service
Dec 03, 2016, at 05:37 pm
Calgary/Mumbai/Frankfurt, Dec 3 (IBNS): The strike called by Lufthansa pilots' union VC (Vereinigung Cockpit) stranded and caused misery to more than half a million passenger worldwide as more than 4400 flights have been cancelled so far by the flagship airline of Germany, said media reports.
Jet Airways introduces first class service Delhi-Amsterdam route
Dec 02, 2016, at 04:39 am
Delhi, Dec 1 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, is set to upgrade its service offering on its Delhi-Amsterdam route with the introduction of first class suites to the existing product offering.
Destination Germany continues to witness stable growth from India
Dec 01, 2016, at 02:50 am
Kolkata, Nov 30 (IBNS): The German National Tourist Office, India (GNTO) successfully concluded the 3rd of its 4 city roadshow in Kolkata. The event witnessed great interest from the travel trade in the city and saw the participation of 8 German partners.
Canada 2017: Maple Leaf Land Beckons
Nov 30, 2016, at 07:49 pm
In 2017, Canada celebrates its 150th birthday with grand yearlong events. The land of Maple leaf woos tourists like never before. Sujoy Dhar reports from Montreal after visiting Destination Canada's GoMedia marketplace
Jet Airways announces End of Year Sale for guests
Nov 29, 2016, at 03:24 am
Mumbai, Nov 28 (IBNS): Bringing down the curtains on 2016, Jet Airways,on Monday announced an End of Year Sale for guests planning their domestic travel during the incoming Holiday season.
With Ranveer Singh as brand ambassador, Switzerland Tourism unveils special India-focused campaigns
Nov 23, 2016, at 08:41 pm
Kolkata, Nov 23 (IBNS): Keen to entrench their position in India, Switzerland Tourism launched their Winter 2016 and Summer 2017 campaigns in Kolkata on Tuesday at a well-attended function held at the Oberoi Grand.
Bollywood theme park officially opened in Dubai
Nov 22, 2016, at 04:54 am
Mumbai, Nov 21 (IBNS): Dubai Parks and Resorts, the Middle East's largest integrated theme park destination, celebrated the opening of Bollywood Parks Dubai, following the opening of LEGOLAND Dubai and Riverland Dubai two weeks ago.