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After 35 years, my first time: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra campaigns as Congress candidate in Wayanad | Supreme Court overturns its industrial alcohol verdict, says 'state's power can't be taken away' | Building collapse in Bengaluru kills 5, rescue operation still underway | Narendra Modi meets Russian President Vladimir Putin, says India is ready to provide all cooperation to resolve Ukraine crisis | PM Modi meets Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian in Kazan, reviews bilateral ties | A day after Indo-China's patrolling arrangement, PM Modi to meet Xi Jinping tomorrow at BRICS | Punjab govt gives nod to prosecute of Ram Rahim in 2015 sacrilege cases | Newly formed terror group with suspected backing of Lashkar-e-Taiba dismantled in Kashmir | Exiled author Taslima Nasreen urges Home Minister Amit Shah to let her stay in India | Man behind latest threat to Salman Khan apologises, says he 'made a mistake'

Jet to introduce fifth daily Mumbai-Dubai service

Sep 19, 2014, at 10:43 pm

Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has enhanced its connectivity with the United Arab Emirates, through the introduction of a fifth daily service between the two financial hubs of Mumbai and Dubai.

Goa Tourism launches 'Clean Goa Beautiful Goa campaign'

Sep 18, 2014, at 04:12 am

Panjim, Sept 17 (IBNS): Goa with its scenic beauty and splendor beaches gets a facelift to its beaches across the State. Goa Tourism has taken up the task of cleaning the beaches through manual means to have clean and hygienic beaches which will help improve tourism potential in the State.

Jordan plays host to Indian television stars for shoot

Sep 13, 2014, at 06:39 am

New Delhi, Sept 12 (IBNS) Jordan Tourism Board in association with Marinating Films took the small screen stars of India to Jordan recently to shoot the glamorous Telly Calendar 2015! The stunning sites of Jordan including Dead Sea, Jerash, Automobile Museum, Citadel, Mount Nebo, Madaba, Ma’in Hot Springs, Aqaba, Wadi Rum and Petra were used as stunning backdrop for the photos that the stars posed for.

Finding Fanny associates with Goa Tourism

Sep 12, 2014, at 05:41 am

Mumbai, Sept 11 (IBNS) Goa Tourism is roped in as the destination partner for the English- Hindi satirical Bollywood movie Finding Fanny scheduled to be released soon.

Canada woos Indian tourists for winter fun

Sep 09, 2014, at 11:14 pm

New Delhi, Sept 9 (Not in Town/IBNS) See ribbons of green, red, blue and purple rippling across the sky, gathering momentum until the Northern Lights shimmer and loop over the entire horizon in surreal swathes of colour.

Experience the breathtaking Bakubung Bush Lodge on foot in South Africa

Sep 05, 2014, at 12:06 am

Johannesburg, Sept 4 (IBNS) Just a two-hour drive from the commercial capital of South Africa, Johannesburg and a 15-minute ride from Sun City, lies Bakabung a place of breath-taking beauty and serenity.

Tourism Ministry launches 'Incredible India' mobile app

Sep 03, 2014, at 11:24 pm

New Delhi, Sept 3 (IBNS): Union Tourism Secretary Parvez Dewan on Wednesday launched the 'Incredible India' mobile application that will assist international and domestic tourists to access information about Ministry of Tourism recognized tourism service providers namely approved Inbound Tour Operators, Adventure Tour Operators, Domestic Tour Operators, Tourist Transport Operators, Travel Agents, Regional Level Guides, Classified Hotels available in respective cities/Tourist centers.

Putting the best paw forward to head to Scotland

Aug 22, 2014, at 11:15 pm

Edinburgh, Aug 22 (IBNS) They have been in training for months to compete with the very best in their 'field'; with rigorous exercise and only the best treats…. And plenty of scratches behind the ears. Now the world's canine elite will come together for an action-packed four days in the World Sheepdog Trials, 3-6 September 2014, as the event is held in Scotland for the first time.

MIC-E-xperience in Jordan

Aug 22, 2014, at 11:08 pm

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) Jordan touches every one of your senses from spicy aromas and culinary pleasures to an invigorating mud wrap, or the first glimpse of Petra's Treasury to the sound of desert silence.

Jordan Tourism Board hosts "Moments of Wellness" Evening in New Delhi

Aug 22, 2014, at 11:05 pm

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS) It was an evening celebrating wellness, fashion and the beautiful, culturally rich country of Jordan! Held recently at the Third Eye - Eros Hotel, New Delhi, the "Moments of Wellness" event was hosted by the Jordan Tourism Board in association with Fashionomical India's First & Most Viewed Fashion and Lifestyle Magazine.

Dubai is the latest muse of Indian travellers

Aug 20, 2014, at 04:36 am

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IBNS) According to the latest Hotels.com Hotel Price Index (HPI), Bangkok, which ranked number 1 consecutively for 2 years for being the most preferred overseas destination by Indian travellers, loses out to Dubai in the first six months of 2014.

Goa all set for Bonderam festival on Aug 23!

Aug 19, 2014, at 02:34 am

Panaji, Aug 18 (IBNS) Goa is now geared up for the Bonderam festival, which is celebrated in the island of Divar, located 12 kms from Panjim city, on the fourth Saturday of August. This year the festival falls on August 23, 2014.

Dead Sea: The Healing Sea

Aug 16, 2014, at 07:57 pm

Want that famous "been there done that" picture of reading a book while floating on your back in water? Well, Dead Sea in Jordan beckons tourists offering not just the FB cover photo, but also a healing touch to skin and lungs . Sujoy Dhar checks out the lowest point on earth

Goa Tourism hosts #GoaInstawalk 2.0

Aug 14, 2014, at 02:22 am

Panjim, Aug 13 (IBNS): Goa Tourism conducted the '#GoaInstawalk 2.0' in association with WelcomHeritage Hotels on Aug 9 and 10.

Gujarat Tourism to promote private tour operators, hotels

Aug 08, 2014, at 11:36 pm

Mumbai, Aug 8 (IBNS) There needs to be a political will and a burning desire to develop tourism in any region, and Gujarat, having recognised its potential has initiated a unique model of public private partnership to further strength tourism growth in the region and offer better facilities to the tourists.

Emirates touches down in Chicago, begins daily flight

Aug 07, 2014, at 10:18 pm

New Delhi, Aug 6 (IBNS) Emirates has commenced a daily nonstop passenger service to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport from Dubai.

Hilton Shillim introduces '20% off Weekend Stays'

Aug 06, 2014, at 10:35 pm

Mumbai, Aug 6 (IBNS) Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa near Mumbai and Pune has introduced a '20% Off Weekend Stays' Offer.

Goa Tourism to host GoaInstawalk 2.0

Jul 31, 2014, at 03:30 am

Panjim, July 30 (IBNS): Post the success of '#GoaInstawalk' that was held at the Goa Forest Department in Panjim on Nature Photography Day, Goa Tourism is all set to conduct the second version of Goa Instawalk in association with the Welcome Heritage Hotels on August 9-10.

Goa Tourism to cash in on wedding tourism market

Jul 29, 2014, at 03:43 am

Mumbai, July 28 (IBNS) Realizing the potential wedding tourism market , Goa Tourism has decided to host its first 'Goa Wedding Show' on Aug 16 and 17 at The Grand Ballroom in Delhi.

KPMG, T&L to prepare Goa Tourism master plan

Jul 23, 2014, at 04:44 am

Panaji, July 22 (IBNS): The Goa government's Tourism Department has announced the appointment of a consortium of KPMG Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. and Tourism & Leisure Advisory Services Sl. (T&L) to prepare a 25-year tourism master plan for Goa.

Goa Tourism bags two awards

Jul 19, 2014, at 04:22 am

Hyderabad/Chennai, July 17, 2014 (IBNS): Goa Tourism has receivedtwo back-to-back awards for 'Best Designed stall' at TTF Hyderabad and 'Best Domestic Tourism promotion award' at IITM Chennai recently.

World Bank Group helps India develop Buddhist Circuit

Jul 19, 2014, at 02:50 am

New Delhi, July 18 (IBNS): The World Bank Group is supporting India's Ministry of Tourism and state tourism departments of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh on the government's priority program to develop the Buddhist Circuit, foster tourism-led growth, expand economic opportunities and create jobs for local communities, offer better facilities to pilgrims and help increase tourist traffic five times.

Etihad Airways to start daily Edinburgh flights in 2015

Jul 14, 2014, at 05:34 am

Edinburgh, July 13 (Not in Town/IBNS) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, will next year launch its first service from Scotland with the start of a non-stop daily flight from Edinburgh to its home base of Abu Dhabi, the UAE’s capital city.

Highland Culture takes centre stage during Scotland's Highland Homecoming

Jul 13, 2014, at 05:01 pm

Edinburgh, July 13 (Not in Town/IBNS) The Scottish Highlands are set for two months of cultural excitement and celebration with the launch of Highland Homecoming.

VisitBritain holds roadshow in the east

Jul 09, 2014, at 10:35 pm

Kolkata, July 9 (IBNS) VisitBritain, the flagship tourism division of Great Britain held a first of a kind road show in Kolkata on Monday as part of its all- India campaign to promote tourism in Britain.

Singapore Airlines offers incentive for Indian travellers

Jul 04, 2014, at 08:40 pm

New Delhi, July 4 (IBNS) Singapore Airlines has announced an incentive for passengers to travel on the world’s biggest passenger aircraft – Airbus A380.

Wade into the waters of Maldive

Jul 03, 2014, at 05:47 pm

Male, July 3 (Not in Town News) : With azure blue waters as far as the eye can see, the stunning island of Maldives is made for water lovers! With various water activities such as snorkeling, diving, surfing – you can even go clubbing underwater in the Maldives!

Goa records highest growth in tourist charter arrivals

Jul 02, 2014, at 04:52 am

Panjim, July 1 (IBN): Goa Tourism on Tuesday informed that it received 1128 charter flights which landed in the state during the peak season in 2013-2014, i.e. from October 2013 to May 2014, carrying a record number of 2.61 lakh passengers.

Scotland event to commemorate 700th anniversary of famous battle sells out

Jul 01, 2014, at 07:19 pm

Bannockburn, Scotland, July 1 (Not in Town/IBNS) The site of one of the most significant battles in Scottish history came to life this weekend as tens of thousands of people from the UK and overseas descended on Bannockburn in Stirling to experience one of the biggest battle performances of it’s kind alongside music, talks, ancestry food and drink at Bannockburn Live.

Pipefest kicks off Stirling's Big Weekend in Scotland

Jun 28, 2014, at 10:17 pm

Stirling, June 27 (Not in Town/IBNS) The kilts are packed, the pipes tuned and the Highland dancers are limbering up Pipefest gets underway in Scotland's Stirling on Friday.

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