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Tourism development package proposal for Mahabs sent to Centre : Purohit

Jan 06, 2020, at 03:19 pm

Chennai/UNI: The Tamil Nadu government has sent a Rs 563.50 crore tourism development package for Mahabalipurm promised by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to the Centre for approval, Governor Banwarilal Purohit told the State Assembly today.

Burj Khalifa captivates the globe with spectacular New Year’s eve show in Dubai

Jan 01, 2020, at 09:49 am

Dubai/IBNS: Emaar, the master developer of the Burj Khalifa, wowed over 2 billion people across the globe with a breathtaking pyrotechnic show on the world’s tallest building to ring in 2020. 

Marriott International opens budget brand Fairfield By Marriott Kolkata to expand India footprints

Dec 28, 2019, at 06:52 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Marriott International continued to expand its footprints in India, including its eastern region, with the latest being the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Kolkata in December.

Etihad Staff contribute to a healthier future for UAE

Dec 24, 2019, at 05:52 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates/IBNS: Etihad Aviation Group teamed up with New York University (NYU) Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (SEHA) last week to host a workshop at its Head Office on the “UAE Healthy Future” initiative.

IndiGo launches Christmas and New Year special sale

Dec 23, 2019, at 05:49 pm

Kolkata/UNI: IndiGo, India’s leading airline, on Monday announced its four-day Christmas and New Year sale, with approximately a million seats on offer.

Air Asia commences new routes among New Delhi, Kochi, Ahmedabad

Dec 23, 2019, at 05:37 pm

New Delhi/UNI: Private airline AirAsia India has expanded its network by commencing operations on new routes between New Delhi-Kochi and New Delhi-Ahmedabad.

This December, IndiGo marks 1500 daily departures

Dec 18, 2019, at 06:27 pm

New Dlhi/IBNS: In line with its expansion strategy, IndiGo - India’s leading airline - has achieved the milestone of 1500 daily departures across its network of 83 domestic and international destinations. IndiGo expanded its operations to 11 domestic and 8 international new destinations inclusive of multiple exclusive and virgin routes, increasing its portfolio by 22 percent, between January to December 2019.

Seychelles Tourism Board, Air Seychelles’ conduct last familiarization trip for 2019

Dec 17, 2019, at 05:22 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Seychelles Tourism Board conducted the last familiarization trip for 2019 with pan India tour operators along with airline partner Air Seychelles.

New train services start for Mysuru-Bengaluru

Dec 17, 2019, at 03:20 pm

Mysuru/UNI: South Western Railway (SWR) is improving the connectivity between the two cities --Mysuru and Bengaluru-- by introducing several new trains for the benefit of the commuters.

Alliance Air flags off flight from Guwahati to Dimapur to Imphal under UDAN-RC

Dec 10, 2019, at 07:23 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Alliance Air, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Air India, has flagged-off its first flight operations between the capital city of Assam, Guwahati to Dimapur, the largest city of Nagaland, to the capital city of Manipur, Imphal, making it the 236 route under the Regional Connectivity Scheme - UdeDeshKaAamNagrik, RCS-UDAN, under the Indian government.

Stories of innovations impacting modern life

Dec 04, 2019, at 06:41 pm

From rare cars to freedom rides, modular houses to microprocessors, the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation in Michigan offers exhibits that showcase incredible examples of ingenuity and creativity that have had an impact on the modern world as well, finds SPAN writer Jason Chiang

Asia-Pacific becomes largest destination and source of foreign direct invstment

Dec 04, 2019, at 10:33 am

Bangkok/IBNS: For the first time, the Asia-Pacific region has become the largest destination and source of foreign direct investment (FDI) globally, according to a new report launched by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP).

Dubai Tourism all set to script a new journey with its new campaign

Nov 22, 2019, at 05:25 pm

Dubai/IBNS: Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) on Friday announced the launch of an exciting new collaboration with Hollywood superstars Gwyneth Paltrow, Kate Hudson, and Zoe Saldana.

Old Jerusalem city now more accessible to wheelchair users, visually imapaired 

Nov 20, 2019, at 04:51 pm

Jerusalem: The Old City of Jerusalem has become more accessible for both wheelchair users and the visually impaired, thanks to improved infrastructure and audio apps to help residents and visitors better navigate the small streets and alleyways of the Old City. 

Mumbai gets a taste of family-friendly Vienna

Nov 19, 2019, at 02:10 pm

Mumbai/IBNS:  Squeals of delight and excitement filled the air as little children ran across the sprawling, manicured lawns, festooned with cheerful red and white balloons hanging from the trees.

Australia Calling: Buy your all-inclusive return fare for INR 40,000

Nov 17, 2019, at 12:33 pm

Sydney/IBNS: India is currently the fastest growing inbound market for Tourism Australia with five consecutive years of double-digit growth. The 2020 arrivals goal of 300,000 Indian visitors was achieved in December 2017, three years ahead of target date.

West Bengal: Mamata govt sets up tourism circuit in northern part

Nov 16, 2019, at 04:12 pm

Kolkata: The West Bengal Government is setting up a tourism circuit in the northern part of the state.

SriLankan Airlines announces big discount bonanza in November for Indian travellers

Nov 13, 2019, at 04:49 pm

New Delhi: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, has announced a big discount bonanza for Indian travellers. 

Luxembourg: Add Europe's tiny nation and UNESCO heritage to your bucket list

Nov 13, 2019, at 02:14 am

Though not on the bucket list of Indian travellers eyeing their dream European holidays, tiny Luxembourg can surprise you with its uniqueness. Sujoy Dhar gives a low-down from the UNESCO World Heritage spot that was once called the Gibraltar of the North

Etihad Airways increases frequency on important Abu Dhabi to Riyadh route

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:57 pm

Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Aviation major Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, on Tuesday announced a fourth daily flight on its route from Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), effective from Dec 8.

I am a big fan of volcanoes: Actor Abhishek Singh

Nov 12, 2019, at 03:22 pm

Abhishek Singh is the next hunk on the rise in Tollywood. Law graduate from Pune, a few years ago he left his lucrative legal career to respond to his first love and inner calling - acting. We caught up with him on his favourite holiday destinations. The chiselled good-looking actor who starred in recent releases like Panther and Password besides drawing attention in the web series shares his love for Sicily and more.

IndiGo, Qatar Airways announce Codeshare Agreement to strengthen connectivity between India and Qatar

Nov 07, 2019, at 01:08 pm

New York/IBNS: In-line with its international expansion plans, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, on Thursday signed a one-way codeshare agreement with Qatar Airways, world’s best airline as per 2019 World Airline Awards.

GoAir celebrates 14th anniversary with special fares

Nov 06, 2019, at 09:51 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Celebrating its 14th anniversary, airline GoAir has announced special fares ending with “14” as the last two digits across all its 33 destinations.

Scoot launches two new routes in India  

Nov 05, 2019, at 05:54 pm

Mumbai/ Kolkata/IBNS: To offer greater value and travel opportunities in the Indian market, Scoot, the low-cost arm of the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group, has commenced operations on new Visakhapatnam-Singapore and Coimbatore-Singapore routes. Scoot offers five-times weekly return flights from Visakhapatnam and daily return flights from Coimbatore. 

Go Air turns 14, announces special fares for customers

Nov 05, 2019, at 05:07 pm

Kolkata/IBNS: Airlines major GoAir turned 14 on Monday.

Seawings offers Heritage Tour to help visitors experience Dubai

Oct 31, 2019, at 09:28 pm

Dubai/IBNS: Seawings, which is a fusion of scenic aerial sightseeing and cultural exploration on the ground, is offering the signature and Dubai Heritage Tour.

IndiGo launches operations from Shirdi and Mysore

Oct 31, 2019, at 09:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: In-line with its vision of increasing point-to-point connectivity across Tier II and III cities, Indian airline IndiGo inaugurated flights from Shirdi and Mysore - its 59th and 60th domestic destinations respectively on Oct 27.

Vistara begins flight to Jodhpur

Oct 30, 2019, at 08:32 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Airline Vistara on Tuesday began its flight to the city of Jodhpur.

Etihad Airways celebrates festival of light Diwali

Oct 30, 2019, at 08:27 pm

Mumbai/IBNS: Etihad Airways,the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, celebrated the festival of light Diwali by exchanging gifts and sweets this season.

SriLankan Engineering certifies the Singapore Airlines’ first Boeing 787 operated to Malé

Oct 30, 2019, at 07:42 pm

SriLankan Engineering, the aircraft Maintenance Repair Overhaul unit (MRO) of SriLankan Airlines, recently marked another milestone with the commencement of certification of the first B787 aircraft operated by Singapore Airlines to Malé, Maldives. The Airline in the past has provided certifications to various Airbus aircraft of Singapore Airlines in Maldives and this is the first time the National Carrier certified a Boeing 787.