SriLankan Airlines thanks India for reviewing travel advisory
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:54 pm
Colombo, Jun 18 (IBNS): Weeks after the Easter Sunday attack, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) have now issued a statement to say the Sri Lanka is getting back to normalcy, prompting SriLankan Airlines to thank India.
Sri Lankan national carrier shares the spirit of Vesak with passengers at BIA
Jun 18, 2019, at 12:38 pm
Colombo, Jun 17 (IBNS): SriLankan Airlines, the National carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the reputed oneworld alliance, commemorated Vasak at its home base, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo recently.
Brussels: On the trail of Art Nouveau, waffles and Tintin
Jun 16, 2019, at 02:01 pm
BRUSSELS is often overlooked as the city of some serious diplomatic business. But if you explore beyond the city's European Union tag, you unravel a Brussels which is the birthplace of the Art Nouveau architecture, the comic strips of Tintin and yes, it is also famous for its toothsome varieties of Belgian waffles and chocolates. Sujoy Dhar discovers all that and more in a little over 48 hours in a year the city marks 30 years of the Brussels Region and 150 years of the Brussels tram
Palladium Hotel Group continues to remove single-use plastics, reinforces its environmental policy
Jun 15, 2019, at 01:08 pm
Ibiza, Jun 15 (IBNS): Palladium Hotel Group celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day with initiatives in all its hotels throughout last week and a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the role that people and companies play in fighting climate change and preserving the environment.
Experience some of the world’s rarest species of flora and fauna in Seychelles
Jun 15, 2019, at 01:03 pm
Victoria, Jun 15 (IBNS): Being one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots in the world, Seychelles is a must visit for nature enthusiasts as the archipelago is blessed with some of the world’s rarest species of flora and fauna, including endangered birds and plants.
Club Med announces new APAC leadership and regional organisation
Jun 15, 2019, at 12:58 pm
Mumbai, Jun 15 (IBNS): Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the evolution of their Asia Pacific (APAC) organisation into two specialised Business Units, APAC Markets and APAC Resorts.
Sammy Yahia appointed as the new Director of Tourism for Israel in India
Jun 15, 2019, at 12:45 pm
Jerusalem, Jun 15 (IBNS): Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced Sammy Yahia's appointment as the new Director of Tourism for India & Philippines markets. He has been appointed from Jun 3.
Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts showcases Sri Lanka's natural world as sustainable tourism product
Jun 15, 2019, at 12:39 pm
As one of the leading hospitality chains in Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts showcased Sri Lanka’s natural world as a sustainable tourism product.
Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Ibiza: Fashion and music take centre stage at 3rd edition
Jun 15, 2019, at 12:28 pm
Ibiza, Jun 15 (IBNS): Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Ibiza, Spain’s biggest catwalk of Resort collections, has concluded its third edition with fashion and music as major protagonists.
Yangon International Airport to promote Myanmar-India Air Travel
Jun 14, 2019, at 03:33 pm
Yangon, June 14 (IBNS): Yangon Aerodrome Company Ltd will organize a one-day roadshow in Kolkata to promote air travel between Myanmar and India, two countries which share strong historical and cultural ties, the operator of Yangon International Airport (“YIA”) said on Friday.
Uzbekistan simplifies tourist visa regime, expands electronic visa validity
Jun 10, 2019, at 08:15 pm
New Delhi/Tashkent, June 10 (IBNS): Uzbekistan has increased the number of countries whose citizens can obtain tourist visas in a simplified procedure and expanded the e-visa validity period in a bid to boost tourism, the Uzbek Foreign Ministry said over the weekend.
REVIEW: Holiday Inn Amsterdam (RAI) is your comfort hotel in the canal city
Jun 09, 2019, at 03:40 pm
What delighted me about Holiday Inn Amsterdam (RAI) was when I got off the metro at RAI station reaching there by a train from Schiphol Airport. I walked a few paces and there it was: Holiday Inn Amsterdam.
Madhya Pradesh Tourism showcases latest travel offerings at Bengal Tourism Fest 2019
Jun 08, 2019, at 08:39 pm
Kolkata, Jun 8 (IBNS): Continuing the scheduled activities with travel trade, Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) participated in one of the renowned Tourism fairs of West Bengal - “Bengal Tourism Fest”, held at Khudiram Anusilan Kendra, here.
Oman Tourism strengthens its outreach in India with three-city roadshow
Jun 05, 2019, at 12:17 am
Mumbai, June 5 (IBNS): The Ministry of Tourism, Oman conducted roadshows in Bangalore, Pune and Mumbai in the last week of May to strengthen its outreach among the travel trade fraternity in India.
Homestays, resorts in Karnataka's Kodagu to be closed till Aug 31 to avoid natural calamities
Jun 02, 2019, at 10:41 am
Madikeri, Karnataka, June 2 (UNI): As a precautionary measure some of taluks in the Kodagu district administration have issued notices to homestay and resort owners against hosting tourists, until Aug 31 to avoid any eventuality during the monsoon.
Air India flight grounded in London for over 48 hours
May 29, 2019, at 11:05 pm
New Delhi, May 29 (UNI): An Air India aircraft, scheduled to fly from London to Delhi, was stranded at the Heathrow Airport due to a technical glitch for more than 48 hours.
Etihad launches Eid packages for travellers
May 28, 2019, at 05:35 pm
Abu Dhabi, UAE, May 28 (IBNS) Etihad Holidays is giving travellers the chance to create unforgettable memories this Eid with a selection of holiday packages starting from AED 1,519 per person.
Aviation major SpiceJet adds 100th aircraft to its fleet
May 27, 2019, at 05:20 pm
Gurugram, May 27 (UNI) Private airline SpiceJet has crossed yet another milestone as it inducted its 100th aircraft – a Boeing 737 – into its fleet.
Nepal's Buddha Air starts maiden flight from Kolkata
May 27, 2019, at 05:13 pm
Kolkata, May 27 (UNI) Buddha Air started its maiden flight from Kolkata to Kathmandu.
Private airlines major SpiceJet to launch 20 new flights from Mumbai
May 22, 2019, at 03:38 pm
Gurugram, May 22 (UNI) Private airline SpiceJet on Wednesday announced the launch of 20 new domestic flights with 18 of those connecting Mumbai with a host of metro and non-metro cities.
Eiffel Tower closed to visitors after man found climbing on it
May 20, 2019, at 10:41 pm
Paris, May 20 (UNI): The Eiffel Tower in Paris has been closed to visitors after a man was found climbing the iconic structure on Monday without authorization, local media reported.
AirAsia India inducts 21st aircraft, more flights to four destinations from New Delhi
May 20, 2019, at 05:33 pm
New Delhi, May 20 (IBNS): Budget carrier AirAsia India on Monday announced the induction of its 21st aircraft.
GoAir to operate daily flights from Kannur to Abu Dhabi, Muscat
May 18, 2019, at 10:46 pm
Kannur, May 18 (UNI) The budget carrier GoAir will operate daily flights from Kannur International Airport to Abu Dhabi and Muscat from May 31, the airline said on Saturday.
Uzbekistan: Flower Parade to take place in Namangan
May 17, 2019, at 07:53 pm
Namangan, May 17 (IBNS): The Flower Parade will take place on the central streets of Namangan from May 26 to Jun 1.
Bukhara to host 'Silk and Spices' international festival
May 17, 2019, at 07:50 pm
Bukhara, May 17 (IBNS): Bukhara city of Uzbekistan will host this year's "Silk and Spices” international festival on May 25-26.
EaseMyTrip now offers a direct access to Airport Lounge services
May 17, 2019, at 06:15 pm
New Delhi, May 17 (IBNS): EaseMyTrip (EMT), one of the leading online travel aggregators in India has come up with a splendid offer for its customers. EaseMyTrip allows its customers accessing the exclusive Airport Lounge services for free.
Vietnamese delegates visit Guizhou to boost tourism exchanges
May 17, 2019, at 04:41 pm
Guiyang, May 17 (Xinhua/UNI) A Vietnamese delegation visited southwest China's Guizhou Province to boost exchanges in tourism.
Journeying to Mount Abu from Jaipur
May 17, 2019, at 11:29 am
737 MAX updated software is ready, says Boeing
May 17, 2019, at 10:36 am
Chicago, May 16 (IBNS): US-based aircraft manufacturer Boeing has said it had completed development of the updated software for the 737 MAX, along with associated simulator testing and the company’s engineering test flight.
Raise a dram to Scotland on World Whisky Day on May 18
May 15, 2019, at 11:56 pm
To celebrate World Whisky Day, on 18 May, VisitScotland is inviting all to raise a dram and discover more about Scotch whisky, Scotland’s national drink and biggest export!