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Etihad Airways to operate single-use plastic free flight on Earth Day

Apr 22, 2019, at 05:59 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Apr 22 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will be the first airline in the region to operate a flight without any single-use plastics on board, in a bid to raise awareness of the effects of plastic pollution. Flight EY484 departed Abu Dhabi on 21 April, landing in Brisbane on 22 April – Earth Day.    

EaseMyTrip brings a relief for passengers by offering huge discounts

Apr 22, 2019, at 05:41 pm

New Delhi, Apr 22 (IBNS): To give more relaxation to the travelers, EaseMyTrip.com, an online travel aggregators of India, has come up with some attractive offers on flights. 

Nepali airline Buddha Air introduces direct flights to Guwahati

Apr 21, 2019, at 06:44 pm

Kathmandu, Apr 21 (UNI) Nepal’s premier airline Buddha Air is all set to operate flights between Kathmandu and Guwahati from August 3.

India is fastest growing market for Australia tourism, says top official at 40 Years of Aussie Travel Trade Fair

Apr 18, 2019, at 02:29 pm

Perth: While China today stands as the Number 1 market, India emerges as the fasted growing one for Australia, said a top official of Tourism Australia at the event here to mark the 40th year of Aussie Travel Trade Fair.

IndiGo to increase flights from Mumbai, Delhi

Apr 16, 2019, at 07:29 pm

New Delhi, Apr 16 (UNI): Private airline IndiGo on Tuesday decided to enhance its connectivity to and from Mumbai and the national capital in order to make it easier for customers to find affordable fares during the busy season.

Notre-Dame fire in Paris under control but a rich history in the ashes

Apr 16, 2019, at 02:11 pm

Paris: The fire which had engulfed a part of the famous medieval cathedral of Notre-Dame in French capital Paris may have come under control now but the rich history embedded in the iconic structure is in ashes. The iconic building is a huge crowd puller in Paris.

Global Muslim Travel Index: Uzbekistan moves up in Ziyorat tourism rating

Apr 15, 2019, at 08:53 am

Tashkent, Apr 15 (IBNS): According to the Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) rating for 2019, Uzbekistan is among the ten most attractive countries among the member countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

The National Museum of Qatar opens to the public

Apr 15, 2019, at 08:44 am

New Delhi, Apr 15 (IBNS) Under the patronage of Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar Museums has opened the National Museum of Qatar (NMoQ) to the public from 28 March 2019, welcoming the world to an unparalleled immersive experience housed in a new architectural masterpiece by Jean Nouvel.

Kashmir: Tourism Department to run Musical Fountain, laser show in Dal Lake thrice every day

Apr 13, 2019, at 03:34 pm

Srinagar, Apr 13 (UNI) With an overwhelming response from the locals and the tourists, the Tourism Department on Saturday decided to run Musical Fountain and Laser Show in Dal Lake thrice every day.

AirAsia Thailand to start Ahmedabad-Bangkok direct flights from May 31

Apr 09, 2019, at 02:34 pm

Ahmedabad, Apr 9 (UNI): AirAsia Thailand today announced to start its direct flights from Ahmedabad to Bangkok from May 31.

Airlines major IndiGo launches 3 new international, 20 additional domestic flights

Apr 08, 2019, at 05:22 pm

New Delhi, Apr 8 (UNI) Private airline IndiGo on Monday launched three new international flights and increased frequency on domestic sectors.

Antarctica: The Wild Wild South

Apr 07, 2019, at 10:44 pm

Ruchira Mandal recounts her trip to the world's southernmost continent and says Antarctica is a wilderness like nowhere else.

Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts comes up with two new offers for Poila Boisakh

Apr 05, 2019, at 05:34 pm

Kolkata, Apr 5 (IBNS): Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts ( KEARS), Bengal's only tented resort certified by Indian Tourism Department, is coming with two special offers for the forthcoming festive week ends during Poila Boisakh ( Bengali New Year ) and Easter holidays for the weekend travelers of Bengal and surrounding states of Bihar and Jharkhand.

Sabyasachi shoots first ever destination wedding collection in Seychelles

Apr 04, 2019, at 06:13 pm

Mumbai: An exotic and pristine destination, Seychelles offers mesmerizing backdrops for photo-shoots and makes for an ideal location for larger than life celebrations.

Airbnb invests in Oyo, will list Indian firm's listings on its platform

Apr 01, 2019, at 07:44 pm

New Delhi, Apr 1 (UNI): Airbnb Inc has made a strategic investment in Indian hotel startup Oyo, in a bid to strengthen its hotel booking business, the US-based firm said on Monday.

Wow Air ceases operations, thousands left in lurch

Mar 29, 2019, at 09:39 pm

Amsterdam, Mar 29 (IBNS): Icelandic budget airline Wow Air announced it was closing down on Thursday without any prior intimation to passengers leaving many in the lurch.

Qatar Visa Center inaugurated in Mumbai

Mar 29, 2019, at 06:36 pm

Mumbai, Mar 29 (IBNS): Mandated by the Ministry of Interior, State of Qatar, Qatar Visa Center was inaugurated by Saif Bin Ali Almohanndi, Consul General, The Consulate General Of The State Of Qatar, in Mumbai. Having already launched in New Delhi and now in Mumbai, 5 other visa centers in Kochi, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Chennai and Kolkata will be operational shortly. 

Etihad Airways announces its summer sale in India

Mar 26, 2019, at 04:14 pm

Mumbai, Mar 26 (IBNS): Aviation major Etihad Airways has unveiled a massive summer sale for guests travelling from India to destinations in the United States and Australia.

Shah Rukh Khan explores his adventurous side in Dubai

Mar 22, 2019, at 04:30 pm

Dubai, Mar 22 (IBNS): Dubai is a destination that not only meets expectations, it far surpasses them and provides once-in-a-lifetime experiences that will create memories that last for generations. It especially allows you to let the superhero in you fly out.

Sri Lanka to issue visa on arrival for free for some countries

Mar 15, 2019, at 05:20 pm

Colombo, Mar 15 (Xinhua) Sri Lanka's Tourism Ministry said on Friday that preparations are underway to issue visa on arrival free of charge for tourists from multiple countries from May 1, to boost arrivals during lean months.

Goa Tourism participates at BTL, Lisbon, Portugal

Mar 15, 2019, at 10:19 am

Panaji, Mar 15 (UNI) Goa Tourism is participating at Bolsa de Tourismo de Lisboa (BTL) in Lisbon, Portugal, being held from March 13-17, 2019. 

Norwegian’s App with “Pre-Cruise” mode enhances the guest experience

Mar 11, 2019, at 03:35 pm

Mumbai, Mar 11 (IBNS) Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the complete expansion of its Cruise Norwegian app across its 16-ship fleet.

Uzbekistan showcases Namangan at travel fair in Mumbai

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:40 pm

Mumbai, Mar 8 (IBNS): Keen to promote the country's tourist destinations to the global audience, Uzbekistan participated in the Times Travel Show Expo held recently in Mumbai.

The historical Fergana region of Uzbekistan gets ready for tourism boom

Mar 08, 2019, at 05:19 pm

Fergana, Uzbekistan, Mar 8 (IBNS): The Fergana region of Uzbekistan is slowly growing into a global tourist attraction owing to its historical monuments, places of worship, modern buildings, and nature.

Uzbekistan developing historic site of Akhsikent into a global tourism attraction

Mar 08, 2019, at 04:43 pm

Fergana, Uzbekistan, Mar 8 (IBNS): President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev recently visited Akhsikent archaeological site in Turakurgan district to see the progress made to preserve and study this ancient site, according to media reports.

Jet Airways to operate all–women crew flights on International Women's Day

Mar 07, 2019, at 11:55 pm

Mumbai, Mar 7 (IBNS): On the occasion of International Women’s Day on Friday, Jet Airways, is planning to operate four domestic flights with all-women Cockpit and Cabin Crew members.

Women's Day: Vistara becomes first Indian airline to provide sanitary pads onboard domestic flights

Mar 07, 2019, at 12:43 pm

New Delhi, Mar 7 (IBNS): India’s full-service carrier, Vistara, has announced an initiative called #PadsOnBoard, whereby it will provide sanitary pads onboard its flights to women travellers on request, starting this International Women’s Day on Mar 8.

Etihad Airways announces news seasonal routes to Alexandria and Salalah

Mar 01, 2019, at 07:52 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Mar 1 (IBNS): Aviation major Etihad Airways has announced that it will launch new seasonal routes from Abu Dhabi to Alexandria, Egypt, and Salalah, Oman, catering to strong demand during the summer peak. Both flights will operate four times per week throughout July and August 2019.

Arijit Dutta grabs Circle of Excellence Awards as Entrepreneur of the year 2019 for Eco Tourism sector

Feb 28, 2019, at 06:27 pm

Kolkata, Feb 27 (IBNS):  Arijit Dutta, Managing Director of Priya Entertainment Pvt Ltd has been bestowed with the Circle of Excellence Awards as Entrepreneur of the year 2019 for Eco Tourism sector.

Bukhara hosted the First International Forum on Ziyarah Tourism in Uzbekistan

Feb 27, 2019, at 11:51 am

Bukhara, Feb 25 (IBNS): One of the key takeaways from the First International Forum on Ziyarah Tourism (ziyarah meaning pilgrimage to a site associated with Muhammad) is that the Bukhara region in Uzbekistan expects to improve upon its infrastructure to receive nearly 10 thousand tourists per day with investments from Germany, Russia, India, China, South Korea, Turkey and other countries.