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Etihad Airways to increase flights from Abu Dhabi to London during April

Feb 21, 2019, at 08:15 pm

Abu Dhabi, Feb 21 (IBNS): Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to up to four daily services, to meet peak demand during the month of April.

Dia Mirza says JapanSurprises

Feb 17, 2019, at 07:00 pm

Bollywood actress and UN Environment Goodwill Ambassador Dia Mirza was in Japan recently and she said whole-heartedly – JapanSurprises!

Vande Bharat Express commences its commercial journey

Feb 17, 2019, at 09:02 am

New Delhi, Feb 17 (IBNS): India's fastest train Vande Bharat Express commenced its first commercial journey on Sunday.

Rajadhani exp to stop at Kasaragod from Feb 18

Feb 16, 2019, at 07:36 pm

Kasaragod Feb 16 (UNI) A long cherished dream of the people of northern-most district of Kasaragod will come into reality with the stoppage of weekly thrice Thiruvanthapuram-Nizamuddin-Thiruvananthapuram Rajadhani Express at Kasaragod Railway station from February 18.

Uzbekistan: The number of visa-free countries increases by 45

Feb 13, 2019, at 10:36 am

Tashkent, Feb 13 (IBNS): Additional visa-free regime is established for 45 countries for 30 days from the date of entry into the territory of the Republic of Uzbekistan by the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan of Feb 1, 2019.

Uzbekistan to host International Forum on Pilgrimage Tourism

Feb 13, 2019, at 10:30 am

Tashkent, Feb 13 (IBNS): On February 21-23, Uzbekistan will host the first International Forum on ziyorat-tourism (pilgrimage tourism). The organizers of the forum are the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan for Tourism Development, khokimiyats of Bukhara and Samarkand regions, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the State Committee on Religious Affairs with the assistance of diplomatic missions of Uzbekistan abroad.

UNESCO: Uzbekistan is the heart of Central Asia

Feb 13, 2019, at 10:23 am

New York, Feb 13 (IBNS): Deputy of the lower house of the Spanish Parliament and President of the UNESCO project “The Great Silk Road” José Mario Cicillo said that Uzbekistan plays a fundamental role, since its cities are located on the historical Great Silk Road.

Etihad Airways to introduce Airbus A 380 on daily Seoul service

Feb 12, 2019, at 07:03 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb 12 (IBNS):  Effective 1 July 2019, aciation major Etihad Airways will operate the Airbus A380 on its daily service linking Abu Dhabi and Seoul.

Travel aggregator's alternative for fliers hit by Mumbai, Bangalore airport disruptions

Feb 12, 2019, at 12:13 am

New Delhi, Feb 11 (IBNS): Online travel aggregator EaseMyTrip has come up with a solution for passengers travelling to Mumbai and Bangalore.

Rajasthan: Citadels of the Bravehearts

Feb 08, 2019, at 01:07 pm

A visit to Chittorgarh and Bundi in Rajasthan is a journey down the intriguing pathways of India's Rajput kingdoms and their stories of valour and romance that still echo in the majestic forts, palaces and colourful old towns. Pritha Lahiri relives the magic

Vienna marks 2019 as the year of family travelers

Feb 06, 2019, at 04:05 pm

Vienna, Feb 6 (IBNS): There is something for every age group and interest in this beautiful European city of Vienna which is laced with heritage and culture.

Etihad aviation group celebrates Pope Francis' first visit to Arabian Gulf

Feb 04, 2019, at 10:09 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Feb 4 (IBNS): Worldwide leader of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis, touched down in Abu Dhabi for a three-day trip to strengthen interfaith dialogue and understanding in support of peace.

Expedition cruise specialist One Ocean Expeditions (OOE) offers beyond tourism experience for travellers

Jan 29, 2019, at 07:24 pm

Vancouver, Jan  29 (IBNS): Leading expedition cruise specialist One Ocean Expeditions (OOE), known for elevating expedition cruise travel to new heights, has built a comprehensive program that delivers experiences that go well beyond tourism. These range from in-depth science, polar history, and education to an exploration of the self in some of the most pristine regions on earth.

Japan Airlines announces nonstop service to Bengaluru

Jan 23, 2019, at 03:59 pm

Tokyo, Jan 23 (IBNS): Japan Airlines (JAL) on Wednesday announced that it will launch a new nonstop service between Tokyo-Narita and Bengaluru India, during the summer of 2020.

Reasons why you can choose Seychelles for holiday this year

Jan 22, 2019, at 03:40 pm

Situated off the eastern coast of Africa in the Indian Ocean, Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 granite and coral islands that will enchant you with its beauty. Blessed with pristine beaches and breathtaking natural beauty, Seychelles has a lot more to offer to the young adventure seekers.

2018 was a landmark year for Indian Arrivals to Jordan

Jan 22, 2019, at 01:49 pm

Amman: Jordan Tourism Board recently announced that it has witnessed the growth of 30.40% in 2018 from the Indian market.

Reception of India-Japan Tourism Council meeting celebrates success

Jan 22, 2019, at 12:48 pm

New Delhi: The reception of the third meeting of the India-Japan Tourism Council was held at Taj Mahal Hotel in New Delhi recently. The reception celebrated the successful completion of the 3rd India-Japan Tourism Council Meeting.

Jet Airways touches new achievement,tops India airline 'product rating’ chart

Jan 18, 2019, at 06:55 pm

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS): Jet Airways, a premier international airline, on Friday said it achieved yet another milestone by securing a perfect product performance score of 7/7 as per the figures released by AirlineRatings.com, one of the world’s leading airline safety and product rating review websites.

Thailand extends visa-on-arrival fee waiver until Apr 30

Jan 17, 2019, at 05:58 pm

Bangkok, Jan 17 (IBNS):  The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) on Thursday announce that the Royal Thai Government has approved the extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver for citizens of 20 countries until Apr 30.

70,800 Indians visited Israel in 2018

Jan 16, 2019, at 05:05 pm

New Delhi, Jan 16 (IBNS): Israel has recorded a 21% growth in Indian tourist arrivals with around 70,800 travellers visiting the country from January to December, 2018 vis-a-vis 58,700 tourists in 2017 and 44,700 in 2016.

South Eastern Railway to run six pairs weekly superfast special trains between Santragachi-Chennai

Jan 14, 2019, at 06:17 pm

Kolkata, Jan 14 (IBNS): With a view to clear extra rush of passengers, South Eastern Railway (SER) has decided to run six pairs of Weekly Superfast Special trains between Santragachi-Chennai-Santragachi from Jan 18 to Feb 23, 2019, officials said.

Vancouver is your greenest city to visit in 2019

Jan 07, 2019, at 04:38 pm

While Indian metros reel under unprecedented air pollution, Sujoy Dhar checks out the western Canadian city of Vancouver that has set the sanest target by 2020: to emerge as the world's greenest city for locals and tourists 

Uzbekistan announces visa waiver for citizens of 45 countries

Jan 06, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Tashkent, Jan 6 (IBNS)  Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced that tourists from 45 countries will be able to visit Uzbekistan visa free, effective from 1 Feb, 2019.

Jet Airway's introduces mega sale in holiday season

Jan 05, 2019, at 05:55 pm

Mumbai, Jan 5 (IBNS): In a grand welcome to 2019, Jet Airways, India’s premier, full-service international airline, has announced an attractive seven-day global fare sale.

Air India announces launch of new flights for Kumbh Mela in Allahabad

Jan 05, 2019, at 07:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IBNS): National carrier Air India has announced new flights to Allahabad from Delhi, Ahmedabad and Kolkata for the upcoming Kumbh Mela to be hosted in the Uttar Pradesh city.

Third edition of Dwijing festival to start from Dec 27 in Guwahati

Dec 20, 2018, at 12:02 am

Guwahati, Dec 19 (IBNS): The 3rd Edition of the Dwijing Festival will start from December 27 and continue till January 7, 2019 in Assam's capital Guwahati.

Etihad Airways to introduce Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Barcelona

Dec 19, 2018, at 03:20 pm

New Delhi, Dec 19 (IBNS): Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates - Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on its scheduled services from Abu Dhabi to Barcelona, effective from Feb 22, 2019, replacing the Airbus A330-200 currently operating the recently launched route.

Jetscapes holidays announces attractive packages for Dubai shopping festival

Dec 18, 2018, at 07:07 pm

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IBNS): Jet Airways’ JetEscapes Holidays today introduced exciting, new all-inclusive Dubai holiday packages for guests planning to travel to Dubai to indulge in retail therapy at the world’s biggest shopping festival - ‘The Dubai Shopping Festival’.

British Airways to resume flights to Pakistan from June 2

Dec 18, 2018, at 05:07 pm

Islamabad, Dec 18 (IBNS): British Airways on Tuesday announced that it will fly from Heathrow to Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, from June 2, 2019.

An enjoyable road trip from Dehradun to Mussoorie

Dec 15, 2018, at 12:01 pm

It was last year around Christmas when few of my friends and their families had gathered after a long time, time at another friend’s place in Dehradun. It was still a couple of days to go for the party and we were basking in the morning sun when our parents suggested that we drive up to Mussoorie for a big family brunch.