Union Budget gives big boost to tourism in India: Centre
Feb 02, 2022, at 05:15 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Union Budget 2022-23 announced Tuesday, presented the government’s plans to increase capital expenditure by 35 per cent and fuel growth for an economy recovering from 3 waves of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Covid19: Canada eases testing rules for flyers onboarding from India
Jan 30, 2022, at 02:34 am
Ottawa: Canada has eased testing rules for flyers onboarding from India, a decision which the Southeast Asian nation welcomed.
Covid19 Rules: Booster dose not essential to visit Abu Dhabi
Jan 26, 2022, at 07:14 pm
Abu Dhabi: As cooler temperatures attract more visitors to Abu Dhabi this winter season, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has released a comprehensive guide for vaccinated and unvaccinated visitors to ensure streamlined travel into the UAE capital.
Zara Rutherford becomes youngest pilot at 19 to fly around the world in 155 days
Jan 24, 2022, at 04:52 pm
Brussels: Nineteen-year-old pilot Zara Rutherford is the youngest woman to fly around the world in over five months, braving inclement weather, smog, wildfires and visa hurdles.
Air India curtails flight operations to US owing to deployment of 5G communications
Jan 19, 2022, at 06:09 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Air India on Tuesday informed that it has curtailed its operations to the USA from India in view of the deployment of 5G communications by the United States.
Amid high-rise in omicron cases, J&K's travel industry witnesses growth
Jan 14, 2022, at 04:16 am
Srinagar/IBNS: At a time when the tourism history has been hit hard by omicron, the passenger footfalls at the Srinagar International Airport and the Jammu Airport witnessed a considerable growth.
SriLankan Airlines, American Airlines re-establish codeshare agreement
Jan 13, 2022, at 01:04 am
Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has announced the reinstatement of its codeshare arrangement with American Airlines made in December, to proliferate connectivity and travel destinations across North America and Europe.
Southern Railway requires EMU train passengers to be inoculated
Jan 09, 2022, at 12:22 am
Chennai/UNI: Southern Railway has made it compulsory for passengers to be fully inoculated before travelling in suburban Electric Multiple (EMU) trains with effect from Jan.10.
'4.5 lakh tourists visited Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam in 2021'
Jan 05, 2022, at 04:47 pm
Pahalgam/Gulmarg: The week-long Pahalgam Winter Carnival organised by the Tourism Department concluded here today with the celebration of the New Year.
Eat, Drink, Play, Shop and Stay in Santa Monica
Jan 03, 2022, at 06:54 pm
Just 20 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Santa Monica is a quintessentially Southern California beach city that stretches out over eight-and-a-half square miles on the Pacific Coast Highway. While striking the perfect balance of seaside charm and the west coast cool vibe, Santa Monica offers a variety of experiences for all travellers including beach lovers,adventure and thrill seekers, families, honeymooners, culinary enthusiasts and much more.
7-day mandatory home quarantine for passengers arriving in Mumbai from UAE
Dec 30, 2021, at 05:24 am
Mumbai/IBNS: All international passengers arriving from the United Arab Emirates to Mumbai will have to undergo a mandatory seven-day quarantine, the city's civic body said on Wednesday.
Tourists stranded in Darjeeling, Sikkim owing to snowfall; Army, police start rescue op
Dec 30, 2021, at 01:18 am
Darjeeling/UNI: As a thick layer of falling snow covered the upper regions and the famed tourist resort Darjeeling town in northern West Bengal itself, the district police on Wednesday issued a travel advisory saying driving on the roads could be hazardous, given the adverse weather conditions.
Jammu and Kashmir Forest Department eyes eco-tourism promotion
Dec 29, 2021, at 03:58 am
Jammu: Eying ecotourism promotion, the Forest Department hosted a one-week training for its staff manning forest huts in hospitality trades including housekeeping, catering, and front office management.
Why Sharjah can be on your holiday bucket list this festive season
Dec 28, 2021, at 03:46 am
The holiday season is an exciting time to plan a memorable family vacation. Sharjah is a beautiful gem in the United Arab Emirates that is ideally located if you are looking for a quick, affordable and hassle-free getaway from India. Here is a fun-filled three-day itinerary that encompasses the city, beach and desert.
As tourism opens, Turkey conducts FAM trip for Indian Travel Agents
Dec 07, 2021, at 06:39 pm
The Turkish Culture and Tourism Office in India recently organized a FAM (familiarisation) trip for a group of travel agents from the western India region to Turkiye.
Sikkim bans foreign travellers from entering the state until December 15
Dec 03, 2021, at 05:33 pm
Gangtok/IBNS: The tiny Himalayan state of Sikkim has announced that it is stopping the issuing of permits for foreign visitors in view of the concerns over the spread of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.
SriLankan Airlines continues to consolidate operations to pre-COVID-19 levels with India
Dec 01, 2021, at 12:40 am
New Delhi: SriLankan Airlines has assured Indian travellers that the airline is committed to increase the flights to destinations that were temporarily halted due to the pandemic, restore operations to pre-COVID-19 levels, and offer Indian travelers a wide range of connections to Sri Lanka.
Coronavirus pandemic could cost global tourism $2 trillion this year
Nov 30, 2021, at 05:44 pm
New York: The coronavirus pandemic will likely cost the global tourism sector $2 trillion in lost revenue in 2021, the UN's tourism body said Monday, calling the sector's recovery "fragile" and "slow."
US, Australia ban entry to travellers from South Africa amid Covid-19 variant 'Omicron' scare
Nov 27, 2021, at 04:35 pm
Washington/UNI: The United States and Australia have issued official orders restricting travel from South Africa amid the growing concerns of the new Covid-19 Omicron variant.
Thar Unplugged: India's first desert botanical resort near Jodhpur beckons tourists
Nov 26, 2021, at 12:22 am
The golden beauty of Thar desert in Rajasthan is well known. So are the tourist magnets like India's blue city Jodhpur and golden city Jaisalmer.
New Zealand to reopen to vaccinated visitors from next year
Nov 25, 2021, at 06:17 am
Wellington/IBNS: New Zealand has announced its plans to reopen borders, which have been closed for more than a year and a half due to Covid-19 outbreak, to fully vaccinated visitors from April next year.
AirAsia India resumes inflight food & beverage service on all routes
Nov 21, 2021, at 12:05 am
Mumbai: AirAsia India is resuming inflight food and beverage service across all its routes as of Friday in line with relaxations in the Covid19 regulatory guidelines issued by the government on Nov 16, which had earlier restricted meal service on flights less than 2 hours.
This weekend check out Bandel, your budget getaway from Kolkata
Nov 16, 2021, at 09:17 pm
It’s that time of the year that witnesses a surge in picnics, outings and short trips in this part of the country, mostly due to the weather- which gets progressively better for outdoor activities- and partly because the year is about to end, heralding a fresh start.
No quarantine in Turkey for 13-18 aged Indian travellers with negative PCR test
Nov 16, 2021, at 06:09 pm
After the acceptance of Covaxin, post the nod of the Indian vaccine from WHO, Turkey now curbs the mandatory quarantine for travellers between the age of 13 to 18 years of age.
Fully vaccinated Indians will be allowed to enter Singapore without quarantine
Nov 16, 2021, at 04:05 am
Singapore/IBNS: Singapore has announced to allow fully-vaccinated Indians to the country without quarantine.
Jammu and Kashmir: Zoogu-Khairan tourist village inaugurated
Nov 15, 2021, at 02:38 am
Budgam: A tourist village in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam, named ‘Zoogu-Khairan’, was inaugurated on Saturday, media reports said.
Places to savor indigenous cuisine in USA
Nov 12, 2021, at 11:53 pm
Today, Native American food is slowly becoming more popular in the U.S. Restaurants are turning to the past for inspiration, and many chefs are reviving dishes that are truly native to their regions.The recent culinary movement is digging deeper, creating the ultimate expression of local, seasonal food by emphasizing indigenous ingredients.
Sydney Opera House glows gold for Diwali
Nov 12, 2021, at 12:57 am
The iconic sails of the Sydney Opera House shimmered in gold recently to mark the Diwali festival, celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Buddhists and Jains around the world.
ITC Hotels launch Welcomhotel Bhubaneswar
Nov 02, 2021, at 01:15 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: ITC Hotels on Monday announced the opening of 'Welcomhotel Bhubaneshwar', the first LEED Platinum Certified Hotel in Odisha.
IndiGo launches 6 new flights from Kanpur
Nov 01, 2021, at 09:40 pm
Kanpur/UNI: The IndiGo airline Monday started six new flights between Kanpur and Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.