The under rated emperor of Varanasi
May 14, 2016, at 05:04 pm
One of the oldest cities of the planet, Varanasi is situated between the confluences of Ganges with Varuna river and that of Assi river. Regarded as one of the holiest places for Hindus, the city is also known as Benares and Kashi.
May 13, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Panaji, May 13 (IBNS) A sand sculpture competition will be held in Goa's Colva beach on May 29 announced Goa Tourism.
Air India installs self-check-in kiosks at 26 airports in country
May 13, 2016, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): National carrier Air India has launched self-check-in kiosks for its domestic fliers that aims to make the customer service hassle free and the check-in process expeditious.
Maldives to organise 4-city roadshow and B2B session in Lucknow, Chandigarh, Pune and Hyderabad
May 11, 2016, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation is organising a 4-city Roadshow in Lucknow on 16 May; in Chandigarh on 17 May; in Pune on 19 May and in Hyderabad on 20 May in recognition of the outbound traffic from these cities and them being very strong contenders as major contributors to India's travel community.
May 08, 2016, at 08:08 pm
I have been to a few wildlife sanctuaries in Africa and India and savoured the beauty of the beasts in their own natural domain. The thrills and excitement of wildlife sightings came back to me when I recently visited the Taronga Western Plain Zoo in Dubbo, located in the central region of NSW, about 6 hours north-west of Sydney .This 300 hectare oasis of woodland and irrigated grassland is home to hundreds of animals of different species, some of which are endangered. Theyfreely wander in their self-contained hideouts without metal bars, cages and concrete slabs; clever use of lakes, moats and unobtrusive fencing separating them from visitors. This invariably creates a pseudo jungle scenario and an impression of being almost face to face with the animal world as in any wildlife reserve.
Hotel industry sceptical about govt's homestay plans to promote tourism
May 06, 2016, at 04:57 am
Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has raised concerns over the government's plan to open up homestays as a way to bridge the acute deficiency of hotel rooms in the country for promoting tourism.
JetPrivilege wins coveted “210 Award†at the 2016 Freddie Awards
May 05, 2016, at 07:24 pm
Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS) JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards management programme and the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, was named winner of the ‘210 Award’ for the Middle East and Asia region at the 2016 Freddie Awards.
Tourism minister provides details of annual revenue from ASI's historical tourist place
Apr 27, 2016, at 08:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday said that the annual revenue through entry fee at centrally protected ticketed monuments/sites and museums of Archaeological Survey of India during the year 2014-15 was Rs.9358.93 lakhs against an expenditure of Rs.23551.95 lakhs during the same period.
JetEscapes Holiday offers attractive summer gateways
Apr 26, 2016, at 09:46 pm
Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced all-inclusive holiday options under JetEscapes Holiday. Guests seeking a vacation in India or to select international destinations on the airline’s network, can access many attractive, all-inclusive, offers that start at INR 15,620, which include travel on Jet Airways.
Yas Island to open Warner Bros. themed destination in Abu Dhabi
Apr 26, 2016, at 03:34 am
Abu Dhabi, UAE, Apr 25 (IBNS): Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi.
Indian government introduces e-Tourist visa
Apr 25, 2016, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Government of India introduced e-Tourist Visa on Nov 27, 2014 to facilitate the nationals of the 43 countries visiting India.
Air Arabia announces special summer fares for travel to Jordan
Apr 24, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Amman, Apr 25 (IBNS): Air Arabia has introduced special airfare for the summer holiday season from 13 Indian cities to Jordan.
Etihad Airways launches mobile app for travelers
Apr 23, 2016, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a mobile application for the iPhone that enables guests to organise and manage their journey with even greater ease as the airline continues to adopt innovative technology to reimagine the flying experience.
More foreign tourists visited India in the beginning of 2016 than in 2015
Apr 20, 2016, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Tourism, in its report on Wednesday, announced that more foreign tourists arrived in India between January and March in 2016 than that recorded in the first three months of 2015.
Ola Shuttle to provide free rides to commuters in Delhi NCR during Odd-Even II
Apr 20, 2016, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) Transportation app Ola on Tuesday announced that Ola Shuttle will offer ‘Free Rides’ to commuters in Delhi-NCR on two Fridays, April 22 and 29, during the second phase of Odd Even initiative.
TCA Abu Dhabi unveils action-packed agenda for summer season
Apr 20, 2016, at 12:41 am
Abu Dhabi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) on Tuesday unveiled the line-up for this year's events and shows for Abu Dhabi Summer Season, running emirate-wide from July 7 to Sept 11.
Karnataka focuses on golf tourism
Apr 18, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 18 (IBNS) Karnataka Tourism, following an amendment to its Tourism Policy 2015 to 2020, has included 18 sectors, such as golf, whose assets will boost tourism in the state, according to media reports.
Taiwan Tourism Bureau kicks off 2016 with a multi-city workshop
Apr 18, 2016, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (Not in Town / IBNS) Taiwan Tourism Bureau held educational multi-city workshops for the travel fraternity and the media in Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai recently to educate the travel agents and update their knowledge about Taiwan, the products it has to offer, USP’s of the destination and the how it caters to different segments of the Indian travelers.
Bangalore Airport commemorates Fire Prevention Week and Fire Service Day
Apr 15, 2016, at 06:07 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced the commencement of Fire Prevention Week at the airport on Friday.
FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays
Apr 14, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Mumbai/ Pune/ Bangalore, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vacations – a lovely time to spend with your children and also a time to search for activities that engage your kids.
Ranthambore: Full-day safari a reality
Apr 08, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Sawai Madhpur/Jaipur, Apr 8 (IBNS) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, about 180km from Jaipur, Rajasthan, is all set to allow full day wildlife safari for enhanced fees, according to media reports.
Turkey visa available from 16 cities in India
Apr 02, 2016, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) Turkey Visa Application Centres across 16 cities in India, launched by the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey have become operational from Friday.
Entry fees to ASI monuments hiked from April 1
Apr 01, 2016, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Culture announced on Friday that it has been decided to enhance the entry fee for the 116 centrally protected and ticketed monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), effective April 1, 2016.
Thomas Cook India offers new customised tour packages
Mar 31, 2016, at 08:22 pm
Mumbai, Mar 31 (IBNS) Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., a leading integrated travel and travel related financial services company, announced on Thursday the launch of its new personalized international holiday package titled, ‘Go Beyond’.
Air India adds more flights to boost its ‘Connect India’ programme
Mar 31, 2016, at 12:48 am
New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) To push regional connectivity, Alliance Air a wholly owned subsidiary of Air India introduces new flights on sectors Delhi - Jammu, Bengaluru –Vijayawada and Kolkata- Agartala.
Jet Airways commences operations to Amsterdam from Mumbai, Delhi and Toronto
Mar 27, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Mumbai, Mar 27 (IBNS) Jet Airways, India’s premiere international airline on Sunday commenced daily non-stop services to Amsterdam, its new European gateway.
Jet Airways starts process of flying its aircraft out of Brussels
Mar 25, 2016, at 12:37 am
Brussels, Mar 24 (IBNS): The Jet Airways has started the process of flying its aircraft out of Brussels as part of the recovery operations.
Brussels Airport to remain close until tomorrow
Mar 23, 2016, at 05:08 am
Brussels, Mar 22 (IBNS): Following explosions at Brussels Airport on Tuesday, authorities have decided to keep the airport closed until Wednesday.
Jet Airways launches new daily flight from Delhi to Muscat
Mar 23, 2016, at 02:24 am
Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, on Tuesday commenced a daily direct international service linking Delhi, the capital of India, with Muscat, the port capital of the Oman.
Jet Airways announces Amsterdam as its new European gateway
Mar 21, 2016, at 10:26 pm
New Delhi, Mar 21 (IBNS) Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, is set to launch daily non-stop flights from India to Amsterdam resulting in significantly enhanced connectivity between India, Europe and North America.