Etihad Airways celebrates 15 years of successful flying
Oct 31, 2018, at 05:46 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Oct 31 (IBNS): Etihad Airways is celebrating fifteen years since its first flight and its subsequent rise as one of the world’s leading airlines.
Air Italy announces India entry with direct flights from New Delhi and Mumbai to Milan this year
Oct 29, 2018, at 04:43 pm
Kolkata / Mumbai, Oct 29 (IBNS): Air Italy on Monday announced its entry into the Indian market, offering services from New Delhi and Mumbai to Milan effective December 7th and December 14th, 2018 respectively. Connecting Italy to two of the main business destinations in Asia, India will be the 4th international addition to the Air Italy network after the successful launch of its operations to New York (JFK), Miami (MIA) and Bangkok (BKK) from its new hub in Milan-Malpensa (MXP).
Spot celebrities in California
Oct 27, 2018, at 12:45 pm
Is that who I think it is? In California, the answer is probably yes. Here, stars and celebrities live, work, and play. Look around on a sunny SoCal beach and you might see Matthew McConaughey bodysurfing in the waves. Shop at a market and see Matt Damon looking at fresh fruits. It really does happen here. Follow these insider tips on where to look for stars.
Asia and Pacific gains ground in global tourism
Oct 27, 2018, at 12:35 pm
Macao, Oct 27 (IBNS/NITN): The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), in partnership with the Global Tourism Economy Research Centre (GTERC), presented its Asia Tourism Trends Report on Wednesday at the Global Tourism Economy Forum in Macao (China).
Emirates invites travellers to “Fly Betterâ€
Oct 26, 2018, at 05:26 pm
Kolkata, Oct 26 (IBNS): Emirates, one of the world’s most awarded airlines for its industry-leading services, invites global travellers to “Fly Better” with the launch of its bold new brand promise.
Algarve: The Ideal Family Holiday Destination In Portugal
Oct 26, 2018, at 01:13 pm
Algarve in the southernmost region of Portugal has beautiful sandy beaches framed by golden cliffs, a mild climate, safe and friendly environment, variety of exquisite cuisines making it an ideal place for family holiday.
Oct 25, 2018, at 01:16 pm
Mumbai, Oct 25 (IBNS/NITN): Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will host Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductee and Grammy Award-winner Jon Bon Jovi’s Runaway To Paradise cruise vacations in partnership with Runaway Tours and Sixthman.
Vietjet to offer two million golden hours tickets to travellers availing domestic services
Oct 24, 2018, at 01:18 pm
Ho Chi Minh City, Oct 24 (IBNS/NITN): Vietjet is offering two million super-promotional tickets priced from only VND0 (conditions apply).
Philippines: Boracay to reopen on October 26
Oct 22, 2018, at 01:23 pm
Manila, Oct 22 (IBNS/NITN): The popular tourist destination of Boracay will reopen on Oct 26 after remaining closed for six months for rehabilitation, reports said.
International tourism maintains strong momentum
Oct 22, 2018, at 01:20 pm
Madrid, Oct 22 (IBNS/NITN): International tourist arrivals grew 6 percent in the first six months of 2018 after a record year of growth in 2017, reveals the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO)’s latest barometer.
Tashkent to host International Investment Tourism Forum
Oct 21, 2018, at 12:07 pm
Tashkent, Oct 21 (IBNS): In an attempt to woo tourists and investors in tourism sector from across the globe, the first International Investment Tourism Forum will be held in Tashkent city of Uzbekistan on Nov 19-21.
Avenue of Honour: Art installation attracts thousands in Western Australia
Oct 19, 2018, at 12:13 pm
Perth, Oct 19 (IBNS/NITN): Recently launched art installation Field of Light: Avenue of Honour has attracted more than 12,000 visitors since it opened to the public on Oct 4 in Albany, Western Australia.
Uzbekistan Airways to start Mumbai-Tashkent direct flights from Oct end
Oct 17, 2018, at 02:31 pm
New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS) Uzbekistan Airways is set to launch its Mumbai-Tashkent direct flight. This makes Mumbai the third destination on its route network from India, others being Delhi and Amritsar.
Uzbekistan wins National Geographic Traveler Awards
Oct 17, 2018, at 02:26 pm
Tashkent, Oct 17 (IBNS): Uzbekistan has won the first place in Gastronomic tourism nomination, according to the National Geographic Traveler magazine in the National Geographic Traveler Awards 2018.
Oct 11, 2018, at 05:48 pm
Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd is offering special packages for holiday tourists at the Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts Purulia and also inviting tourists to the newly unveiled Priya Villa at Shantiniketan.
Snow cleared, Rohtang Pass reopens
Oct 10, 2018, at 12:04 pm
Kullu, Oct 10 (IBNS/NITN): Rohtang Pass, the popular tourist destination in the north Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, was reopened for tourists on Monday, said reports.
International meet in Greece on silk route tourism
Oct 10, 2018, at 12:00 pm
Athens, Oct 10 (IBNS/NITN): The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Ministry of Tourism of Greece and the Region of Central Macedonia have partnered together to organize the 8th UNWTO International Meeting on Silk Road Tourism in Thessaloniki, Greece on 10-12 October 2018.
New tourist information centres and Jerusalem city pass make Tel Aviv more accessible
Oct 09, 2018, at 07:36 pm
Tel Aviv, Oct 8 (IBNS): It is a welcoming time for tourists planning a trip to Israel as the country has launched a range of services in the cities of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv making it more accessible and convenient for visitors. The cities are now offering more information to tourists than ever before with new information centers in each city.
Watch a movie at a morgue in Vancouver
Oct 06, 2018, at 05:12 pm
Vancouver, Oct 5 (IBNS/NITN): Fancy watching a movie at the morgue? Here's your chance.
Emirates starts Dubai-Edinburgh flight
Oct 04, 2018, at 05:38 pm
Edinburgh, Oct 4 (IBNS/NITN): Emirates operated its inaugural flight service between Dubai and Edinburgh on Oct 1.
Jet Airways launches new offers to celebrate India's Asia Cup win in Dubai
Sep 29, 2018, at 12:21 pm
Mumbai, Sept 29 (IBNS): Celebrating the India men's cricket team's Asia Cup win in Dubai on Friday, Jet Airways is offering seven lucky passengers a free upgrade to Premiere and another seven passenegers a 50 percent discount on Economy tickets to destinations within India and on select international routes, an official release said.
World Tourism Day: harnessing new technologies to transform travel
Sep 28, 2018, at 07:57 am
New York, Sept 28 (IBNS): The United Nations is marking this year’s World Tourism Day by exploring how technological advances such as big data, artificial intelligence and digital platforms can contribute to the way people travel and foster innovation in the tourism industry.
Etihad guest programme welcomes Air Europa as new airline partner
Sep 26, 2018, at 06:03 pm
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Sept 26 (IBNS): Etihad Guest, the award-winning loyalty programme for Etihad Airways, has announced a new partnership with Air Europa, enhancing the benefits for its members by allowing them to earn and spend Etihad Guest Miles when flying with the Spanish carrier.
Sep 26, 2018, at 03:40 pm
Kolkata, Sept 26 (IBNS): Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd is going from strength to strength with its Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts getting a formal recognition as country’s only second tented resort which gives KEARS a unique position among all such eco adventure resort.
Dubrovnik in Croatia reels from tourist deluge
Sep 24, 2018, at 12:42 am
Dubrovnik, Sep 23 (IBNS/NITN): This old Croatian town is bursting at its seams with swarms of tourists visiting the place every day to see the shooting locations of popular TV series Game of Thrones.
Town declares itself Scotland’s Chilli Capital
Sep 22, 2018, at 02:10 pm
Dublin, Sep 22 (IBNS/NITN): A small town in Dumfries and Galloway has declared itself the Chilli Capital of Scotland, after the popularity of a local club gathered heat!
Reeling under overtourism, Venice considers new restrictions on visitors
Sep 20, 2018, at 07:25 pm
Venice, Sep 20 (IBNS/NITN): The familiar view of tourists resting or eating on church steps or squares in Venice could be a thing of the past with the authorities considering a ban on it.
Jet Airways enhances Fare Choices for economy passengers on its domestic network
Sep 19, 2018, at 01:09 pm
Mumbai, Sept 19 (IBNS): Two years after the introduction of Fare Choices, Jet Airways has announced further enhancements, an official release stated.
North Bengal, Sikkim set for tourist season rush
Sep 18, 2018, at 03:31 pm
Kolkata, Sep 18 (IBNS/NITN): Tourism businesses in north Bengal and Sikkim states are getting ready for the high season in October during the Durga Puja vacations after the dismal business last year because of the 104-day shutdown in the Darjeeling area.
Army and air force evacuate tourists, others from landslide-hit SIkkim
Sep 17, 2018, at 02:17 pm
Gangtok, Sep 17 (IBNS/NITN): Indian Army and Indian Air Force airlifted to safety around 100 people, including several tourists, stranded in north Sikkim because of incessant rain and landslides, reports said.