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3 Ways to Fund your Long Pending Dream International Trip

Aug 30, 2019, at 12:49 pm

You work hard so that you can enjoy all the good things in life. However, still, limitations like that of time and money often prevent you from realising your personal goals. But life is short and therefore, you shouldn’t postpone such kind of happiness for long. Take time by the forelock, and fight against all limitations to enjoy all the things that your heart yearns for.

DGCA assures all stakeholders to take harshest action against flight operators

Aug 28, 2019, at 08:26 pm

New Delhi, Aug 28 (IBNS): The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Wednesday assured all its stakeholders to take harshest actions against all flight operators if needed, media reports said.

Emirati Women’s Day: Emirati first officers at Emirates spread their wings to five continents

Aug 28, 2019, at 07:25 pm

Dubai: To mark this year’s Emirati Women’s Day, five talented and passionate Emirati first officers at Emirates airline helped put the spotlight on women in aviation, and the advancement of women in the UAE, by flying to five continents on the same day.

Eco Adventure Resorts opens at Bada Bungalow Temi Tea Gardens in Sikkim

Aug 28, 2019, at 04:20 pm

Kolkata, Aug 27 (IBNS): The first-ever Public Private Partnership of the Sikkim Government in Eco Adventure Tourism sector opens at the Temi Tea Estate with the inauguration of the Eco Adventure Resorts at Temi Tea Estate in Sikkim where a heritage structure, Bada Bungalow, has been transformed into a Eco Adventure Hub which  has 5 rooms along with 7 cottages, a view desk and a casino lounge. 

SpiceJet offering a plethora of innovative products and services

Aug 27, 2019, at 05:03 pm

Gurugram, Aug 27 (IBNS):  Flying experience is all set to get even better with the country’s favourite carrier, SpiceJet offering a plethora of innovative products and services.

Dubai’s souks offer a glimpse into the past

Aug 27, 2019, at 03:24 pm

Dubai: When it comes to shopping, Dubai has emerged as a major destination for tourists looking for anything from high-end fashion brands to jewellery and gadgets.

Statue of Unity features in TIME Magazine's list of world's greatest places 2019

Aug 27, 2019, at 01:50 pm

New York/Gandhinagar: The statue of independence activist Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as Statue of Unity, has found a place in TIME Magazine's list of world's greatest places 2019.

DGCA asks passengers not to carry 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops on flights

Aug 26, 2019, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi: The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday issued a notice barring all passengers from carrying older generation 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops on flight over the risk of overheating and fire.

Over 503,000 Indian nationals received visitor visas for year ending on June 2019: British govt

Aug 23, 2019, at 07:41 pm

London, Aug 23 (IBNS): Over half-a-million Indians visited the UK within a 12-month period, according to the latest quarterly report on Migration Statistics published by the UK’s Office for National Statistics.

GoAir becomes reliable airline for 11th time in a row

Aug 23, 2019, at 06:20 pm

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Aviation major GoAir on Friday said it has achieved the highest On-Time-Performance (OTP) amongst the scheduled domestic carriers for the 11th consecutive month in July 2019.

Leading carrier IndiGo opens bookings on Delhi-Chengdu route

Aug 23, 2019, at 06:09 pm

Kolkata, Aug 23 (UNI) India's leading carrier IndiGo has announced the opening of the sale for its daily non-stop flights to China after receiving the necessary regulatory approvals.

Etihad Airways celebrates 15 years in India

Aug 23, 2019, at 05:15 pm

New Delhi, Aug 23 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is preparing to celebrate 15 years of service to its largest and busiest market, India.

Exploring Jaipur in two days with Savaari

Aug 23, 2019, at 01:19 pm

The capital city of Rajasthan is a perfect blend of classic and contemporary. If there is a constant vibe of royalty, there is also the quirks of millennial culture and lifestyle trappings. With its rich heritage served in modern flair, the Pink City offers art, architecture, culture, and history in a single frame. Whether you are an explorer, a typical tourist, an artistic soul, or a literary genius, Jaipur will make you feel at home and embrace you with open arms.

Now passengers can have hassle-free boarding in Delhi Airport

Aug 22, 2019, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi: Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport has come up with a plan to make hassle-free journey for all passengers who can now save time.

IndiGo announces shift in domestic flight operations at Delhi and Mumbai airport

Aug 21, 2019, at 07:32 pm

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): In a move to support aviation bodies to revamp airport infrastructure at Delhi and Mumbai, IndiGo, India’s leading airline, will shift a part of its domestic operations to terminal 3 of Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi and Terminal 2 of Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport from Sept 5, 2019. 

11 tastes one must try while visiting Israel

Aug 21, 2019, at 05:51 pm

Jerusalem: Israel is every Epicurean’s dream destination and a wide variety of cafés serve everything from Arabic, European to Asian fare. But no matter what one picks, the food in the Jewish heartland will always be infused with the warmth of the Mediterranean sun, the goodness of fresh dairy products and meats, garnished with garden crisp fruits, nuts and vegetables.

IndiGo strengthens connectivity in Southern India; announces Belgaum as 58th domestic destination-

Aug 21, 2019, at 05:01 pm

New Delhi, Aug 21 (IBNS): Strengthening connectivity within South India, aviation major IndiGo on Wednesday added Belgaum to its network.

Dubai delivers on tourist volumes again with a strong 8.36 million overnight visitors in first half of 2019

Aug 20, 2019, at 05:04 pm

Dubai, Aug 20 (IBNS): Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period last year, according to the latest data released by Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism).

UNWTO names Turkey the 6th most visited country in the world

Aug 19, 2019, at 05:56 pm

New Delhi: Giving a boost to its global image of being most frequented tourist destination, UNWTO recently announced that Turkey was the 6th most visited destination in the world in the year 2018 with 46 million visitors.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau gets on track with the Mumbai Metro

Aug 19, 2019, at 05:07 pm

Mumbai, Aug 19 (IBNS):  The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro, a rapid transit system serving the city of Mumbai, and the wider metropolitan region, to expand awareness of Taiwan as a destination and promote tourism.

Tourism Vancouver releases First-of-its-Kind Film Tourism AR Adventure

Aug 17, 2019, at 09:43 pm

Vancouver: Tourism Vancouver has launched an immersive “Disney Descendants 3 in Vancouver AR Adventure", created by Vancouver-based QuestUpon.

Amid Hong Kong protest row, Cathay Pacific CEO Rupert Hogg resigns

Aug 16, 2019, at 11:38 pm

Hong Kong: Amid row over some Cathay Pacific employees' involvement in the Hong Kong protest, airline CEO Rupert Hogg resigned on Friday, media report said.

Cathay Pacific aims to work with Hong Kong International Airport for normal flight operations

Aug 16, 2019, at 07:59 pm

Hong Kong: Amid growing pressure over the Hong Kong protests, international airline Cathay Pacific said it is aiming to work with the Hong Kong International Airport to restore normal operations as soon as possible.

Jacqueline Fernandez visits Sri Lanka under Cinnamon's ‘Bring a Friend Home’ Campaign

Aug 13, 2019, at 11:56 am

Colombo: Bollywood actress and former Miss Sri Lanka, Jacqueline Fernandez, visited Sri Lanka as the first guest under Cinnamon’s ‘Bring a Friend Home’ (BAFH) campaign.

SriLankan Airlines welcomes free visa on arrival facility to 48 countries

Aug 12, 2019, at 10:38 pm

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines has welcomed the launch of the free visa on arrival facility that the Government of Sri Lanka is providing to citizens of 48 countries in Australasia, Europe and North America from August 1 for a period of six months as part of a concerted effort to boost tourism into the Indian Ocean island nation.

Taiwan Tourism Bureau partners with Mumbai Metro to expand awareness of Taiwan

Aug 09, 2019, at 05:47 pm

Mumbai: The Taiwan Tourism Bureau (TTB) has partnered with the Mumbai Metro to expand awareness of Taiwan as a destination and to promote tourism in India.

Norwegian cruise line enhances award-winning entertainment programme with SIX: The Musical

Aug 09, 2019, at 05:44 pm

Mumbai: Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, on Thursday announced that SIX, the critically-acclaimed British pop musical about Henry VIII’s six wives will debut on board Norwegian Bliss, Breakaway and Getaway beginning next month.

Etihad Airways to fly 787 Dreamliners to Jakarta and Maldives

Aug 07, 2019, at 06:03 pm

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Aug 7 (IBNS): Aviation major Etihad Airways will introduce the Boeing 787 Dreamliner on its flights from Abu Dhabi to Jakarta, Indonesia, and will upgrade its daily morning service to Male, Maldives, to the wide-body aircraft on a seasonal basis. 

Funding boost to entice Indian cricket fans to Australia

Aug 06, 2019, at 09:54 pm

Melbourne: Tourism Australia has received a $5 million funding boost to promote the upcoming ICC T20 Cricket World Cup being held in Australia for the first time next year, to fans in India.

Vistara extends waiver of change and cancellation fee for flights to and from Kashmir

Aug 06, 2019, at 09:50 pm

Srinagar: Airline Vistara has extended the waiver of change and cancellation fee for flights to and from Jammu, Srinagar and Leh till August 16.