A Thirsty Dragon's Chicago Evening

Apr 28, 2018, at 04:45 pm

In Jack Kerouac's iconic book "On the Road", which kind of became a Bible for roadtrippers across the world for nearly seven decades now, main characters Sal Paradise and Dean Moriarty reach Chicago in a borrowed 1947 Cadillac and then frantically hop from bar to bar and club to club looking for sensational times.

Jet Airways and Aeromexico connect India and Mexico

Apr 24, 2018, at 04:28 am

Mumbai, Apr 23 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline and AeroMexico, Mexico’s global airline, will enable codeshare sales effective on Monday for travel commencing May 1, 2018 between Delhi and Mumbai in India and Mexico City via the Heathrow Airport in London.

Priya Entertainments and Sikkim government collaborate to develop tea-tourism in Temi

Apr 23, 2018, at 11:08 pm

Kolkata, April 23 (IBNS): Good news for those who love a cozy holiday in the hills. Priya Entertainments Private Limited in association with Sikkim state government is developing the Temi tea garden area as a tea-tourism zone, including restoring an old-world bungalow on the estate.

Australia showcases tourism treasures in Adelaide

Apr 20, 2018, at 01:34 am

Adelaide, Apr 19 (IBNS): Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE) is the annual travel and tourism business-to-business event, which was held at the Convention Centre in Adelaide between Apr 15-19 to showcase the tourism experiences, that will drive future travel to Australia.

Lemon Tree Hotels opens its first hotel in West Bengal

Apr 18, 2018, at 08:40 pm

Siliguri, April 18 (IBNS): Lemon Tree Hotels, one of India’s popular hotel chains in the mid-priced hotel sector, on Wednesda,y announced the formal opening of its new hotel, Lemon Tree Hotel, Siliguri, marking its entry into West Bengal.

Jet Airways introduces special offers for travelling to destinations in Europe in winter

Apr 18, 2018, at 12:23 am

Mumbai, Apr 17 (IBNS): Aviation major Jet Airways on Tuesday said it is offering its guests substantial savings on bookings for travel to destinations in Europe, this winter season.

Spice Jet to introduce Delhi-Leh-Delhi flight starting May 1 this year

Apr 14, 2018, at 06:48 pm

New Delhi, Apr 14 (IBNS): Travelers planning to visit Ladakh in summer will be happy to note that travelling between Delhi and Leh will get a little more convenient with the addition of a new flight by Spice Jet.

This Kolkata cafe tickles your wanderlust buds

Apr 11, 2018, at 09:03 pm

Cafes are dime a dozen in every neighbourhood of Kolkata now, competing with the big brands like CCD or the newly opened Starbucks. But how about visiting several destinations of the world at one stop? With the launch of Travelistan cafe ahead of the Bengali new year in Golf Green, Kolkatans can now go places with their favourite cuppa.

PEPL offering special Poila Boisakh packages to tourists

Apr 04, 2018, at 11:34 pm

Kolkata, Apr 4 (IBNS): This Poila Boisakh ( Bengali New Year) PEPL is offering double bonanza for tourists and wanderlusts with special offers at KEARS ( Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts, Purulia) and at Priya Villa, Shantiniketan with attractive discounts and complimentary breakfasts.

Jet Airways to celebrate King's Day in Amsterdam, announces new offers

Apr 04, 2018, at 04:56 pm

Mumbai, Apr 04 (IBNS): Jet Airways along with its codeshare partners, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, announced new offers on its direct flights, facilitating passengers with substantial savings on bookings for travel to Amsterdam from Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

From media to hospitality: a journey to remember for Sajan

Apr 02, 2018, at 09:22 pm

It's amazing how life can take different turns at unexpected times. The unpredictability of it all and the will to chase one’s dreams, is what makes life so interesting and thrilling.

Uzbekistan Embassy in India launches online campaign “Visit Uzbekistan - 2018”

Mar 30, 2018, at 06:32 pm

New Delhi, Mar 30 (IBNS) With the aim of boosting tourist flow from India the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Delhi has started an online campaign “Visit Uzbekistan - 2018”.

Omni Hotel Chicago: Feel Magnificent on Magnificent Mile

Mar 23, 2018, at 02:56 pm

Even before I had checked into this magnificent property in the heart of the Magnificent Mile in Chicago, what attracted me to Omni Chicago Hotel was an image of a suite with a white vintage ornamented emblem of Chicago's signature architecture on a deep Yale blue wall right above a luxurious bed, neatly draped in white hypo-allergenic linens.

Changi Airport Singapore achieves 2018 World Airport Awards

Mar 22, 2018, at 11:19 pm

New Delhi, Mar 22 (IBNS): Changi Airport Singapore achieved great success at the 2018 World Airport Awards, being voted by air travellers as the World’s Best Airport for the sixth consecutive year.

It's service over money for Kerala hospitality service provider Sajan

Mar 14, 2018, at 10:54 am

The world has changed a considerable lot in the past few decades. Life has become fast-paced and there's hardly time for people to stop and think about themselves, let alone others. Above everything, money has taken centre-stage and well, everyone is involved in a rat race to have their pockets full, at the end of day.

Vistara launches ‘Airborne’ initiative to educate children and young flyers about air travel

Mar 13, 2018, at 01:32 am

New Delhi, Mar 12 (IBNS): Vistara, a full-service carrier, released ‘Airborne’ – a first-of-its kind comic book designed to educate and sensitize its ‘Young Stars’ or young travellers to the nuances of air travel. 

302,200 Indians visited Australia in 2017, says Australian Bureau of Statistics

Mar 12, 2018, at 11:10 pm

New Delhi,Mar 12 (IBNS): Visitor arrivals from India to Australia have crossed the 300,000 mark as recorded by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) for the year ended December 2017, an increase of 15.4% over the previous year.

Travel to Uzbekistan on the trail of the Great Silk Road

Mar 12, 2018, at 10:33 pm

As the UN agency on World Tourism focuses on the old Silk Road to promote transnational tourism, Sujoy Dhar visits Uzbekistan, which celebrates its legacy of stunning Islamic architecture

Lesser known hill stations around Bangalore

Mar 08, 2018, at 01:14 am

The natural richness of the southern states is endless. The more you see the more you discover and few days of holidays are never enough to absorb nature’s bounty in its entirety. However, nature always has a way, as they say, even for those who cannot travel far and wide. If you are living in and around Bengaluru, you can easily reap the benefits of being located close to Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu and take a look at these neighboring hill towns for an occasional escape into the green and wild. You can book chauffeur driven cars in Bangalore to head to these beautiful weekend getaways.

Incredible India 2.0 launched to promote tourism: K. J. Alphons

Mar 05, 2018, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi, Mar 5 (IBNS): The Ministry of Tourism has launched the Incredible India 2.0 campaign, during the financial year 2017-18 to promote various destinations and tourism products of the country including spiritual, medical and wellness tourism in important and potential source markets overseas.

Disney announces transformative multi-year expansion for Disneyland Paris

Feb 28, 2018, at 09:39 pm

Paris, Feb 28 (IBNS)  Chairman and CEO of The Walt Disney Company Robert A. Iger on Wednesday announced plans for a 2 billion euro, multi-year expansion for Disneyland® Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palais de l'Elysée in Paris.

A little bit of Vienna in Delhi

Feb 23, 2018, at 10:34 pm

  New Delhi, Feb 23 (IBNS): Little children looking incredibly sweet with dragons and bunnies painted on their cheeks, cheery red and white balloons hanging from trees, an enthralling magic show, a pizza station.

Etihad Airways adds second daily flight to Rome

Feb 23, 2018, at 05:05 am

Abu Dhabi, Feb 22 (IBNS):  Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), announced the addition of a second daily direct flight from its Abu Dhabi hub to Rome, effective March 25. 

Priya Entertainments unveils Priya Villa in Santiniketan

Feb 20, 2018, at 11:57 pm

Santiniketan, Feb 15 (IBNS) Priya Entertainments Pvt Ltd (PEPL) has unveiled its latest property, another world class facility, PRIYA VILLA at Shantiniketan amidst the silence of the woods and a gated compound of Khyra in Birbhum district, known globally as an abode of peace and learning set up by world poet Rabindranath Tagore.

UN chief extends condolences to people, Government of Iran in wake of tragic plane crash

Feb 19, 2018, at 03:30 pm

New York, Feb 19 (JEN): Deeply saddened to learn of the tragic airplane accident today near Yasuj, Iran, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has extended his heartfelt condolences to the country’s people and Government.

South African Tourism conducts roadshow in Kolkata

Feb 16, 2018, at 12:35 am

Kolkata,  Feb 14 (IBNS) Lots of things about South Africa are making news now. The Indian Cricket team winning the  ODI series on home grounds after 25 years. Cape  Town on the verge of going dry for lack of water in a few months after long consecutive drought years.

Uzbekistan gears up to promote pilgrimage tourism

Feb 14, 2018, at 07:03 pm

Tashkent: With the heritage sites of Islamic, Christian, Buddhist and Jewish cultures dotting its territory, Pilgrimage Tourism in Uzbekistan can boom, say officials as the country aims to draw visitors from abroad.

Paradise on earth in down under

Feb 13, 2018, at 09:00 pm

Tasmania is small but its natural setting  offers great diversity. From rugged coastlines and glacial mountains to wild rivers and rolling hills. Sandip Hor is awestruck

Disneyland Paris Unveils Plans for New Marvel-Themed Attraction

Feb 13, 2018, at 07:38 pm

Paris: Disneyland Paris revealed plans to bring the Marvel Super Heroes to life in an epic way at Walt Disney Studios Park with a completely new Marvel-themed attraction.

10 Ways to Plan Summer Holiday with Limited Budget

Feb 13, 2018, at 04:01 am

Vacations are a great opportunity when we get some relaxation from our daily routine. It is also a great opportunity to experience something new. But planning for vacations is very complex because holiday trips are generally expensive. Though we are planning a small trip, yet we have to plan it to be sure that how we can enjoy at a minimum cost. There are a plethora of ways to save money on holiday trip, but for adopting these ways, you should explore properly the area you want to visit on your vacations.