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Emirates launches US$15 million campaign to promote Dubai hub

Oct 17, 2017, at 01:12 am

Kolkata, Oct 16 (IBNS): Emirates on Monday launched a US$15 million campaign to inspire travel and promote the airline’s extensive network of global destinations including its home and hub, Dubai.

Australia witnesses a growth of 15 per cent in arrivals from India, records a double-digit growth for the fourth consecutive year

Oct 12, 2017, at 12:54 am

Kolkata, Oct 10 (IBNS): The land of Kangaroos, Australia, leads list of most preferred holiday destination by Indians.

Emirates to sweeten Diwali season with classic Indian delicacies

Oct 11, 2017, at 11:53 pm

Kolkata, Oct 11 (IBNS): Aviation major Emirates is set to delight its customers by offering special Diwali delicacies for the celebratory season.

TripShelf partners with Abu Dhabi to promote tourism

Oct 11, 2017, at 06:39 pm

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): TripShelf on Wednesday announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi to encourage outbound tourism in the city, an official release stated.

Emirates A380 makes an incredible vertical landing in high winds, video goes viral

Oct 10, 2017, at 11:18 pm

Dusseldorf, Oct 10 (IBNS): A video which might leave travelers feel scared, an Emirates Airbus A380 was caught on camera making a hard landing in Dusseldorf, Germany.

TripShelf partners with Abu Dhabi to promote tourism

Oct 10, 2017, at 10:46 pm

New Delhi, Oct 10 (IBNS): TripShelf, India’s first holidays marketplace that connects travel-seekers with tour operators from around the country, today announced a strategic partnership with Abu Dhabi to encourage outbound tourism in the city.

India holds Paryatan Parv to popularise tourism in the country

Oct 05, 2017, at 09:27 pm

New Delhi, Oct 5 (IBNS): Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (I/C) for Culture, inaugurated the country-wide ‘Paryatan Parv’ of the Union Ministry of Tourism, which began on Thursday.

Emirates and flydubai partnership announces first codeshare routes

Oct 05, 2017, at 08:09 pm

Kolkata, Oct 5 (IBNS): Following the commencement of their partnership, Emirates and flydubai recently announced that Emirates has expanded its network to 29 flydubai destinations across three continents.

Thai Lion Air to operate twice a week flight on Mumbai-Don Mueang (Bangkok) route

Sep 28, 2017, at 06:59 pm

Mumbai, Sep 28 (IBNS): Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) saw the arrival of the maiden flight of Thai Lion Air, a low-cost airline from Thailand, on Wednesday.

PM Modi urges people to discover India's beauty

Sep 27, 2017, at 11:18 pm

New Delhi, Sep 27 (IBNS) : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited people from all over the world to come and discover the beauty of India.

Air travel to be completely paperless in India, says Aviation Ministry

Sep 26, 2017, at 03:14 pm

New Delhi, Sep 26 (IBNS): Air travel in India may soon become paperless, according to reports.

Luxperience: More than a travel trade show

Sep 25, 2017, at 07:18 pm

By Sandip Hor Sydney, Sept 25 (IBNS) LUXPERIENCE is the Southern Hemisphere's only luxury business event that connects the innovative experiential tourism authorities in the premium travel market. In its sixth year, the event once again proved to be one adored with success stories as it was held in Sydney from 1-20 Sep at the Dolton House, Australian Technology Park.

Hotel Arts Barcelona: Refurbished Penthouses beckon new age travellers

Sep 25, 2017, at 07:10 am

The best thing about Hotel Arts Barcelona, which is a major contributor to the revival of the Barcelona waterfront during the 1992 Summer Olympics, is its super luxuriousness tempered by a layer of uncluttered simplicity in its interior designing.

Discovering Kochi

Sep 20, 2017, at 06:16 am

The port of Kochi has for centuries been a crucial juncture of trade and cultural exchange. Located on Kerala’s Arabian Sea coast, this city is a modern hub of business with a multi-layered history with influences from across the world. Driving around in Kochi and discovering its city landmarks and outskirts is a pleasure-filled activity.

Tourism Australia appoints Parineeti Chopra as brand ambassador

Sep 05, 2017, at 07:13 pm

Mumbai, Sept 05 (IBNS) Tourism Australia has appointed the stunning Bollywood actress – Parineeti Chopra as the first Indian woman ambassador to be a part of the ‘Friend of Australia’ (FOA) advocacy panel.

Great Premiere Sale: Jet Airways limited period special fare for international travel

Aug 31, 2017, at 09:24 pm

Mumbai, Aug 31 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s leading full-service international airline, announced a “Great Premiere Sale” on Thursday to promote international travel at attractive prices.

Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa of Indonesia win multiple tourism awards

Aug 31, 2017, at 07:56 pm

New Delhi, Aug 31 (IBNS) Nusa Dua Beach Hotel & Spa has been recognized as the “Outstanding Beach Resort Destination in Asia”, “Best Spa Resort Destination in Indonesia” and “Best Wedding Destination in Indonesia” at The 7th Asian Lifestyle Tourism Awards 2017.

Emirates’ revamps A380 onboard lounge

Aug 31, 2017, at 01:19 am

New Delhi, Aug 30 (IBNS): Emirates’ recently revamped its award-winning A380 service, onboard Lounge that made its operational debut on a flight to Kuala Lumpur.

Jet Airways celebrates flavours of India with Biryani Festival

Aug 29, 2017, at 12:27 am

Mumbai, Aug 28 (IBNS): Jet Airways, a private airline, on Monday announced a week long, in-flight ‘Biryani Festival’, bringing variety and spice for its guests traveling Economy on select domestic flights commencing Aug 29 until Sept 4, 2017.

Aerolineas Argetinas, Etihad Airways sign codeshare agreement

Aug 29, 2017, at 12:21 am

Abu Dhabi, Aug 28 (IBNS): Airlines majors Etihad Airways and Aerolíneas Argentinas have launched a new codeshare partnership.

Glampacker Vs Backpacker

Aug 25, 2017, at 07:06 pm

Israel Ministry of Tourism conducts six-city roadshow in India

Aug 25, 2017, at 12:30 am

Kolkata, Aug 24 (IBNS): In continuation of its plan to increase the number of Indian arrivals to the country, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT), conducted their second roadshow for 2017 in India.

Jet Airways partners Airbnb

Aug 24, 2017, at 01:06 am

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS): Taking another new initiative, Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, on Wednesday announced a partnership with Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company.

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation celebrates 125 years of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav

Aug 24, 2017, at 12:54 am

Mumbai, Aug 23 (IBNS):Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) on the occasion of 125 years of Sarvajanik Ganeshotsav is organizing a grand celebration “MahaGaneshotsav” starting from Aug 26 to Sept 5 to promote the spirit of the festival.

India emerges among high growth tourist markets for Vienna

Aug 23, 2017, at 01:16 am

New Delhi, Aug 22 (IBNS): The Austrian capital recorded almost 7 million visitor bednights--an all-time new high for Vienna--between January-June 2017 – 4.2% more than for the same period the previous year.

Mumbai Airport to host Helios’ first travel retail store in India

Aug 21, 2017, at 10:16 pm

Mumbai, Aug 21 (IBNS): Luxury watch brand Helios, from Titan, on Monday said it has entered the travel retail segment with its first airport store in India at Terminal 1 of the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA), administered by GVK Mumbai International Airport Private Limited (MIAL).

Tourism at a cost

Aug 19, 2017, at 10:36 pm

Tourism is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today. But unbridled tourism has also created problems with growing resentment among local residents as well as allegations of damage to the environment, writes Ranjita Biswas

Emirates to deploy extra flights for the upcoming Hajj season

Aug 18, 2017, at 09:50 pm

Kolkata, Aug 18 (IBNS): Airlines major Emirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah to help facilitate travel for thousands of pilgrims this year heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Hajj.

SpiceJet launches services connecting Puducherry

Aug 17, 2017, at 02:08 am

Gurgaon, Aug 16 (IBNS): Low-cost carrier SpiceJet on Wednesday launched services on the Hyderabad-Puducherry sector providing connections from different parts of the country to the Union Territory.

Puducherry airport resumes flight services, connects with Hyderabad in first phase

Aug 16, 2017, at 07:09 pm

Puducherry, Aug 16 (IBNS): Chief Minister of Puducherry, V Narayanasamy, on Wednesday, inaugurated the resumption of air services from Puducherry to Hyderabad, according to media reports.