Rishop: And the Mountains Echoed
Jun 19, 2017, at 08:34 pm
Quest for peace, beauty and cooler climes led Pritha Lahiri to Rishop in the eastern Himalayas of Kalimpong district this summer.
Mahesh Sharma launches implementation of ‘National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India’
Jun 18, 2017, at 06:59 pm
Mathura, June 18 (IBNS): Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State (Independent charge) for Culture & Tourism launched the implementation of the ‘'National Mission on Cultural Mapping of India' at Goverdhan Block, Mathura District, Uttar Pradesh in a day long, Block level mega talent hunt programme (Sanskritik Pratibha Khoj Samaroh) on Saturday.
Indian Railways to run special tourist train to Gandhi circuit
Jun 17, 2017, at 09:20 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS) In order to commemorate the centenary celebration of Sabarmati Ashram associated with the Father of the Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, Ministry of Railways has decided to run Gandhi Darshan Special Tourist Train covering all the important tourist places under Gandhian Circuit.
Qatar Airways say their flights operating smoothly, announces new international flights
Jun 16, 2017, at 12:03 am
Doha (Qatar), Jun15 (IBNS): Qatar Airways’, through a press release, announced that its operations to and from its Doha hub are running smoothly, with the vast majority of flights operating as per the schedule.
New age theatrical show La Clique Noel to reignite Edinburgh’s Christmas Festival in 2017
Jun 15, 2017, at 11:33 pm
La Clique Noel, a globally acclaimed theatrical performance, returns to Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, with a new show at the Festival Square Spiegeltent on Lothian Road as part of Edinburgh’s Christmas 2017.
Taj Safaris’ Meghauli Serai recognised as the ‘Best of the Best’ by Robb Report US
Jun 14, 2017, at 11:02 pm
Mumbai/Kolkata, June 14 (IBNS) : Meghauli Serai - A Taj Safari Lodge at Chitwan National Park has been named one of Robb Report’s 2017 ‘Best of the Best’ winners.
Destination Canada says there is 33 % growth in Indian arrivals
Jun 14, 2017, at 09:06 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (NITN) Destination Canada has registered a dynamic growth of 33 per cent in Indian arrivals for the month of March, 2017.
citizenM Tower of London- arty, hipster and functional
Jun 13, 2017, at 06:05 pm
Hipster, youthful, jazzy, functional and arty- citizenM Tower of London rising above the Tower Hill underground station is an interesting hotel for those with a moderate budget looking for a sleek urban stay in heart of London where hotel rooms are highly priced.
It’s raining discounts as Monsoon showers lash India, announces Cox & Kings
Jun 13, 2017, at 12:26 am
New Delhi, June 12 (IBNS): Keeping the arrival of Monsoon in India in mind, travel major Cox & Kings has introduced a series of discounted packages in the domestic market.
Etihad Airways: 48 hours in Abu Dhabi, special stopover programme and instagram contest
Jun 08, 2017, at 11:54 pm
Abu Dhabi, Jun 8 (IBNS): Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is promoting a '48-Hour Abu Dhabi Stopover Programme' in Abu Dhabi with curated programmes of up to two nights’ accommodation for passengers who transit through its Abu Dhabi base.
India issues travel advisory for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims
Jun 07, 2017, at 11:16 pm
New Delhi, June 7 (IBNS): The Indian government has issued advisory for those nationals who will be travelling to Kailash Mansarovar through Nepal in the upcoming days.
Jet Airways offers special all-inclusive Economy class fares for domestic travel
Jun 07, 2017, at 02:43 am
Mumbai, June 6 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's full-service premiere international airline, has introduced special all-inclusive Economy class fares on select domestic sectors for travel this monsoon season.
Gone Viral: Indonesian 'Rainbow Village' is the cynosure of netizen's eyes
Jun 03, 2017, at 07:51 pm
New Delhi, Jun 3 (IBNS): A shanty in central Indonesia is grabbing eyeball on the internet and all for the right (read bright) reasons.
Kashmir celebrates Kheer Bhawani Mela
Jun 02, 2017, at 08:36 pm
Srinagar, Jun 2 (IBNS): The annual Kheer Bhawani mela in the temple of Rajnya Devi, in Tulmulla Ganderbal in central Kashmir, witnessed emotional scenes on Friday with Muslims greeting and hugging Kashmiri Pandits.
Vistara claims information about withdrawing all flights from Kolkata as baseless
May 31, 2017, at 09:33 pm
Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): India's low cost airline Vistara, a joint venture between Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons, has said on digital media platforms --such as Twitter and Facebook -- that it is not suspending all flights taking off from Kolkata.
Jet Airways introduces third non-stop daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow
May 25, 2017, at 05:26 am
Mumbai, May 24 (IBNS): Strengthening its global footprint, Jet Airways - India’s full-service, premier international airline, on Wednesday announced the introduction of its third, non-stop, daily service between Mumbai and London Heathrow.
3 Wild Camping Locations in Nainital
May 23, 2017, at 03:59 am
Camping is generally not for the idle, loner types like me, that is for sure. However, gladly for mother earth, most of the people love adventures and thus, camping is nice enough idea for them, especially when it is in the pleasant weather and breathtaking surroundings of Nainital. If you are among these active, fun-loving, on the go, happy go lucky (and similar phrases) people, you will love camping. Jokes apart, camping allows us to connect to the mother nature like nothing else.
Rank of India improves in International Tourist Arrivals
May 19, 2017, at 09:07 pm
New Delhi, May 19 (IBNS): As per the UNWTO definition, International Tourist Arrivals (ITAs) comprises two components namely Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) and Arrivals of Non-Resident Nationals.
Jet Airways' Jetescapes Holidays offers all inclusive holiday options to 69 destinations
May 19, 2017, at 07:28 pm
Mumbai, May 18 (NITN): With the onset of the holiday season, JetEscapes Holidays from Jet Airways announced its latest line-up of brand new, all-inclusive holiday options for 2017 summer season.
Maharashtra's Minister of Tourism inaugurates Jaya He 'Museum Safari' at Mumbai's Terminal 2
May 19, 2017, at 04:09 am
Mumbai, May 18 (IBNS): On World International Museum Day, GVK MIAL's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, the metropolitan's integrated terminal that hosts India’s largest public art program – Jaya He, announced the launch of a new service - The Jaya He ‘Museum Safari’, for travelers transiting through the iconic Terminal 2.
Australia Tourism Exchange 17 returns to Sydney
May 18, 2017, at 09:45 pm
Sydney, May 18 (Not in Town News) Tourism Australia’s 38th annual business-to-business event for building future tourism opportunities for Australia - the 2017 Australian Tourism Exchange (ATE17) - returned to Sydney this week, bringing together more than 2,500 travel industry delegates from more than 30 countries including India, making it the biggest ATE event in nearly a decade.
Emirates returns with signature Iftar service for Ramadan
May 17, 2017, at 08:59 pm
Kolkata, May 17 (IBNS): Emirates’ signature Iftar service for customers during Ramadan is expected to commence on May 27 to coincide with the start of the holy month.
May 16, 2017, at 10:42 pm
New Delhi, May 16 (IBNS): As per the latest Cox & Kings Survey on 'Top Vegetarian-Friendly Destinations and Preferences of Indian Vegetarian Outbound Travellers', Dubai, the United Kingdom and Singapore have topped the list of most preferred Vegetarian-Friendly destinations for Indian Vegetarian Travellers.
Ranbir Kapoor roped in as Yatra's new Brand Ambassador
May 15, 2017, at 10:07 pm
Mumbai, May 15(IBNS): Yatra.com,an online travel portal, on Monday announced Bollywood superstar and youth icon, Ranbir Kapoor, as their brand ambassador.
W Barcelona: Hipster, chic and sinfully inviting
May 11, 2017, at 08:52 pm
As our flight from Paris was descending towards the Barcelona airport, from the night sky we could see on the waterfront of the glittering city a distinctive tinted glass fronted skyscraper standing tall and gleaming.
OYO launches first Townhouse in Hyderabad
May 10, 2017, at 09:48 pm
Hyderabad, May 10 (IBNS): OYO, India’s largest and most innovative hospitality company, on Wednesday introduced OYO Townhouse to Hyderabad.
Travelling to France? Include Cotentin in your itinerary
May 10, 2017, at 08:47 pm
Mumbai, May 10 (NITN): France is by far the most travelled destination in the world.
"Cotentin is completely different from the image the world currently has of Normandy"
May 10, 2017, at 08:39 pm
Cherbourg Tourisme director Guillaume Hamel reveals plans for the new tourism office in Normandy and why you need to visit the Cotentin Peninsula. Excerpts:
St Paul's Cathedral and movie sites set to thrill London Pass customers for Summer 2017
May 10, 2017, at 06:31 pm
London, May 9 (NITN): One of London’s legendary landmarks and sites made famous by blockbuster British movies are among the new attractions waiting for visitors exploring the UK’s capital city with the London Pass this summer.