Emirates offers Iftar service for Ramadan
May 28, 2016, at 02:20 am
Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS) Emirates is bringing back its Iftar service for customers travelling during the holy month of Ramadan.
Cathay Pacific, Dragonair tie up with Regal Hotels to offer discounts
May 28, 2016, at 01:06 am
New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair have tied up with Regal Hotels to offer their passengers a flat 18% discount on hotel reservations at any Regal Hotel property in Hong Kong.
Cabinet gives ex-post facto approval to India-Maldives' MoU on tourism
May 26, 2016, at 01:10 am
New Delhi, May 25 (IBNS): The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday granted ex-post facto approval to the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and the Ministry of Tourism, Government of Maldives for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism.
Jet Airways to offer branded sandwiches, doughnuts onboard flights
May 22, 2016, at 07:09 pm
Mumbai, May 22 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, will offer sandwiches and doughnuts from internationally renowned food brands Subway and Krispy Kreme onboard select flights.
Government enables E-Tourist Visa facility
May 22, 2016, at 06:59 pm
New Delhi, May 22 (IBNS): The Ministry of Tourism has been working very closely with Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs for easing of the Visa Regime in the country over a period of time.
Air India launches 'Super Sale'
May 21, 2016, at 09:49 pm
New Delhi, May 21 (IBNS): National carrier Air India has launched special 'Super Sale' scheme for travelers.
New Australian and UK Visa Application Centre opens in Thimphu
May 20, 2016, at 01:59 am
Thimpu, May 19 (IBNS): Australian Ambassador to Bhutan Harinder Sidhu and Honorary Consul for the UK in Bhutan Michael Rutland, OBE, formally opened the new joint Visa Application Centre in Thimphu on Thursday.
Thailand's popular Koh Tachai island closed for indefinite period
May 17, 2016, at 06:03 pm
Bangkok, May 17 (IBNS) With increasing concern over threats to coral reefs around the world, Thailand has decided to close down one of its leading tourist destinations, Koh Tachai, for an indefinite period, from the season starting mid-October, according to media reports.
The under rated emperor of Varanasi
May 14, 2016, at 05:04 pm
One of the oldest cities of the planet, Varanasi is situated between the confluences of Ganges with Varuna river and that of Assi river. Regarded as one of the holiest places for Hindus, the city is also known as Benares and Kashi.
May 13, 2016, at 08:03 pm
Panaji, May 13 (IBNS) A sand sculpture competition will be held in Goa's Colva beach on May 29 announced Goa Tourism.
Air India installs self-check-in kiosks at 26 airports in country
May 13, 2016, at 02:05 am
New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): National carrier Air India has launched self-check-in kiosks for its domestic fliers that aims to make the customer service hassle free and the check-in process expeditious.
Maldives to organise 4-city roadshow and B2B session in Lucknow, Chandigarh, Pune and Hyderabad
May 11, 2016, at 10:51 pm
New Delhi, May 11 (IBNS) The Maldives Marketing and Public Relations Corporation is organising a 4-city Roadshow in Lucknow on 16 May; in Chandigarh on 17 May; in Pune on 19 May and in Hyderabad on 20 May in recognition of the outbound traffic from these cities and them being very strong contenders as major contributors to India's travel community.
Hotel industry sceptical about govt's homestay plans to promote tourism
May 06, 2016, at 04:57 am
Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS): The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has raised concerns over the government's plan to open up homestays as a way to bridge the acute deficiency of hotel rooms in the country for promoting tourism.
JetPrivilege wins coveted “210 Award†at the 2016 Freddie Awards
May 05, 2016, at 07:24 pm
Mumbai, May 5 (IBNS) JetPrivilege, the loyalty and rewards management programme and the frequent flyer programme of Jet Airways, was named winner of the ‘210 Award’ for the Middle East and Asia region at the 2016 Freddie Awards.
Tourism minister provides details of annual revenue from ASI's historical tourist place
Apr 27, 2016, at 08:39 pm
New Delhi, Apr 27 (IBNS) Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent Charge) and Minister of State for Civil Aviation in a written reply in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday said that the annual revenue through entry fee at centrally protected ticketed monuments/sites and museums of Archaeological Survey of India during the year 2014-15 was Rs.9358.93 lakhs against an expenditure of Rs.23551.95 lakhs during the same period.
JetEscapes Holiday offers attractive summer gateways
Apr 26, 2016, at 09:46 pm
Mumbai, Apr 26 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, has introduced all-inclusive holiday options under JetEscapes Holiday. Guests seeking a vacation in India or to select international destinations on the airline’s network, can access many attractive, all-inclusive, offers that start at INR 15,620, which include travel on Jet Airways.
Yas Island to open Warner Bros. themed destination in Abu Dhabi
Apr 26, 2016, at 03:34 am
Abu Dhabi, UAE, Apr 25 (IBNS): Miral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi.
Indian government introduces e-Tourist visa
Apr 25, 2016, at 11:06 pm
New Delhi, Apr 25 (IBNS) Government of India introduced e-Tourist Visa on Nov 27, 2014 to facilitate the nationals of the 43 countries visiting India.
Air Arabia announces special summer fares for travel to Jordan
Apr 24, 2016, at 08:25 pm
Amman, Apr 25 (IBNS): Air Arabia has introduced special airfare for the summer holiday season from 13 Indian cities to Jordan.
Etihad Airways launches mobile app for travelers
Apr 23, 2016, at 10:37 pm
New Delhi, Apr 23 (IBNS) Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has launched a mobile application for the iPhone that enables guests to organise and manage their journey with even greater ease as the airline continues to adopt innovative technology to reimagine the flying experience.
More foreign tourists visited India in the beginning of 2016 than in 2015
Apr 20, 2016, at 09:02 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Tourism, in its report on Wednesday, announced that more foreign tourists arrived in India between January and March in 2016 than that recorded in the first three months of 2015.
Ola Shuttle to provide free rides to commuters in Delhi NCR during Odd-Even II
Apr 20, 2016, at 05:58 pm
New Delhi, Apr 20 (IBNS) Transportation app Ola on Tuesday announced that Ola Shuttle will offer ‘Free Rides’ to commuters in Delhi-NCR on two Fridays, April 22 and 29, during the second phase of Odd Even initiative.
TCA Abu Dhabi unveils action-packed agenda for summer season
Apr 20, 2016, at 12:41 am
Abu Dhabi, Apr 19 (IBNS): Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) on Tuesday unveiled the line-up for this year's events and shows for Abu Dhabi Summer Season, running emirate-wide from July 7 to Sept 11.
Karnataka focuses on golf tourism
Apr 18, 2016, at 08:09 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 18 (IBNS) Karnataka Tourism, following an amendment to its Tourism Policy 2015 to 2020, has included 18 sectors, such as golf, whose assets will boost tourism in the state, according to media reports.
Taiwan Tourism Bureau kicks off 2016 with a multi-city workshop
Apr 18, 2016, at 07:12 pm
New Delhi, Apr 18 (Not in Town / IBNS) Taiwan Tourism Bureau held educational multi-city workshops for the travel fraternity and the media in Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai recently to educate the travel agents and update their knowledge about Taiwan, the products it has to offer, USP’s of the destination and the how it caters to different segments of the Indian travelers.
Bangalore Airport commemorates Fire Prevention Week and Fire Service Day
Apr 15, 2016, at 06:07 pm
Bengaluru, Apr 15 (IBNS) Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) announced the commencement of Fire Prevention Week at the airport on Friday.
FindUrClass: Quickest way to find the Right class during summer holidays
Apr 14, 2016, at 09:08 pm
Mumbai/ Pune/ Bangalore, Apr 13 (IBNS) Vacations – a lovely time to spend with your children and also a time to search for activities that engage your kids.
Ranthambore: Full-day safari a reality
Apr 08, 2016, at 10:26 pm
Sawai Madhpur/Jaipur, Apr 8 (IBNS) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, about 180km from Jaipur, Rajasthan, is all set to allow full day wildlife safari for enhanced fees, according to media reports.
Turkey visa available from 16 cities in India
Apr 02, 2016, at 08:48 pm
New Delhi, Apr 2 (IBNS) Turkey Visa Application Centres across 16 cities in India, launched by the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey have become operational from Friday.
Entry fees to ASI monuments hiked from April 1
Apr 01, 2016, at 06:52 pm
New Delhi, Apr 1 (IBNS) The Union Ministry of Culture announced on Friday that it has been decided to enhance the entry fee for the 116 centrally protected and ticketed monuments under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), effective April 1, 2016.