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Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj: Ten million devotees brave winter chills to take holy dip in Sangam for first 'Amrit Snan' | Five Bangladeshi nationals illegally staying in Kolkata's suburb arrested | PM Modi participates in Lohri celebrations in Delhi's Naraina | 'Pollution, corruption, inflation are on rise': Rahul Gandhi slams Arvind Kejriwal ahead of Delhi assembly polls | AAP accuses BJP of manipulating voters' list ahead of Delhi polls, election officer responds | Millions of Hindu devotees gather in UP's Prayagraj as world's largest pilgrimage Maha Kumbh Mela begins today | Let’s uphold facts and credibility: Union Minister Ashwini Vaisnaw fact-checks Mark Zuckerberg over Indian election claim | In a boost for tourism, PM Modi inaugurates Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir | Bengal: Woman dies, 5 others critical after 'expired' saline administered at patients at Midnapore govt hospital | Los Angeles wildfire: Toll touches 11, more than 10,000 structures burnt down as blaze still persists

Air India Express launches ‘Time to Travel’ Sale with fares starting ₹1,177

May 30, 2024, at 03:33 am

New Delhi/IBNS: Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India and a part of the Tata group, has launched its "Time to Travel" sale on the airline’s website, airindiaexpress.com, the Air India Express mobile app and other major booking channels.

Rendezvous with the rugged America: A tale of West Coast

May 20, 2024, at 07:00 pm

While America is a lot about big cities, skyscrapers, and urban escapes, the country also anchors  spectacular natural wonders and stunning landscapes. To an outsider, the United States of America is mostly about posh cities, swanky shopping outlets, culinary delights, and pretty streets. However, a vast part of America's geographic treasure is its highly acclaimed national parks and diverse terrains.

The Peninsula Chicago: Jewel in the windy city's Magnificent Mile crown

May 19, 2024, at 02:01 am

On a spring morning this year when Chicago was bracing for waves of celebratory crowds in the streets for its annual big, green St. Patrick's Day, I woke up to a quiet, sublime morning in a hotel suite overlooking Michigan Avenue. 

Taj Mahal gets competition as new white marble wonder Soami Bagh opens in Agra

May 18, 2024, at 05:25 am

Agra/IBNS: A new white marble structure called Soami Bagh Samadh in Agra that took 104 years for construction to be completed, has opened to spiritually inclined tourists.

Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam witnesses spike in travellers, registers visits of over 3 lakhs tourists in past four months

May 13, 2024, at 11:27 pm

Jammu and Kashmir's  Pahalgam region is witnessing a spike in visitors with 3 lakh tourists, including both domestic and international, exploring the beauty of the place in the past four months.

Air India unveils additional flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Milan

May 10, 2024, at 10:36 pm

Indian airline major Air India has further scaled up its European operations with additional flights to Amsterdam, Copenhagen, and Milan to meet sustained demand.

Air India Express sacks 30 cabin crew after mass sick leave disrupts flight operations

May 09, 2024, at 04:13 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: India's premier airline Air India Express has sacked 30 cabin crew after a mass sick leave disrupted the flight operations over the last few days, media reports said.

Air India Express to cut down flight operations over next few days amid crew crisis

May 09, 2024, at 03:43 am

New Delhi/IBNS: With no resolution over the "mass leave" crisis, Air India Express CEO Aloke Singh has written to employees informing them that the number of flights being operated will be reduced over the next few days.

Air India reduces free check-in baggage allowance to 15 kg for lowest economy fare segment

May 05, 2024, at 07:02 pm

New Delhi/IBNS: Air India has reduced its free check-in baggage allowance on domestic flights from 20kg to 15kg for the lowest economy fare segment. 

Germany received over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023, says official

May 01, 2024, at 09:56 pm

A German official has said the European nation received over 8 lakh overnight stays from India in 2023.

Air India, All Nippon Airways to begin codeshare partnership for travel between India, Japan

Apr 23, 2024, at 11:12 pm

Aviation major Air India and All Nippon Airways, the largest Japanese carrier, have signed a codeshare agreement connecting their networks.

Good news for Indians as they can now apply for a multiple-entry Schengen visa with longer validity

Apr 23, 2024, at 02:48 pm

The European Commission on April 18 adopted specific rules on the issuing of multiple entry visas to Indian nationals, which are more favourable than the standard rules of the Visa Code that applied to date.

Montpellier: Of southern France vibe and Mediterranean light

Apr 23, 2024, at 02:55 am

A staircase of 15 ritual steps through a passageway lit by bulbs led us to an eerie underground water table. The steps were like going to a medieval dungeon for prisoners.

Air India Express launches #VoteAsYouAre initiative, offers 19% off across its domestic and international network for first-time voters

Apr 19, 2024, at 03:06 pm

In the run-up to its 19th anniversary on 29th April,  airlines major Air India Express has announced a campaign for first-time voters, true to its legacy of connecting people, places, and cultures.

UNGA president says tourism ‘intrinsically susceptible’ to climate shocks, political unrest, pandemic threat

Apr 17, 2024, at 02:35 pm

The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices to protect the environment while continuing to benefit local economies.

Ford's Theatre: Of President Lincoln and the Man Who Killed Him

Apr 12, 2024, at 10:14 pm

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 15, 1865 (he succumbed to the bullet wound of the previous night on April 14) at the Ford's Theatre in Washington DC by stage actor John Wilkes Booth. Sujoy Dhar visits the Ford's Theatre museum ahead of yet another death anniversary of the US president whose resolve to end slavery cost him his life. 

Resort Island – Mauritius

Apr 08, 2024, at 06:36 pm

Located around 2000 km off the southeastern coastline of East Africa, Mauritius is an Indian Ocean volcanic island, which boasts of a natural setting perceived by American writer Mark Twain to be better than paradise. 

Singapore Tourism Board and MakeMyTrip ink year-long strategic partnership

Apr 04, 2024, at 05:01 am

Kolkata: Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and MakeMyTrip have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to promote Singapore as a key destination for Indian travellers.

Lahaul Spiti district administration directs tourists, locals to avoid unnecessary travel

Apr 01, 2024, at 08:58 pm

Lahaul Spiti district administration cautioned tourists and local people to avoid unnecessary travel as there is a high probability of avalanches in the Lahaul Valley.

Hotel Richer de Belleval: Where luxury meets bistronomy in southern France city Montpellier

Mar 30, 2024, at 07:05 pm

When the Uber driver dropped us off on the main street of Monpellier driving through the iconic city gateway that is Porte du Peyrou, I thought my five-star hotel was just around with some impressive portico.

The Frankfurt Marriott: Germany's tallest hotel is a smart pick for leisure and work visits

Mar 21, 2024, at 06:08 pm

When I checked in at The Frankfurt Marriott Hotel this February, the dawn was breaking. From the window of my 28th floor room, a vast canvas of Frankfurt was unfolding with the gradual onset of the sunlight.

Chicago paints the city green to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day

Mar 18, 2024, at 02:42 am

Throngs of revelers, comprising both locals and tourists, sporting the signature gears and cheering lustily, painted the windy city on Saturday in the colour of St. Patrick's Day as the Chicago River bled emerald green after the river dyeing, a tradition since 1962. 

British Deputy High Commissioner Andrew Fleming says India forecast to be a billion-dollar visitor market for UK from 2025

Mar 16, 2024, at 04:21 am

British Deputy High Commissioner to East & Northeast India Andrew Fleming on Friday stated that India is one of the most important inbound visitor markets for Britain which is forecasted to touch a billion-pound (billion dollar) visitor market for the UK from 2025.

Madhya Pradesh Tourism board signs agreement with MakeMyTrip, redBus

Mar 14, 2024, at 05:34 am

Madhya Pradesh government said it has signed an agreement with MakeMyTrip and redBus to foster sustainable tourism development and promote the state as a 'premier' tourist destination.

Uber teams up with AAI to elevate Airport Travel Experience in Kolkata

Mar 01, 2024, at 06:22 am

Kolkata: Ride-hailing app Uber Thursday announced a partnership with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport in Kolkata, West Bengal.

UN aviation agency says air travel boom erases COVID dip

Feb 29, 2024, at 01:33 pm

The UN aviation agency on Wednesday announced that air traffic levels were operating at around two per cent above their high in 2019, before the COVID-19 pandemic grounded much of the world’s population in lockdown.

Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives gets new Director of Sales

Feb 29, 2024, at 01:16 am

Zakwan Ahmed has joined Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives as its Director of Sales, bringing with him 15 years of extensive experience and expertise in the Maldivian hospitality industry

Saudi Arabia aiming to attract 7.5 mn Indian visitors by 2030

Feb 23, 2024, at 08:37 pm

Alhasan Aldabbagh, President - Asia Pacific, Saudi Tourism Authority, has said  Riyadh aims to attract 7.5 million Indian visitors by 2030.

Akasa Air to start international operations with Mumbai-Doha flights

Feb 17, 2024, at 04:15 am

Mumbai: Budget airline Akasa Air on Friday announced its plans to enter the international market by launching flights to Doha as its first destination, starting on March 28, 2024.

Cambria Hotel in Chicago Loop: Where location meets affordable comfort

Feb 09, 2024, at 04:13 am

In Chicago's downtown Theater District if you are looking for a hotel which does not burn a hole in your pocket, but ensures affordable comfort, spacious rooms and a location that is walking distance to the top attractions of the windy city, this is the hotel you can check in.