New Zealand gears up to welcome over 600,000 tourists this winter
Jun 13, 2023, at 08:07 pm
Wellington: New Zealand is embracing a tourism rebound as more than 600,000 visitors will arrive for a Kiwi winter experience.
Punjab takes initiative to boost tourism with vibrant fairs and festivals
Jun 12, 2023, at 06:14 pm
In an exciting development for tourism enthusiasts, the Punjab government has announced plans to organize a series of heritage fairs and festivals throughout the year across various regions of the state.
Illuminated Sydney harbour front draws global footfalls
Jun 10, 2023, at 05:16 pm
Every year towards the end of May, the famous harbour front of Sydney, dominated by the presence of the iconic Opera House and the Harbour Bridge, gets spectacularly illuminated as a part of the Vivid Sydney festival – the annual carnival of lights, music, entertainment and food.
San Francisco Travel Association launches $6 million tourism promotion campaign
Jun 06, 2023, at 12:27 am
San Francisco: The San Francisco Travel Association, which is the official destination marketing organization for the City and County of San Francisco, has launched its largest-ever global marketing and advertising campaign, “Always San Francisco,” to promote tourism to the city.
IndiGo scales up international operations, lines up 174 weekly flights
Jun 02, 2023, at 08:00 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Riding on growing demand for air travel on foreign routes, budget carrier IndiGo on Friday announced massive scale-up of its international operations launching as many as 174 weekly flights to various cities such as Nairobi, Jakarta, Tashkent and Almaty.
Air New Zealand implements passenger weight survey on international flights from Auckland
Jun 02, 2023, at 08:43 am
Auckland/IBNS: Auckland's Civil Aviation Authority has instructed Air New Zealand to conduct a passenger weight survey on international flights departing from Auckland International Airport until July 2, 2023, to gather critical data on weight load and distribution for planes. This will involve weighing passengers before boarding their flights.
Five attractions you cannot miss if you are at Yas Island Abu Dhabi for IIFA 2023
May 28, 2023, at 12:45 am
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: The International Indian Film Academy Awards 2023 – better known as IIFA 2023 – is taking place at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Saturday.
Did you know that a valid US visa can open the door to many countries for Indian passport holders?
May 28, 2023, at 12:26 am
Kolkata/IBNS: Are you an Indian passport holder with a valid US visa? Then why not maximise its use to travel to countries which are ready to allow entry to Indian passport holders with valid US visas?
May 24, 2023, at 08:17 pm
Kolkata: Private airlines major SpiceJet on Wednesday completed 18 years of serving its passengers in India on Tuesday.
IndiGo announces 6 new flights to and from Nashik
May 24, 2023, at 07:49 pm
New Delhi: Private airlines major IndiGo has announced 6 new flights including exclusive connections between Hyderabad-Nashik, Indore-Nashik, and additional frequency on Ahmedabad-Nashik route from June 1.
IndiGo strengthens regional connectivity, commences 4 new direct flights from North Goa
May 22, 2023, at 10:47 pm
Kolkata: Private airline major IndiGo has announced new flights from North Goa to Patna, Bhopal, Vadodara, and Dehradun, effective May 22, 2023.
Air India Group spreads wings to operate special Haj flights
May 22, 2023, at 10:27 pm
New Delhi: Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, and Air India Express, India's first international budget airline, will be flying around 19,000 Haj pilgrims from four destinations in India to Jeddah and Medina in Saudi Arabia.
IndiGo strengthens connectivity from Kolkata
May 22, 2023, at 07:26 pm
Kolkata: Airlines major IndiGo has announced five new flights and additional frequencies to and from Kolkata.
May 21, 2023, at 02:03 am
San Francisco/IBNS: The San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is expecting a busy travel season this summer on the back of reaching its pre-pandemic passenger numbers recently.
Bhutan govt certifies over 200 non-star hotels, gives more options to tourists
May 21, 2023, at 12:05 am
Thimphu: The Bhutan’s Department of Tourism has certified over 200 non-star hotels out of nearly 300 hotels assessed, media reports said.
France: A major tourist spot in Paris is shutting down for five years
May 20, 2023, at 03:00 pm
Paris: A major tourist attraction of Paris, Centre Pompidou, will be shutting its doors to the public for five years, media reports said.
Akasa Air commences operations from Kolkata
May 19, 2023, at 06:30 am
Kolkata: Akasa Air, a new airline operating in India, on Thursday commenced its operations from Kolkata.
Fergana: A mesmerizing destination to visit in Uzbekistan
May 17, 2023, at 12:10 am
I recently travelled to Uzbekistan’s Fergana region and was astounded by this magnificent city’s beauty. The Fergana region in Uzbekistan is a mesmerizing destination that amazes tourists with its breathtaking natural beauty, rich past, and vibrant culture. The place, located in the country’s east, provides travellers a unique and wonderful experience.
Naveen Patnaik flags off maiden Bhubaneswar-Dubai direct flight
May 16, 2023, at 01:20 am
Bhubaneswar/IBNS: Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik Monday flagged off the maiden flight from Bhubaneswar to Dubai at the Biju Patnaik International Airport.
Pendry Chicago: My magnificent stay in the city's Magnificent Mile
May 15, 2023, at 10:02 pm
It was an emerald green waterway that my eyes were feasting on from the 15th floor suite of this hotel.
UNWTO upbeat about tourism growth in first three months of 2023, also focuses on challenges ahead
May 15, 2023, at 01:45 am
Madrid/IBNS: The start of 2023 has shown tourism’s unique ability to bounce back, said Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary General, UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) backed by results published by the second UNWTO World Tourism Barometer of the year.
Viva Cuba: Rides to remember in Havana's vintage roadshow-stoppers
May 13, 2023, at 04:29 pm
For Indians of Generation X (born between 1965 and 1980) , a classy old (read American) car is all about annual vintage car rallies in our cities.
Gold Coast hosts Tourism Australia’s annual flagship event
May 10, 2023, at 07:43 pm
Tourism Australia’s largest annual travel trade event, the Australian Tourism Exchange 2023 (ATE23) was held at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre from Apr 30 to May 4 with over 2,300 delegates.
IndiGo operates 11 special flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 9
May 09, 2023, at 11:46 pm
Imphal: Airlines major IndiGo has operated 9 flights from Imphal between May 6 and May 8, 2023 to increase capacity for travel to Kolkata, Guwahati, Agartala, and Hyderabad.
Film tourism in Kashmir: 300 destinations chosen amid G-20 spotlight, says official
May 06, 2023, at 09:22 pm
Srinagar : At least 300 destinations in Jammu and Kashmir have been selected for promoting film tourism in the Union Territory this year amid G-20 events forming the major attraction of the year and global attention, said a senior government official on Saturday.
Abu Dhabi partners with Ranveer Singh as destination brand ambassador for Indian market
May 04, 2023, at 06:28 pm
Abu Dhabi/IBNS: Experience Abu Dhabi on Thursday announced Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh as an official ambassador inspiring visitors to discover the diverse range of experiences that can be enjoyed on a trip to Abu Dhabi.
Air India and Vistara enter Interline Partnership
May 03, 2023, at 06:58 pm
Gurugram/IBNS: Air India, one of India’s leading airlines and a Star Alliance member, has entered an interline partnership with full-service carrier, Vistara (a joint venture of Tata and Singapore Airlines).
CNN Travel writes about India's 'taller than Eiffel Tower' Chenab railway bridge in Kashmir
May 03, 2023, at 04:22 pm
Hailed as an engineering marvel, the Chenab Rail Bridge is a steel and concrete arch bridge between Bakkal and Kauri in the Reasi district of the Jammu Division of Jammu and Kashmir, spanning the Chenab River at a height of 359 m above the river, making it the world's highest rail bridge.
IndiGo starts codeshare connections to and from Bulgaria; boosts connectivity to Europe
Apr 22, 2023, at 01:50 am
Gurugram/IBNS: IndiGo has announced codeshare connections to Bulgaria’s capital Sofia and port city Varna, via Turkeys’ Istanbul, effective from April 17, 2023.
Apr 20, 2023, at 12:50 am
Kolkata/IBNS; Every year, on April 18, the International Day for Monuments and Sites (IDMS), popularly known as World Heritage Day, is observed across the globe.