Sri Lanka registered 1,682 tourist arrivals in January as the country resumed International flight operations following a nine-month suspension since March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according to officials. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) officials added that out of the total number of tourist arrivals, 87 per cent were from Ukraine. The […]
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5 Indian Airports find place in ACI World’s ‘Voice of the Customer’ list
In the list of airports which have set benchmarks in listening and engaging the customers during the Covid-19 pandemic released by the ACI World, a trade association of airports of the world, five Indian airports have found its place. The Indian airports which have found place in the list in the APAC region are Indira […]
Read MoreLuxury Train Golden Chariot all set to make a comeback from March 2021
Karnataka’s luxury train, the Golden Chariot, is all set to be on the tracks soon. As per the latest reports, the luxury train after remaining off the tracks for more than three years, will start chugging once again from March 2021. Reportedly, the train will resume services for the first time since operations were taken […]
Read MorePune airport to suspend flights from April 26 to May 9 for runway work
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has intimated to the airport authorities about a total closure of passenger flight operations from the airport between April 26 and May 9 to facilitate the ongoing runway recarpeting works. The airport is part of the IAF’s air base at Lohegaon. The air force controls the 2,530m runway and air […]
Read MoreAssam’s Manas National Park launches cycle safaris for tourists
Manas National Park in Assam has become the country’s first to introduce cycle safaris for tourists. Reportedly, during the first phase, 12 cycles will be made available for tourists, who will be able to enjoy a trip around the periphery of the deep forests and explore the off-beaten tracks. Manas National Park, a UNESCO heritage […]
Read More6 flights from Delhi, Ahmedabad to Jaisalmer each week
Spicejet on 06th February announced the launch of air services between Jaisalmer, Delhi and Ahmedabad after the pact between tourism businessmen of Jaisalmer and Spicejet was inked with the mediation of district collector Ashish Modi. To save the tourism industry in Jaisalmer, local businessmen and Spicejet had signed a MoU to start air services. The […]
Read MoreSoon enjoy alluring river cruise in Kerala’s Malabar region also
Tourists visiting Kerala will soon be able to enjoy a river cruise like never before. Kerala Tourism is introduced Malanad-Malabar River Cruise on February 15, 2021, which features 11 types of boat rides. The cruise is offering different thematic experiences and tours of Kerala’s offbeat areas, including the northern districts like Kasaragod and Kannur. The […]
Read MoreAccor Opens Second Grand Mercure In Bengaluru
Accor announced the opening of its second Grand Mercure, at Gopalan Signature Mall in Bengaluru. This is Accor’s sixth hotel in Bengaluru and seventh property in Karnataka for guests to experience flavours, art and culture of the state. This 212-room hotel is inspired by the iconic Hoysala architecture, incorporating local touch points to the overall […]
Read MoreMore relaxations on international travel expected from next month in India
The revised list of guidelines for surveillance, containment and caution for Covid-19 by the Ministry of Home Affairs, starting from February 1, 2021, has removed many restrictions imposed on various activities, including air, rail and other modes of travel, exhibition, conferences and social functions, education and entertainment. The MHA guidelines for the month of February […]
Read MoreIndia – Russia to resume flights
Russia has now permitted airlines within the country and foreign airlines to resume scheduled international services to India from January 27, 2021, along with few other countries. Announcing this, the Russian embassy in India tweeted, “According to the press-release of @GovernmentRF, the Russian Emergency Response Centre, chaired by Vice Prime Minister Ms Tatiana Golikova, decided […]
Read MoreSikkim government decides to open Ramam border check post with Nepal for entry of foreigners
To boost rural, religious, and adventure tourism in Sikkim, the state government has decided to open the Ramam check post for entry of foreign tourists from March 1, an official said. The Rambam check post in West Sikkim district will issue Restricted Area Permit (RAP) and Protected Area Permits (PAP) to foreigners. At present, RAP […]
Read MoreWorld’s largest white crocodile park in Odisha reopens after the annual census
After the conclusion of the annual census of estuarine crocodiles, Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park, which is the world’s largest white crocodile park in Kendrapara district, was reopened for tourists on January 24. Bhitarkanika is rich, lush green vibrant ecosystem lying in the estuarine region of Brahmani-Baitarriver in the Northeastern corner of Kendrapara district in Odisha. […]
Read MoreJaipur Introduces Astro Tourism in The Pink City
Jaipur’s Art and Culture Department has recently introduced Astro Tourism in the city. The project has been named the Night Sky Tourism and was launched by the Art and Culture Minister, BD Kalla. According to him, this new initiative will boost the night tourism of Rajasthan. He further said that “It will be a new […]
Read MoreIndiGo announces Agra as 64th domestic destination to increase regional connectivity
IndiGo has announced Agra as its 64th domestic destination, in a process to strengthen its regional connectivity. The airline will connect Agra to Bengaluru and Bhopal through direct flights under the UDAN-RCS scheme, effective March 28, 2021. The addition of Agra as a new destination is part of IndiGo’s strategy to enhance domestic connectivity to […]
Read MoreSpiceJet starts daily flight on the Delhi-Pakyong route from January 23
Budget carrier SpiceJet, which was the first domestic operator to land a commercial flight at Sikkim’s Pakyong airport from Kolkata in early October of 2018, started to connect the aerodrome from Delhi with a non-stop daily service from January 23. The air services on the new route, to be operated by a Bombardier 400 aircraft, […]
Read MoreWyndham Hotels & Resorts launches new property in Ahmedabad
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is continuing to cement its presence in Gujarat with the opening of the Wyndham Ahmedabad Shela. Serving as a tranquil urban retreat, the hotel offers 65,000 square feet of meeting space spread across 34 state-of-the-art meeting rooms able to accompany up to 3,500 attendees along with its indoor and outdoor pools, […]
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