When plotted on a graph, the curve of Bhutan’s COVID-19 vaccination drive shoots upwards from the very first day, crossing Israel, the United States, Bahrain and other countries known for vaccinating people rapidly. Those countries took months to reach where they are, painstakingly strengthening their vaccination campaigns in the face of rising coronavirus cases. But […]
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Nepal rhino numbers rise in ‘exciting’ milestone
The number of one-horned rhinos in Nepal’s wildlife sanctuaries has increased by more than a hundred, marking a positive milestone in the Himalayan nation’s conservation efforts. According to the results of the latest census, Nepal’s rhino population has risen to 752, from 645 in 2015. Nepal is among only a few countries where greater one-horned […]
Read MoreThe Government of Nepal relaxes Quarantine Rules for Travelers
The government has eased the earlier protocol for tourist travelling Nepal. Travelers now will not have to stay on quarantine. Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Civil Aviation under the Government of Nepal has issued a new circular regarding Tourism arrival and management protocol. As per new guideline, all tourists visiting Nepal must follow below. 1. […]
Read MoreIndia reduces e-visa list of countries from 170 to 156
While reopening the e-visa facilitation for international visitors, India has reduced the number of countries eligible for the e-visa facility to 156 from the earlier 170. The major omissions in the new list of countries by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, are the UK, China, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Iran, Hong Kong and […]
Read MoreKerala Responsible Tourism model gets noticed at WTM Africa
Kerala’s successful Responsible Tourism model has made a mark at the recent Africa Travel Week by World Travel Market (WTM) Africa. Rupesh Kumar, State Responsible Tourism Mission Coordinator, Kerala, presented the Kerala case study at the session on ‘How can Tourism Create more Value for Local Communities’. It was the first time somebody from India […]
Read MoreSri Lankan Airlines & Qatar Airways expands Codeshare to North America and Europe
Sri Lankan Airlines has announced further expansion of its existing codeshare with the OneWorld partner, Qatar Airways to new destinations in North America and Europe. The airline’s codeshare would expand across 10 cities in 06 countries covering Canada, Hungary, Azerbaijan, Scotland, Ukraine, and Turkey. This is the third phase of the recent expansion of the […]
Read MoreHyatt announces brand expansion plans in India
Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced plans to grow its brand footprint in India – one of Hyatt’s top three growth markets globally – by more than 70% by 2023. With over 20 executed managed and franchised agreements, Hyatt will add over 3,600 keys to its existing portfolio of 32 Hyatt-branded hotels across eight distinct brands […]
Read MoreIndia-bound OCI card holders need not carry old passport
Holders of Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards are no longer required to carry their old passports while travelling to India. The circular further states that the timeline for re-issuance of OCI cards has been extended until 31 December, 2021. The OCI guidelines that have been in force since 2005, state that an Overseas Citizen […]
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