Ministry of Ports, Shipping & waterways & Ministry of Civil Aviation have signed a MoU for development of seaplane services in India. Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that the MoU will help in expediting development of new water aerodromes & also operationalization of new seaplane routes.
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Jim Corbett tiger reserve is now a year-round tourism destination
A delightful news for wildlife lovers! The famous Jim Corbett tiger reserve will remain open for year-round tourism. Corbett’s Director Rahul informed that the reserve’s five popular ranges, Bijrani, Dhela, Garjia, Dhara-Jhirna, and Pakhron, are now open for day visits for the whole year. Set in Uttarakhand, Corbett is renowned for its population of tigers. […]
Read MoreIndia announces visa fee waiver for first 5 lakh applicants once international travel resumes
In a major announcement to attract international tourists once the country reopen borders, Central government has announced a scheme by which the first 5 lakh international tourists applying for visas will get a fee waiver. The scheme will be applicable till March 31, 2022 or the first 5 lakh visas whichever is earlier. This was […]
Read MoreArunachal Pradesh to target travellers looking for exclusive experiences
The state tourism of Arunachal Pradesh is working on creating its own niche in tourism by preserving the uniqueness of the state in nature, wildlife, location. The focus would be to create exclusive infrastructure to cater to hi-end travellers who crave for luxury and privacy and are also ready to pay a premium for such […]
Read MoreGood news: The Tigress Gave Birth to Four Cubs in Ranthambore National Park
While the pandemic has slowed down the life of humans, the quality of nature and wild life improved at the same time. Tigress T-111 has given birth to four cubs in Ranthambore National Sanctuary in Sawai Madhopur, Rajasthan which is one of the favourite destinations of wildlife enthusiasts especially Tiger lovers. Monitoring has been increased […]
Read MoreSix Senses Hotels Resorts Spas to Open First Resort in India
Six Senses Hotels Resorts Spas announced plans to open Six Senses Fort Barwara featuring 48 suites in Rajasthan, India. The property is located in the village of Chauth ka Barwara on the site of a 700-year-old fort which was owned by the Rajasthani Royal Family and sits directly opposite the temple, Chauth ka Barwara Mandir. […]
Read MoreRaffles to debut in India
Raffles announced brand’s first forthcoming hotel in India in the city of lakes, Udaipur. The Raffles brand is a global phenomenon that has set the benchmark for unparalleled excellence in guest experience and personalised services. The ethos of the brand is depicted across many noteworthy elements of the hotel.
Read MoreInternational flights Resume in Nepal
The second wave of COVID in Nepal has almost subsided with low cases each day with the ongoing vaccination drive. With the declining cases in the country, especially the Kathmandu valley, the government has relaxed the restrictions. In Addition to the new orders, the government has also opened the international flights from 24th June while […]
Read MoreIndia begins unlocking
As the deadly second wave of COVID-19 pandemic continues to be in a downward spiral, states and Union Territories across the country are gearing up to ease the restrictions which were imposed to arrest the rampant spread of the virus. The daily case count has been on a downward trajectory. India’s daily test positivity rate […]
Read MoreASI protected monuments to reopen on June 16
The Taj Mahal and other ASI-protected monuments, sites and museums were declared shut till May 15 by the Union ministry of culture due to the onset of the second wave of Covid-19 in the country. The Archaeological Society of India (ASI) said that the Taj Mahal and other monuments protected by it and remained closed […]
Read MoreAssam gets 2 new national parks; total goes up to seven
Assam gets 2 new national parks namely Dihing Patkai and Raimona. Assam already has five national parks—Kaziranga, Manas, Dibru-Saikhowa, Nameri and Rajiv Gandhi Orang National Park. “With the new notifications, Assam will have the third highest numbers of national parks in the country after Madhya Pradesh and Andaman and Nicobar Islands,” Assam forest and environment […]
Read MoreSri Lanka reopens international airport
Sri Lanka on 01st June reopened its international airport for passengers in the midst of the current COVID-19 lockdown with the first flight with 53 passengers landing from Qatar. However, those with a travel record to India and Vietnam over the last 14 days would not be allowed to disembark at the Colombo airport, said […]
Read MoreVistara secures US DOT approval to commence India-US service
The US Department of Transportation (DoT) has granted tentative approval to Vistara for an exemption and a foreign air carrier permit to operate scheduled and charter passenger and cargo services between the US and India under the air transport agreement between the two countries. Earlier reports had mentioned that the airline aims to commence scheduled […]
Read MoreAmerican Airlines Ups New York To Delhi Flight To Daily Service
American Airlines has increased the frequency of its upcoming New York to Delhi flights. The airline will now fly to India’s capital on a daily basis for the entire year, which is up from just three times a week during non-peak times. The route is on track to launch on 31st October. First spotted by […]
Read MoreTaj Group signs a combo hotel in Bengaluru with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL)
Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), the owning company of Taj Hotels & Resorts, has signed a 775-room Combo hotel with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited, at Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru. The hotel will be a combination of a 450-room Vivanta and a 325-room Ginger hotel. The […]
Read MoreKerala to start responsible tourism classification for hotels by August 31
Kerala will begin responsible tourism classification for hotels and resorts by August 31 this year. The government has included this as one of the 100-day projects of the new government. Announcing the different projects and initiatives that will either be started or completed in the next 100 days, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said that the […]
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