India has added five more Ramsar sites, or wetlands that are of international importance, bringing the number of such sites to 54, Environment Minister Bhupendra Yadav tweeted on 26th July. “Delighted to inform that 5 more Indian wetlands have got Ramsar recognition as wetlands of international importance,” Mr. Yadav tweeted. These are the Karikili Bird Sanctuary, […]

From October 1, 2022, a low-cost airline licenced in Thailand, Thai Vietjet, will launch three weekly nonstop flights between Ahmedabad and Bangkok (Suvarnabhumi). The airline has announced special offer rates with a starting price of Rs 9,882 and flight duration of slightly under four hours. “The special deluxe service includes 7 kg carry-on and 20 […]

The Nepalese government has announced numerous measures to revive the tourism industry battered by the COVID-19 pandemic, including a plan to declare the years between 2023 and 2033 as the ‘Visit Nepal Decade’. Unveiling the Tourism Rehabilitation Action Plan, Jeevan Ram Shrestha, Nepal’s minister for culture, tourism, and civil aviation, said the government is breaking […]

In a first, the Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (TATR) has launched ‘Zero Waste Tadoba’ project to be implemented jointly by Mohurli Gram Panchayat, Chandrapur Zilla Parishad, and two NGO partners. Tadoba draws at least 200 thousand visitors each season and coupled with the local population there is a significantly large volume of waste being generated which […]

In a bid to take forward the Act East policy, the second edition of the three-day North East India Festival, 2022 will be held in the Thailand capital Bangkok from July 29. The festival marks 75 years of India’s diplomatic relationship with Thailand and aims to promote trade, tourism, cultural exchange and people-to-people meet between […]

Marriott International has signed an agreement with BeeKay Group to bring five new hotels to Jharkhand and West Bengal, the company said in a statement on 24th July. Slated to open between 2024 and 2026, the agreement is expected to add more than 700 rooms to Marriott International’s existing portfolio in the country. Marriott’s Le […]

Buoyed by a strong recovery in travel demand in the Indian market, Singapore Airlines plans to increase the number of flights to India where the group is currently operating at around 75 per cent of its pre-pandemic capacity. Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group — comprising full service carrier Singapore Airlines and low-cost airline Scoot — currently […]

From August 1st until October 29th, Oman Air is increasing the number of frequencies from the Sultanate to India. The total number of additional flights in the schedule amounts to 18; therefore, in the three months from August to October, the airline will offer: • 10 weekly flights to Delhi, Kochi, and Chennai • 7 […]

India reported 2 billion cumulative Covid-19 vaccinations on 17th July, going past a global milestone in the ongoing battle against the pandemic. The country has now achieved a record 97 per cent first-dose coverage, while 90 per cent of its adult population has received both doses of the vaccine. Around 0.49 million doses were given […]

Tata-owned Air India has issued an advisory for international air travelers arriving in India. The advisory says that international passengers must now check in their luggage again in case they are going to board another flight for a domestic destination after arrival at any airport in the country. The advisory further added that this procedure […]

The Oberoi Hotels and Resorts in a statement has announced that it has been awarded ‘World’s Best Hotel Brand’ in a reader’s poll conducted by a popular travel magazine. The company mentioned that its properties around the world have also received accolades including ‘Best City Hotel’ in Asia, ‘Best Resort’ in India and ‘Best Resort’ […]

According to Tourism Minister of Uttarakhand, Satpal Maharaj, Auli will become a year-round tourist destination. He added that a skiing village will also be developed in Auli, in addition to various activities related to adventure tourism that will also be organized in Auli throughout the year, e.g., skiing in winter, and adventure sports like trekking, […]

Ahmedabad and Kerala have been named by TIME magazine among the 50 extraordinary destinations to explore in its list of the World’s Greatest Places of 2022. These are two major tourist destinations in India. Besides Ahmedabad and Kerala, other cities which made to the list of top 50 include Seoul, Buahan in Bali, the Great […]

The hotel brand Louvre Hotels Groups has announced the signing of a new property in Nepal as it looks to expand the global footprint of its luxury brand. Company’s luxury brand – Royal Tulip, managed by leading hotel management company Sarovar Hotels will be Louvre Hotels Group’s fourth signed hotel in Nepal after Sarovar Premiere, […]

The holy city of Varanasi showcasing India’s culture and traditions over the ages will be declared the first “Cultural and Tourism Capital” of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Secretary General of the bloc Zhang Ming said. The Beijing-headquartered Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is an eight-member economic and security alliance comprising China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, […]

Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Resort Goa Baga strengthening its presence in India’s vibrant beach city of Goa. Located in the heart of North Goa, travelers and locals can find their balance in this newly opened resort that flows with relaxing natural […]

Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India stated that the government is working to increase the number of airports in the country to 200 by 2024 from the current 140 airports. She further stated that aviation and tourism are complimenting sectors. “Air connectivity needs to be in tandem with what the […]

Akasa Air, the newest airline in India backed by investor Rakesh JhunJhunwala, has received the nod from the Directorate General of Civil Aviation to start operations. The airline today informed that is has been granted the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by the civil aviation regulator in the country. “We are pleased to announce the receipt […]

Bhutan-based Drukair, after almost a gap of two years, has resumed scheduled flight services between Paro and Bangkok via Bagdogra in West Bengal, officials said on 05th July. The airline had suspended its operations on the route due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheduled flights on the Paro-Bagdogra-Bangkok sector restarted on 04th July, Drukair Senior […]

India has been elected a member of the Intergovernmental Committee of UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage for the 2022-2026 cycle. In a series of tweets, Culture Minister GK Reddy said this is yet another opportunity for India to reinstate the values of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. The elections for the Intergovernmental […]

You can make your next trip to Ladakh even more exciting. How, you ask? Now there are helicopter services made available for tourists to travel across the Union Territory of Ladakh. This is a happy addition as now travel within the Union Territory will be much easier for those who may find the roads a […]

Hyatt Hotels has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Jaipur Mansarovar. The 245-room property underlines the group’s focus on strengthening its brand presence across urban and resort destinations in India. The opening marks the third Hyatt hotel in one of India’s most sought-after tourist destinations. Spread across an area of approximately five acres, Hyatt Regency […]