India was the standout destination at this year’s awards, winning 17 accolades and emerging as a “leading country for responsible tourism.” An international panel of judges came together remotely to determine the top achievers. First launched in 2004, the awards recognise and reward businesses, destinations and operations contributing to a more sustainable tourism industry. India […]

The state forest department is exploring possibilities to develop more zones for tourism at Sariska Tiger Reserve (STR). The famed reserve now gives access to only 5 per cent of the area for safaris. Many stakeholders have pointed out that there are no safari zones in STR where big cats inhabit. As part of it, […]

Taking a cue from Slovenia, a country in central Europe known for its cave destinations, Uttarakhand is set to initiate its own Cave Tourism Circuit in the Gangolihat area of Pithoragarh where a network of nine underground caves was discovered in September. Scientists of Uttarakhand Space Application Centre (USAC) recently surveyed the caves situated in […]

The first-ever open-air floating theatre in Jammu and Kashmir has been launched in the famous Dal lake. During the concluding ceremony of the ongoing Iconic week celebrations, the theatre was inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary, Arun Kumar Mehta. This theatre aims to attract tourism to the union territory. Kashmir has earned fame on […]

The Union Territory administration in Ladakh will be declaring Hanle as a ‘dark sky sanctuary’ in collaboration with the Indian Institute of Astrophysics to promote astro-tourism in the region, a senior official has said. A dark sky sanctuary promotes proper illumination where and when it is needed without wasting energy and polluting other areas, especially […]

The Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday extended the suspension of scheduled international commercial passenger flights till November 30. A notice issued by the DGCA stated that the restrictions shall not apply to international all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by DGCA. The notice also stated that the international scheduled flights may be […]

Indian national carrier Air India has announced to resume direct, non stip flights between Delhi and Sydney thrice a week starting November 15. This comes after the Australian flag carrier Qantas had announced to make the route operational after almost a decade with new flights starting from December 6. Qantas will commence service on the […]

The Indian Embassy in Thailand has announced that Air India will operate additional flights India and Thailand in November under the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM), current mobility operation in place repatriate passengers in countries with which India shares air bubble agreement. The Embassy informed that the national carrier would run a total of 16 flights […]

The Sri Lankan government has approved five new airlines to operate into the country before the end of this year aimed at boosting tourist arrivals following the easing of Covid curbs, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. Accordingly, Sweden’s Edelweiss Air will operate a weekly flight and Russia’s Aeroflot twice a week from November 1, while […]

Strengthening regional connectivity,IndiGo has launched direct flights between Shillong and Dibrugarh under RCS-UDAN scheme, effective October 26. Union Civil Aviation Minister, Jyotiraditya Scindia virtually flagged off the first direct flight on the route. With this flight, a total of 15 airports are now operational in the Northeast region of the country. On the occasion, he […]

In a study conducted by travel experts at luggage storage firm Bounce, India’s national capital New Delhi has been named as the third best capital city for tourists to visit on a holiday. The research analysed 69 developed capital cities around the globe, based on factors such as the average cost of a hotel; transport, […]

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare (MoHFW) has released the guidelines for the international travellers wishing to visit India on e-Tourist Visa when the country reopens the borders for scheduled international flights and visitors from November 15. The overall spirit of the guidelines is ‘reciprocity’. Countries which have agreements with India and recognise Indian […]

India crossed a major milestone on 21 October when the number of coronavirus disease (Covid-19) vaccine doses administered in the country crossed the 1 billion mark. The milestone was achieved half an hour after 10am. The number is twice the number of vaccines administered in the United States, five times that of Japan, nine times […]

One of the iconic heritage structures of the city, Bombay High Court building and its museum is now open for tourists and heritage enthusiasts. The Directorate of Tourism, Maharashtra, teamed up with Bombay High Court and Tourist Guide Association (ToGA) to offer a heritage walk in the Bombay High Court Building starting from October 16, […]

Indian and international dance groups will take part in the National Tribal Dance Festival to take place in Raipur from October 28, the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board said in a statement on Monday. The three-day festival, organised under the tourism development plan of the Chhattisgarh government, will host artists belonging to diverse tribal communities from countries, […]

The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of their second hotel in the Garden City, The Leela Bhartiya City Bengaluru. Spread across 125 acres, the hotel is strategically located on Thanisandra Road, just at a 30-minute drive from the international airport. The hotel also provides easy access to the MG Road and Outer […]

Australia’s largest airline and its flag-carrier, Qantas has announced that it plans to commence direct flights to India almost after a decade from December 6. However, the decision is subject to the Indian government’s necessary approval, it said. The airline in a tweet informed that it will commence service on the Sydney-Delhi route via Darwin, […]

The Electronic Travel Authorisation service (ETA) at airports in Sri Lanka is now going to resume, according to the government of Sri Lanka. The service is for fully vaccinated international travellers and is a way to make things easier on international travellers. Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Sarath Rupasiri said that on-arrival […]

Uttarakhand just got a new astronomical observatory, which will help you enjoy a surreal stargazing experience amid the towering mountains of Bhimtal. The newly launched observatory is an ideal place for all astronomy enthusiasts, who have been keen to know more about the open sky and all the magic it holds within. As per the […]

Very soon, vistadome coaches will be added on three more routes, in a move to boost tourism. As per the reports, Indian Railways is planning to introduce Vistadome coaches in Shatabdi trains on three routes, which will be from Delhi to Dehradun, Kathgodam, and Kalka. This is aimed at offering options to travellers to experience […]

ibis has launched its third property in Mumbai – ibis Mumbai Vikhroli. Strategically located in the corporate hub of Mumbai, Lal Bahadur Shastri Marg, the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. The 15-floor ibis Mumbai Vikhroli features 249 comfortable rooms with large windows, stylish wardrobes, sleek TV panels and the ‘Sweet Bed’ by ibis. The rooms […]

Taj Group Group has announced the opening of a new luxury hotel in Bhopal. Developed by Dilip Buildcon, The 152-room Taj Lakefront hotel has a landmark location overlooking the lake and the hills. Other facilities of the hotels includes two signature restaurants – Machan, the popular all-day diner, and House of Ming, with its renowned […]