Sri Lanka has decided to delay reopening the country to foreign tourists by at least two weeks, but lifted its nationwide curfew on Monday as the island-nation prepares to hold parliamentary elections in the coming weeks. The island nation was initially planning to open its international airports to tourists on August 1, but has now decided […]

The government of Nepal had eased the lockdown starting from 12 June at low risk areas, including Kathmandu valley, by allowing markets to reopen and private vehicles to ply according to the odd-even final digit on license plates matching the final digit of the Nepali calendar date, while adopting effective precautions against COVID-19. Further, Department […]

In order to rekindle the memories of India in the minds of travellers, India Tourism has launched an innovative social media campaign called ‘India Stays Inside’. An initiative by India Tourism Western India Regional office, the campaign has received rave reviews on social media handles of Incredible India. ‘India Stays Inside’ is an emotional campaign […]

Sarnath, one of the most sacred Buddhist sites of the country, located about 11 km from Varanasi, & where Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon after he attained enlightenment will soon witness massive development with The World Bank-funded Rs 100 crore project to provide world-class facilities for pilgrims, tourists and ensure employment for the local […]

The government of India on 29th June issued guidelines for Unlock Phase II, beginning from July 1, with relaxations in night curfew, provision for more domestic flights and trains, and clearance for more than five people in a shop. However, schools, colleges and other educational institutions will remain closed till July 31, and Metro rail, […]

India’s post Coronavirus unlocking begins and the first clear message put up by the government is that the lockdown is going to end. The Ministry of Home Affairs introduced the guidelines of ‘Unlock 1.0’ where it will allow a phased reopening of most activities across India. This unlocking will happen in 3 phases and the […]

The government is phasing Bangladesh out of lockdown by reopening offices and resuming public transport services on a limited scale from May 31 until Jun 15 amid an escalation of coronavirus cases. Offices and other workplaces will be allowed to operate in this period while public transit system will run in a reduced capacity subject […]

Considering the hospitality industry is going through a very difficult time in the wake of Covid 19 Pandemic and lockdown that has severely impacted the accommodation sector, the Ministry of Tourism has decided that validity of approval or certifications of hotels and other accommodation units whose project approvals/reapprovals and classification/reclassification have expired/are likely to expire […]

A special presidential task force appointed in Sri Lanka to overlook all COVID-19 related matters has proposed to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to re-open the country’s international airport for foreign tourists from Aug. 1. The task force said all measures would be based on international and local health guidelines. President Rajapaksa said there was a possibility […]

Kerala flew back 104 Russian tourists who had got stuck in the national lockdown following COVId-19 outbreak. The special plane of Royal Flight Airlines took off for Moscow via Kolkata and Yekaterinburg. While a majority of 75 of passengers were staying in different destinations in Kerala, like Varkala near the state capital, the rest of […]

With the new cases of COVID-19 in Nepal, the government issued some strict rules whereby the vehicular movement and air traffic is banned. Further, the Government has also sealed Kathmandu city to break the chain of spread. A few days ago, the previous lockdown, which was supposed to end on the midnight of 18th May, […]

To help people assess themselves the risk of catching coronavirus infection, the Narendra Modi government on Thursday has launched a mobile app called Aarogya Setu. The app developed in public-private partnership will calculate the chance of infection based on users interaction with others, using cutting edge Bluetooth technology, algorithms and artificial intelligence. Once installed in […]

New rules for domestic travel during the lockdown were released by the government today, including advising passengers to download the Aarogya Setu application on their mobile devices and asking states to ensure thermal screening at departure point of airports, railway stations and bus terminals. The guidelines were shared by Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, […]

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Monday said that domestic air services by non-scheduled and private operators including fixed-wing, helicopters and microlight aircraft shall resume with effect from May 25. “The government has decided for recommencement of domestic air travel by passengers with effect from May 25, which includes domestic air services by non-scheduled […]

Reinforcing its Responsible Luxury ethos that seeks to create a better and secure world, ITC Hotels today announced the launch of ‘WeAssure’ initiative. In a first for the hospitality industry, the discerning guests of ITC Hotels will be reassured by an accreditation by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH)- the leading standards […]

Telangana to develop tourism sites, garner more revenue. Tourism Minister of Telangana, V Srinivas Goud has directed the tourism department to prepare Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for development of their respective vacant lands which will be considered for development of tourism. The officials were also asked to prepare proposals to develop existing hotels and restaurants […]

In a bid to alleviate the boredom inflicted by COVID-19 lockdown, the Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) launched a photo contest titled ‘Nepal from Your Window’. The participant should send pictures captured in Nepal showcasing the natural beauty, culture, heritage, tourism and traditions of the country. Nepalis, as well as foreigners, can take part in the […]

Sri Lanka has further extended the validity period of all visas for foreigners until June 11, and has advised getting it endorsed before the period lapses. The previous extension granted on April 1 will lapse on May 12. “Applicants shall pay the relevant visa fee and get the visa endorsed in the passport by securing […]

According to Immigration data, there are 11,389 tourists in the country as of 4th May and Sri Lanka Tourism extends an invitation to all the International Tourists and Expatriates to register at the “Tourist & Expatriate Support Center” website on www.register.sltda.gov.lk which provides live updates on COVID-19, essential travel information and assistance. “Immediately, a 24/7 […]

The Nepal Government announced on May 6 an extension to the nation lockdown till midnight of the 18th May 2020. The air ban implemented by the Nepal Government and Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has also been extended till 31st May 2020, however, rescue flights and flights related to medical and other essential supplies […]

Starting from 11th May 2020, the Government of Sri Lanka has lifted curfew from 23 districts. The only two districts where curfew will continue are Colombo & Gampaha districts. The Sri Lankan government aims at total relaxation of the curfew restrictions imposed in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic by June. The government is targeting […]

The Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru, has won this year’s SKYTRAX Award for Best Regional Airport in India and Central Asia. In a statement, Bangalore International Airport Ltd (BIAL) has said that the airport was voted by customers as the Best Regional Airport in India & Central Asia for the third time in four years at […]