The Finance Minster said that more Tejas Express trains will be started to connect various iconic tourist destinations across the country. Introduced in May 2017, the Tejas-class trains are the country’s first semi-high speed fully air-conditioned trains with modern onboard facilities. Currently, Tejas trains are operational on four routes in the country–Mumbai-Goa, Chennai Egmore-Madurai, New […]

After the successful launch of its New Delhi – Warsaw operations in September 2019, LOT Polish Airlines will increase its frequency from 5 weekly to daily. LOT Polish Airlines commenced operations out of India on 12th September 2019. Based on strong demand from the Indian Point-of-Sale and latest booking forecasts for flights from India to […]

SriLankan Airlines is being asked to consider resuming flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to both Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) and Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). According to a report in the Colombo based Daily Financial Times quoted by CH-Aviation, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has asked the national flag carrier to […]

Hyatt Hotels Corporation has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Thrissur in the cultural capital of Kerala. With 77 well-appointed guestrooms, this contemporary hotel aims to bring the brand’s signature hospitality to business and leisure guests travelling to the region. The hotel marks the continued growth of the Hyatt Regency brand in India and joins […]

Kerala Tourism’s Barrier-Free Tourism Project won global recognition, as the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) made a special mention of the south Indian state as an ‘Emerging Global Destination’ in the Accessible Destination Awards 2019. At the awards ceremony in Madrid on Wednesday, Kerala Tourism Director P Bala Kiran received the conferment from Zurab […]

Sri Lanka was able to create a positive image on the minds of those who visited the Sri Lanka stall at the CMT 2020 Germany, which was held from 11th to 19th January 2020 in Landesmesse in Stuttgart. CMT being the largest Consumer fair in Germany, has been identified as the best international platform for […]

In a bid to strengthen India’s relationships with the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the Indian Government has decided to offer visa-on-arrival facility for UAE nationals travelling to India. The facility will be available to UAE nationals for a period of up to 60 days with double entry for business, tourism, conference and medical purposes. This […]

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is in talks with the Indian civil aviation officials to adopt the worldwide airport slot guidelines which will help new airlines get slots at various airports in India. Once adopted, more international airlines will be able to fly into India, connecting more cities worldwide and it could also help […]

Expanding its network, AirAsia India has launched new flights to Kochi and Ahmedabad from Delhi effective December 20. The inaugural starting fares on these new routes between New Delhi-Kochi and New Delhi- Ahmedabad are priced attractively at Rs 3915 and Rs 2015 respectively. Flight no i5791 from New Delhi departs at 4:55 hours and lands […]

The existing supply in Delhi is expected to experience an increase of approximately 768 keys over the next 1-2 years, reveals JLL’s report titled Delhi NTR-Charting Delhi’s Tourism Potential. Delhi currently has a total room inventory of 16,912 rooms, spread across more than 80 branded hotels. Although the growth of new supply is moderate with […]

New Delhi: Tata Group hospitality arm Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) on Thursday said it has added Fateh Prakash Palace in Udaipur to its collection of authentic palaces, which has now been renamed as Taj Fateh Prakash Palace. Fateh Prakash Palace was built during the reign of Maharana Fateh Singh Mewar in the 19th century […]

India’s largest airport, the upcoming Jewar Airport in Uttar Pradesh, is all set to be developed as a world-class facility by Zurich Airport International AG. Apart from the Swiss company, Adani and GMR-led Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and two other firms took part in the financial bidding to build Delhi-NCR’s third airport. Jewar Airport, […]

The world’s first marine cemetery, made out of single-use plastic bottles, has opened its gate at Beypore Beach in Kerala, India to commemorate World Wildlife Conservation Day. Marine Cemetery, which pays respect to eight critically endangered marine species, hopes to bring awareness to the devastating effects of single-use plastic, urban and industrial pollution, and overfishing. […]

Shillong gets a new tourist spot that has been garnering a lot of attention from the people. It is the Mattilang amusement park located in Upper Shillong, which is surrounded by lush greenery and picturesque landscape. One of the primary attractions of this spot is the magnificent views of Elephant Falls, one of the major […]

The Indian Government’s think tank, Niti Aayog, along with UT administration has issued Rest for Qualification documents regarding plans to develop water villas at India’s popular island destinations, such as Lakshadweep and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The project is estimated at INR 150000 crore for both land and water villas. According to reports, new […]

With a focus on connectivity of Islands, UDAN 4.0 scheme under the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has invited bids for 3 unserved airports/airstrips in Andaman & Nicobar Island and 1 underserved airport/airstrip in Lakshadweep Island. These are : Campbell Bay, Car Nicobar and Shibpur in Andaman &Nicobar and Agatti in Lakshadweep. The aerodromes are […]

Ministry of Civil Aviation, GoI has assured Manipur government that the State Government’s proposal for including Imphal – Mandalay sector under International UDAN will be taken up on a priority, acknowledging the State’s importance in Act East Policy. The ministry has also assured that the bidding process for selection of airlines, for this sector, will […]

The USA Today has ranked Sri Lanka as the top destination, among 20 countries, for winter travel. “Jetsetters looking for something off the beaten tourist path should consider Sri Lanka,” USA Today said. “An overlooked gem, this exotic island in the Indian Ocean seduces everyone who steps foot with its stunning unspoiled wilderness, colorful history, […]

The newly renovated Tourist Information Centre (TIC) operated under the Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) was ceremonially opened to the public recently, by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) Chairman Kishu Gomes, along with Kandy Hoteliers Association President Samantha Rathnayake, and his key members, Central Province Department of Trade, Commerce and Tourism Director W.M.A.H. […]

This year, Sarovar Hotels & Resorts entered Madhya Pradesh market with an 88 room property, announced the 90-keys Estuary Sarovar Portico in Kerala, opened Nirvana Sarovar Portico at Gorakhpur, expanded in Ahmedabad by signing a 49-rooms property, signed a new hotel in Faridabad, launched Seasons Sarovar Portico in Udaipur, announcd Sarovar Portico Dindi in the […]

The India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), which manages the Pragati Maidan, will undertake a mega project to redevelop the land into a world class International Exhibition and Convention Centre. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved monetisation of land at Pragati Maidan in the heart of the national capital for building a five-star hotel. ITPO will […]

Telangana Tourism is taking new initiatives to promote eco-tourism and tourism in general in the state. The state tourism body has opened an air-conditioned two-storey ferry, and ten three-star cottages at the backwaters of Krishna River towards this initiative. Located in Somasila, Kollapur, which is about 250 km away from Hyderabad, these tourist facilities were […]