The Uttar Pradesh Tourism has been consistently looking for more than just the Taj Mahal to create travel footprint in the state. In an effort to highlight the many striking experiences of Uttar Pradesh, the second UP Travel Mart will be held in Lucknow from February 22-24 in 2016. This was revealed by Om Prakash […]

News of the Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on its approval to enter into an agreement between India and China for strengthening cooperation in the field of tourism, has come after the Prime Minister’s successful visit to China. The agreement was signed during this visit, where both countries agreed on creating a […]

Fortune’s foray into the Chennai market is not old – it makes a third addition under the brand umbrella with the Fortune Select Grand. This is the group’s 47th hotel in the country, offering superior services and a wide range of facilities to the guests. Styled in a contemporary fashion, the hotel is rich on […]

Goa has pioneered some of the most unique experiences for travellers in the Indian tourism industry. It holds the baton and leads the industry yet another time by introducing the concept of seaplanes, Heli-tourism and amphibious buses in the state. Though Maharashtra has already introduced the concept, Goa is likely to gather momentum with its […]

2015 marks the decade old acquisition of Le Meridian by Starwood Hotels & Resorts. The hotel rang in the new year with an announcement of opening a Le Méridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR, with rebranding of an existing hotel. This hotel features 285 rooms, including 22 suites, in tasteful and contemporary furnishings. A renovated signature dining […]

Riding the clouds of success, IndiGo launched eight new flights connecting Delhi to Lucknow, Lucknow to Patna and Patna to Kolkata, as a plan to beef up its network within the national boundaries. Additionally, IndiGo will also connect Kolkata to Goa with the introduction of its first daily non-stop flight. The IndiGo schedule is sure […]

The Indian Government has decided to extend Visa-on- Arrival facility to Sri Lanka, to promote better relations between the two countries. At a recent visit to Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Parliament and announced, “When we connect people, bonds between nations become stronger. That is why we have decided to extend the […]

May is the month of happy tidings for travellers as well as the tourism department of India. The Government of India is extending its e-Tourist Visa facility to 31 more countries from May 1, 2015. In addition to the 45 countries that already hold this priviledge, the additional countries that are now on the same […]

Inter Continental Hotels Group (IHG) has launched its first Holiday Inn Express in Hyderabad. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli is located in the heart of the city’s IT and financial district and close to Hitech City as well as the HITEX Exhibition Centre. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Hyderabad Gachibowli is the third […]

With the new government’s travel agenda being strongly focussed towards trade, higher footfalls and safety, the first heartening news came in the sphere of online visas. Dr. Lalit K Panwar, Secretary, Tourism, Government of India announced the launch of eVoA (e- visa on arrival), under which 10,000 Indian Visas have been issued online. Additional facilities […]

Air India welcomed its 19th Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the Indian soil on 24th February. This special delivery from Boeing’s production line in Charleston, South Carolina promises more comfortable time in the skies for travellers.The twin aisle jet is a B 787-8 model that comes equipped with 256 seats in two classes, namely business class, […]