After 72 years of construction of the one and only Tribhuvan International Airport in the country, Gautam Buddha International Airport is now being launched as the second international airport in Nepal. With the preparation of commercial flights at Gautam Buddha Airport in Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, there will be two international airports in operation in the country. […]

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) yesterday announced that international flights from / to India will be resumed from 27 March 2022. “The suspension of scheduled commercial international passenger services to and from India stands extended only up to 2359 hrs IST on March 26, 2022, and air bubble arrangements shall accordingly be extended to […]

Good news for sky watchers travelling to India! Rajasthan ‘The Land of Maharajas’ has recently launched the night sky Astro Tourism in all its 33 districts! Jaipur, the royal capital of Rajasthan, alone has four famous star gazing venues including Jantar-Mantar, Amber Fort, University of Maharaja and Jawahar Kala Kendra. One of the prime features […]

JW Marriott recently announced the opening of JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire Resort & Spa in Bengaluru. Located in the tranquil Nandi Hills region of Bengaluru, the resort offers 301 rooms in the rolling greens of the 275-acre, Prestige Golfshire course. It lies within a 20-minute drive from Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport.

French hospitality major Accor will densify its India portfolio by adding nine new hotels across mid-scale and economy categories to the existing 54 hotels with 10,000 rooms in the country. Over the next two years, Accor will add over 1,300 keys to its Novotel and ibis brands in the country. Accor had last year launched […]

Thailand and India have reportedly entered into a bilateral agreement to resume operations of flights between the two countries. The air bubble pact was recently announced by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). With this, Indian and Thai carriers would be permitted to operate flights to and from destinations in either country. The official statement […]

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended “till further orders”, aviation regulator, Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said recently. This restriction will not apply to international all-cargo operations and flight specifically approved by the DGCA, it mentioned. Fights under air bubble arrangement will not be affected, the notification […]

Ambassadors and High Commissioners of Korea, Argentina, Vietnam, Brunei, Finland, Malaysia, Thailand and Laos along with their families attended the 48th Khajuraho Dance Festival at Khajuraho on a special invitation from the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Department. Argentina’s Ambassador Hugo Javier Gobbi said that the experience of Khajuraho Dance Festival was wonderful. Appreciating the art and […]

Fully vaccinated travellers to Sri Lanka do not need to take a PCR or Rapid Antigen test, to determine the Covid status before travelling to Sri Lanka from March, said the country’s Health Ministry recently. According to the guidelines issued by the ministry recently, a traveller who has received both doses of a two-dose vaccine, […]

Scheduled international flights to / from India are likely to resume from March 15 and will follow the standard operating procedures effective at Indian airports for foreign arrivals and departure, government sources said recently. Given the consistent decline in Covid cases, a decision on resuming scheduled international flights has almost been arrived at by the […]

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With the omicron variant-driven wave subsiding in the country, India on 14th February reopened its borders for the International passengers without the requirement to undergo quarantine. Besides these, International travellers from 87 countries are allowed to upload a certificate of full vaccination instead of a negative RT-PCR report obtained 72 hours prior to boarding. These countries […]

Radisson Hotel Group recently announced the opening of Radisson Resort Pondicherry Bay in the coastal fishing village of Arikamedu in Pondicherry. Situated between a lagoon and the Bay of Bengal, the serene resort amalgamates modern design and comfort with rustic surroundings. The resort features chalets and private villas boasting of Franco-Tamil architecture.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced revised rules for all international arrivals.  As per the reports, all tourist visa holders travelling to the island nation will now have to mandatorily carry a travel insurance coverage of minimum USD 75000, including hospitalisation cover for COVID-19 treatment. CAASL added that the travellers can […]

Tamara group recently opened up its new wellness and Ayurveda property Amal Tamara in Alleppey. It boasts of 19 rooms divided into three different categories with modern amenities, aesthetic decor, and picturesque lake views offering both privacy and serenity. The hotel offers Ayurvedic programmes for immunity booster, anti-aging, among other chronic conditions, in consultation with […]

It’s official! Air India has been handed over to the Tata Group after 67 years. The Tata group had founded Air India as Tata Airlines in October 1932. The government nationalised the airline in 1953. The formalities have been completed. The Air India disinvestment process is closed. The shares have been transferred to Talace Pvt […]

India has been ranked among the top 10 countries for cross-country travel in an index of 118 countries by vacation homes aggregator Holidu. The index was compiled by taking into account a variety of factors deemed important for anyone planning a road trip, including attractions like the UNESCO World Heritage sites, wildlife, natural assets, range […]

In a remarkable achievement for India, over 75 per cent of the country’s adult population is now fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya informed on Sunday. The countrywide COVID-19 vaccination drive had started on January 16, 2021.

Nepal’s second international airport will start its operation in May, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation said recently. Located in central Tarai, the airport is the gateway to the international pilgrimage destination of Lumbini, the birthplace of Gautam Buddha. The operation of the airport will open up new routes, options, and feasibility for flights in […]

Emirates has announced it will add five more flights to Sri Lanka, offering customers 26 weekly flights to Colombo, including a daily service from Male to Colombo. Starting from 10 February, the added services will offer customers more travel choices and flexibility to Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. The added services will operate every Tuesday, Thursday, […]

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), the parent company managing Taj Hotels worldwide, recently announced the signing of 13 new amã Stays & Trails bungalows. With this, the brand is stepping into four new destinations – Chandigarh, Gurgaon, Kanha and Kochi. It is also adding another bungalow in Lonavala. amã Stays & Trails is a group of […]

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in India has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) has said. This restriction shall not apply to flights operating between India and approximately 40 countries under air bubble arrangements, all-cargo operations and flights specifically approved by the DGCA.