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.

Lufthansa is resuming its scheduled service from Munich to Delhi following a break of more than a year. The service to the Indian capital will be operated three times a week with modern Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft. Departures from Bavaria’s aviation hub are scheduled for Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. In the coming summer schedule, Lufthansa […]

Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), the parent company managing Taj Hotels worldwide, recently announced the opening of Raajkutir, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Kolkata, West Bengal. The heritage-inspired hotel embodies the spirit of the Bengal renaissance, the company said. This is the company’s first SeleQtions branded hotel in the city. The property is a 33-key old-world […]

SriLankan Airlines has reestablished its codeshare arrangement with American Airlines, announced the airline recently. The arrangement which came about last month is expected to offer flyers enhanced connectivity and travel options across North America and Europe.  “This strategic partnership would allow the placement of the SriLankan Airlines’ code on American Airlines’ flights to US cities […]

International travellers will need to quarantine for a week after landing in India and test on the eighth day, in new rules that came into effect from January 11, 2022 to tackle the Omicron-driven surge in Covid cases in the country. All passengers will have to go into hotel / home isolation for seven days […]

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The ultimate bucket-list adventure for those who love hiking is finally set to welcome visitors for the first time in 60 years. The Trans Bhutan Trail is a 250-mile historic pilgrimage trail running the length of the Buddhist country of Bhutan, a nation on the edge of the Himalayas famed for its breathtaking mountain vistas […]

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has come out with a draft National Air Sports policy (NASP) 2022 with the vision to make India one of the top destinations for air sports hubs in the world. As per an official release issued by the ministry recently, the policy seeks to leverage India’s potential for air sports […]

In the fight against Covid 19, India on 03rd January 2022 launched vaccination drive for children between 15-18 years age-groups. So far over 90 per cent adults have received the first dose and over 65 per cent of the eligible population has received both doses in India. Further, over 11 states/UTs in India have achieved […]