India has entered into an air bubble agreement with Australia, which will allow all eligible passengers to fly between the two countries. An air travel bubble allows the residents of the two countries that are in agreement to travel between the nations, as long as certain preset guidelines are met. These guidelines can differ for […]

Sarovar hotels announce the opening of Pushkara Sarovar Portico, Dibrugarh, marking the group’s foray into Assam. Sarovar has more than 95 operating hotels across 65 destinations in India and Africa. The hotel with 57 rooms has views of the outer Himalayas and the mighty Brahmaputra river. It is located on NH-37, allowing easy access for […]

Sri Lanka recently lifted the travel ban imposed on November 27 on travellers from six African countries – South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho and Eswatini, following the news on the spread of new Omicron variant of Covid-19, says the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). According to CAA chairman, foreign arrivals with travel history to these […]

To ensure a smooth passage for international travellers arriving in India, the Indian government on 07th December 2021 mandated contactless self-declaration by them on the ‘Air Suvidha’ portal (https://www.newdelhiairport.in/airsuvidha/apho-registration). The portal was launched in August 2020 and is used to ease international passenger arrival in India. The portal aids passengers in providing their details of travel […]

India’s vaccination drive has achieved another milestone as 50% of the eligible population is now fully vaccinated against corona virus disease (Covid-19), the Union health ministry said last Sunday. The vaccination coverage in the country has exceeded 01 billion doses as per the provisional reports released by the ministry of health and family welfare recently. […]

Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, recently announced the opening of Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun, marking the brand’s first opening in the Uttarakhand region. Nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas in Dehradun, the 102-room new hotel is set to welcome guests with the brand’s signature warm service, friendly […]

In wake of the global fear of new corona virus variant omicron, Nepal has decided to put a ban on nine countries including Hong Kong. A meeting of the council of ministers recently has decided to ban entry of passengers arriving from and transiting South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, Malawi and Hong […]

Amid the global scare over the new Omicron variant of Covid-19, Bangladesh has announced new travel rules, making a 14-day institutional quarantine mandatory for all travellers from seven African countries. The countries are Botswana, Eswatini, Ghana, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, the Civil Aviation Authority of Bangladesh (CAAB) said recently in its updated travel […]

Direct flights between Sri Lanka and Poland will begin on 08th December 2021 with LOT Polish Airlines resuming operations again with three weekly services. “Prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, 37 airlines operated direct flights to Sri Lanka. Since the reopening of the country, 23 airlines have resumed passenger flights to Sri Lanka, whilst more airlines have […]

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCI), on December 1, puts on hold, the date of resumption of international flights in view of the new variant of COVID-19 virus called Omicron. “In view of the evolving global scenario with the emergence of new variant of concern, the situation is being watched closely in consultation with […]

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Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) recently announced the debut of its first hotel, Vivanta Sikkim in Pakyong. The stylishly designed hotel is set amidst lush paddy fields and bamboo forests with stunning views of the snow-capped Himalayas. Mr. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL, said, “This opening is in line with IHCL’s strategy […]

The Sri Lankan government is preparing to launch a tourism promotion campaign in key source markets in coming weeks ahead of the forthcoming winter season. According to industry officials, the campaign involves three initiatives: television commercials globally; public relations and digital marketing initiatives in France and a social media campaign in the Middle East; and […]

The ministry of home affairs has decided to place a ban on travel from African nations into Nepal. Chief of the Immigration Department Narayan Prasad Bhattarai said that the Home Ministry had decided to prohibit African nationals from entering Nepal due to the risk of a new variant of COVID-19, Omicron. It has also been […]

The government of India has allowed the resumption of regular international flights from December 15, nearly 21 months after suspending it on March 23 last year. However, keeping in mind the rising Covid-19 cases in a few countries, the government has adopted a cautious approach. As per the announcement, Covid high-risk countries will see a […]

Qantas has announced that it will launch a brand-new international route from Melbourne to Delhi from December 22, 2021, connecting Victoria to the Indian capital on a Qantas-operated flight for the first time in the airline’s history. The new Melbourne-Delhi flight will operate four times a week. Same day connections will also be available from […]

Singapore said on Sunday (21st Nov) it has reached an agreement with India on resuming commercial flights under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) facility that will commence with six daily flights from Chennai, Delhi and Mumbai on November 29. VTL travellers must be fully vaccinated and present a digital proof of vaccination. They must also take […]

Re-entering India’s sky after a gap of nearly 10 years, the Texas-based American Airlines is looking to connect more destinations, especially Mumbai to the US, via non-stop services. Last week, American Airlines launched a new non-stop flight between New York to New Delhi on a Boeing 777-300 aircraft. In a conversation with IANS, Tom Lattig, […]

Sri Lanka Tourism is gearing up to carry out a number of promotional initiatives in four traditional markets to boost tourist arrivals this winter season. Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said the special tourism promotion initiative would be rolled out in the United Kingdom, Germany, France and India. The United Kingdom, Germany and France are Sri […]

Located in the lively city of Kathmandu, Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as free Wi-Fi and 24-hour food offerings. The hotel is only a short two-and-a-half-mile journey from the bustling city centre […]

The top US health body has issued a “Level One” COVID-19 notice for Americans travelling to India, saying the risk of contracting the infection and developing severe symptoms may be lower if one is fully vaccinated. The new travel advisory issued on 15th November by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of […]

We are hereby sharing with you the latest guidelines for travellers as issued by the Indian Government. Please be informed that as of now there are different guidelines for some countries but the situation is very dynamic & we are sure that the travel will become smoother with every passing day. We shall keep you […]