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BackBack Air travel: International footfalls from India are not growing as fast as domestic— here is why
Indian domestic aviation recorded its highest-ever single-day traffic on Sunday, April 21. This comes on the back of record numbers in the financial year ending March 2024 and the calendar year 2023, along with the highest-ever profits by IndiGo in the last financial year. The financial year ended with 37.64 crore footfalls for both domestic and international passengers in India.
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Greece: Mysterious 4000-year-old structure unearthed in popular Greek island Crete
As per the latest development, a monumental ancient structure has been unearthed in the Greek island of Crete, a popular tourist hot spot in Greece. If reports are to go by, this discovery will likely halt the construction of a new airport.
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Boost to Halal Tourism as Visa-Free Travel To Malaysia Now A Reality for Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE as well as
Halal tourism, also known as Muslim-friendly tourism. For Muslim travelers, the appeal of vacationing in a halal-friendly locale is unmatched. Such destinations eliminate the risk of inadvertently adopting a pescatarian diet, provide easy access to prayer facilities, and eliminate the need for travel shattafs.
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Indian Railway rolls out mini Vande Bharat in this route: How's the train different?
Vande Metro: Indian Railways Set To Roll Out New Train Soon! Vande Metro: After introducing the semi-high speed 160 kmph Vande Bharat Express, Indian Railways is all set to roll out its new train - the Vande Metro - for short-distance intercity travel. Inspired from the Vande Bharat Express, Vande Metro or Vande Bharat Metro as it is popularly known, aims to revolutionize train travel over smaller distances for the common man
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Indian domestic air travel records 4.4 per cent growth with 1.37 crore passengers in May
"Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-May 2024 were 661.42 lakhs as against 636.07 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year, thereby registering an annual growth of 3.99 per cent and monthly growth of 4.40 per cent," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
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Wego and GNTO Launch Partnership to Highlight Germany’s UNESCO Treasures
Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announce a strategic partnership with the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) to launch an exciting new campaign.
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Now You Won’t Have To Wait A Lot At Mumbai Airport; Here’s Why
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has undergone a significant transformation, making air travel a breeze for passengers. Long gone are the days of lengthy queues and frustrating waits. The airport has doubled its egate capacity, boasting the highest number of such gates in India!
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India solidifies its position as a global tourism powerhouse
India, in a remarkable turn of events, has solidified its position as a global tourism powerhouse, witnessing an unprecedented boom in travel that has left industry experts astounded.
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Will look at bringing down airfare prices, new civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu
Newly inducted civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu took charge of his ministry on Thursday and said that bringing down airfare and improving infrastructure will be his top priorities. The 36-year-old TDP MP from Andhra's Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency is the youngest-ever minister in Modi Cabinet 3.0.
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Madhya Pradesh's new intra-state air service links major cities, 50% discount on fares
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday launched intra-state air service named 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' by flagging off the first flight under it from Bhopal to Jabalpur. He also gave boarding passes to the flyers and opened a ticket-booking counter.
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Bangkok to Beijing by train: Thailand expands rail network for epic train trip
Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network. The Southeast Asian nation will run a trial service between Bangkok and Laos’ capital of Vientiane between July 13 and 14, according to the State Railway of Thailand. When up and running, the new link will improve transport between the two countries and China, Ekarat Sriarayanphong, an official at the railway agency, said in a statement.
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Young Indians drive surge in travel to Thailand
Young Indians are driving the increased Indian tourist inflows to Thailand with Airbnb reporting a more than 60 per cent year-on-year increase in bookings by Indian guests and tourists to Thailand between 2022 and 2023. This surge in interest, particularly notable during the recent Holi and Easter long weekends, saw searches for Thai stays by Indian travelers increasing by over 200 percent during these periods.
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Qatar Airways and China Southern to Offer Better Travel Options with New MoU
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have taken a significant step forward in their strategic alliance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding travel options and convenience for passengers. This agreement, which includes a comprehensive codeshare arrangement, is designed to enhance the market presence and collaborative efforts of both airlines in key areas such as cargo services and frequent flyer programs.
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Western Railway Undertakes Pre-Monsoon Works To Ensure Smooth Travel For Commuters
Western Railway is committed to provide smooth travel for its commuters, to keep the wheels of trains running and ensure uninterrupted services, especially during the monsoons. Due to the sustained efforts and infrastructure upgradations, the suburban operations have become better in the past few years during the monsoons, and WR ran train services smoothly and normally over Mumbai suburban section with minimum disruptions, despite heavy rainfall.
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Air India Express to operate daily flights from Mangaluru Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi from July 22
Air India Express (IX) is all set to increase frequency of its flights from Mangaluru International Airport to Abu Dhabi to a daily flight from July 22, 2024.
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Passengers who missed train in Chennai Central to get berths under Emergency Quota
Southern Railway has offered to help some passengers who could not board Train No. 12840 Chennai Central-Howrah Superfast Mail in Chennai on June 11 to get accommodation under the Emergency Quota.
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Taj becomes world's strongest hotel brand on back of rapid revenue growth
Taj Hotels, the flagship brand of Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), has become the world’s strongest hotel brand on the back of rapid revenue growth. The brand has been recognized as the world’s second fastest-growing brand, after Sheraton’s Four Points, stated a Brand Finance report titled Hotels 50 2024.
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Schengen Visa: Europe Trip Gets Costlier As Fee Hiked By 12% From Today
Schengen Visa 12% Fees Hike Effective Today: Travelers to Europe will now have to pay higher visa application fees as the European Commission’s 12 per cent hike in Schengen Visa fees becomes effective today, June 11, 2024. This increase is applicable worldwide.
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Heatwave alert in Greece: The country faces rising temperatures and wildfire danger
In a recent weather update from Greece, the country is going to undergo a three-day heatwave starting today. According to Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece, during this time, the temperatures will touch or go above 40 degrees Celsius. The minister has cautioned about the heightened risk of wildfires as well.
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Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism breaks all records: WTTC report
Travel & Tourism is forecast to continue growing at pace in 2024, with GDP contribution set to reach SAR 498BN, while jobs will increase by more than 158,000 jobs to reach nearly 2.7MN. International visitor spending is projected to almost double reaching SAR 256BN.
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