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Emirates to resume flights from India to Dubai from June 23
As Dubai eases travel curbs for passengers from India, Emirates airline said it will resume flights connecting India, South Africa and Nigeria to the city from June 23. "Emirates welcomes the latest protocols and measures announced by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management to allow the safe resumption of passenger travel from South Africa, Nigeria and India to Dubai and onwards," said the airline's spokesperson in a statement.
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UP Tourism signs key MoUs to boost rural tourism; 229 villages identified for development
The Directorate of Tourism will focus on identifying and addressing infrastructure gaps in selected villages, developing tourism infrastructure, mobilizing communities for tourism activities, organizing capacity-building programs and promoting homestays.
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How much should I tip in: Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand
To tip or not to tip – and how much – is a question on many American travelers’ minds as they venture abroad this summer. The U.S. is known around the world for its generous tipping culture, but that standard, as much as 20% on some bills in some cities, hasn’t exactly been exported to other locations. In fact, according to Justin Chapman, a travel expert who specializes in safaris at Go2Africa, tipping in some locations may actually be seen as offensive.
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Infrastructure upgrade work at Sealdah station complete, train services to normalise soon
Work on the ongoing infrastructure upgrade at Sealdah station in Kolkata is now complete and train services are likely to be normal soon, an official said on Sunday. The modernization activities started from the early hours of Friday, which resulted in several suburban trains being cancelled or short-terminated in the last three days.
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New Sleeper Trains Cut Travel Time From Hong Kong To Beijing & Shanghai By Half
Hong Kong has just launched a brand new high-speed sleeper train service that will significantly cut down travel time between Hong Kong, Beijing, and Shanghai. Starting June 15th, travellers can zip from Hong Kong to Beijing in just 12.5 hours, compared to what was previously a full day trip. The journey to Shanghai is similarly streamlined, going from a lengthy 19.5 hours down to a much more manageable 11 hours, as announced by MTR Corp, Hong Kong’s mass railway operator.
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Hyatt enjoys ‘robust’ demand for European business travel and meetings
Hotel company Hyatt is continuing to see “robust” demand for business travel in Europe while noting a post-Covid change in the pattern of bookings. Paul Dalgleish, Hyatt’s VP of revenue, sales and distribution in the EAME (Europe, Africa and Middle East) region, said that transient business travel was “doing well”, alongside buoyant demand for meetings and events at its European hotels.
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Corporate Travel Gets A Tech Upgrade: PredictX Rolls Out New Air Sourcing Tool
PredictX launches Air Sourcing Navigator, a new app to optimize corporate air travel deals and plans expansions into hotel and transport. Travel tech expert PredictX has introduced a novel application aimed at assisting corporate travel managers in enhancing their air travel programs.
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Thailand Extends Visa-Free Stay To Indian Passport Holders For 60 Days
Thailand Extends Visa-Free Stay To Indian Passport Holders For 60 Days
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Heavy rain delays flights, gives pax hard time travelling to Pune Airport
Heavy rain delays flights, gives pax hard time travelling to Pune Airport
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Beaches in Goa become deserted and quieter with first pre-monsoon showers
As Goa has started receiving pre-monsoon showers, the beaches in the state
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IMD forecasts increased rainfall in Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra
The IMD has announced a notable increase in rainfall activity along the coastal regions of Karnataka and Maharashtra starting June 8.
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AirAsia’s Big Sale Offers Low Fares to Exotic Destinations
AirAsia‘s FREE* Seats campaign is back, offering 10 million promotional seats to support tourism and boost economic activity throughout the region. With over 130 destinations on sale this year, the initiative seeks to enhance connectivity and strengthen the economies of various popular travel locales.
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New Vande Bharat bullet train soon,
While the dream of Vande Bharat trains has already come true, it's now time for the bullet train to take centre stage For the past decade, there has been much discussion about bullet trains and Vande Bharat trains in Indian Railways. While the dream of Vande Bharat trains has already come true, it's now time for the bullet train to take centre stage. Indian Railways is preparing to launch its own indigenous bullet train, which is expected to run at the speed of up to 250 kilometres per hour.
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1300-year-old centipedes discovered by archaeologists in the ‘middle of nowhere’
In a remote area of South America, archaeologists were astonished by an incredible find: a 43-meter-long engraving depicting a massive serpent. This remarkable rock painting is just one of over a thousand prehistoric engravings unearthed by a team of British-led researchers. Among these ancient artworks are depictions of giant centipedes, oversized animals, and colossal human-like figures.
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Thailand opens doors: Two-month visa-free travel for Indian passport holders
Good news for Indian passport holders! Now, you can travel to Thailand for up to two months without the hassle of obtaining a visa. Sounds great, right? In a bid to boost tourism, the Thailand government has decided to open doors for individuals from various walks of life, including employees, students, and retirees, granting them the opportunity to extend their stay in Thailand.
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Air India to start non-stop services between Bengaluru and Gatwick
The Bangalore International Airport Ltd, the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), on Friday (June 7) announced that Air India will inaugurate non-stop services between Bengaluru and London Gatwick (LGW) starting August 18. According to the statement issued by BLR Airport, the new route will offer five weekly flights, enhancing connectivity for both business and leisure travelers.
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Bengaluru Airport launches India's first biometric-enabled self-bag drop facility
Now, DigiYatra domestic passengers flying with Tata Group Airlines from Terminal 2 of Bengaluru airport only need to scan their faces to initiate the self bag-drop process. Bengaluru International Airport Limited (BIAL), which operates Kempegowda International Airport (KIA), has unveiled the country's first biometric-enabled self-bag drop facility.
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ICC and RAKEZ Forge Alliance to boost UAE-India Travel Growth
RAKEZ and ICC ink a landmark MoU to boost business, economic growth, and travel opportunities, strengthening UAE-India ties and fostering mutual collaboration. Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) and the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) have inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at bolstering business prospects and fostering economic growth between the UAE and India.
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US business travel industry responsible for nearly 2% of GDP
The Global Business Travel Association (GBTA) has unveiled a new study, the “GBTA U.S. Economic Impact Study: Business Travel’s Impact on Jobs and the U.S. Economy,” which quantifies the significant economic impact of traveling for work in the U.S.
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Hotels adapt to neurodivergent needs: New era of stress-free family vacations
On a family trip to Walt Disney Co.’s. Orlando theme parks, Nicole Thibault’s 2.5-year-old son began experiencing meltdowns—and not in the standard toddler sense. Everything he had previously loved became deeply distressing, from his favourite characters to familiar foods setting off tantrums that could stretch for more than 30 minutes. Something felt amiss, Thibault recalls of the weeks before her son was diagnosed with autism. Determined to continue showing her son the world—sans meltdowns—her next step was to solicit travel tips from experienced parents of neurodivergent kids. One after another, the responses poured in, variants on the same idea: “We don’t go anywhere. It’s just too hard.”
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