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Domestic airfare caps to be removed from August 31
The ministry had imposed lower and upper limits on domestic airfares based on flight durations when services were resumed on May 25, 2020 after a two-month lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Marriott International to bring Courtyard by Marriott brand to Mohali
Marriott International Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Turnstone Realty (Medallion Group) to bring Courtyard by Marriott to the city of Mohali in Punjab. Located in the heart of the commercial hub, the new 130-room Courtyard by Marriott Mohali is expected to offer business travellers a continually elevated experience that meets the generational shift in how our guests work and travel today.
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Germany tourism is almost back to its pre pandemic level
Tourism in Germany continues to recover from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic, with overnight stays almost reaching pre-crisis levels in June.
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IndiGo announces Ras Al-Khaimah as the 100th destination in 6E network
IndiGo has announced Ras Al-Khaimah as its 100th destination in 6E network. The airline will commence new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al-Khaimah, effective September 22, 2022. Ras Al-Khaimah was also named as Gulf Tourism Capital for the year 2020 and 2021 by Gulf Cooperation Council.
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ITC Hotels unveils its 12th property in Gujarat with the iconic ITC Narmada
Bringing the ultimate luxury hospitality experience to Ahmedabad, ITC Hotels announced the inauguration of its premium luxury hotel – the ITC Narmada, in India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City of Ahmedabad.
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RHG expands its footprint in South Asia with signing of Radisson Biratnagar in Nepal
Radisson Hotel Group today announced the signing of Radisson Biratnagar in Nepal, in partnership with The Centurion Hotel Private Limited, which will further strengthen its leading position in South Asia with over 100 hotels in operation.
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New Zealand open borders for international travellers
New Zealand has finally decided to reopen its borders to international travellers. This has the international educational sector breathing a sigh of relief, as many are prepared for a few tough years ahead.
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Mathura, Vrindavan to be connected with cruise service by developing waterways on Yamuna river
Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said Mathura and Vrindavan will be connected with a cruise service by developing waterways on the Yamuna to promote religious tourism. The experience of travelling by cruise will allure tourists visiting Agra also to come to Mathura, he said recently after an event at Shankaracharya Ashram, Govardhan.
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Cruising Convention in Singapore gets overwhelming response
Since the moment it announced its upcoming Convention on a cruise in Singapore last week, the members and interested industry stakeholders have shown increased interest to attend the showpiece event and connect with each other after a long gap.
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Nobu to launch in Danang, Vietnam
Luxury hotel and dining brand, Nobu Hospitality, announces the first Nobu Hotel, Restaurant, and Residences in Vietnam, in partnership with Viet Capital Real Estate (VCRE) and Phoenix Holdings.
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Samoa celebrates as borders reopen to international travellers
After more than two years since the pandemic threw international travel into turmoil, Samoa’s beautiful shorelines have once again welcomed international travellers on the first direct flights from American Samoa, Fiji, Australia and New Zealand.
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Uploading COVID vaccination certificate on Air Suvidha portal soon may not be necessary
The government is actively considering doing away with a provision that requires international passengers to upload their COVID-19 vaccine certificate or RT-PCR negative report on the Air Suvidha portal before coming to India.
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Indian visitors to Dubai more than double
The number of Indian visitors to Dubai rose more than twofold to 8.58 lakh during January-June 2022 compared to the year-ago period, according to the Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). In the first half of 2021, over 4.09 lakh people from India visited Dubai, the DET data showed.
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British Airways boosts connectivity between London and Grenada
British Airways will operate an additional weekly flight from London Gatwick to Grenada every Sunday from 30 October 2022, bringing the total weekly flights to three. The additional capacity will boost connectivity between the destinations and offer extra choice and flexibility to UK travellers.
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Japan approves Covaxin booster dose for travellers
Hyderabad-based Bharat Biotech on Friday announced that Japan has approved the Covaxin booster dose for travellers.
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Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav: Free entry to national monuments
India is celebrating its 75th Independence Day on August 15, 2022. Also occasionally referred to as a Diamond Jubilee, a 75th year celebration is a big one and India is leaving no stones unturned to make this celebration as great as possible.
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Hong Kong takes measures to ease travel curbs
Hong Kong will reduce the period of time people entering the city must spend in hotel quarantine to three days from seven, a bolder-than-expected easing of its strict travel curbs, yet still leaving the Asian financial hub isolated in a world that’s mostly reverted to pre-pandemic movement.
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The famous Easter Island in Chile opens for visitors
After remaining shut down for more than two years, the very famous Easter Island in Chile has finally opened for travellers. On Thursday, the island welcomed its first group of visitors after closing its borders for over two years because of COVID-19 pandemic.
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Vacation destinations for upcoming long weekend
What could get better than a weekend? A long weekend! This August comes with a host of holidays ranging from Independence Day to Raksha Bandhan to Janmashtami. If you plan to take a short getaway with family, friends, or all by yourself, we got you sorted with a few recommended travel destinations.
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Gujarat is hosting month-long Megh Malahar Parv 2022 till August 30
The Gujarat Tourism Development Corporation is hosting Megh Malahar Parv 2022 in Saputara, Gujarat's only hill station. This month-long festival will continue till August 30, amid the beautiful monsoon season in the state.
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