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Air India to operate 24 additional domestic flights

Air India on Thursday said it will operate 24 additional domestic flights from August 20 onwards.

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Druk Air to resume flights to Guwahati from September 3

International passenger flight service from Guwahati will resume next month after more than two years due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Bengaluru’s famous Lal Bagh Flower Show is back after two years!

Bengaluru, the beautiful capital city of south Indian state of Karnataka, is also known as the Garden City. The city is home to a number of gardens and one of the most iconic gardens here is the Lalbagh Botanical Garden. On the occasion of the 75th year of Independence, the city has organised the Lal Bagh Flower Show that has already begun. But people are mostly waiting for the Independence Day special Lal Bagh Flower Show, which is expected to attract more than 10 to 15 lakh people!

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India's first flight to China in 2 years

Indian traders in east China's Zhejiang province have welcomed a charter flight that arrived with 107 Indian businessmen in the provincial capital Hangzhou, the first passenger flight between India and China in over two years amidst Covid-19 restrictions imposed by Beijing.

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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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