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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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Uttar Pradesh to soon have five international airports
As per the latest developments, Uttar Pradesh is all set to become the country's only state that will boast of five international airports.
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China eases Covid suspension for international flights
China on Sunday shortened its suspension period for inbound international flights carrying Covid-positive passengers, signalling that Beijing could soon ease its strict border controls.
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Japan Airlines increases flight frequency for the only non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Tokyo
Japan Airlines (JAL) currently operates the only non-stop air service connecting Bengaluru and Tokyo. JAL has now increased the flight frequency from twice a week to three times, starting August 6, 2022. This additional flight is another convenient option for persons travelling to and from Japan and for passengers connecting to and from the United States and Canada.
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Vistara ramps up frequencies to Frankfurt and Paris
Vistara has announced more than a 100 per cent increase in frequencies to/from Frankfurt and Paris as it gears up to receive its third Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft which has been leased recently.
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Air India increases Delhi to Vancouver flights to daily
Air India has announced the increase in frequencies between Delhi and Vancouver, Canada, from 3x weekly to daily service with effect from August 31.
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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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