Kerala launches Caravan Tourism policy
Kerala government has announced a caravan tourism policy, promising safe, customised, and close-to-nature travel experience for visitors in tune with the preferences of tourists in the…
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India set to restart tourist visas soon in phased manner
In a bid to boost the economy as daily Covid-19 cases in the country have come down, the Central government is considering to resume issuing tourist visas very soon
Final bids for Air India disinvestment today, Tata and SpiceJet joins race
Air India’s disinvestment process has moved into the final stages, with Tata Sons and SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh having submitted their final bids to acquire 100% stake in the national…
Ireland resumes short-stay visa applications for India
The resumption of short stay entry visa processing for Ireland has been announced and has come into effect from 13 September 2021
Kerala Tourism unveils new app for travellers
Kerala Tourism has brought out an application that encapsulates the beauty of ‘God’s Own Country’ and provide information on tourist destinations with a single click
Grounded, no more! Jet Airways is back, to resume operations in early 2022
Jet Airways is set to resume domestic flight operations in the first quarter of 2022 with New Delhi-Mumbai flight
Oyo joins hands with Microsoft to digitally transform travel industry
Microsoft and OYO have announced a multi-year strategic partnership to co-develop next-gen travel and hospitality products and technologies
Going purple! Vistara introduces Purple Ticket
Vistara has launched ‘Purple Ticket’, a flexible gift card for travel that can be used by the airline’s customers for themselves or for personal and corporate gifting
Fully vaccinated Indians can now travel to Turkey with no quarantine rule
As per the latest travel guidelines issued by Turkish Embassy in New Delhi, the passengers fully vaccinated with WHO-approved doses will be exempted from mandatory quarantine provided at…
TAT India launches ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) India Offices in New Delhi and Mumbai have announced the launch of ‘Thailand Build Back Better Together’ campaign, which is a pan India travel agent…
VFS resumes UAE tourist visa services for Indian travellers
VFS Global has resumed UAE tourist visa services for Indians
Travelling to Goa? No RT PCR needed for fully vaccinated tourists to enter state
Goa has allowed fully vaccinated travellers to enter the state without providing a negative RT PCR test report
New bonanza! Sri Lankan Airlines offers ‘buy one get one free’ for Indian travellers
Sri Lankan Airlines has introduced a buy one get one free offer for Indian leisure travellers on their Colombo return tickets
India extends ban on scheduled international flights till 30 September
India has extended the Covid-induced suspension on scheduled international passenger flights till 30 September
Meghalaya to reopen tourism from 1 September
Meghalaya chief minister Conrad K Sangma has announced reopening of the state’s tourism sector from 1 September with relaxations of Covid protocols for travellers
IndiGo resumes Hyderabad-Male direct flights
The flights will initially operate between Hyderabad and Malé three times a week
Sri Lanka opens for fully vaccinated Indian travellers
Fully vaccinated travellers from India will now be able to travel to Sri Lanka
Maharashtra launches initiatives to boost tourism
Uddhav Thackeray, chief minister of Maharashtra launched several initiatives of the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) to push tourism in the state
UAE grants tourist visa to Indians. Here’s what you need to know
Indian passport holders, who have not been to the country in the last 14 days, can get tourist visas to the UAE
Microsoft invests $5 million in Oyo
Microsoft has invested $5 million in SoftBank-backed Oyo, according to a regulatory filing, ahead of the Indian hotel chain's plan to go public
SpiceJet to unveil IATA Travel Pass for international travel on 23 August
As international travel picks up, SpiceJet will begin trial of IATA (International Air Transport Association) Travel Pass mobile app for digital health verification
Kerala launches ‘Bio-Bubble’ model for safe tourism
Kerala has launched the so-called “bio-bubble model” to create protective layers of mostly-vaccinated service providers to receive and host tourists
Record surge in domestic air travel in India since second Covid wave
Domestic flight travel registered a monthly surge of 61% in July with nearly 50.07 lakh passengers travelling by plane
This is how India is still leading Dubai Airport’s passenger traffic recovery
India continued to be Dubai International Airport's top destination country by traffic volume in the first half of 2021 with passenger numbers exceeding 1.9 million (19 lakh),
Lights, Camera, Action! Airbnb celebrates world of Bollywood with festival of hosted online experiences
Airbnb announced the launch of Bollywood Insiders, a 10 day festival of engaging Online Experiences that brings India’s storied film industry to life
Oyo shortlists investment banks for USD 1.2 billion IPO
SoftBank-backed Oyo Hotels & Rooms has shortlisted JP Morgan, Kotak Mahindra Capital and Citi for its more than USD 1.2 billion initial public offering in India
India contemplates new national tourism policy
India is drafting a new tourism policy that will provide proper response, investment and support at all levels - from village gram panchayats to governments, the country’s tourism minister…
Turning 15! IndiGo launches 3-day special fares to celebrate 15th anniversary
IndiGo has announced a 3-day special sale offering all-inclusive fares starting from INR 915 on its domestic and international connections, to mark its fifteen successful years of flying
UK moves India from red to amber list on 8 August. Here’s how it will boost travel plans
Fully vaccinated Indians flying to the UK will no longer need mandatory 10-day hotel quarantine as India has been moved from the country’s ‘red’ to ‘amber’ list
IndiGo becomes first domestic carrier to launch IATA Travel Pass on 20 August
Budget carrier IndiGo has announced it has partnered with IATA to become the first airline in the country to launch a pilot for the latter’s digital passport initiative called Travel Pass
Udaipur brings Raffles’ legendary hospitality experience in debut property
Raffles Udaipur, India’s first Raffles hotel, has now opened offering a fresh perspective on the city of Udaipur and region of Rajasthan from a 21-acre private island set in the middle of…
Microsoft continues to dabble in travel with its potential OYO investment
Indian hospitality start-up OYO found a new godfather as reports claimed that software giant Microsoft is in advanced talks to buy some stakes in the budget hotel chain ahead of its…
Thomas Cook and SOTC unveil India Holiday Festival
Thomas Cook India, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have launched the India Holiday Festival packed with special offers
Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala plans ultra-low cost airline
Billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala is planning on having 70 aircraft within four years for a new airline he wants to set up in India on optimism more people will travel by air
The rise of bleisure travellers in India
Indian travellers are embracing the workcation, one of the key trends that offers city dwellers a chance for remote working whilst holidaying
Ixigo raises USD 53 million in pre-IPO funding round
Travel app Ixigo has raised USD 53 million, through a combination of primary and secondary issuance of shares, from investors, led by the Singapore sovereign wealth fund GIC, ahead of its…
OYO launches COVID-19 hotel partner bereavement support
OYO has announced ‘Samarthan by OYO’, which includes several welfare benefits for the families of hotel partners and home-owners, deceased due to COVID-19
Fortune Hotels unveils ‘Gratitude package’ for Covid Warriors
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group, has announced attractive packages to address the needs of the urban traveller
Radisson Blu opens doors in Dharamshala
Radisson Blu has announced the opening of Radisson Blu Resort Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh
Technology key for reviving domestic tourism in India, says tourism minister
Members of Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT) recently met with G Kishan Reddy, minister for tourism and culture and offered strong support to the…
UAE extends flight ban to India
Travellers from major south Asian countries, including India may have to wait till they can travel to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), after the Gulf nation extended the ban on international…
Uttarakhand allows fully vaccinated flyers without Covid test report
Uttarakhand government has announced that fully vaccinated air travellers will be allowed to enter the state without a mandatory negative RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen test report
EaseMyTrip launches full refund medical policy for domestic air travel
EaseMyTrip has announced the launch of an industry-first, free of charge, full refund medical policy through which customers can claim a complete refund on domestic air ticket cancellations…
Germany’s ‘Feel Good’ campaign boosts sustainable travel
The GNTB is promoting Destination Germany’s wide range of sustainable tourism offerings
Airlines in India will bounce back to 80% pre-Covid capacity this year, predicts Morgan Stanley
Indian aviation industry will bounce back to 80% of pre-Covid capacity during October-December 2021 period as about 9.2 crore domestic passengers are expected to take to the skies during…
Thomas Cook and SOTC become ticket resellers for Expo 2020 Dubai
Thomas Cook India, and its group company, SOTC Travel, have been appointed as authorised ticket resellers for Expo 2020 Dubai, to be held in Dubai from 1 October 2021 to 31 March, 2022
OYO raises USD 660 million debt from investors
OYO has raised a term loan B (TLB) funding of USD 660 million from global institutional investors
Here’s how India’s beloved comic character Chhota Bheem is travelling to Singapore this time
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has joined hands with Voot Kids and Green Gold Animation to take Indian audiences on a virtual adventure in Singapore with the iconic Indian comic character,…
Feel the rush! Maharashtra launches new Adventure Tourism Policy, covers 25 activities
The new Adventure Tourism Policy in Maharashtra will channelise adventure tourism on land, air and water
Kerala unveils mass vaccination drive for tourism sector
Kerala government has launched a mass drive to make the tourism destinations in the state ‘complete vaccinated zones’ by giving jabs to everyone working in the sector
SpiceHealth unveils Covid vaccination programme
SpiceHealth, has launched a massive Covid vaccination drive across five states by tying up with major hospitals in Delhi, Haryana, Rajasthan, Bihar and Jharkhand
MakeMyTrip unveils trip guarantee to upgrade to alternate travel mode
MakeMyTrip (MMT) has introduced a gamut of new features within its trains segment to offer more choices, flexibility and convenience to customers when booking a train journey on the platform
Indians looking to live anywhere, explore nature getaways and offbeat locations when travel returns
Indians are looking at travel in newer ways and exploring flexible, nearby travel and travel to work remotely, according to new Airbnb and YouGov research
India’s Cabinet reshuffle: Jyotiraditya Scindia gets civil aviation while G Kishan Reddy is new tourism minister
PM Narendra Modi-led government carried out its first major change in the Union Cabinet since May 2019 with the induction of 43 ministers
Germany eases curbs on travellers from India and UK
Germany’s health agency has announced it would lift a ban on most travellers from the UK, India and three other countries hit by the Delta variant of Covid-19
India’s Ministry of Tourism ties up with Yatra to boost travel sector
Ministry of Tourism in India has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Yatra to strengthen the hospitality and tourism industry.
Thomas Cook India sets sights on India’s student segment, unveils Study Buddy programme
Thomas Cook (India) has announced its Study Buddy programme - with special offers on all student remittances
India registers over 2.6 lakh domestic air travellers
According to the data released by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in India, on 30 June, as many as 2,61,753 passengers boarded flights across the country
UK ftart-up flypop’s CEO promises GBP99 flights to India
According to a report on Simply Flying, UK start-up airline flypop is eagerly planning its launch later this year.
Sikkim opens to fully vaccinated travellers from today
Those who have inoculated with both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine can now visit Sikkim from 5 July, as the state government has lifted the temporary ban on the entry of visitors from other…
The airline making money off grounded Boeing 737 MAX jets
Low-cost Airlines have a simple formula for success: fill as many seats as possible, fly as many hours as possible, and maintain a young fleet.
Ahoy rains! Leisure Hotels predicts monsoon rush at Corbett
Leisure Hotels has welcomed the government’s decision to open Corbett Tiger Reserve for round-the-year tourism and has stepped up efforts to welcome the travellers during the monsoon rush
Covid negative certificate norm not needed for vaccinated visitors in Goa
Goa CM has announced that visitors to Goa who have taken both vaccination shots will be allowed to enter the state without a Covid negative certificate
No visa fees for first 500K foreign tourists who will visit India
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a slew of economic relief measures to support the industry badly hit by the second wave of Covid-19
Enter Himachal Pradesh without e-pass from 1 July
Himachal Pradesh government has now announced to discontinue the e-pass system for entering the state from 1 July, besides resuming the inter-state bus service
Goa will reopen for tourism only after 100% population Is vaccinated with first dose
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has said the state will open its tourism sector only after it provides Covid-19 vaccines to 100 per cent of its population, at least the first dose
Dubai eases travel rules for India from 23 June
Authorities in Dubai have eased travel restrictions for its residents from certain countries, including India, if they have received two doses of UAE-approved Covid-19 vaccine
India’s path to tourism recovery
Wego discusses the country’s path to normalcy in the travel industry
This airline just operated India’s first international flight with fully vaccinated crew
Air India Express became the first Indian airline to operate an international flight from Delhi to Dubai with a crew fully vaccinated
Vistara delays Tokyo route launch to July
Vistara Airlines has now postponed the launch of flights between Delhi and Tokyo Haneda from 16 June to 7 July
How ixigo’s new ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ will display real-time slot availability from CoWIN site
ixigo has launched ‘Vaccine Slot Finder’ tool on its flights & trains app displaying real-time slot availability from the CoWIN website
All you need to know about India’s first subscription-based airline
Prince Air, a New Delhi-based start-up is now offering a one-of-a-kind subscription-based airline service for unlimited travel on its private jets
Pilots in India seek payment for colleagues who died of Covid
Now, the country’s pilots, especially those working for Air India, the debt-ridden airline controlled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, are asking for better compensation for the…
With no funds for salaries, Hyatt shuts Mumbai hotel
One of Mumbai’s best known 5-star hotels, The Hyatt Regency, is set to shut down until further notice
India may do away with RT-PCR report for fully-vaccinated travellers
Central government is mulling over a mechanism to enable hassle-free domestic air travel and to do away with the mandatory RT-PCR report for those passengers who have received both jabs of a…
Kerala unveils rejuvenation package to boost tourism
Rejuvenation package, infusion of more working capital, aggressive campaign to increase footfalls during the post-pandemic period, and two tourism circuits have been announced in the…
Agoda unveils COVID-19 isolation stay options throughout India
International digital travel platform Agoda has leveraged its technology expertise to help people in India easily search and find quarantine or alternative stay options during this latest…
COVID-19 crisis hinders India’s economic recovery
Economic activities in major Indian cities have been severely affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to full or partial lockdowns across the country.
Indians with Covaxin shots might have to delay international travel plans
Travellers from India who have been fully vaccinated by both doses of Covaxin might not be allowed to travel internationally as the vaccine produced by Bharat Biotech has not been included…
Agri-tourism, the way forward for Maharashtra
The recently concluded two-day conference on agri-tourism paved the way forward for the growth of this segment in Maharashtra
Air India’s London-Mumbai flights from 17 May
Air India has informed that it will operate flights from London Heathrow to Mumbai from 17 May, keeping in view of the COVID-19 pandemic situation
OYO shows vaccination status of hotel staff on app
OYO has rolled out VaccinAid, a vaccine visibility initiative to drive awareness and social reinforcement among small and medium hotels and homes to get vaccinated against COVID-19
Vistara to start Delhi-Tokyo flights from 16 June under air bubble
Vistara has announced it will start flights on the Delhi-Tokyo route from 16 June under the air bubble arrangement formed between India and Japan
IndiGo to become first domestic airline with vaccinated operational staff
IndiGo is set to become the first domestic airline with an all inoculated operational staff
India’s domestic passenger traffic shrinks 29% in April 2020
For April 2021, domestic passenger traffic is estimated at 55-56 lakh, implying a sequential decline of 29% compared to 78.2 lakh in March 2021
Shelter for all! GiveIndia and Oyo launch fundraiser for underprivileged during COVID-19 recovery
GiveIndia and OYO Care have launched a fundraising campaign #ShelterForAll with an aim to raise INR 10 crore to offer rooms as isolation and quarantine shelters for COVID-19 positive…
The good samaritan! Qatar Airways ships essential medical supplies to India free of cost
Qatar Airways is supporting international efforts to tackle the second COVID-19 surge in India by shipping medical aid and equipment to the country free of charge from global suppliers
AlUla in Saudi Arabia introduced to Indian market
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) officially launched one of the world’s most significant heritage and culture destinations to the Indian media
Seychelles to allow entry only to vaccinated visitors from India
Seychelles has issued new travel measures for Indian visitors held recently in the island nation according to which only vaccinated visitors from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh will be…
Vistara offers to fly doctors for free amid Covid pandemic
Vistara has offered to fly doctors and nurses representing the government organisations, free of cost on a first-come-first-serve basis
OYO adds Covid positive quarantine and isolation facilities next door
Extending its support to India’s healthcare system and in interest of the general public, OYO has also rolled out a feature on the OYO app, wherein users can now book their quarantine stay…
UAE, UK, Oman, Australia impose travel curbs on India
United Arab Emirates (UAE), UK, Australia and Oman have joined the list of countries that have imposed travel restrictions on India in the wake of a massive surge in Coronavirus infections
Sri Lanka postpones travel bubble with India
Sri Lanka has decided to postpone launching the proposed ‘travel bubble’ with India, in the wake of the recent surge in Covid-19 cases in India
What is steering yacht tourism in India in the post-pandemic lockdown season
Increasing awareness of yacht chartering and recharging of human battery post pandemic lockdown are driving the growth of yacht tourism in India
Visit Maldives unveils campaign with Amazon India
Visit Maldives has initiated a marketing campaign with Amazon India to increase outbound arrivals to achieve pre-pandemic arrival figures and sustain India as the fastest growing source…
Flipkart acquires online travel tech company Cleartrip
Flipkart will acquire 100% of Cleartrip's shareholding as the company further enhances its investments to strengthen its digital commerce offerings for customers
India reinstates e-visa for 156 countries
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) in India has restored electronic visa (e-visa) facility for foreigners from 156 countries, who intend to visit India for the purposes of business,…
GoodnessofJapan! What’s in store as JNTO extends campaign with Sumo star in India
Basking on the success of the #GoodnessofJapan campaign, the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) recently teamed-up with Yoshinori Tashiro, a famous Japanese Sumo wrestler to continue…
Marriott Bonvoy allows members to get closer to IPL action
Marriott Bonvoy, the loyalty programme by Marriott International, has announced an exclusive series of experiences in store for Marriott Bonvoy members during the upcoming cricket season
India announces travel bubble with Sri Lanka
India has established a bilateral air bubble arrangement with Sri Lanka for operation of special international passenger flights between the two countries, the Civil Aviation Ministry of…
Signum Hotels and realty major IQI to promote domestic tourism in post Covid India
Signum Hotels & Resorts, a hospitality brand operating hotels in India as well as overseas, has announced a strategic joint venture with the leading real estate player, IQI India
India’s air travel will double in next decade: Boeing
Boeing has forecast strong aviation growth in India due to the country’s growing economy and an expanding middle class, fuelling demand for more than 2,200 new jets valued at nearly USD 320…
93% of Indian travellers ready to adopt ‘digital health passports’ to restart travel
As governments and the travel industry explore the benefits of digital health passports, the message from Indian travellers is clear: digital health passports can be a vital tool in opening…
Maiden edition of ITB India opens today
The first edition of ITB India and South Asia, an all-virtual event, is opening today, and over the next three days, it will present a virtual business-to-business travel and tourism trade…
Thomas Cook India forays into new market
Thomas Cook (India), integrated travel services company inaugurated its first Gold Circle Partner franchise outlet in Jammu with a focus to leverage the growth potential of the region
SpiceJet launches ‘zero change fee’ offer
SpiceJet has introduced a ‘zero change fee’ offer under which passengers can modify dates or names on the ticket, at least seven days prior to the date of departure, without any charges
Direct evening flights to boost tourism in Kashmir
Night flight operations have started at Srinagar airport bringing cheers to the travel and hospitality sector in the Kashmir Valley
Tata Group mulls expansion in Saudi Arabia
Tata Group is looking to expand its operations in Saudi Arabia, with plans to open a new luxury hotel
OYO to cover COVID-19 vaccination costs for employees and families in India
OYO Hotels & Homes announced that it would be covering vaccination costs for all employees in India and their families, across locations and levels
Ride to vaccinate! Rapido supports India’s COVID 19 vaccination drive with free rides to Delhi citizens
Rapido, India’s largest bike taxi platform, pledged support to the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive through its #RideToVaccinate initiative
Covid-19 negative report mandatory for travellers from 12 states in Uttarakhand
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Uttarakhand government has now made it mandatory for people coming from a dozen states to furnish negative RT-PCR test reports not older than 72 hours on…
Russia launches new visa centres in Mumbai and Delhi
Russia opened two new visa centres recently in Mumbai and New Delhi that will cater to all categories of visa
OCI card holders no longer need to carry old passports for travel to India
People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora having overseas citizens of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India
Kerala Tourism unveils ‘My First Trip 2021’ campaign for domestic travellers
Kerala Tourism has launched a pioneering travel initiative led by ten influencers from around the country who will carry out a new-media campaign to attract domestic tourists in the…
No mandatory testing or Covid-19 negative report required for Goa travellers
Goa chief minister Pramod Sawant has ruled out making Covid-19 testing mandatory for those entering the state saying that such a move could lead to shuttering to economic activity
New guidelines: No quarantine needed for international travellers in Mumbai if vaccinated
International passengers from the UK, Europe, Middle East, South Africa and Brazil will no longer have to undergo the mandatory week-long institutional quarantine on arrival in Mumbai if…
What’s on my mind! 84% of Indians daydream about travel
American Express Global Travel Trends Report 2021 says Indians rank ‘most interested’ in future travel with 84% respondents daydreaming about travel at least once a week
India extends ban on commercial international flights till end of April
India has extended the ban on scheduled international commercial passenger flights to and from the country till the end of April this year
Jeh Wadia steps down as GoAir MD
Wadia Group-controlled GoAir said that Jeh Wadia has stepped down as the managing director, while industry veteran Ben Baldanza has joined its board as vice-chairman
Nostalgia revisited! Maharashtra gears up for comeback of horse-driven Victoria carriage
Maharashtra Tourism is all set to bring back the old charm of Mumbai with the launch of electric version of the iconic horse-driven Victoria carriage, which will serve as another tourist…
BLADE India expands services in Maharashtra
Urban air mobility provider BLADE India has launched services to Hilton Shillim Estate Retreat & Spa, Dharana at Shillim and Aamby Valley
Flyers in India to get list of Covid protocols with tickets
The DGCA on 13 March directed all airlines to provide passengers its circular, which lays down the pandemic-time travel protocols emphasizing on physical distancing and wearing masks…
Bid for 392 air routes under UDAN 4.1 scheme opened
The Union Civil Aviation Ministry (MoCA) has proposed 392 new routes under its flagship scheme UDAN 4.1 bidding process on the commencement of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav'
All-India tourist permit to be offered to operators in 30 days of applying
In a bid to promote tourism, all-India tourist permits will be provided to operators within 30 days of online application submission, the government has announced
SpiceJet launches 66 new flights as demand for domestic air travel spikes
SpiceJet has announced 66 new domestic flights, including five additional non-stop ones from Pune to Darbhanga, Durgapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Varanasi from March 28 to meet the increasing…
Attention travellers! Air passengers to be de-boarded if unruly. India announces new guidelines amid Covid surge
Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India has announced that passengers will be de-boarded from flights if they do not wear masks properly inside the aircraft or do not follow…
Delhi launches heritage promotion scheme in budget
The Delhi government has introduced a heritage promotion scheme in its annual budget seeking to brand the national capital as a tourist destination
Negative Covid-19 report mandatory for travellers in Rajasthan
Rajasthan government has made it mandatory for people coming from Punjab, Haryana, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat to furnish a Covid-19 negative report on arrival in the state
Radisson Individuals debuts in India with Imphal property
Radisson Hotel Group has announced the debut of Radisson Individuals in India with the opening of Classic Grande Imphal, a member of Radisson Individuals
India Tourism reconnects with key ASEAN markets
India Tourism Singapore is organising a series of webinars titled ‘India Tourism Reconnect’ in the ASEAN region to reconnect the Indian tourism industry with stakeholders in key markets and…
India adds Uzbekistan and Seychelles as newest entrants in travel bubble list
With the addition of these two new countries to India's travel bubble portfolio, the number of countries India has air bubble agreements with now stands at 27
Of women and wanderlust! Thomas Cook India and SOTC unveil special flight inclusive women-only tours
Thomas Cook India, and its group company, SOTC Travel have focussed on women-centric products and have curated special flight inclusive women-only tours to India and Dubai
Goa Tourism launches online course
The Goa state directorate of tourism has adopted an online Incredible India Tourist Facilitator (IITF) certification programme designed by the Ministry of Tourism
IATA travel pass in India soon?
Global airlines body IATA plans to launch its travel pass by the end of March and is also in talks with Indian authorities and carriers for using the pass in India
Air India cancels pilot leaves as passenger demand soars
Air India, has issued an order for its pilots stating that all their leaves stand to be cancelled with immediate effect
India suspends international flights until 31 March
India’s aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has extended the suspension of international commercial passenger flight services until 31 March
Unveiled: Kerala Travel Mart looks at revitalising tourism
11th KTM will look at engaging close to 500 international buyers and 650 domestic buyers, facilitating 15,000 meetings between buyers and exhibitors
Travelling to Delhi? Check out these new travel rules from today
Starting today, Delhi has made it mandatory for people travelling from five states to get a negative Covid-19 report before entering the state.
How India will travel once vaccinated: Over 65% plan holiday in next two months
According to the recent survey of MakeMyTrip titled ‘How India will travel once vaccinated’, more than 65% of Indian travellers are actively searching and planning a vacation within the next…
Thomas Cook India unveils first physical MICE event
The event, aimed at bringing back confidence in MICE travel, saw active participation from over 80 of India’s leading corporates
Defunct Jet Airways to be relaunched in 4-6 months’ time
The consortium, which won the bid to acquire India-based Jet Airways, expects to restart operations of the defunct airline in four to six months
Kerala’s folk art festival ‘Utsavam’ off to vibrant start
Showcasing the best of Kerala’s vibrant folk and ritualistic art traditions, the seven-day cultural festival ‘Utsavam 2021’ has got off to a colourful start, featuring hundreds of artistes…
Leela debuts in the Pink City
Set against the majestic backdrop of the Aravalli range on over 8 acres of landscaped gardens, The Leela Palace Jaipur offers the perfect vantage to explore the city in all its glory
What all you need to know about India’s new guidelines for international travellers from today
The government of India has issued new guidelines for international travellers that will come into effect from the night of 22 February
Karnataka’s big push to tourism sector as it gives industry status to hotels
The Karnataka state government has decided to accord industry status to the hotel business which was announced by the state’s tourism minister
Some respite for Goa’s casinos with six month extension
The Goa government has now granted an extension of six months to the off-shore casinos operating on Mandovi River in Panaji
Travelling to Bengaluru? COVID-19 negative report for UK, Brazil and South Africa travellers in Karnataka
The government of Karnataka in India has announced that international passengers from three countries have to undergo home quarantine for 14 days and follow up RT-PCR shall be conducted on…
Kerala’s tourism minister launches Travancore Heritage Project
Kerala has launched work on the Travancore Heritage Project to conserve and showcase the cultural richness and tangible legacy of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom
Domestic travel in India to continue to aid hotel recovery in 2021
With the revival of domestic travel, emergence of recovery indicators has come to the rescue of the sector
Saudi Tourism to launch ‘Journeys in Arabia’ in India
Saudi Tourism Authority (STA), the department responsible for promoting tourism to Saudi Arabia, is set to organise its first-ever webinar for the Indian market, announcing the launch of…
Kerala’s travel mart to host five-day virtual event in March
Kerala Travel Mart (KTM), the popular B2B tourism meet in the country, has invited domestic and foreign buyers to interact with 700 sellers across the world during its five-day virtual event…
SoftBank pulls out of Oyo partnership in Latin America
The Latin American unit of Indian hotel startup Oyo Corp. has ended its joint venture with the SoftBank Latin America Fund, less than six months after they struck a partnership in the region
Singapore Airlines rolls out Kris+ lifestyle app in India with 32 local partners
Singapore Airlines has rolled out its recently launched lifestyle app Kris+ in India which combines the best in dining, retail and entertainment discounts to allow KrisFlyer members to get…
Hit the road Jack! Radisson unveils India Road Trip
Radisson Hotels is inviting guests to experience exciting road trips across India with safe, comfortable stays along the way called ‘India Road Trip’
Maharashtra to host 20 cultural festivals across 6 regions
Maharashtra Tourism announced 20 mini festivals across the six regions of the state i.e. Konkan, Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad, Amravati and Nagpur in February and March to boost tourism
Kerala must ramp up commitment to responsible tourism
Kerala should ramp up its commitment to responsible tourism (RT) and move towards declaring the whole state as an RT destination in the light of changing consumer preferences towards zero…
Signum Hotels expands footprint in Europe
A new-build Signum Adrenaline Park Tara is scheduled to open in Serbia in April 2021 as the latest addition to the company’s premium lifestyle collection
India extends ban on international flights till 28 February
The Indian government has extended the ban on international commercial flights till 28 February, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular
Thomas Cook India joins hands with Destination Maldives
Thomas Cook India has signed a strategic agreement with the MMPRC to enhance visibility and visits to the destination
India emerges as No.1 source market for Maldives
As per the statistics of Ministry of Tourism in Maldives, by the end of 2020 India became the number one source market with 62,905 Indian tourists holidaying in the island country, thus…
Thomas Cook India and SOTC unveil cruise holidays to polar regions
Thomas Cook India and its group company, SOTC Travel, have introduced exclusive luxury cruise holidays to the polar extremes of the Arctic and Antarctic
Setting sail! Kerala’s first parasailing project unveiled at Kovalam
Kerala tourism minister Kadakampally Surendran has launched the state’s first parasailing project at Hawa Beach in Kovalam
Phase one of Travancore Heritage Tourism Project to focus on Kerala capital
The Kerala Government is set to begin Travancore Heritage Tourism Project (THTP) that envisages conservation of the region’s palaces, mansions and temples
Kenya bets big on Indian market in 2021
Kenya is welcoming Indian tourists into the destination to sample the unique Kenyan tourism products in 2021
Gujarat announces new Tourism Policy 2021-25
Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani has announced its new Tourism Policy for 2021-2025 to give special focus on attracting new investments in the state’s high priority tourism centres
Air India flight with all-woman cockpit crew successfully lands at Bengaluru airport
Air India’s longest direct flight from San Francisco to Bengaluru with an all-woman cockpit crew successfully landed in the southern city on 11 January
Madhya Pradesh inks pact with Kerala to adopt its ‘responsible tourism’ model
Madhya Pradesh government has expressed interest to implement the model, aimed at development of village and local communities, eradicating poverty and giving emphasis to women empowerment
Look what’s reopening in Goa as tourist destination this March: Aguada Jail
The former Central Jail Aguada is soon to reopen as a heritage tourist destination from March 2021 as Goa government has nearly completed the renovation of the Portuguese-era structure
Leisure Hotels unveils The Hideaway Bedzzz in Rishikesh
Leisure Hotels Group has announced the opening of The Hideaway Bedzzz in Rishikesh, it’s first ever property under this alternative accommodation segment
India Tourism Mart to be held virtually on 18-20 February
In a first, the India Tourism Mart 2021 will be held on a virtual platform with buyer-seller meetings slated from 18-20 February
Moscow’s maiden digital roadshow concludes in India
Moscow City Tourism Committee's four-day virtual event was specially curated to present the ‘City of Moscow’ as an attractive travel destination to the vibrant Indian outbound travel…
India to UK flights resumes from 6 January
The civil aviation minister, Hardeep Singh Puri, has clarified that flights from India to the UK can start on 6 January while operations from the UK to India will begin on 8 January
Tata Group boosts stake in AirAsia India
Tata Group has increased its stake in AirAsia India from 51% to 84% as it looks to increase its share in the domestic aviation sector
India extends Covid-19 restrictions until end of January 2021
India has extended the existing restrictions for surveillance, containment and caution against the Covid-19 pandemic by one more month until the end of January 2021
57% Indians have planned leisure travel in early 2021
While over 75% Indians have not taken a vacation in the last three months, over 57% are planning their next leisure travel in early 2021
Maharashtra Tourism to create events board
Maharashtra Tourism is forming an Events Board, talks for which have been on since early 2020
Vistara allows direct booking on Google
Vistara will now allow its customers to directly search and book flights on Google through the integrated ‘Book on Google’ feature
Now, lock your travel price with Goibibo’s new feature
Goibibo has launched ‘Price Lock’ that enables customers to reserve their seats for a bare minimum fee without paying for the actual price of the ticket upfront and securing flyers against…
Tourism in Maharashtra to flourish post-COVID: Aditya Thackeray
While addressing an interactive session with FICCI Tourism Committee, Aditya Thackeray, minister for tourism, environment, protocol in Maharashtra said the state will see a major boost in…
No take off: Virgin Atlantic cancels launch of Delhi and Mumbai flights from Manchester
Virgin Atlantic, which announced the launch of services to Mumbai and Delhi from Manchester in October this year from 19 December and to Delhi on 5 January, announced that it is cancelling…
One in three Indians looking to travel this winter
One in every three Indian is planning to travel and take a holiday during the upcoming Christmas and New Year season, according to a recent survey conducted by Goibibo’s Consumer Insights
ITC Hotels launches ‘100% Back’ offer
ITC Hotels has launched the versatile ‘100% Back’ offer which will provide consumers the required flexibility by giving them hotel credits
IRCTC to grow travel packages with STAAH
The partnership enables STAAH’s huge partner network of more than 100 hospitality chains, including more than 2,500 hotel partners, to expand their reach via the IRCTC website
Jet Airways may relaunch in summer 2021
Jet Airways (India), the full-service airline which went bankrupt last year, could be back in the skies as early as the summer
Nilgiris reopens after eight months
Tourist spots have reopened in the Nilgiris after being cleaned and readied for the arrival of visitors this week
Ladakh has rolled out first tourism incentive policy
Ladakh has rolled out its first tourism incentive policy with focus on ensuring equitable and sustainable development of all regions in the union territory
65% of India’s domestic air travel back to pre-Covid level
Nearly 65% of the domestic air travel has returned to the pre-Covid-19 level and now there is a need to evolve a strategy to bring back the tourism industry on its feet
Vistara to operate non-stop flights between Mumbai and London from January
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata Group and Singapore Airlines, will operate special, non-stop flights between Mumbai and London Heathrow from 16 January 2021
India restricts international flights till 31 December
International flight ban has been extended till 31 December by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) amid the ongoing novel coronavirus pandemic
Thomas Cook India launches first virtual holiday store
The newly launched Thomas Cook India virtual holiday store intends to support customers with convenient and contactless holiday planning – from the safety and comfort of their homes
Maharashtra makes Covid-negative report mandatory for Delhi, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa travellers
Covid-negative report from an RT-PCR test will be needed for people travelling to Maharashtra from Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Rajasthan and Goa - states witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases
Macao unveils maiden e-learning programme for Indian travel agents
Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) India has launched the Macao Specialist Programme for travel agents
Hitting turbulence: AirAsia reviews joint venture with Tatas, may exit India
Malaysia’s AirAsia said it is evaluating its loss-making budget airline joint venture in India with Tata Sons in the wake of the financial distress due to the coronavirus pandemic
Ethiopia becomes India’s newest air bubble partner
The Civil Aviation Ministry in India said it has established a separate bilateral air bubble arrangement with Ethiopia for operation of special international passenger flights between both…
Marriott debuts in India’s wine capital
Marriott International announced the opening of Courtyard by Marriott Nashik, the first property to open in the wine capital of India, Nashik
MTDC partners with Airbnb to promote offbeat destinations in Maharashtra
By promoting homestay tourism, this partnership will encourage travel to lesser-known destinations and will enable inclusive community-led tourism in the state, that will further enhance…
India’s hospitality industry sees 53% decline in 2020
According to JLL’s Hotel Momentum India (HMI) Q3 2020, India’s hospitality industry has witnessed decline of 52.8% in Revenue Per Available Room (RevPAR) during January to September 2020…
Kerala Tourism unveils Miyawaki forest project in 22 spots
In a major green initiative, Kerala Tourism has launched a project to create Miyawaki model micro forests at 22 tourism spots in 12 districts across the state
Travel in India to boom again with over 50% making plans already, says FICCI report
A recent survey conducted by FICCI and Thrillophilia across India, revealed that while more than 50% plan on travelling in the next two months alone, 33% are making plans to travel twice of…
Vistara adds Delhi-Doha route from 19 November
Vistara, India’s full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, has announced non-stop flights between Delhi and Doha, the capital city of Qatar
