North India
Second edition of Northeast India Festival to commence from July 29 in Bangkok
Travel Trade Journal The Indian Embassy in Thailand will be organising the second edition of the Northeast India Festival from July 29 to 31 at Bangkok’s Central World in celebration of 75 years of India-Thailand relations and to deepen the ties between the countries. The …
The number of Indian visitors to Dubai doubles
Travel World 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 …
Vietjet further expands in India, planning new routes connecting Bengaluru to Vietnam
Travel World Following its new international routes connecting key Indian cities to Vietnam, Vietjet has now revealed a bigger network growth and implementation plan for the Indian market. The airline has planned new flight services to link Bengaluru to Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi …
86% Of Indian Travellers Intend To Travel In The Next 12 Months
Travel Trends Today As the world starts to emerge from strict border closures, Indians are eager to make their travel dreams a reality in the next few months. 86% of Indian travellers stated that they intend to travel in the next 12 months, according to …
Sri Lanka plans to attract Indian visitors
Travel World Sri Lanka will hold road shows in five key Indian cities to attract more visitors from its populous Northern neighbour in a bid to bring more foreign currency into the crisis-hit island, its Tourism Minister said on Wednesday. Known for its rolling hills, …
Europe is the favorite destination of Indians in Summer
Travel World Traditionally, the summer season is the peak time for Indians to visit European destinations – the numbers start growing from May and continue to rise till August, and on average, the Indian tourist spends 11.4 days in Europe. Interestingly, Europe commands about 20 …
Lily Hotels – Maldives, reinforcing its brand presence in India
Travel Trade Journal While COVID played spoilsport for the global tourism industry, disrupting all tourism trends, followed by the recent Russia-Ukraine conflict, Maldives has been witnessing a transformation of sorts for over 18 months plus now. India has emerged as the top source market for …
Spike in Covid-19 cases fails to dull Indians’ appetite for travel
Financial Times Travel is booming across the country, and despite a recent spike in Covid cases, demand has not dampened, with travel companies continuing to witness a rise in bookings for both leisure and corporate purposes. A total of 8,329 new infections were recorded in …
India-Bangladesh’s third passenger train ready to run from Wednesday
Hindustan Times The railway line connecting India and Bangladesh – New Jalpaiguri-Dhaka Cantonment Mitali Express- is all set to run from Wednesday. This train would be the third passenger train service, that is scheduled to be flagged off from Rail Bhawan in New Delhi on …
Ranthambore
Ranthambore National Park spreads over an area of 392 sq.kms of dry deciduous and tropical thorn forest. Once this forest is used as a pleasure hunting ground for the Royal families and their guests. The park is jewelled with the ruins of such hunting palaces …
Marriott International to bring Courtyard by Marriott brand to Mohali
Travel Trade Journal 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 …
Japan Airlines increases flight frequency for the only non-stop flight between Bengaluru and Tokyo
Travel Trade Journal 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 …
Finnair launches new Mumbai route with plans to expand winter services
Breaking Travel News Finnair will launch a new direct route from Helsinki to Mumbai, India, with the first flight set to take off on 6 August. Flights on an A330 aircraft will initially operate three times a week, and will increase to four times weekly …
Arunachal Pradesh’s first ever airport to start operations from August 15
Times of India Come August 15, Arunachal Pradesh’s first ever airport – Hollongi Airport – will start operations, thus ending the state’s long wait to have its own airport. The Hollongi Airport is a greenfield airport, located just 15 km from the state capital, Itanagar. …
Marriott International and Beekay Group to bring five new hotels to Jharkhand and West Bengal
Travel Trade Journal Marriott International, Inc. today announced it has signed an agreement with Beekay Group to bring five new hotels to Jharkhand and West Bengal, India. Slated to open between 2024 and 2026, the agreement is expected to add more than 700 rooms to …
Radisson Resort Opens Door In Baga, Goa
Travel Trends Today 15-Jul-2022 Radisson Hotel Group announces the opening of Radisson Resort Goa Baga to strengthen its presence in India’s vibrant beach city of Goa. Located in the heart of North Goa, travelers and locals can relax in this newly opened resort that flows …
Indo-Nepal bus service begins from Siliguri after two years
Hindustan Times After a long gap of two years, a private bus operator with the help of North Bengal State Transport Corporation (NBSTC) started the Siliguri-Kakkarvitta-Kathmandu bus service on Wednesday afternoon. The bus was inaugurated by state transport minister Firhad Hakim. The bus will run …
IndiGo introduces additional flights in multiple cities
India Blooms The Delhi-Leh flight will operate daily at 4:20am from July 01 and will operate at 4:30am from Aug 01, 2022. To cater to the high demand IndiGo will be adding two additional daily flights for Srinagar from the period between 01 July till …
IHCL Expands Footprint In Bengaluru With 7th Taj Hotel
Travel Trends Today Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a new Taj resort in Bengaluru. This development project, under management contract with Sattva Homes Private Limited from the Sattva Group, will also feature branded villas as part of the complex in the second …