[ad_1] TOEFL iBT, will be temporarily unavailable for visa purposes starting from 26 July 2023 until further notice, Australian Department of Home Affairs of announced. This pause comes as a result of revisions being made to the test by ETS. Australian government is currently reviewing the changes made, the Department …
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Royal Caribbean raises annual profit forecast on resilient demand, shares surge, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The world’s largest cruise ship, Icon of the Seas, officially sailed the open ocean for the first time after completing its first sea trials in Turku, Finland on June 22. Royal Caribbean Group raised its full-year profit forecast on Thursday, betting on higher ticket prices, onboard spending and resilient …
Read More »Air France-KLM’s rising costs overshadow profit beat, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Air France-KLM revised up its forecast for costs this year due in part to inflationary pressures, taking the shine off higher than expected quarterly earnings on Friday. Shares in the Franco-Dutch airline were down around 2.5% at 1049 GMT, recovering from losses of over 4% in early …
Read More »Pilots seek new contracts with airlines amid booming travel demand, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image North American pilots are pushing for better pay and working conditions during their talks over new job contracts with company managements. Members at some unions have voted to authorize a strike if a new contract is not reached. The aggressive stance comes at a time of pilot …
Read More »DGCA slaps INR 30 lakh fine on IndiGo for frequent tail strikes, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image After conducting a special audit prompted by concerns over IndiGo Airlines’ frequent tail strike incidents, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has imposed a fine of INR 30 lakh on the airline. The audit revealed “systemic deficiencies” in IndiGo’s documentation and procedures. Within a six-month period …
Read More »India & Indonesia should establish RICH, theme-based tourism plan: Indonesian Ambassador, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Ina H Krisnamurthi, Ambassador of Indonesia in New Delhi, said that over the last few years, India and Indonesia have emerged among a few nations with robust economic growth. A stronger India-Indonesia India relations in the coming future will be beneficial not only for both the countries but also …
Read More »Panel suggests regulation of tourists in Mussoorie to tackle over tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Mussoorie-file photo A nine-member panel appointed by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has put forth recommendations to tackle the issue of Mussoorie‘s carrying capacity. As per a news article, the report suggests implementing measures such as tourist regulation, charging visitors, utilizing proceeds for waste management, monitoring construction activities, rejuvenating …
Read More »Greenfield Intl Airport in Rajkot inaugurated; PM calls it a powerhouse, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image On July 27, 2023, Rajkot celebrated a significant milestone with the inauguration of the state-of-the-art Rajkot International Airport, fulfilling a long-standing aspiration of the region for improved air connectivity. The Greenfield airport developed at a cost of more than INR 1400 crores and spread over 2500 acres, …
Read More »IHCL ends Q1 with strong performance led by double-digit revenue growth, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] IHCL’s first hotel – The iconic Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. Country’s largest hospitality company, The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) reported its consolidated financials for the first quarter ending June 30, 2023. The company ended the first quarter with a strong performance led by double-digit revenue growth. Turnover crossed …
Read More »Singapore Airlines flags near-term competition in international travel, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Singapore Airlines said on Thursday it expects competition to intensify in the coming months as carriers scramble to take advantage of strong overseas travel demand that helped the city-state’s flagship airline to post a record first-quarter profit. Airlines across the world are investing in improving flight frequencies and adding …
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