[ad_1] Addressing a gathering in Mathura, he said, "Today UP is drawing the maximum number of tourists. Earlier Goa was at number one and Uttar Pradesh at number three. But last year 80 lakh tourists went to Goa and seven crore devotees came to Kashi (Varanasi) and six crore devotees …
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Direct Khajuraho-Varanasi flights to take off soon: Scindia
[ad_1] The introduction of direct Khajuraho-Varanasi flights will boost tourism and the region’s economy. The Ministry of Civil Aviation also plans to introduce helicopter services connecting Indore, Bhopal, and Khajuraho. Moreover, Minister Scindia inaugurated three Flight Training Organizations (FTOs) in Khajuraho, marking a significant milestone for Madhya Pradesh with a …
Read More »France’s Safran raises forecasts amid air travel boom, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Jet engine maker Safran raised profit and cashflow forecasts on Thursday after core income jumped in the first half, led by demand for spares and services as airlines boost flights to meet a recovery in travel demand. Recurring operating income rose 33% to 1.397 billion euros ($1.55 …
Read More »Tourists stuck in forest area rescued safely, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image As many as 160 tourists to a waterfall in Mulugu district of Telangana, who were stuck in the forest area unable to cross an overflowing stream, were rescued safely by the personnel of NDRF and others in the early hours of Thursday. The tourists had gone to …
Read More »Goa tourism minister, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image for representation only Tourism minister Rohan Khaunte on Tuesday vowed to crack down on unregistered hotels, guesthouses, and homestays. Khaunte said that the tourism department had simplified the registration process and reduced the number of compliances to encourage hotels and guesthouses to register with the department. Khaunte found …
Read More »India’s largest International Exhibition & Convention Centre inaugurated; to host G20 Summit, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) Complex at Pragati Maidan India got its largest International Exhibition-cum-Convention Centre (IECC) complex at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on July 26. This world-class infrastructure, developed at a cost of approximately INR 2700 crore, spans a vast campus area of 123 acres. The complex, developed …
Read More »Goa govt to earn revenue from Mopa Airport from May 2024: CM
[ad_1] The Goa government will start earning revenue from the newly-commissioned airport at Mopa in North Goa from May 2024 onwards, Chief Minister Pramod Sawant told the assembly on Wednesday. Sawant told the legislative assembly that the state government owns 37.6 per cent share in the project and will be …
Read More »Aena’s profit jumps as Spanish airports bounce back, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura/File Photo Spanish airport operator Aena‘s first-half net profit more than doubled as passenger traffic returned to pre-pandemic levels and its revenues from retail sales rose. The company said on July 26 it made a net profit of 608 million euros (USD 673 million) compared with 277 …
Read More »Russia to launch e-Visa for India Passports holders from Aug 1, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation only In a move to enhance bilateral ties and promote tourism between the two nations, Russia is all set to launch the Electronic Visa (e-Visa) system for Indian passport holders from August 1, 2023. This development will enable Indian nationals to apply for their Russian …
Read More »DGCA suspends licences of two IndiGo pilots for violating safety norms, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] File photo Aviation regulator DGCA has suspended the flying licences of two IndiGo pilots for violating safety norms as the aircraft they operated suffered a tail strike while landing at the Ahmedabad airport last month, according to a senior official. The senior official at the Directorate General of Civil …
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