[ad_1] The civil aviation ministry on Wednesday said Digi Yatra will be launched at the Chennai airport by March 31. Currently, Digi Yatra, which was launched in December 2022, is available at 13 airports. It provides for contactless, seamless movement of passengers at various checkpoints at airports based on Facial …
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American Airlines is raising bag fees and changing how customers earn frequent-flyer points, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] American Airlines is raising the cost of checking bags and it is making other changes to push customers to buy tickets directly from the airline if they want to earn frequent-flyer points. The airline said on Tuesday that checking a bag on a domestic flight will rise from USD …
Read More »Aditya Kumar Halwasiya picks up 13% stake in Tourism Fin Corp India for INR 247 crore, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Mutual funds bought 4,50,000 and 9,095 shares of Tourism Finance Corp.of India and TARC, respectively. The market value of Tourism Finance Corp and TARC was Rs 8.23 crore and Rs 0.15 crore, respectively. Aditya Kumar Halwasiya, a retail individual investor, on Tuesday picked up a 13 per cent stake …
Read More »Visa applications from New Delhi surge by 10% in 2023, close in on pre-pandemic levels, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Visa application volumes from New Delhi witnessed 10 per cent year-on-year growth in 2023, marking a significant recovery to 82 per cent of pre-pandemic levels. The resurgence in travel confidence and the gradual relaxation of travel restrictions were key drivers behind this upward trend, according to VFS Global, the …
Read More »New terminal building, connectivity projects given a green flag in Jammu; tourism to get a boost, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Among the multiple development projects worth over INR 32,000 crores inaugurated in Jammu yesterday, the new terminal building at Jammu Airport was also given a green flag. To be spread over a 40,000 sqm area, the new terminal building will be equipped with modern facilities catering to …
Read More »Hotels set for 11-13% revenue growth next fiscal on a high base: CRISIL, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation only Hotel industry in India is slated for a healthy revenue growth of 11-13 per cent in the next fiscal after a strong 15-17 per cent growth in the current fiscal, backed by steady domestic demand and ramp up in foreign traveller demand, stated a …
Read More »Singapore green jet fuel levy on travellers ignites funding debate, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Singapore on Monday said travellers would need to bear the cost of the transition toward green jet fuel, announcing plans for a levy that would lift ticket prices on departing flights as the aviation industry searches for a viable funding model. Introduced by Singapore’s transport …
Read More »PM Modi urges tourists to spend 10% of their travel budget to buy local products, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] PM Modi urges tourists to spend 10 pc of their travel budget to buy local products In a fresh pitch to boost local products, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged tourists to spend at least 10 per cent of their travel budget to purchase local goods from the …
Read More »OYO ventures into sports hospitality, to provide end-to-end event solutions, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image. OYO, the global hospitality technology company, has embarked on a new journey by launching its dedicated sports hospitality business aimed at revolutionising the management of large-scale sports events. With a focus on providing end-to-end solutions, OYO’s sports hospitality venture aims to seamlessly integrate accommodation, catering, and transportation …
Read More »Delhi tourism to organise heritage walks at 50 places, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Delhi’s tourism department is organising heritage walks at 50 different locations across the capital from Saturday. These walks will continue till March 31 with the first inaugural walk scheduled at Mehrauli Archaeological Park. According to the tourism department’s website, Mehrauli Archaeological Park, which is uniquely dotted with …
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