[ad_1] In a groundbreaking announcement at WINGS India 2024, Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, unveiled a firm order for 150 fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This marks a historic achievement, as Akasa Air becomes the first Indian airline to reach an order book exceeding 200 aircraft within just 17 months …
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redBus witnesses surge in demand with 1.5 lakh daily bus seats to Ayodhya for Ram Temple consecration, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] As Ayodhya prepares for the consecration ceremony at the Ram Temple, redBus, the world’s largest online bus ticketing platform, announces the availability of over 1.5 lakh daily bus seats to the holy city. Recognised for its extensive network, accessibility, and affordability, buses have become the preferred mode of transport …
Read More »Canada sees drastic fall in Indian student visas amidst ongoing diplomatic row, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Canada‘s issuance of study permits to Indian students plummeted in the latter part of last year, influenced by the expulsion of Canadian diplomats from India, pivotal in the permit processing. This dip also reflects a dip in applications amidst diplomatic tensions tied to the murder of Sikh …
Read More »BLS International expands global footprint with acquisition of Turkiye-based iDATA, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] BLS International Services (BLS), a global tech-enabled services partner for governments and citizens, has signed a definitive Share Purchase Agreement through its subsidiary BLS International FZE, UAE, to acquire a 100 per cent stake in iData Danismanlik Ve Hizmet Dis Ticaret Anonim Sirketi (“iDATA”) and its subsidiaries. The acquisition, …
Read More »Major hotel brands line up for investing in hospitality sector, 50 hotel projects are underway, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Projected image of museum in Ayodhya as per master plan. Investors have signed various agreements for big investments in the hospitality sector here, as the upcoming Ram Temple provides immense potential for religious tourism. Famous hotel brands are establishing their branches in Ayodhya, and approximately 50 major hotel construction …
Read More »Stakeholders working to reduce fog-related flight disruptions; unruly behaviour unacceptable:Scindia, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] With low-visibility conditions significantly disrupting flight operations at the Delhi airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said all stakeholders are working round-the-clock to minimise fog-related impact as well as passenger inconvenience, and asserted that unruly passenger behaviour is unacceptable. A day after poor visibility also forced the …
Read More »Navi Mumbai airport to start commercial flight operations by March 31, 2025, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Union Minister for Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya Scindia, visited the Navi Mumbai International Airport Project site on January 13 to conduct a comprehensive review of the ongoing developments. The minister on the occasion announced that the upcoming airport is expected to start commercial flights operations by March 31, …
Read More »Norwegian Cruise Line appoints Jeff Cuellar as new CEO of Sixthman, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), a global cruise company, and Sixthman, the industry leader in festival-at-sea vacation experiences, have named Jeff Cuellar as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Sixthman, succeeding Anthony Diaz. The announcement follows Sixthman’s most successful year to date. In his role as CEO, Cuellar, a …
Read More »Thomas Cook & SOTC announce exclusive charter flights to Bhutan, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. India’s leading travel services companies, Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel have announced the launch of exclusive charter flights to Paro, Bhutan from Bengaluru, commencing in April 2024. The strategic initiative comes in response to the burgeoning demand for Bhutan, which has seen a remarkable …
Read More »South Korea introduces workation visa to boost remote work tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] South Korea is set to launch a new workcation visa, officially named the F-1-D visa, allowing remote workers from overseas companies to stay in the country for an extended period. The move is a part of South Korea‘s tourism strategy, aiming to attract 30 million visitors annually and generate …
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