[ad_1] After Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s call for a “wed in India” movement, the Union Tourism Ministry is gearing up to launch a new campaign, “India says I do”, on a large scale for not only encouraging affluent Indian families to host weddings within the country but also to draw …
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VFS Global renews visa & resident permit services contract for Norway globally including India, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. VFS Global, a leading provider of visa and passport processing services, has secured the renewal of its contract to deliver visa and residence permit services for Norway globally. The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs awarded the global tender to VFS Global, covering operations in …
Read More »10,000 Indian H-1B visa holders to participate in the domestic visa renewal pilot program, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Details of the much awaited H-1B pilot program set to launch on January 29, 2024, which will enable visas to be renewed domestically (ie: within the US) have finally been issued by the Department of State (DOS). Even as it is a pilot program, which will initially cover just …
Read More »No plan to make Covid testing mandatory at airports as of now, say health ministry sources, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Higher doses of steroids (dexamethasone) had less benefits to patients with severe Covid-19 in India, according to a study published on Monday in the journal The Lancet Regional Health – Southeast Asia. There is no plan so far to make RT-PCR testing for COVID-19 mandatory at airports for travellers, …
Read More »Tourism Minister unveils new policies on the horizon; maps path for Goa Tourism 2.0, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In a bid to transform Goa‘s tourism landscape, the government’s strategic introduction of the Caravan & Homestay Tourism Policies recently has become the catalyst for a local economic renaissance. These initiatives were envisioned not merely as announcements but as transformative tools, aiming to generate employment opportunities and …
Read More »Riyadh Air ties up with Accenture to build core tech capabilities, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Riyadh Air has forged a significant three-year partnership with Accenture, aiming to fortify its technological framework and capacities in alignment with its ambitious goal of becoming the inaugural digitally-driven airline globally. Through this collaboration, Accenture will spearhead the establishment of Riyadh Air’s cloud-centric infrastructure, fortify cybersecurity measures, …
Read More »MoUs worth INR 770 crore signed, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) successfully hosted its 15th annual adventure tourism convention at the Statue of Unity, in Gujarat setting the stage for a vibrant discussion on the growth and potential of adventure tourism. The convention, a precursor to the upcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit …
Read More »Tourism Dept To Set Up 50 Tents At Netarhat, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Tourism dept to set up 50 tents at Netarhat Tourists planning visits to Netarhat Hills in Latehar can opt to stay at luxurious Swiss cottages. The state department of tourism is aiming to set up at least 50 luxurious tents at Netarhat hilltop in January and February to draw …
Read More »Visa-Free Entry | Increased Airfares
[ad_1] Air fares to Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Colombo and Hong Kong have increased after these countries allowed visa-free entry for travellers from India, triggering an increase in demand for tickets. The air fare is higher than it used to be last year. Return tickets are more than 30,000, which is …
Read More »Ebix stock in record plunge after bankruptcy filing, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Shares of Ebix Inc. plummeted 54.6 per cent towards a 17-year low in premarket trading on Monday, after the Georgia-based provider of on-demand software for the insurance, financial services, travel and healthcare industries said it filed for bankruptcy, MarketWatch reported. The company said it will continue to operate “normally”, …
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