[ad_1] Hilton, a global hospitality leader, has taken a significant step in its luxury expansion strategy by acquiring a majority controlling interest in Sydell Group, specifically to grow the NoMad Hotels brand worldwide. The MoU signed between the two entities marks Hilton’s entrance into the fast-growing luxury lifestyle hotel market, …
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Global Ports to take over services at Liverpool Cruise Port, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] London-listed Global Ports Holding on Wednesday signed a 50-year contract to operate cruise services at the Liverpool Cruise Port, betting on the growing Northern European and British and Irish cruise markets. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Liverpool is a major cruise destination for both American and European travellers, acting as a …
Read More »Japan begins issuing eVisas for Indian tourists; Here’s how to apply and use the eVisa, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Indians who want to visit Japan will no longer need to get physical visa stickers on their passports. Starting April 1, Japan has begun issuing eVisas for Indian tourists. The much-awaited Japan eVisa program allows individuals to apply for visas electronically through Japan Visa Application Centers operated by VFS …
Read More »AAI to post highest ever profit of Rs 5,000 cr in 2023-24, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image. Airports Authority of India (AAI) is expected to report the highest-ever profit of INR 5,000 crore in the 2023-24 financial year, a senior official said on Monday. In recent years, the number of airports has gone up, especially with the regional air connectivity scheme, amid rising domestic …
Read More »India’s civil aviation ministry, watchdog step in as Vistara cancellations surge, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] A Vistara passenger aircraft on the tarmac at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport. India‘s civil aviation ministry said on Tuesday it was monitoring a surge in flight cancellations by Vistara as the airline grapples with a shortage of pilots, while the aviation regulator has sought daily information on flight disruptions. …
Read More »Greek islands launch special visa program for Turkish visitors in diplomatic effort to calm region, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image. Officials on the Greek island of Rhodes opened a new vacation visa terminal for Turkish visitors Monday as part of a diplomatic effort to ease long-standing tensions between the two countries. The limited-access visa will allow Turks to visit 10 Greek islands for up to a week …
Read More »Pakistan-China border reopens for travel, trade after four months closure, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] After a four-month closure due to severe winter conditions, the Pakistan-China Khunjarab border has reopened, facilitating commercial and tourist activities, The Nation reported. According to the bilateral agreement, the border closure typically lasts from December 1 to March 31 each year, owing to cold weather and heavy snowfall. According …
Read More »Heavens Portfolio Group opens its first office outside of Asia, acquires The Travel Collection, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image Heavens Portfolio, a renowned hotel representation company based in Asia, has announced its strategic expansion into Dubai, marking its first office outside of Asia. This move signifies a significant step in the company’s global growth strategy and underscores its dedication to providing comprehensive services to its clients. …
Read More »Online business travel platform Tumodo launches operations in India, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Tumodo, an innovative B2B travel platform, has forayed into the Indian market with a new office opening in Bengaluru this week. Established in 2023, Tumodo aims to accelerate business travel in India and is ready to expand operations following a successful pre-seed funding round. With …
Read More »Aviation authorities issue air travel alert for solar eclipse in April., ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] As the Solar Eclipse, known as Surya Grahan, is set to occur on April 8, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a cautionary notice regarding air travel during this celestial event. The FAA, a US government civil aviation agency, has advised that aircraft should be prepared for possible …
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