[ad_1] Two solar-powered ‘mini-cruise’ ships will start operating in the Saryu River in Ayodhya before the inauguration of the Ram Temple in January next year. Vikas Malviya, the director of Varanasi-based Alaknanda Cruise, said that his company will offer the service. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, the ‘Ramayana‘ vessels will aim …
Read More »Hungary government to relaunch ‘golden visa’ programme, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Hungary‘s government has submitted the outlines of a new “golden visa” programme to parliament as part of a draft bill regulating immigration from third countries to Hungary. The bill, submitted on Tuesday, introduces the category of “guest-investor visa”, for people who are coming to Hungary affiliated with projects that …
Read More »Amur Falcon Success Story Sparks Tourist Influx, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] After achieving cent per cent success in stopping Amur falcon killings by creating awareness among the villagers through organising a Falcon Festival dedicated to the world’s longest flying migratory birds in Assam‘s hill district Dima Hasao’s New Tungbung village area, this terrain has now transformed itself into a premier …
Read More »Air Asia committed to serve Indian market as network growth gets momentum, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] AirAsia affirms its unwavering commitment to serving the Indian market, marking a continued robust presence in the Indian aviation landscape. The airline connects millions of Indian travellers to a vast network of 130 destinations across Asia and the Asia Pacific. With a steadfast commitment to linking India to the …
Read More »Japan sees 2.52 million visitors in Oct, exceeding pre-Covid levels, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Visitors to Japan exceeded pre-pandemic levels in October, official data showed on November 15, marking a full recovery in arrivals for the first time since the relaxation of border controls last year. The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose to 2.52 million last month from 2.18 …
Read More »Visionary hotelier PRS ‘Biki’ Oberoi passes away at 94, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Prithvi Raj Singh (PRS) Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus of The Oberoi Group, passed away at the age of 94 years on November 14, leaving behind a rich legacy. Born in New Delhi in 1929, PRS Oberoi, was the son of late Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi, the founder of The Oberoi …
Read More »Plan to convert Trombay jetty into eco-tourism hub, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The BMC intends to transform the Trombay jetty of Mumbai by developing eco-tourism activities with an aim to explore the ecology around the jetty. Amidst the mangroves and sea waters, the BMC intends to create a host of facilities ranging from a butterfly garden, nature interpretation centre, crab and …
Read More »Emirates places 95 wide-body aircraft order worth USD 52 bn, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image (Source: Emirates) Emirates has secured a substantial order for 95 additional wide-body aircraft, thereby expanding its existing order book to a total of 295 aircraft, the airline’s official statement confirmed. Already the world’s biggest operator of wide-body passenger aircraft, Emirates has committed to additional Boeing 777-9s, 777-8s, …
Read More »EU shifts to digital visas for Schengen area, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] People applying for visas to visit Europe‘s Schengen area will soon do so via an online platform, under a change adopted by EU foreign ministers on November 13. The shift towards digitalisation of the visa process will also do away with the need for applicants to get a sticker …
Read More »Lufthansa to offer free messaging on European flights, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] From mid-January 2024, German airline Lufthansa will offer unlimited free messaging on its short- and medium-haul flights. Making the announcement Lufthansa shared that the travellers will then be able to send and receive messages, including photos, on their own smartphone or tablet during the flight on aircraft of the …
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