[ad_1] s Indians have emerged as the second largest group of overseas visitors to the United States this summer, despite long wait times for visa interviews and high airfares. The US commerce department’s National Travel and Tourism Office (NTTO) recently released its “Inbound Survey of International Air Travellers (SIAT)” for …
Read More »Pakistan International Airlines hit by worst fuel crisis, cancelled 77 flights, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Pakistan International Airlines cancels flights over non-payment of dues to fuel supplier Pakistan International Airlines was put to a halt due to lack of fuel on October 22 after Pakistan State Oil (PSO) cut the airlines’ fuel supply. Seventy-seven flights were cancelled, the Dawn reported. The two state agencies …
Read More »Decoding the evolving expectations of travellers in India, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The heightened focus that consumers today place on travel experiences opens new opportunities for brands (particularly those in the financial services sector) and the travel industry alike to deepen their engagement with their most valued customers.Read more: Overlooked joys of raising a teenager parents should not forget With travel …
Read More »Sri Lanka approves free tourist visa for seven countries to boost tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Sri Lanka‘s cabinet approved issuing free tourist visas to visitors from seven countries including China, India and Russia, a statement issued by the media ministry said on October 24, to boost tourism and help revive its crisis-hit economy. Tourists from China, India, Russia, Japan, Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia will …
Read More »Dasara Season Witnesses A Rise In Bus Seat Bookings, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] This festive season has witnessed an approximate 25%-30% rise in bus seat bookings as compared to the previous year. The KSRTC Mangaluru division is currently operating a substantial fleet with an addition of 30-35 buses daily, covering routes to north Karnataka, Bengaluru, and Mysuru. Rajesh Shetty, senior divisional controller, …
Read More »British Airways to re-launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representative purpose British Airways will launch daily flights to Abu Dhabi next year, following a four-year hiatus. Available to book now, the route will begin operating on April 20, 2024, serving the UAE’s capital on a year-round basis from London Heathrow. The new flight will be …
Read More »After a 3-year hiatus, Norwegian Cruise Line returns to Asia, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), announced its return to Asia with Norwegian Jewel setting sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region. As the first ship in the NCL fleet to return to Asia in over three years, Norwegian Jewel will offer 16 immersive, …
Read More »US proposes major changes to H1B visa program for enhanced efficiency and Indian workers’ benefit, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The United States Department of Homeland Security has introduced a series of proposed changes to the H-1B visa program, a move with potential implications for Indian tech professionals, a significant segment of H-1B visa recipients. The proposals, which focus on modernising the program and improving its efficiency, come as …
Read More »Business travel between Asia & Australia skyrockets, opening new trade avenues, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative image. FCM, the corporate travel division of Flight Centre Travel Group, has released a set of striking statistics demonstrating a remarkable surge in business travel between Asia and Australia. These findings for the third quarter of 2023 have revealed substantial growth compared to the same period in the …
Read More »Vistara to fly daily non-stop between Delhi and Bali, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] (File photo) Full-service carrier Vistara has announced daily non-stop flights between Delhi and Bali, starting December 1, 2023. This would make Vistara the only airline offering direct connectivity between the two cities currently. According to Vistara, it will be deploying its A321LR aircraft, with a three-class configuration, giving its …
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