[ad_1] Representative image The Royal Thai Embassy has renewed its contract with BLS International to process visa applications for Thailand from India. Under the renewed contract, BLS International will continue to provide services to Indian visitors across all visa categories by strategically managing visa application and drop-off centers within the …
Read More »500 Tourists Stranded In Sikkim Airlifted To Safety, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] 500 tourists stranded in Sikkim airlifted to safety Aerial rescue of stranded tourists and locals from Lachen, Lachung and Chungthang in North Sikkim — that had become separated from the rest of the state following the Teesta flash flood — began on Monday, five days since the disaster struck, …
Read More »Rajasthan surpasses 10 cr tourists mark in Sept, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Rajasthan‘s tourism sector is on an upward trajectory, with growing popularity among both the domestic as well as international travellers. As per the latest update by the state tourism department, Rajasthan has witnessed over 10 crore tourists in September 2023, advancing its move to establish itself as …
Read More »Star Air announces RCS flights between Kolhapur and Mumbai, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Star Air on Monday announced the expansion of its flight services with the introduction of new daily flights connecting Kolhapur and Mumbai under the Government of India’s RCS – UDAN scheme. This significant enhancement of our flight network will make travel between these two key cities more convenient and …
Read More »Police arrests 7 baggage handlers, suspects higher-level involvement, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Delhi Police have arrested seven loaders in connection with a series of thefts at the Delhi‘s Indira Gandhi International Airport, officials said on Saturday. Police said that they have also recovered a huge stash of gold ornaments, luxury watches, Apple airpods and foreign currency from the possession of the …
Read More »3,000 tourists stranded in Lachen, Lachung in Sikkim, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] More than 3,000 tourists are stranded in Lachen and Lachung in Mangan district of Sikkim after flash flood hit the area and cut off all road communications are safe on Saturday, officials said. The Indian Air Force made multiple attempts to carry out rescue and relief operations by Mi-17 …
Read More »Hotel rates expected to rise globally in 2024, Mumbai leads the chart among key cities, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The latest forecasts from American Express Global Business Travel (Amex GBT), consulting suggest that hotel rates are poised to continue their upward trajectory in 2024 across most global destinations. This trend is anticipated even as leisure travel demand is expected to soften. The Hotel Monitor 2024 report, based on …
Read More »Norwegian cruise line to expand its solo stateroom category fleetwide, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) is set to introduce nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across its diverse 19-ship fleet. Beginning this week, NCL will open for sale for the first time ever three new solo stateroom categories, including Solo Inside, Solo Oceanview and Solo Balcony for future sailings starting Jan …
Read More »Saudi Arabia announces bid to host football World Cup in 2034, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FIFA World Cup (Reuters photo) Saudi Arabia announced its plans to bid to host the 2034 World Cup, the latest step in a campaign to turn the kingdom into a global sports powerhouse. The bid “intends to deliver a world-class tournament and will draw inspiration from Saudi Arabia’s ongoing …
Read More »Wildlife conservation key to sustainable tourism: Expert
[ad_1] “Goa is going through a crisis, we are at a crossroads. While we need sustainable tourism and aren’t hostile to visitors, the very reason for which people come to Goa shouldn’t be compromised at any cost,” Manoj Borkar, associate professor, zoology, said while delivering a talk on “Wildlife Conservation …
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