[ad_1] France and Mali have suspended issuing visas to each other’s citizens in a heightening of a row between the former allies, diplomats said on August 10. The French embassy suspended issuing new visas in the Malian capital Bamako earlier this week after Paris placed the country in a “red …
Read More »Ludhiana-hindon Flight All Set For Aug Take-off, Aai Gets Weekly Schedule, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Ludhiana-Hindon flight, which has been conceived as the best possible substitute for Ludhiana-Delhi operations suspended almost two years back, is likely to take off this month, the Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials have claimed. Big Charters, which has been awarded the UDAN route ‘Hindon-Ludhiana-Hindon’, was expected to …
Read More »With 5-year short-stay visa, France aims to welcome 30,000 students from India by 2030, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. Announcing new, major initiatives to roll out red carpets for Indian students and alumni in France, the French Embassy in India has announced slew of measures including a five-year short-stay Schengen visa to attract more Indian students in France. On the occasion of Indian Prime …
Read More »Ganga Vilas raised river tourism prospects for India; bookings jump for other cruises: Govt, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation The expedition of MV Ganga Vilas, which commenced its journey from Varanasi on January 13, has redefined the potential of river tourism throughout the South Asia region, said Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal. “MV Ganga Vilas has opened up a new …
Read More »Tourism near LoC brings visitors from far-flung states, employment rejoices locals, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The Jammu and Kashmir administration’s decision to open areas close to the Line of Control for tourists has drawn not only local visitors but also people from far-flung places. Hailing from Hyderabad in Telangana, G Shankara Rao and his family decided to visit the last village on …
Read More »United Airlines to fly Delhi-New York twice a day from Oct 29, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] American carrier United Airlines on Tuesday announced increasing the frequency of its flight services between Delhi and New York/Newark to twice daily, from once at present, starting October 29 this year. In line with the existing year-round service, the additional flight will also be operated with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner …
Read More »‘ayush Visa To Give Fillip To State’s Med Tourism’, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] With the central government introducing Ayush visa for foreign nationals seeking medical treatment like therapeutic care, wellness and yoga in India, the ayurveda treatment providers in Kerala are hopeful that this will boost medical tourism here. “With the implementation of Ayush visa, the state that stands to benefit the …
Read More »Operators launch new products, TCI Group introduces various itineraries, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. The Indian travel landscape is witnessing a rapid evolution. Cruise companies and operators intend to target their diverse range of segments – across leisure, corporate, b-leisure and MICE while booking channels are launching new and extensive itineraries and holiday options. To capitalise on this significant …
Read More »Odisha’s Utkela airport gets license to start flight operations, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The Director General Civil Aviation Monday (DGCA) on Monday said it has issued the license for Utkela airport in Odisha‘s Kalahandi district to start flight operations.Utkela airport, 15 km from the district headquarters of Bhawanipatna, is among the airstrips that have been listed under the regional connectivity …
Read More »Ksinc To Begin Backwater Cruise From Kochi To Ktm, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In an effort to tap the potential of backwater cruise tourism, Kerala State Inland Navigation Corporation (KSINC) would start a new cruise boat service from Marine Drive to Kottayam connecting backwaters of Alappuzha. The weekly service to the Palaikari aqua tourism centre at Vaikom, Kottayam, would begin on Sunday. …
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