[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 …
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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 …
Read More »Southern Railway earns INR 34 cr by running Bharat Gaurav trains to pilgrim centres, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Southern Railway has operated 50 Bharat Gaurav trains to pilgrim centres. A total of 24,848 people have travelled on these trains since the first service was flagged from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi in June. The 50th train “Ganga Snan Yatra‟ Diwali Special service from Kochuveli to Prayagraj-Varanasi started …
Read More »Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister flags off Shobha Yatra at Ayodhya kickstarting Deepavali festivities, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Uttar Pradesh Tourism Minister flags off Shobha Yatra at Ayodhya kickstarting Deepavali festivities Uttar Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh flagged off the Shobha Yatra on the occasion of Deepavali in Ayodhya on Saturday. The state Tourism Minister said that more than 50 envoys will be witnesses to …
Read More »Ship MV Kindat Pandaw embarks as Assam starts new age in river cruise tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Ship MV Kindat Pandaw embarks on Brahmaputra odyssey as Assam start new age in river cruise tourism MV Kindat Pandaw, the ship carrying the second international voyage after the successes of Ganga Vilas, anchored at Dhubri in Assam on Friday after completing its journey via Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route (IBPR). …
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