[ad_1] Image used for representation The tourism department’s proposed project to promote adventure tourism at the Boat House in Ooty lake at a cost of 5 crore is likely to hit rough waters with the Confederation of Environmental Associations of Nilgiris (CEAN) petitioning the Nilgiris collector against the project, which …
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Govt’s focus on making healthcare accessible for people, affordable for medical tourists: Mandaviya, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya In the last nine years, the Centre has not only focused on making healthcare more accessible for the people of the country but also on making it affordable for medical tourists from abroad, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday. Mandaviya said this …
Read More »El Salvador to charge USD 1,000 fee from Indian travellers before entry, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] People traveling on passports from India or any one of more than 50 African nations will be obliged to pay the fee. In a significant move, El Salvador has implemented a USD 1,000 fee for travellers originating from Africa or India, signaling its intent to discourage migration through the …
Read More »China’s top airlines report quarterly profit after years of losses, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image China Southern Airlines and China Eastern Airlines each reported first quarterly profits in more than three years on Friday, as a pickup in international flights complemented a recovery in the domestic market. The results, coupled with similarly encouraging figures from Air China, are helping to fan industry …
Read More »Diversifying tourism experiences in Goa with sustainability will empower women: Minister, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte Diversifying Goa‘s tourism experiences beyond beaches with sustainable initiatives such as homestays, caravan tourism, agro-tourism and spiritual circuits will create ample opportunities to empower women, state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte said. The coastal state is focusing on sustainable development in the hinterland, and this …
Read More »Royal Caribbean raises profit target again on robust cruise vacation demand, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Icon of the Seas, world’s largest cruise ship. The Royal Caribbean Group on Thursday lifted its full-year profit forecast for a third time and said bookings for the next year were “significantly outpacing” pre-pandemic levels by a wide margin, sending its shares up about 3 per cent. Cruise operators …
Read More »India resumes visa services in Canada, excluding tourist & e-visa service for Canadians, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Following improvement in the security conditions for Indian diplomats in Ottawa, the Indian government has announced the resumption of some visa services in Canada from today, however, tourist visa for Canadian citizens remain suspended until further order. The announcement came after India’s External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s statement emphasising …
Read More »Indians second largest group to visit US this summer despite visa delays, ET TravelWorld
[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 …
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