[ad_1] Thiruvananthapuram, Sep 28 (IANS) Kerala Finance Minister K. N. Balagopal on Thursday said considering the immense scope of Kerala’s tourism industry to contribute more revenue to the state, the stakeholders in the sector should focus more on developing infrastructure and coming up with innovative products to tap the global …
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New airports in Karnataka to help boost tourism, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In a bid to boost its sagging tourism sector, the Karnataka government is looking to leverage new airports — those being constructed and even ones that have been proposed — to lift footfalls. With Karnataka now boasting airports in Shivamogga, Kalaburagi, Belagavi and Hassan, the tourism department, as part …
Read More »Norwegian Spirit gets a facelift; eyes Indian travellers to join cruise journeys, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] NCL Spirit Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has unveiled 14 Asia Pacific itineraries for the Norwegian Spirit, which has undergone a refurbishment. These itineraries provide a selection of voyages lasting from four to 14 days, catering to various tastes and interests. The cruises are set to commence in September 2024 …
Read More »No cheer for Agra hospitality industry on World Tourism Day, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] No cheer for Agra hospitality industry on World Tourism Day Frustrated and sore with the continued neglect of Agra by the state and central governments, the World Tourism Day celebrations in the Taj City brought little cheer or hope for buoyancy, even as a new tourist season is about …
Read More »Rajasthan accounts for 76% of bookings for culture & heritage travel, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Global technology platform OYO, in its World Tourism Day report, has highlighted India’s most sought-after cultural, heritage, and spiritual destinations and revealed that Rajasthan accounts for 76 per cent of bookings for cultural and heritage travel on its platform. The report, released in celebration of World Tourism Day, showcases …
Read More »Investing in Education & Skills Development need of the hour, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] India, renowned for its rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and historical landmarks, has tremendous potential to thrive in the tourism sector. However, to fully harness this potential, it is crucial to invest in education and skills development within the tourism industry. With the ever-growing demand for skilled professionals, it …
Read More »India one of most competitive markets; IndiGo seeks to become more global: Pieter Elbers, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers India is an incredible and one of the most competitive aviation markets in the world, IndiGo CEO Pieter Elbers said on Tuesday and asserted that the airline is seeking to become bigger and more global. The chief of the country’s largest airline said it is …
Read More »Digital nomad visas expand as Spain, Canada vie for global talent, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Considering remote working from overseas? Join the growing segment of untethered persons: In the US alone, 17.3 million Americans, 11 per cent of the workforce, now identify as digital nomads—traditional jobholders and independent workers—an increase of 2 per cent from 2022, according to the August 2023 report from US …
Read More »Mangaluru International Airport records increase in passenger traffic, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representation picture Different airlines operating from Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) in Karnataka on domestic and international routes recorded good passenger traffic. In the first five months of the present financial year, IndiGo and Air India registered passenger load of 87.5 per cent on the domestic destinations they connect directly. …
Read More »Technical glitches keep Puneites waiting for visa formalities slots, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] A couple could not get an appointment for a business visa to Germany despite several attempts. They had to travel all the way from Pune to Hyderabad last month A senior educationist from the city failed to get an appointment for himself and his wife for a Switzerland visa …
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