[ad_1] Image used for representation only Expressing displeasure over the sorry state of affairs and breakdown of ecological system due to uncontrolled and unregulated tourism in Doon Valley region — comprising Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh, Haridwar and adjoining areas, Uttarakhand HC on Tuesday asked the state government to explain within three …
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UDAN 5.2 launched; 22 new routes to connect remote areas, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Following four successful rounds of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) – Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN), in May, this year, the Ministry of Civil Aviation introduced UDAN 5.1, tailored to focus on helicopter routes. Marking another milestone, the Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Jyotiraditya M …
Read More »Model beach shacks a must to draw high-value tourists: Khaunte, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Legislators across party lines expressed serious concerns about the tourism department’s proposal to set up model beach shacks on select beaches. The opposition also threatened to launch an agitation if the model beach shacks — each expected to cost INR 1 crore — are leased out to non-Goan operators. …
Read More »Maharajah’s reign as mascot of Air India could end, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Air India’s Maharaja mascot Air India’s Maharajah mascot may step back and get a new role as the Tata Group embarks on a long-awaited revamp of the national carrier’s brand, having taken it over in January last year following the airline’s privatisation. The airline is likely to continue using …
Read More »More non-stop flights open up to vacay spots off the beaten track, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] After the government lifted travel restrictions last year, a host of foreign destinations in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, Africa and the Far East have opened up to Indian travellers like never before. The post-pandemic bounty includes non-stop flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw, Helsinki, Lagos, Nairobi, Tbilisi, Minsk, …
Read More »Chandigarh plans tourist circuits in city, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] To make the city a hub of tourism in the region, the Chandigarh UT administration will develop theme-based circuits in and around Chandigarh. The tourism department has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with a private consultant, which gives handholding and helps develop the project. The influx of …
Read More »Aadi Amman temple tour begins in Trichy, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Aadi Amman temple tour package covering eight prominent temples in Trichy and Perambalur districts was launched by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation (TTDC) jointly with the HR&CE department on July 25. The tour will cover Woraiyur Vekkaliamman temple, Woraiyur Kamalavalli Nachiyar temple, Thiruvanaikoil Akilandeswari temple, Samayapuram Mariamman temple, …
Read More »Air India introduces Upgrade+ for its flyers, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Air India on Tuesday introduced its latest offering, Upgrade+, for guests with eligible bookings to purchase instant, confirmed upgrades to the front cabins at fixed prices. Upgrade+ enables Air India guests to opt for upgrades to premium cabins between 72 hours and 12 hours before a flight, subject to …
Read More »Indian aviation regulator takes SpiceJet off enhanced surveillance: Report, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] India‘s aviation regulator has taken SpiceJet off enhanced surveillance, CNBC-TV18 reported on Tuesday, citing sources. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) inspected a total of 23 aircraft and made 95 observations as part of the procedure. It also conducted 51 spot checks of SpiceJet’s aircraft across 11 locations …
Read More »Netherland’s agency helping Goa to protect beaches from rising water levels, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The water level at Miramar Beach has gone down drastically in certain areas due to gradual sand erosion over the years As sea erosion has become a major challenge to the tourism area, Goa government has taken the help of an agency from the Netherlands to address the issue. …
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