[ad_1] Prime minister Anwar Ibrahim of Malaysia Prashant Yadav scouts for locations for the well-heeled. As the India head of a destination-management multinational, his job used to be mostly about introducing global clients to exotic vacation spots in his own country. Nowadays, he spends nearly all of his time on …
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The Countdown Begins! 2nd ET Travel & Tourism Conclave & Awards to engage travel industry on Nov 30, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] A snapshot from the 1st edition of ET Travel & Tourism Conclave & Awards The stage is set for the grand return of the 2nd edition of the Economic Times Travel & Tourism Conclave & Awards, an initiative by ETTravelWorld. Scheduled to take place on November 30, 2023, at …
Read More »Virgin Atlantic flies world’s first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel flight, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787 arrives to complete the first 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel transatlantic flight from London’s Heathrow airport to John F. Kennedy International Airport, in New York City, U.S., November 28, 2023. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid Virgin Atlantic has made history by conducting the world’s first flight using 100 per …
Read More »Police rescue 18 tourists stuck in nature camp inside Odisha’s Similipal National Park, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Police rescued at least 18 tourists who were stranded inside Similipal National Park in Odisha‘s Mayurbhanj district for around 16 hours, officials said. The tourists from Odisha and other states were unable to come out of Barehipani nature camp within the sanctuary due to a road blockade by local …
Read More »Sri Lanka implements free tourist visas to nationals from India and six other countries, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Transcending borders: Colombo prepares for biggest Indian tourism convention by ITTA Aimed at boosting the tourism sector, Indian tourists – the largest inbound group – to Sri Lanka, would receive free tourist visas with immediate effect, the Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced here. The facility follows a …
Read More »Forest therapy gathers momentum as the next wellness travel trend, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] (Image: iStock) Travellers in 2024 are prioritising rest and recharge with nature-based therapies. Forest therapy, also known as wilderness therapy or ecotherapy, involves performing lifestyle-enhancing activities in natural surroundings. Wellness retreats that offer a blend of tranquillity, outdoor activities, and holistic wellbeing are in demand. Popular destinations for these …
Read More »Demand for Gig Workers Surges 40% During Wedding Season in Indore, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representation image Amid festivals and weddings demand for gig workforce has jumped and is expected to breach pre-pandemic level amid strong requirement led by hotels, catering, event planners, tour operators and logistics among other sectors. The demand of gig workforce across sectors in the peak wedding season in Indore …
Read More »Aramco: Yatra & Aramco forge strategic alliance to elevate corporate travel experience across Asia, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In a significant move to enhance corporate travel management, Yatra Online has officially joined forces with Aramco Asia India, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aramco. This strategic partnership aims to streamline travel booking, hotels, and ancillary services for Aramco employees across Asia, emphasising Yatra‘s commitment to delivering exceptional service, cost …
Read More »IATA urges swift government action to propel aviation decarbonisation efforts, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The International Air Transport Association (IATA) anticipates government action to facilitate aviation’s decarbonisation, as agreed upon during the Third Conference on Aviation Alternative Fuels (CAAF/3) hosted by The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in Dubai. During the pivotal CAAF/3 conference, multiple critical agreements were forged, signifying a …
Read More »TN govt gives nod for acquiring 3,774 acres of patta land for Greenfield airport for Chennai, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Tamil Nadu government has issued orders to facilitate acquisition of 3,774.01 acres of patta land in Parandur and 19 other villages in Kancheepuram district for setting up a greenfield airport for Chennai, and the people who are likely to be displaced by the project staunchly opposed the move …
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