[ad_1] ‘Dev Deepawali’ all set to take place in holy city of Varanasi on Nov 27 Dev Deepavali, “the Diwali of the Gods” or “festival of lights of the Gods,” is all set to take place in the holy city of Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh on November 27. The festival …
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US introduces new rules for Indians applying for student visas, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In an effort to curb fraud and misuse of the appointment system, the United States has announced a new policy that will come into effect starting November 27. Under this policy change, all applicants for F, M, and J student visas will be required to add their …
Read More »Agoda reveals December travel trends for Indian tourists, US tops the inbound list, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. In anticipation of the upcoming holiday season, online travel agency, Agoda has delved into its search data to unveil significant insights into the travel preferences of Indian tourists for December 2023. The analysis provides valuable information about evolving trends and the impact of recent visa …
Read More »Akasa Air adds Port Blair to its network with daily flights from Bengaluru & Chennai, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Akasa Air has added Port Blair to its network and started selling daily flights connecting Port Blair to Bengaluru and Chennai. Starting December 15, 2023, the first flight, number QP 1485, departs from Bengaluru at 06:00 and arrives at Chennai at 07:05. The second flight, number QP 1486, departs …
Read More »Over 9L tourists took Gondola ride at Gulmarg this year; figures to cross a million soon, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Giving a major surge for Kashmir’s tourism, the Gulmarg Gondola has become a standout highlight, attracting over nine lakh tourists this year alone. Anticipation mounts as officials predict the numbers to surpass a million by the year’s end. Operated by the J&K Cable Car Corporation, the Gulmarg …
Read More »US Embassy in India processes record number of visa applications in 2023, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. The US Embassy in India has achieved a significant milestone by processing more visa applications in 2023 than in any previous year, according to an official announcement earlier this week. The surge in demand is attributed to various categories, including students, workers, and tourists. In …
Read More »2x increase in flight ticket spends, 35% in holiday accommodations during Diwali: Razorpay, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image A recent analysis has revealed a notable divergence from traditional consumer behaviour patterns typically observed during Diwali. Noteworthy trends indicate a 2x surge in expenditures on flight tickets and a 35 per cent increase in spending on holiday accommodations. This, stated the report, showcases a significant inclination …
Read More »Madhya Pradesh tourism benefitted in big way through Film Tourism Policy: official, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Sheo Shekhar Shukla Madhya Pradesh tourism sector is benefiting in a big way after the state opened its doors for shooting movies through the film tourism policy, a senior official said here on Wednesday. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Managing Director of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, told PTI that filmmakers are …
Read More »Airline tricks flyers into deplaning, flies them next morning, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image In what passengers described as an unprofessional approach, six Chennai-bound people were lured out of an IndiGo airlines flight at Bengaluru airport on Sunday night by its ground team, saying an alternative aircraft was waiting for them to fly to Chennai. The passengers, including two elderly people, …
Read More »Kerala B2B meet at Global Ayurveda Fest to rev up wellness tourism, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation only Revving up wellness tourism in India, the state capital will host the fifth edition of the Global Ayurveda Festival, the largest ever business-to-business meet on Ayurveda-based medical tourism. The event would bring together over 150 tour operators from India and abroad to clinch business …
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