[ad_1] Colombo, Aug 2 (IANS) Sri Lanka received over 750,000 tourists and earned foreign exchange revenue amounting to $800 million during the first seven months of this year, according to a statement from the President’s Media Division (PMD). Sri Lanka received over 750,000 tourists and earned foreign exchange revenue amounting …

[ad_1] Image used for representation purpose Despite assurances, the long-awaited new national tourism policy seems to be facing further delays, leaving the travel fraternity frustrated. The policy has been in the making for the last two years. Earlier this year, The Minister of Culture, Tourism, and Development of North-Eastern Region, …

[ad_1] Leading online travel agency, MakeMyTrip has announced its unaudited financial and operating results for its fiscal first quarter ended June 30, 2023. The company delivered the highest ever Quarterly Gross Bookings and profits in Q1 2024. For Q1 FY24, Gross Bookings grew by 31.4 per cent YoY in constant …

[ad_1] Image used for representation only Turkey‘s banking watchdog has stopped allowing credit card payments by instalment for foreign travel, such as flights, travel agency fees and accommodation, in a step seen dealing a blow to foreign travel operators. The move, which hit airline shares and was seen as curbing …

[ad_1] In an administrative reshuffle, the General Administration Department of Chhattisgarh issued orders for the transfer of 14 IAS officers today, bringing about a change in key positions within the state administration. One notable appointment is that of Jitendra Kumar Shukla, a seasoned officer of the 2011 Chhattisgarh cadre of …

[ad_1] Online travel agency EaseMyTrip has announced the acquisition of three major Indian travel companies to consolidate its position in diverse channels, offline distribution and the B2B segment. EaseMyTrip has received its board’s approval to acquire a majority stake in the three travel companies – Mumbai-based Guideline Travels, Delhi-based Dook …

[ad_1] (Left to right) Abraham Alapatt, Chin Sak Hin, and Daniel D’souza. Singapore’s premier island resort getaway, Sentosa is gearing up to launch new, diverse leisure experiences for Indian travellers with the launch of new attractions and forging important partnerships in India, which is also its top visitor source market. …

[ad_1] With the recent introduction of direct flights from Air Vistara and the relaunch of Air Mauritius from Delhi, India has positioned itself as a strong seasonal market for JW Marriott Mauritius Resort. According to Sydney Pierre, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Marriott International, Mauritius Franchise, India represents approximately 5% …

[ad_1] The concerns of paying music royalties to various licensing bodies for the use of a music work or performance in various wedding functions, has become a subject of considerable debate. The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently issued a public notice in response to numerous …

[ad_1] Globally renowned Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose has completed the world’s longest LED-lit, single-building slackline to cross one of Qatar’s newest and most iconic architectural landmarks. The Estonian national and three-time Slackline World Champion defied the odds by achieving the walk, titled “Sparkline,” at the first attempt, walking the …