[ad_1] In recent years, India has emerged as a hub for Medical Value Tourism, attracting patients from around the world for high-quality medical treatments at a fraction of the cost in their native countries. As an industry, the medical tourism sector anticipates supportive measures from the upcoming budget. The budget …
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A roadmap to enhancing tourism in India via frictionless payments, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Fasten your seatbelts – With India’s growing status in the world, thanks to its booming economy, a preferred market for investors or its allure as a popular destination for travel enthusiasts world over, the country is truly poised for take-off when it comes to being a destination for international …
Read More »Goa, Puducherry & Jaipur lead Republic Day weekend getaways, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] As the Republic Day weekend approaches, Indian travelers are gearing up for domestic getaways, and leading digital travel platforms, Agoda and Booking.com, unveil the top destinations capturing the nation’s wanderlust. Goa Tops the List: For the second consecutive year, Goa claims the spotlight as the most searched destination for …
Read More »OTAs record 70% increase in bookings, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] An illuminated view of Ram Mandir premises Following the inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya, online travel agencies (OTAs) are riding a wave of optimism as they anticipate a substantial surge in tourism. The preliminary data indicates a remarkable 70 per cent increase in bookings, signifying a potential …
Read More »Intl tourism well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, predicts UNWTO, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation only Following a strong 2023, international tourism is well on track to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024. According to the first UNWTO (United Nations World Tourism Organization) World Tourism Barometer of the year, international tourism ended 2023 at 88 per cent of pre-pandemic levels, …
Read More »Akasa Air secures historic order for 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft at Wings India 2024, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In a groundbreaking announcement at WINGS India 2024, Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, unveiled a firm order for 150 fuel-efficient Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This marks a historic achievement, as Akasa Air becomes the first Indian airline to reach an order book exceeding 200 aircraft within just 17 months …
Read More »Stakeholders working to reduce fog-related flight disruptions; unruly behaviour unacceptable:Scindia, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] With low-visibility conditions significantly disrupting flight operations at the Delhi airport, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday said all stakeholders are working round-the-clock to minimise fog-related impact as well as passenger inconvenience, and asserted that unruly passenger behaviour is unacceptable. A day after poor visibility also forced the …
Read More »Thomas Cook & SOTC announce exclusive charter flights to Bhutan, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Picture used for representation. India’s leading travel services companies, Thomas Cook (India) and SOTC Travel have announced the launch of exclusive charter flights to Paro, Bhutan from Bengaluru, commencing in April 2024. The strategic initiative comes in response to the burgeoning demand for Bhutan, which has seen a remarkable …
Read More »Is Lakshadweep ready to become the new Maldives?, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Lakshadweep Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s recent visit to Lakshadweep stirred controversy after posts promoting the island nation triggered a backlash, leading to diplomatic tensions with the Maldives. Derogatory remarks by Maldivian officials on social media escalated the situation, sparking a call for a Maldives travel boycott and a surge …
Read More »EaseMyTrip suspends all flight bookings to island nation, redirect focus on Lakshadweep, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Amidst the ongoing social media buzz around boycotting Maldives and promoting Lakshadweep and Indian beach destinations after derogatory remarks made by Maldivian leaders, leading online travel agency EaseMyTrip has announced that has suspended all flight bookings to Maldives and announced to stop further Maldives bookings on its portal. Standing …
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