[ad_1] Visitors to Japan exceeded pre-pandemic levels in October, official data showed on November 15, marking a full recovery in arrivals for the first time since the relaxation of border controls last year. The number of foreign visitors for business and leisure rose to 2.52 million last month from 2.18 …
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Visionary hotelier PRS ‘Biki’ Oberoi passes away at 94, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Prithvi Raj Singh (PRS) Oberoi, Chairman Emeritus of The Oberoi Group, passed away at the age of 94 years on November 14, leaving behind a rich legacy. Born in New Delhi in 1929, PRS Oberoi, was the son of late Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi, the founder of The Oberoi …
Read More »Southern Railway earns INR 34 cr by running Bharat Gaurav trains to pilgrim centres, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Southern Railway has operated 50 Bharat Gaurav trains to pilgrim centres. A total of 24,848 people have travelled on these trains since the first service was flagged from Coimbatore North to Sainagar Shirdi in June. The 50th train “Ganga Snan Yatra‟ Diwali Special service from Kochuveli to Prayagraj-Varanasi started …
Read More »Airbnb introduces features based on guest preferences; Global head (Ops) terms India as high growth market, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] After the introduction of rooms and new host pricing tools in May and updates on lower prices and verified listings this September, homestays and short-term rental platform, Airbnb has announced major upgrades and new features to address top suggestions from its community. Breaking the news, Tara Bunch, Global Head …
Read More »Nagaland’s Hornbill Festival fully booked; Tourism Min calls for more affordable flights, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] With barely a month to go, the forthcoming Hornbill Festival is already over booked, revealed Temjen Imna Along, Nagaland‘s Tourism and Higher Education Minister. “Things have taken a positive turn, especially after the G20 meeting in the state. We’re nearly booked out for the upcoming Hornbill festival. We now …
Read More »PATA and Visa workshops put focus on boosting the tourism business capabilities, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Image used for representation only The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) recently wrapped up a series of workshops aimed at enhancing the financial and digital skills of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating in the tourism sector. These workshops were conducted in four Southeast Asian countries – Vietnam, Indonesia, …
Read More »Indian travellers seek culinary delights & on-screen destinations, reveals Skyscanner report, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Mohit Joshi, Skyscanner Travel and Destination Expert Skyscanner, one of the leading travel platforms, recently unveiled its highly anticipated 2024 Travel Trends Report, showcasing the evolving preferences of Indian travellers and their insatiable appetite for exploration. Blending proprietary flights and hotel data based on millions of searches with an …
Read More »Indian hotel industry set for double-digit revenue growth in FY2024, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The Indian hotel industry is on the cusp of a remarkable recovery, with strong demand anticipated to drive double-digit revenue growth in FY2024, according to a report by ICRA. The sustained revival in domestic leisure travel, along with demand from meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) and business travel, …
Read More »El Salvador to charge USD 1,000 fee from Indian travellers before entry, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] People traveling on passports from India or any one of more than 50 African nations will be obliged to pay the fee. In a significant move, El Salvador has implemented a USD 1,000 fee for travellers originating from Africa or India, signaling its intent to discourage migration through the …
Read More »Decoding the evolving expectations of travellers in India, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] The heightened focus that consumers today place on travel experiences opens new opportunities for brands (particularly those in the financial services sector) and the travel industry alike to deepen their engagement with their most valued customers.Read more: Overlooked joys of raising a teenager parents should not forget With travel …
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