Kerala invitees tourists to experience 'God's Own Country'
Jan 21, 2016, at 11:53 pm
Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS): Kerala popularly known as 'God's Own Country' is the perfect holiday destination of India; from picturesque landscapes, exciting getaways to rich culture and heritage the state has a lot to showcase.
Vienna bewitches droves of Indian tourists
Jan 21, 2016, at 10:32 pm
New Delhi, Jan 21 (notintown.net/IBNS): Vienna, one of the world’s most captivating and enchanting cities, drew a record number of 40,355 Indians last year, accounting for 89,628 overnight stays.
Jan 20, 2016, at 10:11 pm
Australia is famous for its plethora of natural wonders, ranging from spectacular underwater scenery and lush green rainforests to pristine beaches and mountainous regions. However, the Red Centre in its central part is exceptional. It’s an expansive domain of red-soil dominated desert region where presence of some stunning rocky formations makes it a tourism hot-spot. The sandstone outcrops are so amazing that people don’t mind travelling round the world to Australia to have a glimpse of them. Unquestionably most famous is the Uluru Rock, the largest monolith in the world. Rising from the spinifex plains of the red desert land, like some giant continental beacon, it’s perhaps the ultimate icon of this great Southern Land.
Sapporo (Japan) holds its annual Snow Festival in February
Jan 20, 2016, at 05:00 pm
Tokyo, Jan 20 (notintown.net/IBNS): The annual Sapporo Yuki Matsuri (Sapporo Snow Festival), a big tourist attraction in Japan, will begin on Feb 5.
Rajasthan unveils new tourism promotion campaign
Jan 16, 2016, at 02:53 am
New Delhi/Kolkata, Jan 15 (IBNS): Rajasthan on Friday launched a multi-year, multi-modal, multi-narrative and multi-crore global campaign to galvanize tourism in the state with a view to raise the annual tourist arrivals past the 50 million mark by 2020.
New skill initiatives for youth in the field of tourism
Jan 13, 2016, at 12:02 am
New Delhi, Jan 12 (IBNS) The Ministry of Tourism launches new skill initiatives as part of the National Youth Day programme to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda.
Qatar Airways launches travel festival
Jan 12, 2016, at 04:33 am
New Delhi, Jan 11 (IBNS): Qatar Airways has launched a travel festival offering travellers a choice of dream deals suited for a variety of travel​ ​needs.
Ottawa to celebrate 38th edition of 'Winterlude' from Jan 29
Jan 12, 2016, at 02:59 am
Ottawa, Jan 11 (IBNS): Winterlude is one of the most popular events that takes place in Ottawa and this year the celebration will start from Jan 29 and continue till Feb 15.
Jan 11, 2016, at 08:00 pm
Ontario packs the touristy Niagara Falls as well as Canada’s prettiest city Niagara-on-the-Lake and the mystic water world of 1000 Islands. And then you can wrap up with an adventurous Edgewalk on the roof of Toronto’s CN Tower. Sujoy Dhar explores
Indigo now has 60 flight services from Kolkata
Jan 09, 2016, at 05:39 am
Kolkata, Jan 8 (IBNS): Private airline service provider Indigo has added a new flight to it's daily routine in Kolkata on Thursday, taking the total number of services from the city to 60.
Jet Airways offers holiday packages for guests
Jan 07, 2016, at 05:04 am
Mumbai, Jan 6 (IBNS): Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has introduced all-inclusive JetEscapes holidays for guests in Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand seeking a winter vacation in India and select international destinations on the airline's network.
Emirates to launch global sale to inspire,encourage travelers to explore new destinations
Jan 06, 2016, at 11:21 pm
Kolkata, Jan 6 (IBNS) Ringing in new adventures for the new year, Emirates is launching its much-awaited global sale to inspire and encourage travelers to explore new destinations and revisit their favourite cities.
Conde Nast Traveler names Australia as destination of 2016
Jan 05, 2016, at 12:42 am
Sydney, Jan 4 (IBNS): Conde Nast Traveler (CNT) has named Australia as the destination of 2016.
Ola enables private ‘CarPool’ on its app in Delhi-NCR
Dec 28, 2015, at 10:06 pm
New Delhi, Dec 28 (IBNS): Ola, India’s most popular mobile app for transportation, announced the launch of a ‘CarPool’ feature, allowing citizens in Delhi to pool rides using their private cars through Ola’s mobile app.
Jet Airways announces festive offers for international travel
Dec 25, 2015, at 12:40 am
Mumbai, Dec 24 (IBNS): As part of its Christmas and New Year offering, Jet Airways, India's premier international airline, has announced special attractive festive fares for its guests travelling on the airline's global network.
Mamata Banerjee flags off Kolkata-Digha helicopter service, becomes first passenger
Dec 24, 2015, at 03:58 am
Kolkata, Dec 23 (IBNS): West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday flagged off a helicopter service which will connect Kolkata and seaside resort city Digha in West Bengal's East Medinipur district.
Sinclairs launches Sinclairs Tourist Resort Burdwan
Dec 23, 2015, at 04:44 am
Burdwan, Dec 22 (IBNS): Sinclairs Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of Sinclairs Tourist Resort Burdwan, its seventh property in the Sinclairs chain.
California to host 6th Annual Restaurant Month
Dec 23, 2015, at 02:19 am
California, Dec 22 (IBNS): California Restaurant Month returns to the Golden State this January with an expanded program that builds upon traditional restaurant week promotions with a broader range of culinary happenings.
What is AC First on Indian Railways about?
Dec 20, 2015, at 09:13 pm
What is it about travelling AC First on Indian Railways? I mean, how different was it from say, 2AC (I had travelled 2AC)? That’s one thing I had always wondered about. So, when I realised I wasn’t in a hurry and the AC First fares were exactly the same as a flight to Hyderabad, I chose the slower option.
WeTravelSolo shortlists Christmas and New Year destinations
Dec 20, 2015, at 05:14 pm
New Delhi, Dec 20 (Not in Town/IBNS) WeTravelSolo, India's first solo traveler community, is presenting a Christmas and New Year gift for their clients in a form of solo trips to the most happening places this season.
Five Taj Hotels acknowledged as 'Favourite in the World' by Conde Nast Traveler
Dec 18, 2015, at 08:44 pm
Kolkata, Dec 18 (IBNS) Taj Hotels Resorts and Palaces have been acknowledged by leading luxury and lifestyle travel experts, Conde Nast Traveler US.
Cox & Kings wins Luxury Tour Operator award
Dec 15, 2015, at 12:19 am
Mumbai, Dec 14 (IBNS) : Cox & Kings Ltd. the leading holidays and education travel group having operations in 22 countries across continents, has won the World’s Leading Luxury Tour Operator award at the World Travel Awards Finale held at the Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort in Morocco on Dec 12.
I like less traveled places in India: Todd Melby
Dec 13, 2015, at 08:24 pm
American journalist Todd Melby, settled in Minneapolis, finds India "unpredictable." Having visited the country recently with his wife Diane Richard, Todd advises people to not visit the Indian subcontinent if they want to know what will happen the next moment. Excerpts:
Atlanta: where heritage and happening come together
Dec 07, 2015, at 02:42 am
Atlanta in USA is blessed with good weather while it is a city steeped in history. Suparna Banerjee fell for the capital of Georgia at first sight, drawn by its beauty of nature, architecture and people
Celebrate New Year's Eve 2016 in Maldives
Dec 04, 2015, at 04:29 am
Male, Dec 3 (IBNS): If you want start the New Year relaxing and pampering yourself, enjoying on the stunning white, sandy beaches and relishing unrivalled luxury, Maldives is the unequivocal choice for New Year's Eve!
Russia strikes off India from safe travel destinations list
Nov 29, 2015, at 10:11 pm
New Delhi, Nov 29 (IBNS): In a major blow to the tourism sector in India, Russia has struck off the country's name from the list of safe travel destinations.
Queen Rania, Google collaborate to promote Petra in Jordan
Nov 28, 2015, at 02:14 am
Amman, Nov 27 (IBNS): Narrated by Queen Rania Al Abdullah, the Petra Street View video will be featured on the Google search homepage of different countries around the world for 24 hours at a time, alternating across continents over the next few weeks.
"Jordan should be declared the eight wonder of the world"
Nov 21, 2015, at 06:54 pm
Amman, Nov 21 (IBNS): 'Jordan... Out of This World' is a promotional video of Wadi Rum, which was selected by Hollywood to double for Mars in Ridley Scott's new blockbuster, 'The Martian'.
AirAsia introduces exclusive dish based on winning recipe from TV series
Nov 21, 2015, at 03:55 am
New Delhi, Nov 20 (IBNS) AirAsia, a low cost airline, has introduced an exclusive dish, the Stuffed Paratha with Dhal and Tomato Chutney.
Taiwan hosts 2015 Cycling Festival
Nov 12, 2015, at 08:21 pm
Taipei, Nov 12 (IBNS): Organized by the Taiwan Tourism Bureau, the Taiwan Cyclist Federation, the Taiwan Bicycle Exporters' Association, and the Sun Moon Lake National Scenic Area Administration, the 2015 Taiwan Cycling Festival is being held from Oct 30 to Nov 22.