AUGUST 2021
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY HEADLINES
Tiger tourism to cost more in MP on ‘premium days’ (read more)
Indian Railways introduces new toy-train safari on Darjeeling Himalayan Railway route (read more)
SWTD to take the plunge into tourist boat operation in Kochi (read more)
Govt to establish ‘J&K Plastic Bank’ to clear plastic items from tourist destinations (read more)
IPO-bound Oyo to launch self sign-up service for hotels (read more)
Start-up Hans Airways plans UK-India flights in late 2021 (read more)
ISRO successfully tests a system that will propel India’s human-carrying spacecraft (read more)
Cheetah prep: Vaccination campaign for dogs around Madhya Pradesh national park (read more)
Thailand tourism officials call for restrictions on Indian tourists to be lifted (read more)
Gulf Countries Open Their Borders To Tourists Once More (read more)
TUI Care Foundation and enpact launch Tourism Recovery Programme (read more)
Tourism has changed for Chinese people in the past 40 years: Article (read more)
Deserted roads, empty gates at Kabul airport as US withdrawal enters final stages (read more)
Universal Beijing Resort to official open Sept 20 (read more)
Langkawi will be first tourist spot to reopen, says minister (read more)
Hurricane Ida prompts Southwest, American, Delta airlines to suspend operations, issue travel warnings (read more)
There's a new 'world's busiest international airport' (read more)
Arriva launches new travel platform with multi-modal App solution (read more)
This Hybrid Boat-plane Could Transform the Way We Travel Between Major Coastal Cities (read more)
Like Ladakh, U’khand pushes for astro tourism, to build 4 ‘star gazing’ spots (read more)
Renewed curbs deal a body blow to village tourism entrepreneurs in Kozhikode (read more)
Tourism body moves to privatise Calangute Residency, floats tender (read more)
J&K to shower tax incentives, subsidies to market UT as cinematic tourism destination (read more)
With Atal Tunnel boosting tourism, nod to 407 homestays in Lahaul and Spiti (read more)
Kodaikanal hill station reopens for tourists following COVID-19 protocols (read more)
Air India asks US court to dismiss Cairn petition, says it is premature (read more)
International passenger flights stay suspended till September 30 (read more)
Parts of Kaziranga National Park flooded due to heavy rainfall (read more)
Venice dreams of fewer visitors staying longer and spending more (read more)
Greece Has Welcomed Over 6 Million Tourists So Far This Year (read more)
7,000 travel agents trained to boost tourism experience in the UAE (read more)
Tourists return to Egypt's resorts after months of restrictions (read more)
Sustainable tourism: business or experience? Article (read more)
European Union To Remove The U.S. From Its ‘Safe Travel’ List (read more)
Las Vegas roars back to life with record gambling win (read more)
Plans afoot to make Bangladesh a global aviation hub (read more)
Airline Stocks Have Been Surprisingly Resilient During the Health Crisis: Article (read more)
Carnival Panorama: The Latest “Fun” Ship With COVID-19 Aboard (read more)
Mahabodhi temple reopening enthuses tourism industry (read more)
J&K: Tourism directorate hosts 2nd edition of Kite Festival (read more)
Need To Promote Responsible Tourism For Empowering Tribal Community: Sonam Wangchuk (read more)
Andhra Pradesh bets on geography to scale up tourist footfall (read more)
Ex-PM Narasimha Rao’s home in Telangana to become museum (read more)
Bangladesh to resume flights to India from October 28 under 'air bubble' arrangement (read more)
Vistara Officially Receives The All Clear For US Flights (read more)
Industrial pollution set to pose serious threat to Odisha's Bhitarkanika Wildlife Sanctuary (read more)
Volume on UNESCO heritage sites of India unveiled (read more)
Vijayawada airport ready to accept VVIP landings (read more)
Asian tourism sees rise in glamping and staycations in second Covid-19 year (read more)
Maldives' August tourist arrivals surpass pre-pandemic levels (read more)
Oman’s Dhofar in focus for tourism and ecological projects (read more)
UAE to resume tourist visas for vaccinated people (read more)
Where China's wealthy travelers are going during the pandemic: Article (read more)
The best COVID vaccine in the world is available free to US and international tourists in Hawaii (read more)
S. Africa to introduce huge discounts to encourage local travel (read more)
'A piece of flying Italy around the world': The rise and fall of Alitalia: Article (read more)
Nepal-Malaysia to work together for tourism promotion (read more)
AAPA: Passenger volumes remain weak on COVID, while cargo demand remains robust (read more)
Amaravati: State plans tourism development in big way (read more)
Tourists’ toxic love for Ladakh is polluting its pristine environment: Article (read more)
Tiger buffer zones earn MP revenue; concerns remain over impact on conservation (read more)
Zero Point of India-Pakistan Border, the only Border Tourism Centre in Gujarat (read more)
Tourism industry in Kashmir booms again: 8,000 travellers fly in and out in a day (read more)
India's aviation market to be 'very large' by FY30, to accomodate domestic, Middle Eastern carriers: CAPA (read more)
GoAir Gets Initial Share Sale Nod From India’s Market Regulator (read more)
Centre's national monetization plan may help Hubballi Airport spread its wings (read more)
Introducing Hotel Bookings Ka Chota Recharge – HOURLY ROOMS (read more)
Uttar Pradesh to set up its first handicraft park (read more)
Bangkok Tourism authority tests the water with rules for 7 destinations (read more)
EU moves to reintroduce COVID travel curbs on U.S. -diplomats (read more)
Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa Join Together for Tri-City Tourism Push (read more)
Travel industry slates UK's updated traffic light list for holiday destinations (read more)
Algeria to allow private airline for the first time - domestic only (read more)
British Airways could launch a new low-cost airline for Europe (read more)
Airplane food is back, but it’s not like you remember: Article (read more)
Billionaire’s Swiss Luxury Hotel to Accept Crypto Payments (read more)
How 9/11 changed air travel: more security, less privacy (read more)
Japan’s aerospace agency and Boeing to flight test noise reduction technologies (read more)
NFR to boost tourism & promote cultural heritage via Vistadome trains (read more)
Meghalaya to relax Covid-19 protocols for tourism sector, schools from Sep 1 (read more)
Neelakurinji blooms beckon tourists, chopper rides on offer: Karnataka (read more)
Tribal associations protest against tourism projects at Aralam farm: Kerala (read more)
Himachal hotels offer up to 75% discount as tourists avoid hills (read more)
Uttar Pradesh To Set-Up Dolphin Reserve to Boost Ecotourism in the State (read more)
Airbnb, SEWA extend partnership for rural women hosts in Ladakh (read more)
Relation between airline, pilots ends once resignation submitted: Air India to HC (read more)
Government unveils liberal rules for drones, may pave way for air taxis (read more)
Hyderabad airport handles next generation temperature controlled cargo containers (read more)
Thailand welcomes more int'l tourists after travel program expansion (read more)
Blockbuster movies create booms for tourism — and headaches for locals: Article (read more)
Saudi Tourism Authority signs MoU with Alibaba Cloud (read more)
It’s our best shot! Tourism Fiji launches social media drive to build industry support for vax drive (read more)
Tourism sector calls on South Africans to get jabbed to help revive the industry (read more)
Australia's Qantas to restart flights to UK, US and other 'Covid-safe' destinations by Christmas (read more)
IATA Urges Global Adoption of EU Vaccine Passports (read more)
SpaceX Is Launching Supplies To Study The Health Effects Of Space Travel (read more)
Indian tourism rebounds, demand for airline fuel surges amid Covid-19 (read more)
Tourism circuit, Kalari to boost Vadakara’s potential: Kerala (read more)
Bat Island in Odisha set to lure tourists interested in eco-tourism (read more)
Footfall upswing in Madhya Pradesh tourist sites; hotels see rebound in business (read more)
Karnataka: Tourists restricted at famous Nandi Hills after landslide blocks roads (read more)
Government claims to put Kurukshetra on global tourist map fall flat (read more)
AirAsia India loss rises 95% to Rs 1,533 cr in FY21; Vistara's loss narrows (read more)
Cabinet approves FDI worth Rs 15,000 crore from promoters for Bangalore Airport expansion (read more)
Pune airport likely to be closed for 2 weeks after Diwali (read more)
Odisha govt's mega piped water project on Kharasrota river will spell doom for Bhitarkanika National Park (read more)
Experts highlight accessible tourism potential in Nepal (read more)
Covid-19 slashes Indonesia’s tourism budget by 41% (read more)
Tourism Development Corporation of Punjab (Pakistan) installing glamping pods at tourist sites (read more)
Times Square Ferris wheel becomes latest NYC tourist attraction (read more)
Petitions of no use in getting South Africa off British govt’s travel red list (read more)
Qantas posts $1.83bn loss but hopes to resume international flights by December (read more)
Qatar Airways Awarded Best Airline in the World and Highest COVID-19 Safety Rating (read more)
Virgin Hyperloop releases new video of 670 mph passenger pods (read more)
Rugby World Cup France 2023 onboards BookMyShow as the official travel agent in India (read more)
ITDC reports consolidated net loss of Rs 3.01 crore in the June 2021 quarter (read more)
Ather Energy, BLive partner to drive EV adoption at these tourist destinations (read more)
Centre to develop all heritage sites: Kishan Reddy (read more)
IATO Seeks Continuation Of SEIS For The Next 5 Years (read more)
UNESCO project in western Raj to be extended by 1 year (read more)
Signs of recovery: Hyderabad airport records over 7 lakh passengers in July (read more)
With Air India being sold, 7,000+ may soon have to leave Kalina colonies near Mumbai airport (read more)
AirAsia India, IndiGo flights came within 8 km of each other on January 29: Report (read more)
Greens oppose NHAI plan to expand highway in Karnataka's Bandipur Tiger Reserve (read more)
Ropeways to make travel to Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib smoother & more fun (read more)
How Dublin is using ‘smart tourism’ to rebound and reset (read more)
Egyptian government adds 28 new countries to the electronic tourist visa service (read more)
Kenya eyes luxury travellers, part of Sh12.5m per person experience (read more)
Economic repercussions of the COVID-induced tourism collapse in the euro area: Article (read more)
Tech, energy, tourism in focus as $24bn deals boost Arab-China ties (read more)
Osaka’s Shift to Tourism Economy Gets a Boost from ORIX-MGM’s ￥1 Trillion Investment (read more)
AirAsia likely to split digital ventures, airline business 'at some point': Tony Fernandes (read more)
2C2P partners with IATA to provide Increased payments connectivity (read more)
Hyperloops and sleeper trains: The tech making rail travel in Europe more accessible than ever: Article (read more)
CTrip Corporate Travel Enters Into A Renewed Strategic Partnership With Amadeus (read more)
Kerala Festive season rekindles hope among tourism stakeholders (read more)
What’s ‘liberal tourism’? HC asks Goa govt to clarify stance (read more)
CITCO, IRCTC join hands to expand tourism in Chandigarh (read more)
Adventure tourism projects in Rajasthan likely to get Rs 30 lakh subsidy to attract visitors (read more)
‘Tourist Police Stations’ to come up across the country (read more)
Airports Among $81 Billion Of Infrastructure To Be Sold By Centre: Report (read more)
Delhi HC directs NTCA to decide representation seeking protection of biological diversity at Corbett National Park (read more)
400 stations, 90 passenger trains, Konkan rail to be monetised; assets to fetch Rs 1.52 lakh crore (read more)
Religious tourism: 12 Iranian mosques inscribed on national heritage list (read more)
Thailand's Pattaya reopening likely to be postponed as COVID-19 cases surge (read more)
NASA: Space Tourism a ‘Seminal Moment’ for Humanity (read more)
Namibia: Tourism Businesses Appeal for Covid Test Rule Change (read more)
How Airline and Hotel Vaccine Requirements for Staff Will Impact Travelers: Article (read more)
'Do not come to Kabul airport if...': US embassy on evacuation process (read more)
How 3D robots can aid hotels amid labor shortages: Article (read more)
Kozhikode IT firm’s flight booking platform big hit with international passengers (read more)
Air cargo operations in Shanghai hit by Covid cases (read more)
Tamil Nadu: Tourist attractions in Nilgiris ready to welcome visitors (read more)
Netflix and UNESCO partner to promote India’s cultural diversity (read more)
Fully vaccinated Sikh pilgrims can visit Kartarpur (read more)
Lepakshi deserves World Heritage status: ex-ASI official (read more)
New Delhi, Mumbai remain top airports of India in July (read more)
Afghan crisis forces Air India to shed passenger luggage at Delhi airport (read more)
Assam: Fire at OIL pipeline near Dehing-Patkai National Park (read more)
South City setting up Rs 600 cr project in Kolkata to tap growing wellness market (read more)
Kerala: Tourist centres witness heavy rush during Onam in Idukki (read more)
Gujarat: New guests for Jungle Safari at Kevadia (read more)
Egypt promotes yacht tourism after dip from COVID-pandemic (read more)
Paris tourism numbers still below post-virus expectations (read more)
‘Garbage on tarmac’: Pak state-run airlines on reason behind suspending flight operations to Afghanistan (read more)
Finnair, international airlines prohibit fabric masks in favor of surgical masks (read more)
Japan set to roll the dice on integrated resorts (read more)
Singapore to Develop Electric Cargo Vessel as Part of Green Plan Goals (read more)
Canadian Travel Tech Firm Hopper Acquires $175M to Boost its Fintech Offerings via the Cloud (read more)
Pentagon activates CRAF for Afghanistan evacuations (read more)
How international students heading to Canada are navigating pandemic travel: Article (read more)
Indonesian and Thai hotels rethink the resort experience (read more)
Madhya Pradesh bags award for best wildlife & eco-tourism (read more)
Maldives and Europe travel on Punekars’ minds as countries open up for Indian tourists (read more)
Ayodhya to feature on world tourist map; airport, bullet train from Delhi being fast-tracked (read more)
Hotels in Chennai send executives out on road trips to woo customers (read more)
At Air India Express, new rule, no ‘Sir’ in the cockpit (read more)
Dubai travel: 14-day visa on arrival for Indian visitors with US, UK or EU visas (read more)
Highest herbal park inaugurated near Indo-China border in Uttarakhand (read more)
Keeladi findings open door to more civilisation studies in Tamil Nadu (read more)
All Tourist spots in India to be opened from Jan 2022: Minister (read more)
Mauritius First-Half Tourism Revenue Plunges, Expects Rebound (read more)
Emirates Tourism Council presents plans to expand tourism (read more)
Venice Set to Charge Tourists for Entry From Next Summer (read more)
New developments expected to boost hydro tourism in northern Iran (read more)
US forces in control of Kabul airport allow India to operate two flights daily for evacuation (read more)
US warns citizens against travel to Kabul airport citing ‘potential security threats’ (read more)
Virgin Atlantic signs MoU with CO2 Direct Air Capture service (read more)
Sustainable tourism Initiative Sri Lanka kicks off (read more)
EDB targets $ 500m from boat, ship building and nautical tourism sector (read more)
Thailand’s Tourism Authority considers Travel Bubbles with Asian countries (read more)
Kerala Tourism department to nurture more adventure activities (read more)
State govt requests Bombay HC to allow heritage tourism in its premises (read more)
GSI lists geo-tourism sites in NE to visit after ‘unlock’ (read more)
Develop Devanur forest block as eco-tourism spot: NGOs (read more)
Uttarakhand’s Narayankoti temple to get a facelift under Central heritage scheme (read more)
Mahindra Holidays expects ‘revenge travel’ boom in India, eyes acquisitions (read more)
Microsoft invests in Indian budget hotel chain Oyo at $9.6 billion valuation (read more)
Flying high: Kempegowda International Airport staff best in Central Asia: Award (read more)
Indians with travel plans to Canada struggling with test norm (read more)
Irate villagers block entry to Odisha's Bhitarkanika National Park over bad roads (read more)
Uruguay’s Tourism Minister resigns after allegations of irregularities (read more)
Singapore to introduce its first quarantine-free travel program (read more)
Snow temporarily closes Rocky Mountain National Park's Trail Ridge, Fall River roads (read more)
U.S. extends travel curbs at Canada and Mexico land borders (read more)
Saudi tourism opens first SE Asia office in Malaysia (read more)
Malaysia looks to develop common framework for Muslim-friendly tourism with Indonesia and Thailand (read more)
Africa: SA to Host First Ever Africa's Travel and Tourism Summit (read more)
Blocked Airline Funds of $1 Billion Could Slow Recovery: IATA (read more)
China completes all-electric cruise ship hull construction (read more)
Nashik’s vineyards come alive again with Pune, Mumbai tourists lending the sparkle (read more)
Virtual Onam: Kerala Tourism to air 53 rare ethnic art forms (read more)
Centre to launch Bharat Darshan to revive tourism: Union Minister (read more)
Madhya Pradesh govt: Ramgarh, Kerwa and Digambar waterfall in eco-tourism project (read more)
Golden Chariot may not chug again this year as tourists prefer cheaper options amid pandemic (read more)
Taj Mahal to reopen for night viewing from Saturday (read more)
BMTC to resume Bengaluru Darshini sight-seeing service (read more)
Air India disinvestment is on track: Jyotiraditya Scindia (read more)
AirAsia India to use Airbus'' Skywise health monitoring digital system (read more)
Bombay HC rules in favour of GMR; asks MIHAN to execute agreement for Nagpur airport (read more)
Florida's domestic tourism returns even as international market lags behind (read more)
Bangladesh: Daily COVID death toll falls to 6 week low, tourism, entertainment sector opened (read more)
‘No one comes here any more’: the human cost as Covid wipes out tourism: Article (read more)
Turkey’s event tourism makes long-awaited return after COVID-19 (read more)
Europeans Have Been Banned From Entering the US for 525 Days Now (read more)
With the tourists gone, Prague seeks to reset its identity (read more)
Airlines welcome Singapore move to ease travel restrictions (read more)
American Airlines will not serve alcohol on flights until 2022 (read more)
OYO To Recruit Over 300 Techies To Expand Tech, Product Teams (read more)
Tourism Min signs pact with MakeMyTrip, Ibibo to boost hospitality industry (read more)
Govt to develop pilgrim tourist circuit in Jammu: LG (read more)
Uttarkashi: Wooden skywalk built by Pathans from Peshawar opens to tourists (read more)
Govt scraps ₹30K cr private trains’ tender, railways to re-evaluate process (read more)
Sunburn organisers seek nod for EDM fest in Dec: Goa (read more)
Direct flight from London lands at Kochi international airport as UK travel curbs ease (read more)
Tour operators, hotels see spike in festival bookings (read more)
Hotel Association of India meets the Parliamentary Standing Committee (read more)
San Francisco airport draws international tourists for vaccine tourism (read more)
Kenyan Tourism Players Offer Incentives To Regain Indian Numbers (read more)
Costa Rican Tourism Institute and Red Cross Enable the First Beaches for Color Blind People (read more)
Dubai Tourism showcases emirate as foodie destination in new video (read more)
How this British tourism startup is boosting travel post COVID after securing £1.17M funding (read more)
Tanzania's hunter-gatherer tribe entices, lures tourists (read more)
Indonesia pushes ahead with Rinca Island project despite UNESCO objection (read more)
Accessible tourism: Why this braille railing in Naples has gone viral (read more)
Covid: Australia's Qantas says all staff must be vaccinated (read more)
Maharashtra CM launches boating club, adventure sports to boost tourism (read more)
Goa’s apex tourism body asks for International charter flights to resume (read more)
Afghan unrest may cause Rs 2 billion hit to India's medical tourism (read more)
SpiceJet kicks off cargo business sale; valuation at Rs 2,500 crore (read more)
Air India to operate flights till Kabul airport remains functional: Indian envoy (read more)
Three years on, Kerala's Chalai heritage project still stuck (read more)
Air bubble flights between India and Bangladesh to start next week (read more)
Travel Tech Firm RateGain to List as a Public Company in India (read more)
India introduces emergency e-visas for Afghan nationals amid crisis (read more)
Korea Tourism And CulturaGo Introduces Korean Culture Online Course (read more)
How Your Airline Miles Can Help People Looking To Escape Afghanistan (read more)
Prioritizing experiences: How travellers are choosing budget leisure hotels over super-luxury: Article (read more)
Germany to sell quarter of its stake in Lufthansa airlines (read more)
Taliban Promised "Safe Passage" Of Civilians To Kabul Airport: White House (read more)
After a year without rowdy tourists, European cities want to keep it that way (read more)
Thailand confirms “Phuket Sandbox 7+7 Extension” now in effect (read more)
Etihad updates travel rules, announces visa on arrival for passengers from 70 countries (read more)
WTTC warns South African economy could see losses of ZAR 181 million for every week it’s on the UK’s ‘red list' (read more)
China travel industry hopes of coronavirus recovery dashed by Delta variant, curtailed summer holidays (read more)
Goa: As Covid cases drop, tourism ind sees green shoots ahead (read more)
CII launches task force on tourism in southern India (read more)
Waive fees for upcoming tourism season, shack owners tell govt (read more)
Prime Minister says that North East states have huge tourism potential during his I-Day speech (read more)
Meghalaya To Develop Tourism Along Indo-Bangladesh Border (read more)
Government looking to invite bids for privatisation of six new airports from October if air traffic continues to rise: Report (read more)
GMR Group proposes UDF hike at Hyderabad Airport; Airlines' body opposes (read more)
Bike taxi startup Rapido raises $52 mn to expand operations across India (read more)
NFR Resumed Iconic Toy Train Run in Darjeeling for Travellers (read more)
Millions given to regional tourism organisations around New Zealand (read more)
Qatar Tourism and CLIA UK & Ireland establish partnership (read more)
Sydney Airport prepared to hold discussions over $16.8bn takeover offer (read more)
Afghanistan now without civilian air traffic services: IATA (read more)
Tourism, hotel associations slam Bank Negara Malaysia governor’s stance on loan moratoriums (read more)
Dubai’s Emirates airline expands codeshare with South Africa’s Airlink (read more)
Boingo Teams Up with AWS to Accelerate Digital Transformation at Major Airports (read more)
New ICAO guidance on digital travel authorization implemented by Veridos (read more)
How the aircraft seating market will reach US$ 16.5 billion by 2027 (read more)
Hong Kong tightens COVID travel rules on 16 countries, ‘devastating’ business planning (read more)
Tamil Nadu to streamline forest treks, camps to boost eco-tourism (read more)
Gandhi Museum gets fund for renovation at the right time (read more)
Verteil Technologies: Digital tech for air passengers (read more)
Mumbai: Dining out in restaurants is back with 60% rise in patrons (read more)
Maharashtra’s Shirdi airport all set for upgrade (read more)
Unlock 2.0 To Resurrect The Ailing Hospitality Industry (read more)
Lepakshi temple frontrunner to get UNESCO heritage tag (read more)
Air India plane hovers in Afghan airspace for an hour to fly back 129 stranded in Kabul (read more)
India's SpiceJet to pursue separate AOC for cargo unit (read more)
In Rajasthan, villagers are standing up to green energy companies to protect sacred groves and birds: Article (read more)
Tourism Australia's new campaign isn't about travel, it's about vaccination (read more)
Spring Airlines Japan Bets On Post-Pandemic China Tourism Boom (read more)
Virgin Galactic video showcases its pricey space tourism service (read more)
Hyatt to Acquire Apple Leisure Group, Expanding Global Brand Presence in Luxury Leisure Travel (read more)
Airlines reroute flights to avoid Afghanistan airspace (read more)
Saudi Summer 2021: Regional and international cruise trips for tourists set (read more)
Mauritius to fully reopen international borders by October 1 (read more)
Palestinians protest Israeli ‘violation’ of Hebron heritage site (read more)
Locals protest against construction around Lake Balaton in Hungary (read more)
The story behind the Trans-Iranian Railway, one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century: Story (read more)
Weekend tourism gets boost in Rajasthan's Udaipur (read more)
Mussoorie tourist cap: 15,000 per day this weekend (read more)
Kerala CM: Steps for risk-free tourism activities (read more)
Cruise ships come as balm to Kerala tourism sector (read more)
400-yr-old Dutch fort off ECR to get basic amenities for tourists (read more)
COVID negative report or complete vaccination mandatory to enter Himachal (read more)
Delhi: Survey on more than 1,400 heritage structures nearing completion (read more)
Two special flights to take students to UK from Kolkata (read more)
Sacred Groves CIC for restoration of forest lands near Kaziranga (read more)
Hawaiian overtourism: Residents beg tourists to stop visiting amid post-pandemic boom (read more)
Tourism Ethiopia Identifies 50 Prospective Investment Sites (read more)
Heat wave hits tourist hotspots in Southern Europe (read more)
World’s largest Hampton by Hilton hotel comes to UAE (read more)
Southern Taiwan's tourism industry pleads for partial relaxation of COVID restrictions (read more)
The US and Canada have a new dark sky park for stargazers to enjoy: Article (read more)
Emirates airline Kabul flight returns to Dubai, flydubai halts operations (read more)
Island in Musandam to be converted into nature reserve (read more)
Deloitte Report: Return to a world transformed - How the pandemic is reshaping corporate travel (read more)
Tourism Ministry to launch a series of 12 episodes tomorrow on eve of 75th Independence Day (read here)
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation cancels lease to run heritage hotel (read here)
High Covid case count in dists with tourist spots cause for concern in Bengal (read more)
Visakhapatnam: Simhachalam temple gets Rs 55 crore under PRASAD (read more)
Mughal Gardens in Kashmir aim for UNESCO heritage tag (read more)
Domestic air travel becomes costlier as govt raises cap on airfares (read more)
Over 5 million domestic air passengers in July, 61% higher than June: DGCA (read more)
After Centre, NIAL Approves Noida Airport Master Plan (read more)
Mumbai's Sanjay Gandhi National Park reopens for tourists (read more)
Striped hyena spotted after 5 years in Corbett Tiger Reserve (read more)
U.K. Virus Travel Curbs Infuriate South Africa Tourism Industry (read more)
UK domestic tourism price increases could see travelers flock to outbound operators in 2022 (read more)
Thailand's tourism resources dwindle ahead of reopening (read more)
Mexican Tourism Sector Impacted Due To Ongoing Border Restrictions (read more)
27 people aboard Carnival cruise test positive for COVID-19, Belize tourism board says (read more)
Costa Rica By Land, an Initiative to Promote Responsible Tourism Recovery (read more)
Malaysia to restart tourism first in Langkawi, with a new focus on ecology & sustainability (read more)
Why smaller regional airports need to focus on cargo infrastructure for future growth (read more)
Amadeus Accelerates NDC Adoption In APAC To Help Rebuild Travel (read more)
Salt Lake Central Park likely to get eco-tourism facelift: Kolkata (read here)
Revenge Tourism: In Between Lockdowns, Karnataka’s 'Jungle Lodges & Resorts' Breaks Monthly Records (read here)
IATO Signs MoU With DRV To Promote Bilateral Tourism (read here)
New tourist hotspots added to Hassan’s list of getaways (read here)
Akasa, three other airlines applied for NoC: Govt (read here)
Aviation ministry hikes domestic flight capacity to 72.5% (read here)
Aviation Ministry increases cap on India-U.K. flights to 60 services per week (read here)
Amid Covid surge, tourist bus operators search for respite (read here)
Toy train for tourists in Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh near China border (read here)
Domestic air cargo terminal opened at Tirupati Airport (read here)
Siberian Federal University: SibFU Launches Student Tourism Program (read here)
Six Tourist-Dependent Countries That Would Benefit Most From ‘Regenerative Travel’: Article (read here)
US Tells Americans to Avoid Travelling to France & Iceland (read here)
New Zealand Hints That Vaccinated Travelers Can Return Next Year (read here)
Pandemic travel restrictions inflict substantial toll on global growth and trade: report (read here)
Phuket welcomes first flight from Hong Kong under ‘Sandbox’ programme (read here)
Dubai increases restaurant capacity to 80 percent, reduces social distancing to 1.5m (read here)
The East African Tourism Platform re-introduces web portal to promote regional tourism (read here)
New high-tech ETA introduced for clearing Australian Immigration (read here)
With long weekend over I-Day, tourism boom in region: Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve (read here)
Tourism ministry urges states & UTs to exempt fully-vaccinated of RT-PCR tests (read here)
NCL collaborates with Madhya Pradesh for development of eco-mine tourism, eco-parks (read here)
Karnataka Tourism Minister Shuts Down His MLA Office Over Portfolio, CM Says He Will Speak to Him (read here)
Flybig announces maiden flight to Tezu, Arunachal Pradesh (read here)
Hi-tech Panic Button Now In Goa Tourist Cabs to Alert Police: Transport Minister (read here)
Tata, Singapore Airlines infuse Rs 750 cr in Vistara (read here)
Expansion and development of airports is a continuous process: MoS Civil Aviation (read here)
Kaziranga becomes India's first national park to be equipped with satellite phones (read here)
Fiji Tourism CEO Gearing Up to Bring Island Nation Out of Covid Shadow by December (read here)
French Caribbean islands ask tourists to leave as COVID cases increase (read here)
Brave Girls Band appointed Korea tourism ambassadors (read here)
Tourists to jet directly to Maasai Mara once airstrip is expanded (read here)
Expedia Report: Search volumes continue upward trajectory (read here)
WHO shares guidelines for 'safe travel' as countries reopen their borders amid Delta threat (read here)
Airline industry signs COVID passport deal with major lab firm (read here)
S.Korea adopts electronic travel authorisation to stave off infectious disease (read here)
Old-fashioned business travel is dead (but don't blame the pandemic): Article (read here)
Tourism ministry launches online programme for tourist facilitators: Govt (read here)
At eco-tourism spots in Kozhikode, no space for marketing indigenous products (read here)
Call for developing tourism at scenic India-Nepal border spot (read here)
Policies To Attract The Film Industry To Support Shooting In Uttrakhand On Offer: Maharaj (read here)
Shelling out Rs 1.8 crore for trip, but it’s truly worth it: Man who could be India’s first space tourist: Interview (read here)
NMHC to be developed as an international tourist destination, dedicated to the legacy of maritime heritage of India, at Lothal (read here)
Punjab’s first floating restaurant at Sirhind in deep waters (read here)
DGCA asks passengers to check fares from airline website and not search engines (read here)
Delhi airport operator GMR Infra to consider raising funds up to Rs 6,000 crore (read here)
After Nalsarovar, Wadhvana and Thol fly into Ramsar list (read here)
Airbnb Announces Partnership With UNESCO To Promote Cultural Tourism (read here)
Irish Whiskey Association launches tourism scheme (read here)
Cyprus, Greece and Italy plan to promote St Paul cultural route (read here)
Long delays at border as Canada opens border to fully vaccinated American tourists after 16 months (read here)
France announces access system to health passport for non-EU tourists (read here)
Quanergy Deploys First LiDAR People Counting Installation for Tourism in South Korea (read here)
Air Travel Prices Have Barely Budged in 25 Years: Article (read here)
Sri Lanka Tourism attracts over $950 million in tourism investments despite pandemic (read here)
Batteries made from trees could help transform the future of electric travel (read here)
HotelPlanner and Reservations.com Enter Three-Way Merger with Astrea Acquisition Corp. (read here)
Delhi government's tourism department developing app to help tourists (read here)
Release funds under PIDDC for tourism infra development: Sikkim CM to Centre (read here)
‘Getting Tourism To Be Included In ‘Concurrent List’ And ‘Infrastructure Status’ Are Priorities’: TAAI President (read here)
Procuring 26 licenses to sell a sandwich: Why India’s services sector needs a closer (read here)
Delhi Airport bags award for best facility in India and Central Asia; only Indian airport in global top 50 (read here)
Water villas to be built in Lakshadweep at a cost of Rs. 800 crore (read here)
Indian Hotels Company June quarter net loss narrows to Rs 301.58 crore (read here)
Oyo shortlists investment banks for $1.2 billion IPO: Report (read here)
Tourism body predicts big losses for Mexico after UK imposes travel restrictions (read here)
China opens new expanded terminal at Lhasa airport in Tibet: Report (read here)
South Korean Startup Air Premia Set To Launch Flights This Week (read here)
Chinese Air Travel Has Biggest Drop Since Start of Pandemic (read here)
EU to leave safe travel list unchanged for now, official says (read here)
Getting out of UK and EU red lists on Covid-free status seen as vital to save SL’s tourism industry (read here)
France COVID-19 pass now required in restaurants, trains (read here)
Tourists wade through Venice square hit by unseasonal flood (read here)
Four essential Indigenous tourism projects that are sustainable for both the land and its people: Story (read here)
Singapore’s hotels enhance Covid-19 protocols to replace international tourists with local customers (read here)
Clubs, casinos shut & nothing to do, tourists line up for vax (read here)
Kerala to revive tourism sector with bio-bubble concept (read here)
Karnataka: In Chikkamagaluru, locals block tourists’ vehicles (read here)
IHG Hotels & Resorts to add 39 hotels in India in next 2-3 yrs (read here)
Airfares on key international flights connecting India rise amid high demand (read here)
India requires nearly 1,000 pilots annually to meet traffic growth (read here)
Officials unhappy with Jog Falls development proposal (read here)
Rapid PCR test facility set up at Delhi's IGI Airport (read here)
Security increased at Delhi's IGI airport after bomb threat email (read here)
Kodagu residents request Karnataka CM, PM Modi to rename Rajiv Gandhi National Park (read here)
Vaccine tourism: International travelers visiting San Francisco for free COVID shots (read here)
Travel Bans Are Here To Stay—But Not Just For Covid Reasons: Article (read here)
Hollywood stars film at Dubai’s Burj Al Arab hotel as part of tourism push (read here)
Millennials and Gen-Z are investing in travel companies (read here)
Oman Air streamlines booking process to increase inbound tourism (read here)
No Covid-19 vaccine pass, no entry: Italy offers a glimpse into travel's new normal (read here)
UN concerned over heritage site Lalibela after Tigray rebels controlled it (read here)
'First village' near highway draws tourists to homestays (read here)
Iranian islands may be next destinations for Dubai Expo visitors (read here)
U.S. judge says Florida can't ban cruise ship's 'vaccine passport' program (read here)
Tourist destinations in Kerala to reopen in phased manner (read here)
Tourism stakeholders to get aid from CM Relief Fund: Uttarakhand (read here)
Weekly cruise-vessel service in Mumbai-Kochi-Lakshadweep corridor to bring cheer to tourism players (read here)
Ensure tourists, locals follow SOPS, Centre warns Goa: Goa Reopens for tourists (read here)
Between Pollution and Lockdowns, Kashmir’s Houseboats Are Sinking into History: Article (read here)
CIAL, Air India join hands to relaunch direct flights to London (read here)
Kolkata airport scouts for sites in terminal for biometric boarding launch (read here)
Vizag Zoo Park steps up sustainability initiatives (read here)
Chandigarh aviary to have over 40 species of exotic birds (read here)
Indian American restaurateurs cash in on craving for comfort food in bad times (read here)
From Russia with billions: Egypt expects windfall from tourism boost (read here)
Expedite process of issuing visas to international students: Senators to US govt (read here)
Hotels are bringing the gym to guests’ rooms: Article (read here)
YMCA opens social enterprise hotel with help of 'shovel-ready' funding (read here)
The rise of ‘slow travel’: What is it and who is it for?: Article (read here)
India puts into motion ferry service from Puducherry to Jaffna (read here)
Saudi Arabia to reopen borders for vaccinated umrah pilgrims (read here)
Cities can have flying cars if they start working on infrastructure today: Article (read here)
Travelers Across US Experience Chaos as Spirit Airlines Cancels Thousands of Flights (read here)
Because of BTS, One of South Korea’s Lonely Beaches is Now Crowded (read here)
Tourism has highest job creating potential across all sectors, says G Kishan Reddy (read here)
Vacation rental homes, caravan tourism, and more by Maharashtra government (read here)
Here's how rapport with co-travellers impacts overall tourist satisfaction: Research (read here)
Odisha eco tourism registers 96 percent footfalls growth (read here)
Delhi Assembly to be brought on tourism map of city: Speaker Goel (read here)
Tripura govt allotted 20 hectare land for tourism in tea estates (read here)
Ladakh Removes Inner Line Permit Restrictions for Tourists (read here)
Six Indian airports will soon use facial recognition for boarding passengers (read here)
Spain Reopens for Travellers From India, Opens Its Visa Application Centres (read here)
Sonu Sood launches rural B2B travel tech platform Travel Union (read here)
Maharashtra govt to take a decision on relaxing curbs for hotels, restaurants (read here)
Turkey's wildfires hit hopes for tourism rebound (read here)
Dubai Tourism invites travellers to experience the city (read here)
Germany's 'flood of the century' cripples tourism (read here)
Non-Residents To Be Locked In On Return As Australia Toughens Border Curbs (read here)
Europe becomes Strategic Partner of ITB China 2021 (read here)
Italy: Covid 'Green Pass' needed for museums, indoor dining (read here)
Sweden's COVID czar blames night clubs and travel abroad for rising cases (read here)
The Middle East may be the next great hiking destination: Article (read here)
CBP biometric facial comparison deployed for cruise ship disembarkation in US (read here)
FAITH urges national coordination among states for tourism sector revival (read here)
Kayak expeditions get set to boost tourism in Vembanad in Kerala (read here)
Rajasthan Government plans to showcase beauty of borders to tourists (read here)
Raghunath Temple to be developed under Prasad Scheme: Dir Tourism Jammu (read here)
Tourist spots in Yercaud closed for tourists on weekends to reduce COVID-19 spread (read here)
Govt in the process of drafting new National Tourism Policy: G Kishan Reddy (read here)
CII ties up ITC Hotels to launch vocational education in hospitality sector (read here)
Scheduled International Flight Services Should Start Soon, Parliamentary Committee Urges Centre (read here)
After UAE gives go-ahead to passengers from India, flights to Dubai, Sharjah resume from Kochi (read here)
Solar-powered fences at Rani Reserve Forest keeping elephants away (read here)
Ixigo acquires AbhiBus as pandemic continues to churn travel industry (read here)
International tourism not yet cleared for take-off: Article (read here)
Covid travel curbs could cost London £6.6bn in overseas tourism (read here)
Virgin Galactic lands on $450,000 as starting price for space tourism (read here)
Singapore Tourism Board reimagines travel with an immersive Virtual FAM experience (read here)
Tourism Revival in Nepal: Nation Welcomes 3000 Tourists in July! (read here)
Tasmania targets electric vehicle tourism with new grants for chargers (read here)
August: EU Travel Restrictions, Covid-19 Test Requirements, Quarantine By Country (read here)
Indonesia says 'Jurassic Park' project on track despite UNESCO warnings (read here)
Goan youth should take up jobs in tourism industry: Goa CM (read here)
No NOC to tourism units with over 10 rooms in Tirthan, Kullu (read here)
Kolkata doctors worry about 'revenge tourism' in COVID wave gap (read here)
J&K admin's initiatives keep tourism afloat amid pandemic (read here)
Andhra Pradesh tourism website made extra investor-friendly (read here)
Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh govt makes negative RT-PCR report mandatory for tourists (read here)
Air India's accumulated losses rise to ₹70,820 crore (read here)
India has discussed air bubble with Saudi Arabia: Government (read here)
Indian airlines' CO2 emissions increased by 63.5 per cent between 2012 and 2019: MoS Civil Aviation (read here)
Wildfires, smoke bring tourism rush to Island; operators at capacity (read here)
Travel curbs: U.K. moves India from 'red' to 'amber' list (read here)
Why Phuket's 'Sandbox' pilot project matters to other islands in Asia (read here)
Plain sailing: Boating holidays on the rise across the UK (read here)
Revolut’s ‘super app’ could threaten future profitability of leading travel brands across Europe and US, says GlobalData (read here)
Russia primed for online travel growth as investment arrives (read here)
Thailand bans coral-damaging sunscreens in marine parks (read here)
Digital health passes advance through testing as air traffic gradually recovers (read here)
UK artists can now tour in 19 EU countries without a visa (read here)
Tourism ministry initiates proposal for including tourism in concurrent list of the constitution (read here)
Ahmedabad: Adalaj to be spruced up as tourism zone through PPP (read here)
Telangana's Ramappa temple to be part of Kakatiya Tourism Circuit (read here)
Maritime tourism set to get a boost! 65 lighthouses to be developed into tourism destinations (read here)
Government to focus on hinterland tourism: Goa Tourism Minister (read here)
IndiGo to launch IATA Travel Pass for international travel (read here)
VFS Global issues update on student visa application services in India (read here)
India Unlock: Prominent zoos reopen across the country in August (read here)
Hyderabad: Land prices up by 100% within a week of UNESCO declaring Ramappa temple a Heritage Site (read here)
Thailand’s currency wilts as virus wreaks havoc on tourism (read here)
PATA announces dates for Virtual PATA Travel Mart in September (read here)
Uzbekistan to unveil unique tourist complex ‘Silk Road Samarkand’ in 2022 (read here)
Kenya eyes countries with high vaccination rates to boost revival of tourism (read here)
Open-air museum to be set up within Iron Age site (read here)
Puerto Rico cautiously welcomes first cruise since COVID-19, Carnival's biggest ship yet (read here)
Denver startup Impulsify is trying to redefine grab-and-go hotel markets (read here)
Boston Logan Airport adopts cloud-based fuel management technology (read here)
Sabre Bets on Post-Pandemic Surge in Software Demand from Airlines and Hotels (read here)
Darwin International Airport opts for Elenium self-service tech (read here)
Second wave of COVID-19 worsens tourism woes of Kerala (read here)
What India needs to do to save travel and tourism: Suman Billa (read here)
Serbia benefits from COVID-19 'quarantine tourism' as Indians visit (read here)
COVID-19: Kerala Tourism Dept to set up revolving fund (read here)
Ministry Of Tourism Identifies Eco Tourism As Niche Tourism Areas For Development (read here)
Araku’s Coffee Museum welcomes record number of tourists (read here)
India, Bangladesh resume freight train operation via Haldibari-Chilahati route (read here)
Maharashtra: 113 safari guides in Pench Tiger Reserve to be 'graded' soon (read here)
Government Denies Revenge Travel Amid Covid, says no reports submitted by the states (read here)
Hong Kong eases entry rules for vaccinated residents, tourists (read here)
We need to get the travel industry moving again, UK PM Johnson says (read here)
China is the most important long-haul market for the Austrian tourism industry (read here)
Ireland turns to vaccine passes to fully reopen its hospitality industry (read here)
American Airlines, Spirit Airlines passengers face hundreds of cancellations after storms (read here)
EasyJet’s Rail Deal Highlights New Airline Sector Way of Selling Trains and Flights (read here)
Architects Help Ensure A Stress-Free Travel Experience (read here)
Vietnamese tech conglomerate, OTA operator raises $250M (read here)
ORD and MDW Encourages Travelers to Use Facial Recognition (read here)
Govt keen on tapping tourism potential by exploring new trekking routes: Sarmaz Hafeez (read here)
Lakshadweep to develop high-end eco-tourism projects (read here)
SEIS allocation will help tourism-related services (read here)
Puducherry student creates Guinness travel record: G.V. Dheelepan & J. Adamsonraj (read here)
Chhattisgarh: ''Tourist police'' to ensure safety of visitors in Gariaband (read here)
Airport cargo area shift hazy after IAF demands rent (read here)
Mahila Mandals come to stranded tourists’ rescue (read here)
France Expects 50 Million Foreign Tourists This Summer (read here)
How does a UNESCO World Heritage rating affect a tourist destination?: Article (read here)
Space Tourism to Become Affordable Within Years, Experts Predict (read here)
Turpan City in China's Xinjiang leverages thermal energy for tourism (read here)
UAE ambassador to Austria praises bilateral ties in trade and tourism (read here)
‘The world is a much better place in hotels,’ says Neeraj Govil of Marriott (read here)
Virgin Voyages welcomes guests as international cruising is officially back (read here)
Singapore Airlines sees path to recovery as Singapore mulls reopening to international travel (read here)
Rockets hit Kandahar airport in southern Afghanistan (read here)
ACI, Amadeus announce new tech innovation awards (read here)
Maharashtra government to train tribal youth as tourist guides’ (read here)
Andaman hopeful that UT Administration to reopen Tourism from first week of August (read here)
Ladakh: Tourists throng Drass after ease in COVID restrictions (read here)
Tourists Visiting Uttarakhand No Longer Need Negative RT-PCR Test Report (read here)
Consolidated report on 4th, 5th and 6th phases of Keezhadi excavation to be released soon: Expert (read here)
Focus on promoting ‘semi-international’ travel in Meghalaya (read here)
More than 4.36 crore workers hit in TN tourism industry due to lockdown (read here)
Andhra will emerge as tourism hub, says Deputy Speaker (read here)
Indonesia Exempts Yachts From Luxury Tax for Marine Tourism (read here)
This California City Rejected Marijuana. Now Cannabis Is An Official Tourism Draw (read here)
Turkey evacuates panicked tourists by boat from wildfires (read here)
Elephant tourism: Those who profit from cruel holiday 'entertainment' should face prison – Duncan McNair (read here)
World's grounded pilots swamp recruiters in desperate effort to get jobs (read here)
Electric Aircraft And The Boeing 787: Hawaiian Airlines On Its Fleet (read here)
Airlines like United and American are dedicating billions of dollars to fly a new type of aircraft that won't require pilots (read here)
Nanjing Delta outbreak expected to cut summer tourism revenue by over 50% across popular spots in China (read here)
World Bank webinar on tourism sustainability features Sri Lanka Tourism (read here)