July 2021
TOP TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY HEADLINES
RT Mission plans 5,500 farm, homestead tourism ventures by 2023 (read here)
Plans to put temple on country’s tourism map: Hyderabad (read here)
Motion to amend B&B scheme moved in House to promote tourism in city: New Delhi (read here)
Govt withdraws from tourism project after stiff protests: Puri (read here)
Tourism dept announces special rental relaxations for students on trekking equipment: Kashmir (read here)
India extends ban on scheduled international flights till 31 August (read here)
IndiGo first Indian carrier to start ESG reporting, mulls use of green fuel (read here)
Nepal India Russia stress on collaboration in tiger conservation (read here)
As Ramappa Temple gets coveted tag, village hopes for change in fortune (read here)
New study on Athens’ tourism carrying capacity starts (read here)
Birmingham seeks to maximise tourism impact of Commonwealth Games 2022 (read here)
Sri Lanka Tourism partner UNDP Sri Lanka to take forward National Sustainable Destination Certification (read here)
UNWTO partners with Destination Capital to promote investments in sustainable hotels (read here)
Discovering cultural tours, the tamer side of Africa: Article (read here)
JPMorgan acquires Tavisca, a Pune-based technology platform for travel solutions (read here)
Frankfurt to open interactive airport visitor center (read here)
Top diplomats call on China to ease coronavirus travel curbs (read here)
UK landmarks may lose world heritage status, says UNESCO (read here)
Vythiri in Wayanad becomes Kerala's first fully vaccinated tourism destination (read here)
UTDC Issues Warning for Tourists as Heavy Rain Continues in Uttarakhand (read here)
175 Tourists Stranded In Lahaul-Spiti After Cloudburst, Landslides (read here)
India’s 14 tiger reserves set global standard in tiger conservation (read here)
Lok Sabha passes bill to amend Airports Economic Regulatory Authority Act (read here)
NTPC invites tender to set up India's first Green Hydrogen Fuelling Station in Leh (read here)
Student rush: Air India doubling US flights from August 7 (read here)
Changing VT code of Indian aircraft will have big financial implication on airlines: Govt (read here)
OYO raising strategic investment from Microsoft at $9 billion valuation (read here)
Saudi Arabia to open for tourist visa holders starting AUG 1: Tourism Ministry (read here)
BLive inks pact with GCUK to promote sustainable tourism in Europe, SE Asia (read here)
Croatia's tourism industry sees hopeful trend as int'l arrivals increase (read here)
Hong Kong tourism sector pleads with government to reopen border with China (read here)
Hilton forecasts firm recovery after swinging to profit on travel demand (read here)
Qantas gears up digital health pass ahead of international flights resuming (read here)
Competition launched for travel tech start-ups: WTM London (read here)
Europe’s First Fully Autonomous Robotaxi Service Launched In the Netherlands (read here)
Akasa Air: Rakesh Jhunjhunwala to invest $35 million for low-cost airline in India (read here)
Centre picks Andhra Pradesh for digital tourism task force (read here)
Govt plans 155 liquor shops, points to tourism demand: Vijayawada (read here)
Monsoon tourism: North West Karnataka RTC launches sightseeing buses (read here)
To attract tourists, Rajasthan to open two safari routes at Nahargarh Sanctuary (read here)
Nehru Science Centre holds online lecture on Space Tourism: The Next Frontier (read here)
Covid-19: Himachal Pradesh revises travel guidelines for flyers (read here)
Vaccinated Indians Can Now Travel to France for Work, Study & Even for Tourism (read here)
Funds allocated for museums, archaeological sites insufficient: House committee (read here)
Travel ban a good example of UK’s and Canada’s double standards against India: Article (read here)
UK Reduces Travel Restrictions Permitting International Cruises (read here)
WestJet, KLM Expand Codeshare To Prepare For International Travel (read here)
Boeing posts 1st profit in almost 2 years, propelled by 737 MAX deliveries (read here)
New Research Reveals Price No Longer Primary Driver of Travel Decisions (read here)
Marriott International Launches Enhanced Human Trafficking Awareness Training (read here)
Are We Approaching the Death of the Hotel Lobby? Article (read here)
Skyscanner Partners With Inspirock To Trial Road Trip Function (read here)
Digital transformation brings Amazon Alexa functionality to Belfast City Airport (read here)
IATA: Favorable supply chain conditions suggest further cargo growth (read here)
21.5 million lost jobs in tourism sector, says Kishan Reddy (read here)
Andhra Pradesh: TTD to tie-up with APSRTC and Tourism departments to increase pilgrim footfall at local temples (read here)
Mysuru palace, zoo register significant rise in footfall (read here)
Dholavira in Gujarat on UNESCO World Heritage list (read here)
Viral video fake, there’s no tourist evacuation in Himachal Pradesh: State govt (read here)
Marine Aids to Navigation Bill aims to replace over 90-year-old Lighthouse Act (read here)
Ramayana circuit identified as thematic circuit under 'Swadesh Darshan' scheme: Kishan Reddy (read here)
Indian govt should restart scheduled international flights : IATA DG (read here)
UDAN scheme: Status check on India’s regional air travel (read here)
England set to welcome double-jabbed US and EU tourists (read here)
Vaccine tourism, a life preserver for a beaten down sector in Uruguay (read here)
Ethiopian Airlines rolls out SITA bag drop technology at Bole International Airport (read here)
Cyprus to create Christmas Village with huge market — Deputy minister for Tourism (read here)
UAE has more hotel rooms on the way than the UK, finds report (read here)
Fresh bid to market East Africa as a single tourist destination (read here)
ASEAN governments urged to work on a digital vaccine certificate to kickstart tourism recovery (read here)
Amadeus Boosts Hospitality Accommodation Content From China Via New Partnership With Shiji (read here)
EU gives Google 2 months to improve hotel, flight search results (read here)
Brazil’s Travel Tech Scene Is Blossoming Despite the Pandemic (read here)
PPP Models in Domestic Tourism in India: facts and figures (read here)
Plea to open tourist info centres at Buddhist sites (read here)
In a first for India, sky-diving & cockpit flying for adventurers starts in Neemrana (read here)
Foreigners eye trips to India, travel trade seeks easing of international travel curbs (read here)
Tourist Footfall, Revenue Collection for Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Other Monuments Hugely Hit By Pandemic (read here)
1 in 4 restaurants in metros may have shut forever: Story (read here)
In-flight caterer SATS eyes Rs 200cr solo project (read here)
Neglect shrouds Behali Reserve Forest’s biodiversity along Assam-Arunachal border (read here)
Proposed Airport Near Tawang In Limbo As China Revamps Airports Near Border (read here)
Morocco, Israel ink deal to promote Moroccan tourist destinations (read here)
American Airlines warns about jet-fuel shortages around the U.S., asks pilots to conserve (read here)
IHG Hotels & Resorts Launched an New Program for Pet Owners (read here)
Japan Hopes Olympics Can Still Provide Long-Term Benefits to Tourism Industry (read here)
Gandos (mugger crocodile) to help flourish tourism in villages of Sistan: Iran (read here)
U.S. will not lift travel restrictions, citing Delta variant, White House says (read here)
Air travel yet to meaningfully restart, says UK industry (read here)
Malta Tourism Authority Begins Using VeriFLY App (read here)
S. Korean tidal flats listed as UNESCO world heritage (read here)
IATA Urges for Exemption of Vaccinated Travellers From Test Requirements – Warns of High Testing Costs (read here)
Puducherry awaits resumption of flights in the UT, spiritual tourism in Karaikal (read here)
Rajasthan Tourism Development Corporation leases out hotel at just Rs 10,000 per month (read here)
UNESCO declares Telangana's Ramappa Temple as World Heritage Site (read here)
India landslide: Nine tourists killed as boulders fall from hilltop (read here)
Indian airport operators reported ₹7,000 cr losses during FY21: CAPA India (read here)
Noida Airport: CM Yogi wants 'reflection of Indian heritage' in architecture (read here)
Tamil Nadu greening project on anvil, aims to achieve 33% forest & tree cover by 2031 (read here)
Kashmir possesses huge potential for mega golf tournaments: Advisor (read here)
CII reaches out to Goa government with tourism revival tips (read here)
Why the airport-like revamp of Gandhinagar railway station matters: Article (read here)
Still-Spirited Trip.com Makes Content Push In China As Covid Limits International Travel: Story (read here)
How bad is space tourism for the environment? And other space travel questions, answered: Article (read here)
Turkish tourism industry surpasses pre-COVID-19 figures (read here)
Russia joins post-Covid-19 tourism strategy: Cambodian ministry (read here)
Building an outstanding career in hospitality and tourism in Oman: Interview (read here)
Kenya: Tourism Boost As Eurowings Discover Lands in Mombasa (read here)
Supreme court has ordered to pause the privatization procedures of Nepal Airlines (read here)
Shanghai cancels flights as China braces for Typhoon In-fa (read here)
Saudi Arabia’s Hima cultural site added to UNESCO world heritage list (read here)
Human Connect: Here to stay forever in the hospitality business: Article (read here)
How Mussoorie, a town dependent on tourism but now wary of it, is finding the middle ground (read here)
Shot in the arm for tourism: Madhya Pradesh's Khajuraho in 100% vaccination club (read here)
Vax passports, tax sops for travel will aid tourism revival: CII (read here)
Tourism is Not a Fundamental Right, It is a Consumer Project to be Priced Like One: Article (read here)
Synergising architectural & landscape tourism in the city: Chandigarh (read here)
Ponduru Khadi centre to be improved as tourism spot: Andhra (read here)
Biking fest, eco-camps during winter to boost Kandhamal tourism: Bhubaneswar (read here)
Airlines oppose Bangalore airport's tariff hike proposal; private airports support it (read here)
PM Modi says Darbhanga airport is becoming imp contributor to Bihar’s progress (read here)
'Mumbai, Delhi practically free of Covid': India asks UK to review ban on travellers (read here)
Thai Billionaire Sees Hotel Revivals in Europe as Asia Lags (read here)
Nevada airport faces cargo, passenger flight delays from jet fuel shortage (read here)
Homestays to see strong growth in coming decade: Puneet Chhatwal, CEO, IHCL (read here)
Regional leaders cutting air taxes to encourage intra-Caribbean tourism (read here)
The 'carmageddon' engulfing Europe this summer: Article (read here)
Malta signs agreement with VeriFLY to digitally check US travellers’ vaccine documents (read here)
54% of medical tourists to India are Bangladeshis: Data (read here)
Sri Lanka Tourism calls for debt and interest waivers from Central Bank (read here)
Is it cultural appropriation to wear another country's national dress when you travel?: Article (read here)
Princess Cruises, Holland America Line resume US sailings this weekend (read here)
Tourism Minister launches rail coach restaurant ‘Bhopal Express’ (read here)
Karnataka: Govt plans tourism activity in KRS backwaters (read here)
Gwalior, Orchha in Madhya Pradesh get UNESCO recognition! Huge boost to jobs, tourism says Scindia (read here)
Rs 7200 crore project! Railways opens bid for private players; IRCTC, MEIL participate in the bidding process (read here)
IRCTC to launch special train for ‘Uttara Bharat Yatra’ (read here)
IGNCA opens for visitors with first major exhibition at new location (read here)
AAI Decides To Defer Payment of 50 Percent of Perks Paid as Part of Salary Till December 31 (read here)
NTCA safety index: Dudhwa National Park of Madhya Pradesh topped the index, Similipal Reserve ranks 2nd (read here)
Six Indian sites vying for a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list (read here)
Disney Cruise Line to resume sailing from U.S. ports next month (read here)
Italy Becomes the Latest European Country to Require Proof of Vaccination or a Negative Test to Visit Museums (read here)
New Zealand, Australia travel bubble faced minor snags. Then came the Delta variant (read here)
UAE-US tourism to boom with new Emirates flights to Miami (read here)
IATA calls European Commission’s slot rules ‘out of touch with reality’ (read here)
Australia’s Skyfii Targets Airport Tech Market Globally With Its Computer Vision Acquisition (read here)
Kyrgyzstan's Air Manas Signs FHS Agreement with Airbus (read here)
Is Artificial Intelligence The New Logistics Technology For Organ Transportation?: Article (read here)
World Heritage Sites: How are they selected? | Inside Story (Video) (read here)
Visual Matrix adds digital mobile key features to PMS (read here)
Uttar Pradesh to promote Prayagraj as global centre for religious tourism (read here)
Tharu tribe dominated village along Indo-Nepal border to be developed as tourism spot (read here)
To boost tourism & create jobs, MTDC to develop state resorts, land (read here)
Post-Covid tourism revival: Italy launches video game showcasing itself in India (read here)
UTDB, NIM sign MoU to promote adventure tourism in marked TTC (read here)
Himachal records a footfall of 18500 tourists daily; 7500 for Rohtang Tunnel (read here)
Financial Bids for Air India Likely to Be Received by September 15: Minister (read here)
World Heritage Site tag to Ramappa: Telangana Government forms panel to impress upon World Heritage Committee (read here)
India urges foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians (read here)
Karnataka’s Kali Tiger Reserve opens a canopy walk (read here)
Anyone with negative COVID-19 PCR test can visit Maldives, says UNGA President-elect Abdullah Shahid (read here)
IoT will have a bigger role to play in post-pandemic travel, says GlobalData (read here)
Europe’s travel industry is on a knife edge as Covid surges, again (read here)
Switzerland Tourism re-launches 'Million Stars Hotel' project (read here)
China Southern Flying To 24 International Destinations In August (read here)
Most flyers frustrated with travel rules and testing costs: IATA (read here)
Venice avoids UNESCO world heritage site in danger list after ban on large ships (read here)
Amadeus Integrates IBM’s COVID-19 Digital Health Pass Into Verification Technology (read here)
Airports Council International updates airport digital transformation guidance (read here)
Dubai Expo 2020 participants and exhibitors will be allowed to fly into UAE, says aviation regulator (read here)
Boost to medical and health tourism in India! Centre forms board for promotion medical sciences in India (read here)
Chardham Yatra: ₹ 200 Crore Package For Tourism Sector In Uttarakhand (read here)
CHATT delegation meets Tourism Minister, G Kishan Reddy (read here)
Karnataka govt failed to send proposal for aid under Swadesh Darshan scheme (read here)
India’s first space tourist Santhosh George Kulangara is launch-ready (read here)
IndiGo climbs 7 ranks to be 36th in brand finance top 50 airline list (read here)
Bengaluru airport signs 10-year partnership with IBM for digital & IT transformation (read here)
Elephant killed in firing between forest personnel and smugglers in Dehing Patkai National Park (read here)
Heritage lovers knock UNESCO’s doors regarding ‘illegal’ structure within Old Goa protected site (read here)
Centuries-Old Post-Gupta-Era Temple Found In Odisha: Heritage Trust (read here)
Nepal creates short-term jobs for tourism workers amid COVID-19 (read here)
As Hajj winds down, Saudi Arabia ramps up big tourism plans (read here)
European Cities Redefine Tourism Goals for Post-Pandemic Boom (read here)
UNESCO Tailors Capacity-Building Opportunities To The SmartCulTour Living Labs (read here)
Liverpool Removed From UNESCO World Heritage List (read here)
Australia races against time to avoid an 'in danger' rating at UNESCO vote (read here)
Canada will reopen for international tourism from September 7 (read here)
UAE govt again extends ban on international flights from India till August 1 (read here)
Space travel price expected to fall within $30,000-$50,000 range: founder of Galactic Energy (read here)
Rohtang tunnel landfill to be developed into tourism village (read here)
Tourism to get major boost as new road to connect Sarnath with Ring Road proposed (read here)
Food tourism on platter: Celebrity chef for culinary research institute in UP (read here)
Ministry Revises Guidelines For MDA Scheme To Promote Domestic Tourism (read here)
Ministry Invites Comments/ Suggestions On Draft Strategy For Rural Tourism (read here)
TV and cinema personalities lend support to Responsible Traveller Campaign to educate and sensitise travellers (read here)
Panel will be formed to study origin and evolution of Indian culture: Union minister (read here)
Nehru trophy boat race may be postponed: Kerala Tourism (read here)
Elevated corridor to be constructed at NH-37 stretch of Kaziranga National Park (read here)
‘Only 47% of total UDAN routes currently operational: ICRA (read here)
Hyperloop travel will become a future disruptor in tourism: Article (read here)
Qatar Airways named world's best airline for 2021. AirlineRatings.com released list of top 20 carriers (read here)
Welcome to Baliwood. Indonesian island eyes ‘film tourism’ (read here)
Denmark Removes Greece From Its COVID-19 Safe Countries List (read here)
Tripadvisor takes steps to increase hotel supply for Plus platform (read here)
Re-designing seamless travel at Istanbul Airport beyond the pandemic (read here)
Jeff Bezos reaches space on Blue Origin's first crewed launch (read here)
Thomas Cook & SOTC Appointed As Expo 2020 Dubai Authorised Ticket Resellers (read here)
Rome Fiumicino Airport launches biometric boarding for Delta passengers (read here)
‘Revenge tourism’ makes its presence felt in Karnataka (read here)
Himachal Pradesh CM says 'not right to stop tourism activities' amid influx of visitors (read here)
Tourism industry lost over 2 cr jobs in FY21: India (read here)
Telangana plans waterfront tourism along Kaleshwaram (read here)
Kerala: Kumbalangi may lose sheen due to poor government support (read here)
Domestic air passenger traffic in June up 47.18% compared to May: DGCA (read here)
Bengal mandates negative RT-PCR test report for non-vaccinated air passengers (read here)
Hyderabad’s RIGA Airport adds 4 rapid exit taxiways (read here)
India’s longest race track set to open soon in Andhra: Meet the women behind its development (read here)
Govt to set up Indian Institute of Heritage in Noida (read here)
Cyprus tries to attract tourists by showcasing ancient undersea harbour (read here)
River Blackwater: Silt blockage 'damaging fishermen and tourism': Ireland (read here)
96 tourism projects underway in Iran’s East Azarbaijan province (read here)
Secret ballot will decide if Liverpool is stripped of World Heritage Status (read here)
France broadens use of COVID-19 health pass, slashes fines (read here)
WHO panel advises against use of vaccination passports for global travel (read here)
The little tech firm gunning for an airspeed record (read here)
United, Amadeus Announce Advanced Retailing Through NDC Technology in New Agreement (read here)
AavGo to launch the world’s first (remote human-assisted) hotel check-in kiosk, Conciosk at AAHOA Convention 2021 (read here)
Red sand dunes in Bheemili limits to be developed as tourism center: AP minister (read here)
Hill station in Wayanad vaccinates all in tourism sector (read here)
Tourist nos in Nainital, Mussoorie down by 50% after mandatory hotel bookings, strict Covid report checks (read here)
Nestlé India: Ponda to be the cleanest tourist cities in India by 2023 (read here)
TN district Collectors told to inoculate people at religious tourist spots (read here)
MIAL veteran R K Jain to be Adani Group CEO (Airports) (read here)
France Joins 17 European Nations To Recognise Covishield Shots Taken By Students, Tourists (read here)
Luxury bus boat to revive decades-old water transport on river Jhelum (read here)
Monsoon birds arrive in Bhitarkanika National Park (read here)
Environmental concerns grow among scientists as space tourism lifts off (read here)
Thailand expands lockdown areas as COVID-19 cases surge (read here)
River cruise operator 'Heritage Line' plans 2022 relaunch (read here)
Italy welcomes Americans back, hoping for tourism rebound (read here)
UAE hotels post record bookings for Eid-Al-Adha break (read here)
Inside Saudi Arabia's Plan to Create a New Luxury Travel Destination (read here)
Changes to Scotland's international travel rules come into effect from today (read here)
U.S. appeals court blocks ruling that would have suspended CDC cruise ship rules (read here)
Beijing Central Axis seeks to become World Heritage Site before 2035 (read here)
Heart's ES-19 electric plane is built for clean inter-city travel (read here)
Goa: Can’t disregard safety of people when tourism starts, says Minister of state for tourism Shripad Naik (read here)
Centre approves tourism projects for Haryana: Country’s 2nd North Zone Cultural Centre (read here)
Govt organises festival to promote tourism in J-K's Gurez Valley (read here)
IATO representatives meet Finance Minister seeking relief measures for revival of tourism (read here)
Madhya Pradesh: Tourists missing, Khajuraho turns into destination wedding site (read here)
Singapore Tourism Board partners with Voot Kids to present “Chhota Bheem – Adventures in Singapore” (read here)
India plans 4 airports, 37 helipads for boosting Ladakh connectivity (read here)
Milestone in heritage management: Madras High Court (read here)
Delhi’s Chandni Chowk gets new look, a restoration of not just facade but 400-yr-old legacy (read here)
Madhya Pradesh ready with spiritual and wellness tourism destination for Lebanese tourists (read here)
Sri Lanka tourism revival after September – Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga (read here)
UK govt tightens quarantine rules for travellers returning from France (read here)
Zurich Airport Signs Shareholder Agreement For Development Of Noida Airport (read here)
Airlines and regulators turn to eye-poking flight attendants and eye-popping fines amid sharp rise in unruly passenger incidents (read here)
New EU Policy Proposals Do Not Help The Airline Industry Fight Global Warming: Article (read here)
Hundreds evacuated as Catalan firefighters battle national park blaze (read here)
The Travel Industry Is a Total Mess, But Everyone Is Traveling Anyway (read here)
Covid passports risk Orwellian future of digital IDs, activists warn (read here)
Farms get approval to lift agritourism in northern Iran (read here)
Etihad Cargo and CargoAi agree worldwide partnership (read here)
FHRAI delegates meet Union tourism minister, submit wish list for industry''s revival (read here)
Kerala unveils mass vaccination drive for tourism sector (read here)
Uttarakhand police launch special drive to check ‘nuisance’ at tourist places (read here)
Nandi Hills to get a ropeway soon: Karnataka Environment Minister (read here)
Section 144 Imposed At Tourist Places In Lonavala, Strict Weekend Lockdown To Be Implemented (read here)
SBI-led consortium realises ₹792.11 cr. by sale of Kingfisher Airlines’ shares in Mallya case (read here)
Oyo Claims a First Among Indian Startups in $660 Million Funding Round (read here)
Swiggy pilots model for direct deliveries to end conflict with restaurant partners (read here)
Increasing big cat population at Ranthambore Tiger Reserve a concern (read here)
Indian students going to US face visa, flight hurdles (read here)
Africa needs fairness and vaccines to revive its tourism sector says minister (read here)
Birth ‘tourism’ set to explode with Biden’s encouragement (read here)
Virginia's marijuana legalization not expected to boost local tourism (read here)
Why online-travel giant Booking is getting into the fintech game: Story (read here)
Vaccine Passport: The Government Can't Share Your Data, But Airlines Can (read here)
ASEAN tourism leaders urged to issue common SOP to support sector recovery (read here)
Sri Lanka Tourism says country now open to fully-vaccinated travellers with quarantine-free entry (read here)
Tea tourism revitalizes ancient villages in SW China (read here)
Canada: Passport submission service to resume for all visa categories from July 19, says VFS (read here)
‘We will train people, have special police for tourists’: TN Tourism Minister (read here)
PM Modi inaugurates Ro-Ro vessels for tourism development on river Ganga (read here)
State Govt. Approves INR 250 Crore For Tourism Development (read here)
U'khand CM seeks administrative sanction for developing IDPL, Rishikesh as special tourism zone (read here)
Air India privatisation: Boeing pilots’ union reach out to new minister over pending arrears (read here)
Rajasthan govt to raze heritage hotel Laxmi Vilas for building Rs 100 crore Gandhi museum (read here)
Goa: ‘Entertainment village project oppn unfortunate’ (read here)
Puducherry Extends Lockdown Till July 31, Tourist Spots To Open (read here)
SpiceJet promoter Ajay Singh readies $1 billion war chest for Air India bid (read here)
Kerala’s Rs 63,941 cr Silver Line: A dream corridor or environmental disaster in the making?: Article (read here)
Tourism not contributing to surge of COVID-19 infections in Greece: Minister (read here)
WTTC Release Key Guidelines For Travel & Tourism Businesses To Advance The Prevention Of Illegal Wildlife Trade (read here)
ISO has published the world’s first standard on accessible tourism: UNE-ISO 21902:2021 (read here)
Trip.com Group releases latest mainland China night-time economy consumption trends (read here)
Airlines race to train pilots as travel demand roars back (read here)
Vaccination requirement should not be mandatory for global travel, IATA says (read here)
Italy bans cruise ships from Venice lagoon after Unesco threat (read here)
Maharashtra announces 'Adventure Tourism Policy' to lure visitors (read here)
Delhi Tourism dept seeks approval to operate inclined lifts in Signature Bridge (read here)
Renovated Hazaribagh temple now a tourist attraction (read here)
SpiceJet implements sustainable transport for employees through e-mobility (read here)
Adani Group takes over management of Mumbai airport, to now control 33% of India’s air cargo traffic (read here)
ITC Ltd to diversify tobacco and hotel businesses (read here)
India’s First Redeveloped Railway Station With 5-Star Hotel To Be Inaugurated By PM Modi On July 16 (read here)
Zomato’s IPO is a test case for India’s loss-making unicorns (read here)
India's 1st pod taxi could change how you see mass transit (read here)
Canada says no to Covid-19 test report from India, wants flyers to take 'third country' route (read here)
European Travel Close to Its Recovery, Report Shows (read here)
Abu Dhabi announces new ‘Green List’ tourist destinations (read here)
Air Arabia Adds To Glut Of Global Airline Launches With New National Carrier For Armenia (read here)
Face Express: ANA introduces facial recognition boarding on international flights (read here)
Qatar re-opens for fully vaccinated international travellers (read here)
NZ Government to spend $4.5m supporting mental wellbeing in tourism communities (read here)
Using technology to keep control of your digital footprint in a post-COVID world: Story (read here)
Duetto partners with Spain’s Institute of Hotel Technology (read here)
Sandboxes and bubbles show why Asia travel restart is not child’s play: Article (read here)
Vax camp in Trichy for tourism sector workers today (read here)
How can India move towards more sustainable waste management in tourist cities? (read here)
Now, Taj Mahal opens for tourists at 6 in the morning (read here)
Covid negative report, vaccination mandatory for Bengal tourist destinations (read here)
Arunachal Pradesh Keen To Develop Border Tourism (read here)
Tourism Deptt To Promote Rural Tourism Across Kashmir: Dr. Itoo (read here)
Tourism Minister of U'khand welcomes govt decision to cancel Kanwar Yatra, says saving lives our priority (read here)
Mid Manair Dam has great potential for tourism: KTR (read here)
India May See A New Low-Cost Carrier Backed By Investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala (read here)
Covid: 8,000 tourist vehicles sent back from Mussoorie, Nainital (read here)
Why Space Tourism Is The New Getaway For The Rich And Famous: Video (read here)
Uncertainty game: Worries and refound happiness of tourists in Europe (read here)
China’s hotel transactions lure investors seeking to ride a rebound in tourism as vaccination gathers pace (read here)
Cruise ship returns to Singapore over suspected COVID-19 case (read here)
International Air Transport Association appoints Brenden Sullivan as global head of cargo (read here)
Helsinki Airport trials autonomous street sweeper (read here)
United Airlines says it's investing in Swedish electric-plane firm Heart Aerospace (read here)
U.S. approves Blue Origin license for human space travel ahead of Bezos flight (read here)
Archaeological hills, cemeteries added to national heritage list: Iran (read here)
‘Little India Kasaragod’ tourism project launched (read here)
Third Covid wave inevitable; pilgrimage, tourism can wait: IMA (read here)
Tamil Nadu: Clean-up on at Hogenakkal falls to attract tourists (read here)
Rakesh Jhunjhunwala to back new low-cost airline, may own upto 40 percent stake: Report (read here)
Cargo is huge opportunity; path to recovery is to reduce cost & add capacity: IndiGo CEO (read here)
Hyderabad airport commissions five megawatt solar power plant (read here)
Mohan Niwas Palace of Panna Will Soon Open As a Heritage Home Stay (read here)
ASI To Laser Scan Shree Jagannath Temple During Ratha Jatra (read here)
Andhra Pradesh: Beach project gets finishing touches (read here)
City leaders from around the world meet to re-imagine urban tourism (read here)
Plans to promote Sri Lanka as a digital tourist-friendly destination (read here)
India, Saudi Arabia discuss tourism collaboration in webinar (read here)
Compulsory quarantine threatens UK’s status as most visited destination for US tourists (read here)
Dubai is now home to world’s deepest swimming pool (read here)
At least 307,000 Russian tourists flock to Turkey's Antalya in 2 weeks (read here)
No plan to privatise Nepal Airlines Corporation, clarifies MoCTCA (read here)
PM Imran Khan says preservation of mausoleums vital for religious tourism (read here)
JetBlue Starts Using Sustainable Aviation Fuels At Los Angeles International (read here)
Pilgrimages could be the next post-COVID travel trend: National Geographic (read here)
‘Vistadome coaches combine nature-religious tourism’ (read here)
EaseMyTrip eyes 100% growth this year as tourism demand recovers (read here)
Tamil Nadu: Minister reviews 'Craft Tourism Village' project at Mamallapuram (read here)
Kerala travelogue maker becomes India's first space tourist, all set to take the Virgin Galactic space flight (read here)
India’s long tradition of travelling without going anywhere: The pilgrimage nakshas of Rajasthan: Story (read here)
10 more countries that are accepting visa applications from Indian passport holders now (read here)
Shirisha Bandla becomes third Indian-origin woman to fly into space (read here)
U’khand forest dept sets up India’s first cryptogamic garden (read here)
Tata Group may ask for indemnity clause in Air India privatisation deal (read here)
Experience Of Lifetime: Richard Branson After Few Minutes Of Space Flight (read here)
Malta’s ban on visitors without two jabs raises fears of tourist restrictions across Europe (read here)
Tourist operators look to Japan, India amid warnings Chinese tourists unlikely to flock back after COVID-19 (read here)
UNWTO unveils digital tools to revitalise tourism (read here)
HyperloopTT unveils vision for hyperloop cargo with HyperPort: Video (read here)
Hong Kong’s historic Central Market gets HK$500 million makeover, reopening soon as newest heritage centre (read here)
American Cruise Lines cuts short Alaska cruise due to Covid-19 (read here)
Iranians, desperate for Covid vaccines, are crossing into Armenia to get them for free (read here)
Japan to accept vaccination passport applications from July 26 (read here)
This company sells passports to Americans looking for a tax break on their bitcoin profits (read here)
Medical tourism in Mumbai improving, but foreign patients still face hurdles (read here)
Rajasthan’s new eco-tourism policy to attract domestic tourists (read here)
Uttarakhand: Negative Covid-19 report, prior registration mandatory for tourists (read here)
Over a lakh domestic tourists visit Jaipur monuments since their reopening on June 16th (read here)
Experts Concerned Over Centre’s Tourism, Development Plans for A&N Islands (read here)
Kerala’s rent-a-bike sector hopes to ride high on solo-traveller trend (read here)
Jet owes staffers up to Rs 85 lakh, plans to pay Rs 23,000 (read here)
Maharashtra's longest tunnel to be ready in a year, will cut Mumbai-Nagpur travel time by 1 hour (read here)
'Global Travel Should Be Based On Covid Testing, Not Vaccination', Says External Affairs Minister (read here)
Pakistan bans air travel for unvaccinated people (read here)
Business trips are coming back faster than expected in the US (read here)
Turkish Airlines Raises Staff Wages Amid Aviation Recovery Hopes (read here)
Belgium becomes 15th EU member to recognise Covishield vaccine (read here)
Government of Nepal slotted 53 international flights each week (read here)
NYC passport seekers in a panic over lack of appointments (read here)
Saudi Arabia in use of technology in serving Hajj pilgrims, crowd management (read here)
Richard Branson’s Virgin Galactic flight to usher in a new era of private commercial space travel (read here)
WFH seems to have become ‘work from Himachal', tourists must follow Covid rules: Police chief (read here)
Karnataka: Amid opposition, tourism dept takes over Nandi Hills and Kemmangundi (read here)
MX Player, MG Motor and Gujarat tourism come together to bring viewers Hidden Taste of Gujarat (read here)
Crowding at tourist spots a serious concern: Centre (read here)
New Zealander vlogger Karl Rock blacklisted till next year for doing business on tourist visa, violating other norms, informs MHA (read here)
Renovated Kozhikode beach showcases cultural heritage of port city (read here)
Nitin Gadkari says wants to make Auli an attraction for tourists across world (read here)
Gandhinagar railway station to be first in India with five-star hotel over tracks (read here)
Forest dept plans to increase prey base to increase tiger population (read here)
Airbnb Joins US Travel And Tourism Advisory Board (read here)
Germany lists all of Spain as COVID-19 risk area (read here)
Malta bans all visitors who aren't fully vaccinated against COVID (read here)
Amsterdam seeks cultural push in shift from sex, cannabis and nightlife tourism (read here)
Training needed to 'right-skill' aviation workers post-Covid, IATA says (read here)
Softbank to Buy Stake in South Korean Travel Startup Yanolja (read here)
Avani Hotels In Thailand Unveil New Hybrid Meetings Solutions (read here)
How Blockchain Is Helping To Reboot Travel Safely (read here)
France: Tourists Are Now Obliged to Pay for COVID-19 Tests (read here)
Manali issues strict Covid rules for tourists, ₹5,000 fine for not wearing masks (read here)
With dipping international arrivals, Rajasthan to focus on domestic tourism (read here)
Four Protected Areas of Odisha in Union government's list of eco-tourism sites (read here)
‘Jivas 2021’ fashion show to showcase Arunachal’s tribal crafts (read here)
Madhya Pradesh Tourism minister says tribal society is the backbone of Indian culture (read here)
Cargo booking begins at Prayagraj airport on experimental basis (read here)
Hope countries will lift curbs on India soon, says MEA on international travel (read here)
Record applications from Indian students for UK universities despite pandemic (read here)
IRCTC announces four air packages from August 20 (read here)
I’m hoping to capture most of my space exploration trip on camera: Santhosh George Kulangara (read here)
Sweden ranked best country in the world for sustainable tourism (read here)
Shanghai accelerates red tourism development, targets over 40 million visits annually (read here)
Saudi’s Tourism Development Fund deploys Oracle Cloud to automate processes (read here)
Airlines welcome summer surge as travel season helps boost traffic (read here)
Trip.com becomes the first OTA to sell Eurail and Interrail mobile train passes (read here)
Russia will contribute to increasing tourist flow to Asia after pandemic — Lavrov (read here)
Qatar Airways joins IATA’s Turbulence Aware platform, first airline in Middle East to join the initiative (read here)
All eyes on Phuket sandbox, but questions remain over Asean tourism recovery (read here)
IATA Task Force Aims to Improve Mobility Aid Handling (read here)
Qatar To Open Over 100 New Hotels Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2022 (read here)
Trekking resumes in Uttarakhand; tourists happy, locals concerned (read here)
Malabar Rebellion sites to be turned tourist destinations (read here)
Himachal Pradesh issues directions to hotels as tourist footfall increase (read here)
Karnataka: Anand Mahal in Vijayapura slated for renovation; to serve as tourism interpretation centre (read here)
Goa to open for tourism only after 100 per cent coverage of 1st dose: CM Pramod Sawant (read here)
Air India property auction starts July 8, airline seeks to raise Rs 270 crore (read here)
Jyotiraditya Scindia is India's new civil aviation minister (read here)
Oyo Hotels Eliminates U.S. and China as Focus for Growth (read here)
NCLAT allows withdrawal of Oyo insolvency case in setback to hoteliers (read here)
Thomas Cook India & SOTC launch 'Buy One Get One Free' offer to accelerate demand for Holiday (read here)
Thailand’s Wealth Creation: Revival Of Economy Counts On Tourism And Improving Exports (read here)
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Tracking Visitor Trends Through Cellphone Geolocation Data (read here)
Jordan boosts tourism sector with launch of skills council (read here)
Global air travel improved marginally in May but extensive govt curbs limiting recovery, says IATA (read here)
Malaysia's AirAsia to buy Gojek's Thai business for $50 mln in shares (read here)
Indonesia's tourism recovery on hold amid COVID-19 outbreak (read here)
Egypt allows passport holders from 74 countries to obtain electronic tourist visa (read here)
Royal Caribbean cancels Australia cruises due to uncertainty in travel restrictions (read here)
Pavilions Hotels & Resorts Set To Accept Crypto Payments (read here)
Kerala Tourism stakeholders call for innovative projects (read here)
Karaikal-Jaffna ferry service expected to boost tourism (read here)
Ecotourism guidelines allow for temporary structures in forests: KA (read here)
Heritage sites of Nadaprabhu Kempegowda to be developed as tourist places in three districts (read here)
Reopening India: As states are easing COVID curbs; tourism, law and order need to go hand-in-hand: Interview (read here)
IRCTC to conduct 'Char Dham Yatra' in new normal (read here)
Domestic air traffic grew by nearly 40% in June: Report (read here)
India United Federation of Travel Agents Association reveals new Board (read here)
Shares of Indian airline companies jump sharply on stock market (read here)
Tourism Malaysia’s ‘Amazing’ Video Wins Global Award For Best Camerawork (read here)
Dubai leads the way in global tourism recovery: Report (read here)
'Monumental': First charter flight for vaccine tourism arrives from Taiwan (read here)
‘Lack of tourists from China’ may have prompted Uniqlo to close store in Japan (read here)
Jordan's Petra sees electric cars replace horses after animal abuse exposed (read here)
Emirates Airline Pushes ePayments To Avoid Interchange Fees (read here)
UK govt’s top innovation agency backs ‘slow’ travel company born during the pandemic with £1.1M funding (read here)
Iceland & Germany Reopen Their Visa Application Centers in India (read here)
Corporate and international travel to rebound strong in 2022: BofA (read here)
Shanghai Astronomy Museum showcases humankind's unremitting efforts in space exploration (read here)
Kerala’s tourism sector seeks relaxations for revival (read here)
Tourism ministry invites applications for National Tourism Awards (read here)
Tourism Ministry signs MoU with Yatra to strengthen hospitality, tourism industry (read here)
J&K Govt begins rafting activities to revive adventure tourism (read here)
SOPs will be followed at tourist spots: TN Minister (read here)
Andhra Tourism resumes boat operations to Papikondalu after 22 months (read here)
Government increases domestic flight capacity to 65% from 50% (read here)
Twitter Crowds With Memes as Indian Tourists Flock Back to Manali (read here)
Ramgarh Vishdhari to be the fourth tiger reserve in Rajasthan (read here)
UNWTO urges governments to restart international tourism (read here)
Qatar Clean Programme declares all hotels clean certified (read here)
Germany lifts travel ban on travellers from India, 4 other countries (read here)
South Downs National Park launches £100m 'renature' campaign (read here)
Elenium Automation launches $200 million program to upgrade airport technology for passengers (read here)
AI Will Make It Easier To Find Items Lost In Airports And On Airplanes (read here)
Saudi Arabia plans to invest $147B in transport sector by 2030 (read here)
WTTC Economic Trends Report Reveals COVID-19’s Dramatic Impact On Travel & Tourism Around The World (read here)
Tourism London offering incentives to Stay A Little Longer (read here)
194 crocodiles relocated from lake near Statue of Unity for safety of tourists (read here)
Bringing tourism on track, resuming Char Dham Yatra my priority: CM Dhami (read here)
Fully vaccinated tourists can now visit Sikkim from Today (read here)
Odisha to develop 5 more beaches for coveted Blue Flag certification: CM (read here)
Hoteliers in Himachal hope for recovery as tourists flock hill stations (read here)
As lawsuits try to clip Air India wings, govt readies ‘not alter ego’ case (read here)
Flight services from Puri Airport likely by 2022-23 (read here)
‘It will take time for foreign tourists to start coming back’: Interview, President, Oberoi Hotels (read here)
Goa: Restaurants, bars allowed to reopen at half capacity (read here)
For post-pandemic travel it won’t be budget travellers bad, rich tourists good (read here)
Qatar Airways Expands IATA Travel Pass To Include Vaccination (read here)
Thai Airways lands 300 European tourists in Phuket over weekend with stretching bookings in July (read here)
Getting Athletes to Pandemic Olympics Is Logistics Nightmare (read here)
Koh-e-Sulaiman to emerge as Pakistan's 1st Trans Boundary National Park (read here)
Pak Army gifts rare Buddha statue to Peshawar Museum (read here)
Vietnam transport ministry urged to report on new cargo airline (read here)
Sydney Airport gets $16.7 bln buyout bid as investors take longer-term view on travel (read here)
Japan seeks to have vaccine passports accepted by over 10 nations (read here)
Tourism: Dist admin to acquire land from BRO at Atal tunnel (read here)
Absence of cops: Safety of tourists at risk in Varkala (read here)
UNESCO tag for Ramappa to boost tourism prospects (read here)
Lakshadweep admin disengages 193 casual labourers in tourism sector (read here)
Himachal to promote e-vehicles, create zero emission zones (read here)
Mumbai airport sees over 1,800 medical cargo flights in a year (read here)
Restoring Esplanade: Heritage panel to consider plan, HC told in Mumbai (read here)
Maharashtra: Vacationers in need of a break scour for short-term getaways nearby (read here)
High hopes for virtual Kerala Travel Mart summit (read here)
Richard Branson believes the space market has room for 20 companies launching tourists (read here)
WTTC welcomes the launch of EU Digital COVID Certificate (read here)
Kenya eye growing intra-Africa tourism pie, hosts tour operators (read here)
Indonesian tourist paradise Bali goes into severe emergency lockdown (read here)
IATA warns Argentina may face grave consequences for banning international flights (read here)
Las Vegas tourism is picking up, but so are COVID cases (read here)
Meet Sirisha Bandla, the Indian-American flying to space with Richard Branson (read here)
Covid-19: Tourism NZ looks at new marketing strategy to encourage domestic travellers (read here)
Carnival Cruise Line to launch first voyage from U.S. port since last year (read here)
New and improved Trans-Siberian Railway aims to boost shipping capacity to Asia (read here)
Rajasthan tourism to add more activity-based experiences (read here)
Goa Govt's decision on revised tourism fees still pending (read here)
Air travel: India witnesses more than 2.6 lakh domestic air passenger on June 30 (read here)
Union Minister Prahlad Singh Patel Chairs 6th Meeting Of BRICS Culture Ministers Through Video Conference (read here)
Maha govt sets up CM-led panel for conservation of 6 forts associated with Shivaji Maharaj (read here)
SYSOTEL joins hands with RMS Cloud to expand operations across India and South East Asia (read here)
No flying of drones within 50km radius of Jaipur airport (read here)
Gupshup digitises hundreds of restaurant outlets across India with conversational commerce (read here)
Italian tourist city bans evening walks to halt overcrowding (read here)
5 million British tourists may face EU travel ban over unapproved vaccine (read here)
Bali pitches vaccine vacations to boost visitation (read here)
Middle East’s creative economy to reap rewards of heavy culture spending (read here)
The future of flying is closer than ever. Sustainable fuel is the key: WEF Report (read here)
SITA launches a revitalized portfolio to meet the industry's changing demands (read here)
IATA welcomes Rolls-Royce commitment to open after-market best practice (read here)
UNWTO in Mexico to build on historic political support for tourism Americas (read here)
Domestic flights resume in Nepal after 2 months haul (read here)
Lufthansa Cargo: Laying foundations for the future: Interview (read here)
Under ‘Arth Ganga’, Bithoorto get a tourism makeover (read here)
With entertainment village, Mandrem (GOA) set to get biggest tourism project (read here)
Covid-19: 9 European countries include Covishield in 'green pass' (read here)
UAE bans citizens from travelling to India, Pakistan, other countries till July 21: Reports (read here)
Air Bubble Agreement Between Qatar, India Extended Till July 31 (read here)
Care, cash, evolution: How OYO navigated Covid-19 (read here)
Indian Railways opens first movable freshwater tunnel aquarium at Bengaluru station (read here)
Boat cruising to Papikondalu tourist spot resumes assuring total security: AP Minister (read here)
New IGNCA premises inaugurated at revamped Hotel Janpath (read here)
Thailand: Phuket welcomes first international tourists (read here)
EU Tourism Dropped by 61% During the Pandemic – Most Affected Countries Are Malta, Spain, Greece & Portugal (read here)
Jamaica seeking to develop green credentials as tourism rebounds (read here)
Sir Richard Branson sets 11 July to make spaceflight (read here)
European airline capacity: first time back over 50% of 2019 (read here)
ACI World projects $2.4tn capital expenditure to meet passenger demand (read here)
This Game-Changing Airport Experience Is Redefining Post-Pandemic Luxury Travel: Article (read here)
Thailand's FDI to start recovering next year in hotel, tourism sectors (read here)
American Airlines suing reservations company Sabre for new service that favors Delta (read here)
TN CM to meet experts today on reviving COVID-hit tourism (read here)
Tadoba, Pench core closed, buffer tourism from today (read here)
Uttarakhand: 'Valley of Flowers' in Chamoli opens for tourists (read here)
IRCTC to run 'Bharat Darshan' special train from August 24 (read here)
Waiting list for Kalka-Shimla train as tourists rush to hills (read here)
IAF gives nod to acquire land to expand Darbhanga airport (read here)
How SpiceJet is relying on grounded Boeing 737 Max jets to trim losses (read here)
Delhi asks European Union nations to consider India vaccines for travel to Europe (read here)
Civil aviation ministry extends ban on international commercial flights (read here)
Treebo raises $16 million Series D funding from Accor and others (read here)
COVID-19 impact on tourism could deal $4 trillion blow to global economy: UN report (read here)
Delta variant leaves southern Europe struggling to save summer tourism (read here)
UFO Tourism Takes Off At These Hot Spot Locations Around The World (read here)
Poor countries could lose $1.4 trillion from tourism's collapse this year. Blame vaccine inequality (read here)
United Airlines confirms 270 Boeing and Airbus jet order (read here)
Radisson Hotel Group And IE University Lead Training Of International Talent On Revenue Management In The Hotel Industry (read here)
Hotels and travel businesses that aren't openly welcoming to LGBTQ visitors are missing out on a $211 billion market (read here)
‘A long time coming’: US to allow ‘X’ option on passports (read here)
UK & EU Close to Reaching an Agreement on COVID Vaccination Passports for Travel (read here)
Narita International Airport selects Smiths Detection’s automatic tray disinfection technology for safer travel (read here)