September 2021
TOURISM AND HOSPITALITY HEADLINES
Boost for tourism industry as Rajasthan govt gives up to 75% SGST relief (read more)
Haryana CM ML Khattar launches adventure sports to promote tourism (read more)
Crisis for MSMEs in travel: This emergency step required from govt is need of the hour, say experts (read more)
Indian hospitality industry records lowest revenue per available room of last 22 years (read more)
Alstom India offers world's fastest train for India's private rail ops (read more)
Tata-owned Vistara wins big at World Airline Awards, jumps to 28th in global rankings (read more)
Air taxi service yet to take off in India: Article (read more)
Maharashtra: Hotels again seek restoring of timings, say losses rising (read more)
Taliban want resumption of flights between India and Afghanistan, write to DGCA (read more)
Vizag airport floods: AAI seeks district officials’ intervention (read more)
UNWTO Secretary General inaugurates the IIHM Global Centre for Tourism and Hospitality Research (read more)
Machu Picchu is now the world's first carbon neutral tourist destination (read more)
Thailand's tourism body plans to launch its own crypto coin for visitors (read more)
Short trips, local travel during festival holidays save China's tourism market (read more)
VisitScotland Unveils New Trade Activity Program (read more)
Thailand extends ‘special tourist visa’ scheme for one more year (read more)
Sri Lanka to lift lockdown, ease restrictions for vaccinated visitors (read more)
Korea presents 25 contact-free tourist attractions to visit this fall (read more)
Smart baggage management: AirPortr and Swissport partnership (read more)
Comparing Corporate Travel’s Biggest Agencies Before and After the Pandemic: Article (read more)
ANDHRA PRADESH State bags ‘Best Tourism Policy’ award (read more)
Post-pandemic boost to Kodagu as helicopter tourism kicks in (read more)
Karnataka to host international tourism expo in February next year (read more)
Extensive road network in Himalayan region will help in boosting tourism sector: Nitin Gadakari (read more)
Bombay High Court, Mumbai University to be open for tourists as part of Heritage Walks during weekends (read more)
Stressed tourism, hospitality sector causes 5.7% rise in MSME bad loans: SLB (read more)
Kejriwal's 'Dekho hamari Delhi' app invites criticism, praise and suggestions (read more)
India nonstops on the way, American Airlines codeshares with IndiGo for India connections (read more)
Centre may announce winning bid for Air India by October 15: Report (read more)
AAI plans to build parallel runway at Chennai airport to reduce congestion (read more)
U.K. Property Boom Is Pricing Out Workers in Tourism Hotspots (read more)
ETC Says Croatia Is a Great Example on How to React & Save Tourism Amid COVID-19 (read more)
Hopes to mark post-COVID transition for UAE: Dubai's Expo 2020 begins Friday (read more)
Saudi crown prince launches SR50bn strategy to turn Asir into global tourism hub (read more)
PATA partners with EU funded Switch Asia project to promote sustainable Thai tourism supply chains (read more)
Tourism Ireland’s new ‘Green Button’ campaign highlights ease of travelling to Ireland right now (read more)
SAA, Kenya Airways have long-term plan for pan-African airline group (read more)
Taliban promising 'full cooperation' as it asks airlines to resume international flights to Afghanistan (read more)
FAA to utilize NASA technology for more sustainable air travel (read more)
InterGlobe Technology Quotient, EaseMyTrip announce $10 mn deal to boost expansion (read more)
On World Tourism Day, Rajasthan CM announces financial package (read more)
Logo to promote Kolhapur’s tourism brand unveiled (read more)
Tourism policy shifts focus to Goa’s culture, heritage (read more)
Gujarat CM calls for making the state tourism hub, felicitates Gujarat Travel and Tourism Award winners (read more)
Hotel stocks on a roll; Indian Hotels, Chalet, EIH surge over 10% (read more)
When I was starting I had this conviction of now or never: Ritesh Agarwal (read more)
Tata Group planning to bring its airlines under Air India umbrella: Report (read more)
Random dope tests on flight crew, air traffic controllers & other aviation personnel from January 31: DGCA (read more)
Airspace map of India: How drone operators can check the flying zones (read more)
‘Time to rethink, transform, and safely restart tourism’, says UN chief (read more)
Pokhara gets travel boost as envoys from 10 countries visit Nepal's tourist hub (read more)
Thailand to reduce COVID-19 quarantine period, reopen to international visitors in 4 phases (read more)
Hosted travel and unique stays define travel in the second half of 2021: Airbnb (read more)
South Africa: Godumodumo Dinosaur Centre to Attract Tourists (read more)
Canada seeks to attract U.S. frequent flyers with perks on Air Canada (read more)
Qatar Airways gets $3 bn state aid as losses double to $4.1 bn (read more)
Airport biometrics going mobile or single-token, IATA Travel Pass and NEC among beneficiaries (read more)
Boeing showcases eco-friendly tech as industry faces pressure (read more)
Varanasi, Mirzapur to be connected with cruise service (read more)
International flights to begin from Srinagar; Sharjah connection soon (read more)
UGC Asks Colleges to Organise Student Trips to Indian Locations to Promote Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat (read more)
Tipplers’ paradise Puducherry gets its first microbrewery (read more)
Air India technical bids under analysis, financial bids to be opened after: Aviation Minister (read more)
SpiceJet now introduces interim fixed pay system; some pilots flag continuing salary cuts (read more)
Passengers hold protest at Chandigarh international airport (read more)
SDMC councillor seeks ₹5 lakh fine against restaurants denying entry over Indian attire (read more)
To woo tourists, Maha govt plans monsoon tourism, beach shacks, local culinary fare (read more)
Ayodhya, religious tourism were not on priority list before 2017, says UP minister (read more)
Science will meet tourism at Pappinimedu: Kerala (read more)
Tourism dept skips nod panel, goes to govt for permissions: Goa (read more)
Cruise terminal will change region’s tourism landscape: Union Minister Andhra Pradesh (read more)
Ban tourists in Kodagu for two months to check Covid spread: Protestors (read more)
For airlines to reach 85% capacity, non-IndiGo airlines need to step up (read more)
IAF gives in-principle approval to hand over 13 acres for Lohegaon airport (read more)
‘Reciprocal tourism’ likely as India set to allow foreign tourists (read more)
Three-day tourism event to focus on homestays, toy train: West-bengal (read more)
Restart tourism, but negligence will shut sector for another year: GCCI (read more)
India Pavilion to Showcase Openness, Never-ending Business Opportunities, Unprecedented Growth: Dubai Expo 2020 (read more)
Indian Institute of Advanced Study in Shimla opens doors for tourists (read more)
Vistara to start non-stop flight service from Delhi to Paris from November 7 (read more)
Domestic terminals of Adampur Airport being extended, a plus for Doaba (read more)
India's highest EV charging station set up in Himachal (read more)
Assam: 57 poachers of Raimona National Park surrender (read more)
All 6 Madhya Pradesh Tiger Reserves to be Opened For Visitors From October (read more)
Thailand seeks to slash quarantine period for visitors (read more)
Saudis enjoy Red Sea cruises as kingdom opens up tourism sector (read more)
Philippines eyes Phuket’s Sandbox model for tourism reopening (read more)
God's Window Skywalk opening in 2023 in South Africa (read more)
Beer tourism, brew routes, and beer selfies – How hard-hit craft beer sector plans to fight back (read more)
European Airline Shares Increase Following US Relaxation of Entry Ban (read more)
Emirates world's first airline to bring in IATA's digital health pass for passengers worldwide (read more)
Chinese airlines likely to buy 8,700 new airplanes over next 20 years: Boeing (read more)
Spotnana - Travel’s First Open Innovation Platform, Launches With $41 Million in Funding (read more)
RateGain Travel Technologies to acquire myhotelshop ahead of IPO (read more)
Mega marine tourism project in Vizag port on anvil (read more)
Harayana to start 'Krishna Utsav' to promote tourism in state (read more)
Covid-19: Assam to lift more curbs from October 1, tourist spots to reopen once again (read more)
Bihar Tourism partners with Thrillophilia to digitalise travel experiences and grow experiential travel in the state (read more)
Tamil Nadu’s Kovalam beach, Puducherry’s Eden get Blue Flag certification (read more)
India’s largest e-ticketing platform IRCTC fixes bug after school student raises alarm (read more)
New drone policy will augment vertical aviation, urban air mobility: BLADE India (read more)
Reserves across India to have their own schedule to conduct tiger census (read more)
China’s airlines actively expand ‘red tourism’ routes to meet growing demand (read more)
Australia on track to reopen 'by Christmas at the latest,' says tourism minister (read more)
Malaysia to resume interstate travel once 90% adults are fully vaccinated (read more)
16 historical mansions in Bushehr restored for tourism: Iran (read more)
Dubai Tourism and Adidas sign MoU for enhancing cooperation in events and activities across tourism ecosystem (read more)
Vietnam and Colombia enhance cooperation in developing and promoting coffee-based tourism (read more)
A Major European Destination Just Banished Airbnb. Will Others Follow Suit? (read more)
AFRAA, UNWTO cooperate to restart African aviation sector (read more)
Airbus Says Ecosystem Needed To Meet 2035 Timeline for Hydrogen Airliners (read more)
Flying cars in 2024? This tech CEO says it’s commercially possible: Interview (read more)
Tourism promotion shouldn’t hit culture in rural areas: Chief secy, Rajasthan (read more)
Hope for tourism sector as cruise ship with 1,200 visitors to reach Kochi on Wednesday (read more)
Bengal’s Sunderbans to get women tourist guides for the first time (read more)
Chhattisgarh all set to launch new tourism circuit based on Shri Ram’s stay in state during his 14-year exile (read more)
FICCI all set to organize 6th National Tourism Investors Meet on September 23 and 24 (read more)
Jet Airways, Akasa plan to fly next year. Is it getting better for Indian airlines?: Article (read more)
Runway development not possible in Karipur; acquire land for new airport, says AAI (read more)
Luxury homestay redefined: How homestays in India are now making it to the global tourist map (read more)
South African tourism announces maiden virtual roadshow in October (read more)
Saudi Red Sea tourism project to raise up to $2.7 bln 'green' loan next year (read more)
Global call issued for decade of climate action in tourism (read more)
Iran to lift visa restrictions to revive pandemic-hit tourism sector (read more)
La Palma volcano is 'a great show' and safe for tourists says Spanish minister (read more)
World Bank initiative to raise $54 million to help develop eco-tourism: Combodia (read more)
Airbus developing CityAirbus for urban air mobility (read more)
Maldives' FlyMe to debut scheduled int'l operations (read more)
Tourism Australia Relaunches Aussie Specialist Program (read more)
Unification of Expedia Group travel rewards programs signals progress on tech overhaul (read more)
Goa tourism industry seeks SOPs before lifting of ban on foreign tourists (read more)
Vast scope for development of water sports in State, says Muttamsetti: AP (read more)
EaseMyTrip expands presence to Philippines, Thailand, and the USA (read more)
Panel to look after ropeways work in Kullu, Bijli Mahadev (read more)
Sabarimala airport: Government to seek help of Prime Minister to remove obstacles (read more)
Canada resumes direct flights to & from India after 5 months; Delhi to be connected first (read more)
Govt approves 3-hr air defence clearance for non-scheduled flights (read more)
State Bank of India prepared to support Tata group's bid for Air India (read more)
Radisson Hotel Group announces 100 operating hotels in India (read more)
Israel re-allows entry of foreign tourist groups (read more)
Andrew Tan’s Megaworld To Invest $797 Million In Palawan Township, Betting On Tourism Rebound (read more)
U.S. to relax travel restrictions for vaccinated foreign air travelers in November (read more)
Indonesia unveils three-phase tourism recovery plan (read more)
Universal Studios' Beijing resort opens to public after 20-year wait amid uneasy US-China ties (read more)
Start-up incubator launched in Middle East to shake up tourism sector (read more)
Arabian Travel Market 2022 to focus on the future: Dubai (read more)
Airline sector relieved over lifting of US travel ban (read more)
Perth Airport introduces contactless technologies to improve health and safety (read more)
Google-Backed Data Project Aims to Quantify Benefits of Lower-Carbon Jet Fuel (read more)
A new eco-tourism site to grace the city of Lucknow (read more)
Proposed heritage village at Singaperumal Koil under Rurban mission to boost tourism (read more)
2.4 lakh tourists visit Kashmir valley till August (read more)
Vision Is To Position Mizoram As A Safe And Sustainable Tourist Destination In India: Tourism Secretary (read more)
Volunteers to ensure Covid norms compliance in Hampi amid heavy footfall of tourists (read more)
Indian Air Force to conduct air show over Dal Lake (read more)
‘Educate people on rules in using drones near airport’: BCAS (read more)
Fortune Park Hotels to add five hotels in India by December 2022 (read more)
Forest guard dies of bullet injury in Assam’s Kaziranga National Park (read more)
Assam govt to preserve heritage of Dimasa Kachari kingdom: CM (read more)
UAE achieves 62 per cent hotel occupancy rate in H1 2021 (read more)
Indonesia Opens Border for Fully Vaccinated International Tourists with Limited Valid Visas (read more)
Stargazers flock to 'astrotourism' event in Évora, Portugal (read more)
Indonesia wants to ban backpackers from Bali, but will a focus on ‘quality’ tourists pay off? Article (read more)
U.K.’s new COVID-19 travel rules provoke outrage, allegations of racism in poor countries: Article (read more)
Abu Dhabi Ports to develop cruise terminal in Jordan (read more)
Emphasis will be on eco-tourism when Cambodia reopens to visitors (read more)
Lufthansa to issue new shares to repay state aid (read more)
An innovative new airline seat just won an industry award : Photo Essay (read more)
Canadians appear eager to take off for sun destinations despite ongoing COVID-19 challenges (read more)
States with tourism links got priority in vaccination drive, says PM (read more)
Chhattisgarh set to launch a new tourism circuit (read more)
IRCTC begins deluxe train for Chardham Yatra with shower cubicles, dining, more (read more)
Goa to restart tourism activities from Monday; casinos, nightclubs to open (read more)
Govt hikes domestic airline capacity to 85%, tweaks price caps formula (read more)
Dog owner books entire Air India business class cabin for pet (read more)
Domestic flyers: Now, get low airfares on booking 16 days before date of travel and Govt allows more flights (read more)
World's Longest expressway coming up in India, gets finish date (read more)
DGCA grants aerodrome licence to Sindhudurg Airport (read more)
SpaceX capsule returns four civilians from orbit, capping off first tourism mission (read more)
Wines and wine tourism in Portugal with new website to attract foreign tourists (read more)
Nepal Govt urged to frame tourist-friendly rules (read more)
More international airlines are banning cloth masks on flights in favor of medical and surgical masks (read more)
Iran selected as vice-chair of UNWTO Commission for South Asia (read more)
Thai halal food promotion launched at Lulu outlets in Qatar (read more)
Air New Zealand and Airbus to partner on hydrogen-powered aircraft research (read more)
U.K. Holiday Bookings Soar as Covid-19 Travel Restrictions Ease (read more)
Arunachal Pradesh to open soon for tourism: CM Pema Khandu (read more)
Korea Tourism Organization brings Korea to Indian homes through KXperience (read more)
Punjab Cabinet approves restructuring of tourism, culture, food, and more (read more)
CM Thackeray unveils plans to boost infrastructure, tourism in Marathwada (read more)
Travel portal Ease My Trip joins India’s burgeoning unicorn list (read more)
Passport-holding passengers from India can now enter Bangladesh every day without NOC (read more)
For Air India Disinvestment, Govt Likely To Select Successful Bidder In 3 Weeks: Report (read more)
Airlines ‘fly high’ after passenger traffic surges (read more)
Goa airport becomes first to install DVOR for safe navigation of flights (read more)
England further simplifies Covid-19 rules for international travel (read more)
Bahrain attracts USD 40 million in tourism project investments (read more)
FAA extends slot-use waiver for international flights at seven airports (read more)
SpaceX crew member plays ukulele in zero gravity, makes spaceflight history (read more)
Black market of visas sky rocketed in Afghanistan post Taliban takeover: Report (read more)
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost airline flyadeal receives initial trio of new A320neos (read more)
Zimbabwe: Zimparks Banks On Strengthening Recreational Parks (read more)
SmarterTravel Revives After Tripadvisor Spinoff: Travel Startup Funding This Week (read more)
Flying electric cars and dockless e-scooters: Europe’s top 5 start-ups shaking up mobility (read more)
World’s Largest Cruise Ship To Make Its Debut Next Year (read more)
Sambalpur's heritage lovers unite against Odisha Tourism's restaurant plan in Rani Bakhri (read more)
Karnataka minister says all major cities to soon have airports (read more)
Amritsar 1st in North India to have visitors’ info system (read more)
Federation of Indian Pilots wants enhanced security measures on passenger aircraft (read more)
Ahmedabad Airport to be closed for runway repairs from January - May 2022 (read more)
Etihad airways announces special fares for travel from India to Abu Dhabi (read more)
Assam to destroy nearly 2,500 rhino horns; to preserve few as exhibits (read more)
To Promote Film Tourism, Dir Tourism, Kashmir, Jammu Hold Meetings With Bollywood Biggies (read more)
Panama to hand out AstraZeneca vaccines to visitors in tourism push (read more)
Covid-19: Malaysian holiday island opens today as tourism restarts (read more)
Alaska senator announces bill to permanently allow cruises to sail to Alaska without Canada stop (read more)
Bali Central Government Plans To Forbid Backpackers From Entering When The Border Reopens (read more)
European Travel Commission publishes Handbook on Encouraging Sustainable Tourism Practices (read more)
Travel Ban on Schengen, UK & Other Countries Costs the US Almost $198 Million Daily (read more)
Shanghai to boost tourism with ticket-price discount (read more)
Ahead of IPO, Oyo expands share capital through stock split, bonus issue (read more)
All-electric aircraft from Rolls-Royce completes maiden flight in Britain (read more)
Rajasthan govt to launch mobile application for tourists on World Tourism Day (read more)
Jalpaiguri district to promote religious tourism (read more)
Centre set to resume tourist visas after 1.5 years of suspension due to Covid (read more)
Telangana to promote eco-tourism in national parks (read more)
It's Official. Tatas, SpiceJet Bid For Air India (read more)
Will concentrate in building air connectivity between India and CIS countries: Jyotiraditya Scindia (read more)
DMRC gets approval to conduct studies for Noida Airport-Delhi high-speed metro link (read more)
Chandigarh heritage: Luxembourg seeks details of items up for auction (read more)
Malaysia gearing up to reopen tourist hotspots with tourism bubble (read more)
Virtual PATA Wellness & Luxury Travel Conference & Mart 2021 begins October 20 (read more)
Chile reopens borders to visitors ahead of summer tourism season (read more)
Emirates to offer complimentary hotel stay for transit travellers (read more)
White House plans new system for international travel, contract tracing rules (read more)
LGBTQ+ Travel Association convention coming to Italy (read more)
These hybrid airships are the low-carbon future of travel (read more)
East Africa Tourism Platform calls for embracing regional single visa (read more)
TourAmigo, the first TravelTech Show Trailblazer winner (read more)
UNWTO Members Plan Coordinated Restart of Tourism Across Asia and The Pacific (read more)
Maharashtra: Tourism, hospitality see revival; business 50-70% of pre-Covid days, say hotels (read more)
Kerala to tap tourism potential of farming, agriculture (read more)
Repeated misbehaviour with tourists to be a non-bailable offence in Rajasthan (read more)
Rethinking tourism could save Udaipur from its pressures: Article (read more)
Cap on number of tourists, negative Covid report must: New rules for those travelling to Mussoorie (read more)
Air India sale plan may take off with bids from Tata Group and SpiceJet Chairman (read more)
Air India flight hits bird during take off, returns to runway in Raipur (read more)
CIAL successfully conducts full-scale emergency mock drill (read more)
Karnataka HC dismisses PIL against privatisation of Mangaluru airport (read more)
Top players to push Kashmir as India’s golfing capital (read more)
Egypt opens ‘Southern Tomb’ to the public, eyes on tourism revival (read more)
Cuba gears up for tourism season from 15 November (read more)
SpaceX plans to send four tourists with minimal training into orbit (read more)
Tourism Authority of Thailand signs MoU on carbon neutral tourism (read more)
China Advises Against Overseas Travel During National Holidays (read more)
U.S. Issues ‘Do Not Travel’ Advisory For 8 More Countries (read more)
Bali tourism industry looking for uptick after Covid-19 restrictions eased (read more)
Saudi Tourism Development Fund signs $93.3m contract to build forest resort in Al-Baha (read more)
Solar-powered 4x4s transforming Safaris in Africa (read more)
Afghan Kabul airport to be ready for int'l flights soon: official (read more)
Centre sanction 16 projects, Rs 200 crore for tourism development in Northeast region (read more)
Goa beaches sullied by tarballs; fishermen, tourism stakeholders worried (read more)
Buy or lease a train! Indian Railways’ boost to tourism; Private players can now lease, buy train coaches (read more)
Crocodile park coming up in Ratnagiri's Khed to boost tourism (read more)
Bangkok to Reopen for Fully Vaccinated Tourists Including Indians from October (read more)
Passenger trains to soon start between India and Bangladesh (read more)
13 helipads to be upgraded to heliports: Uttarakhand (read more)
Global recognition for 14 Indian tiger reserves for their conservation efforts (read more)
Singapore Airlines may agree to integrating Air India, Vistara flight networks after Tata deal: Report (read more)
Mangaluru Airport Drops 'Adani' Tag After Sustained Protest by Local Social Activists (read more)
Uruguay looks to bolster cannabis industry, allow tourists to buy marijuana pot (read more)
Jordan's Madaba named Arab Tourism Capital for 2022 (read more)
Tourism spots in Southeast Asia are set to reopen despite Delta surges (read more)
Sri Lanka Tourism Minister discloses a five-year plan to boost the Covid-hit tourism industry (read more)
Guernsey airline Aurigny outlines plans to 'cut losses by 2023' (read more)
Red list hotel quarantine is 'breach of human rights', says law firm (read more)
Ryanair boss reiterates warning of ‘dramatically higher’ air fares next summer (read more)
UAE, Bahrain top in FDI tourism projects, capital investment (read more)
Emirates launches first airline virtual reality app (read more)
US Government launches initiative to grow use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (read more)
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Jammu and Kashmir lines up festivals to promote 75 new tourist spots (read more)
Revive $100m tourism project in Himachal: CM to Nirmala (read more)
3 Indian Destinations Are Among Entries For UN's 'Best Tourism Village' (read more)
Tourism must be subservient to conservation of protected areas: HC (read more)
Kerala electricity board to go ahead with laser show project (read more)
100-day plan for India's aviation sector: Know what it has to offer (read more)
13 more airports to be privatised; 7 small airports to be clubbed with 6 big ones for this PPP round (read more)
Indian carriers incur higher flying costs to Europe, America due to closure of Afghan airspace (read more)
Union ministers inaugurate India's first airstrip on national highway in Barmer (read more)
PTR mgmt to set up over 1k camera traps for upcoming tiger census (read more)
Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism all set to welcome visitors from GCC and western countries (read more)
Vaccine tourism is a double-edged sword, says GlobalData (read more)
Holiday industry on path to recovery as tourists return to southern Europe (read more)
Vietnam to reopen resort island to foreign tourists to boost economy (read more)
DOT, partner agencies work to boost Philippine food tourism (read more)
East African regional tourism expo slated for October (read more)
Meghalaya's whistling village selected for entry to UNWTO ‘Best Tourism Village' (read more)
Motivate people for tourism activities: Himachal Governor (read more)
IIA, govt draw up plans for community-led astro-tourism in Ladakh (read more)
IRCTC to launch India's first luxury cruise liner from September 18 (read more)
Udaipur records maximum tourist footfall in 10 years: Rajasthan govt (read more)
Will approach CM to reopen casinos at 50% capacity: Goa Lobo (read more)
Cabinet approves procurement of 56 transport aircraft, 40 to be manufactured in India (read more)
Delhi airport's elevated taxiway, India's first, to be ready by December 2022: DIAL (read more)
‘Get wildlife board nod to develop Dudhsagar road’ (read more)
Billionaire Family Extends Singapore Partnership With IHG Hotels, Betting On Tourism Recovery (read more)
A Sex Worker Rebuilds Her Life After COVID Decimates Thailand's Tourism Industry: Story (read more)
Saudi Arabia lifts travel restrictions on UAE, two other countries (read more)
What Historic Sites Are Doing to Protect Their UNESCO World Heritage Status: Article (read more)
Uganda promotes Chinese-built power plants as superstructure tourism sites (read more)
Grand Mosque to receive 70,000 Umrah pilgrims daily (read more)
Qantas will ban unvaccinated travelers when it resumes international flights (read more)
EasyJet Said to Plan $1.4 Billion Stock Sale for Travel Rebound (read more)
Miami International Airport Introduces First Ever Team Of COVID-Sniffing Dogs
Drones used for last-mile delivery are “here to stay”: Article (read more)
Cases down says tourism body, urges govt to restart all activities: Goa (read more)
Centre approved four tourism projects in Telangana : Kishan Reddy (read more)
FHRAI requests Tourism Minister to expedite classification inspections of 4-star hotels in Kerala (read more)
Lakeside beach of Vaikom to get facelift: Kerala (read more)
IRCTC market cap crosses Rs 50,000 crore; stock surges 32% in one month (read more)
Luxury cruises from city may soon become a reality: Chennai (read more)
Kyrgyzstan Effectively Suspends Visas for Pakistan, India Amid Afghanistan Stress (read more)
Pilots’ association accuses Air India of gender discrimination (read more)
CIAL, Air India Express ink MoU on special promotional schemes for passengers (read more)
Plaza Premium Group awarded 10-year passenger service contract for Bangalore Airport (read more)
Croatia views digital nomads as new opportunity for tourism (read more)
On 'Bitcoin Beach' tourists and residents hail El Salvador's adoption of cryptocurrency (read more)
Virus causes $119 million damage to tourism earnings of Iranian province (read more)
Tourists in Venice will soon have to use an app to pre-book their visit and may be turned away to avoid overcrowding (read more)
American Airlines pilots' union plan airport pickets as labor tension over fatigue, overscheduling heats up (read more)
Emirates carried 15.8 million passengers as largest international airline in 2020 (read more)
Lee County to spend $12 million to keep tourists flocking to Southwest Florida (read more)
CDC adds two popular island getaways to 'very high' Covid-19 travel risk list (read more)
H2O Hospitality secures $30M Series C to expedite hotel digital transformation (read more)
Andaman & Nicobar Islands' Tourism & Hospitality industry requests to increase the flight frequency at Port Blair (read more)
This Durga Puja, plans on to make tourists have tryst with local culture: WB (read more)
Himachal Pradesh: Lahaul sets eyes on ‘world highest’ tag (read more)
CARE revises credit rating of Tourism Finance Corporation of India; Stock sheds 2% (read more)
The Ashok to soon turn into a multi-purpose building; to house service apartments, a mall (read more)
MP: Pink 'women's only' buses launched in Indore (read more)
India starts international flights to 49 cities in September under Air Bubble agreement (read more)
Airlines stop giving safety kits to passengers on domestic flights (read more)
German agency to conserve mangroves in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika (read more)
Sri Lanka launches tourism promotion initiatives with Russia, Ukraine (read more)
Bangkok Among More Thai Tourist Spots Set for October Reopening (read more)
Indonesia eases COVID curbs across Java, with tourism set to reopen (read more)
Egypt, Saudi Arabia discuss enhancing tourism cooperation (read more)
Project signed to create short-term jobs for 1,000 tourism workers: Nepal (read more)
Qatar Tourism issues regulations on holiday home rentals (read more)
Tourist destinations that welcome Bitcoin cash: Article (read more)
UK-based female-founded travel tech startup Tickitto grabs £3.25M funding (read more)
Space tourism is now a thing. A fast-growing Columbus startup has travel insurance for that (read more)
Tamil Nadu inoculates 100% people in tourism spots (read more)
Bangla flights: Boost likely for med tourism as private hosps expect a surge in patients (read more)
Most Rajasthan eateries and hotels registered on Centre’s Saathi portal (read more)
Centre allocates Rs 33 crore for beautification of Uttar Pradesh’s heritage sites (read more)
Air India has Rs 250 cr of COVID-19 refunds pending (read more)
Chandigarh airport to launch cargo facility on November 1 (read more)
Delay in land allotment hits airport works as rapid growth in passenger traffic puts pressure on existing infrastructures (read more)
Despite surge in footfall, city restaurants struggle to stay afloat with the 10 pm deadline (read more)
Rajasthan ties up with Incredible India to promote tourism following Covid-19 havoc (read more)
Soon you may be allowed to carry nano drones on domestic flights (read more)
Israel to reopen borders for tourists from Sept 19 for selected countries (read more)
ClassPass, Singapore Tourism Board promote Singapore’s urban wellness experiences (read more)
European Union recommends member states restrict travel from US (read more)
Hospitality sector says Ireland's high tax on alcohol threatens recovery (read more)
Australians save $60 billion a year on overseas travel, spend part of it on buying property (read more)
Accor, Hilton, Hyatt & IHG Hotels work to end food waste (read more)
United Airlines Adds Three New Short-Haul International Routes (read more)
The six problems aviation must fix to hit net zero: Article (read more)
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