Tourism
Domestic airfares rise by 16 pc for Diwali-Dussehr...
August 29, 2024
Domestic airfares have risen by 16 pc for this year’s Diwali-Dussehra holidays, according to Cleartrip, an online travel agency. This increase highlights a notable shift in travel costs due to the significant rise in demand and festive travel trends. In a press statement, Clear...
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75 pc of urban Indians plan festive travel: YouGov
August 28, 2024
Millennials are driving travel trends this festive season, with 80 pc planning trips from September to December, according to YouGov, a global online data and analytics technology group. Overall, three-quarters of urban Indians intend to travel, favouring domestic destinations an...
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Bus bookings soar 54 pc for I-Day long weekend: Ab...
August 17, 2024
Amidst India’s Independence Day celebrations, AbhiBus has reported a 54 pc year-on-year rise in bus bookings over the long weekend, highlighting the significant uptake by travellers taking advantage of the extended break. In a press statement, AbhiBus says that several leisure ...
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Air India Express expands operations with six new ...
August 13, 2024
In a major move to enhance its domestic operations, Air India Express has expanded its network by launching six new daily direct flights in a single day, marking a substantial boost in connectivity across key Indian cities. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of...
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India emerges as top travel destination for Trevol...
August 12, 2024
In a clear sign of rebounding air travel to India, 54,000 airline tickets were sold to and from India in first six months of 2024, says Trevolution, an American travel agency that specialises in the Visiting Friends and Relatives (VFR) segment. In a press statement, Trevolution...
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UNESCO World Heritage tag sought for Salkhan Fossi...
July 26, 2024
With delegates from around the world gathered in Delhi for the 46th World Heritage Committee meeting, that began on July 21 and will continue until end of this month, the government of Uttar Pradesh is making a push for the inclusion of one of the unique sites as a World Heritage...
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Air India Express expands network to Agartala
July 26, 2024
Enhancing connectivity in northeast India, low-cost carrier Air India Express has announced daily flights from Agartala to Guwahati, Delhi and Kolkata. In a press statement, Air India Express, a subsidiary of Air India, says that the expansion aims to improve travel options and c...
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IATO to hold 39th Annual Convention in Bhopal
July 25, 2024
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has announced the detailed agenda and various initiatives that would be launched during the 39th IATO Annual Convention, which will be held in Bhopal in August. At a press conference held in New Delhi, key figures of IATO, including...
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NPCI expands UPI ‘One World’ wallet service to...
July 23, 2024
To facilitate travel within India and to allow foreigners to use Indian digital payments system, the National Payments Corporation of India has launched ‘UPI One World’ wallet for inbound travellers from all countries visiting India. This initiative by NPCI aims to pr...
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39th IATO Convention to be held in Bhopal
July 12, 2024
With the theme of ‘Resurgent India Inbound’, the 39th annual convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) will be held from August 30 to September 2 in Bhopal, capital of Madhya Pradesh. In a press statement, IATO, which is one of the leading associations of ...
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