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Indian cities see ‘incredible’ growth rates: WTM report

Indian cities see ‘incredible’ growth rates: WTM report

November 7, 2017

The Indian city of Delhi is expected to see the largest rise in inbound arrivals in Asia this year, according to research for World Travel Market London – the leading global event for the travel industry – released today (Tuesday 7 November) at WTM London.

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Seven Indian sites awarded by UNESCO

Seven Indian sites awarded by UNESCO

November 6, 2017

While the award for merit was given to three Indian historical sites, the others four sites were given honourable mentions in n the UNESCO Asia Pacific Award for Cultural Heritage Conservation

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Decoding 30 steps ahead of Ease of Doing Business

Decoding 30 steps ahead of Ease of Doing Business

November 2, 2017

India jumped 30 spots to land on the 100th rank in the global rankings of the World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business index; however, the ambiguity regarding doing business in the country as a whole still remains.

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Tag-less Airports

Tag-less Airports

October 31, 2017

In a bid to avoid harassment and hassles at airports, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has taken the initiative to reduce management friction by removing the requirement for hand baggage tags at airports. There have been instances where passengers are queuing to board their ...

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The Kolkata Airport Cargo Story

The Kolkata Airport Cargo Story

October 31, 2017

A look at the inception and growth of the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport in Kolkata and how Airports Authority of India (AAI) has managed to effectively implement initiatives making this airport a success story. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport (...

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Braid Choppers on the run in Kashmir

Braid Choppers on the run in Kashmir

October 17, 2017

After being a menace in Delhi, Rajasthan and Haryana, chopper causes political instability in the valley

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International footfall grows by 11 pc in August 2017

International footfall grows by 11 pc in August 2017

September 21, 2017

The compilation and estimated data in terms of the number of foreign tourists coming to India demonstrate an 11 pc rise in August 2017 compared to August last year; reveals the Ministry of Tourism.

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Where are Indians travelling for business?

Where are Indians travelling for business?

August 25, 2017

While India's tech sector is still the major driver of India's business travel; recent data by American Express Global Business Travel reveals the top destinations booked by Indians for business; domestically as well as globally.

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SriLankan Airlines cultural evening to boost ties

SriLankan Airlines cultural evening to boost ties

August 16, 2017

SriLankan Airlines which has expanded its operations in the Indian aviation market arranged for an evening of cultural extravaganza to celebrate its “months of association with the City of Joy.”

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GAGAN

GAGAN

July 17, 2017

To ensure that GAGAN runs smoothly and efficiently and to completely eliminate the possibility of interruption to the system due to possible disasters, new centres have been set up in an initiative that will help provide geographical redundancy.

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Ashwini Lohani

Ashwini Lohani

June 14, 2017

The airline is aiming to open new routes internationally and especially regionally, so as to compete with new players and satisfy increasing demand in the sector, says Lohani. Although Air India still has on-time performance issues and a massive debt, the chairman and managing di...

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Green Initiatives

Green Initiatives

June 14, 2017

The concept of green airports is not just a hyped new fad. It is a must-have. Realising this, the stakeholders have made sustainability their focal point, even as India is engaged in building new airports and reinvigorating old ones. Air transport plays a significant role in the ...

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