India’s nomination of Dholavira, the Harappan City in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat has been inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage list. India submitted the nomination dossier for Dholavira: A Harappan City to the World Heritage Centre in January 2020. The site was on the UNESCO’s…

Union Tourism Minister announced that the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) conferred the World Heritage inscription to Rudreswara Temple, (also known as the Ramappa Temple) at Palampet, Mulugu district, near Warangal in the state of Telangana. “Just inscribed as World Heritage Site:…

Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS), Bengaluru will organise a virtual seminar on Civil Aviation Security on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav on July 28 & 29, 2021 at the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru. BCAS is a regulatory authority to stipulate standards and…

Skyscanner has launched its new beta travel planner, Road Trips. In partnership with Inspirock, the personalised itinerary platform combines Skyscanner’s booking services with the latter’s personalisation engine for sightseeing and activities. Travellers can plan the perfect road trip, including optimal routes, hotels and accommodations and…

India is home to some of the most majestic works of architecture (think Taj Mahal), and with charming, quaint hillsides and exotic beaches, it’s no wonder Indian travellers are rejoicing in hybrid work. Amadeus, the world’s leading travel technology company has released its latest Travel…

Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has officially commemorated its cruise comeback with a double debut: Norwegian Jade was not only the first of its 17-ship fleet to welcome guests after 500 days, she also made NCL history as the first vessel to homeport in Athens (Piraeus).…

Understanding that water transport being economical as well as eco-friendly mode of transport, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways under Sagamala programme has undertaken Ro-Ro/Ro-Pax projects across several routes. The Ministry has identified a total of 71 projects of which 7 are completed and…

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) branded the European Commission’s (EC) decision to set the winter slot use threshold at 50% as “out of touch with reality,” and argued that the EC had ignored the advice and evidence presented by EU member states and the…

Accor has signed a hotel management agreement with S Hotels and Resorts Public Company Limited and Wai Eco World Developer Pte. Ltd. (WEWD) to introduce SO/ Hotels & Resorts to this idyllic Indian Ocean archipelago. Nestled on its own exclusive island overlooking the azure Emboodhoo…

Leisure Hotels Group (LHG), an experiential hospitality chain with 26 properties across 4 states in India has hailed the decision to open Corbett Tiger Reserve for round-the-year tourism. The hotel chain is preparing to host guests this monsoon season as it foresees an influx of…

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) recently launched a major new report which reveals how destinations can grow responsibly, using the Destination Stewardship model. The report was launched in partnership with the Travel Foundation and the European Tourism Futures Institute (ETFI) at NHL Stenden…

With the People’s Republic of China seeing strong domestic recovery, Shiji, China's leading hotel information systems player, has partnered with global travel technology company Amadeus to provide new content from Chinese hotels & chains to the Amadeus Travel Platform. This partnership will benefit an increasing…

Vacation exchange company RCI rejoices with affiliated resorts in Phuket on the return of international leisure travel in view of the Phuket Sandbox reopening. Under the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ program introduced by Tourism Authority of Thailand; fully vaccinated foreign travelers can visit Phuket without quarantine requirements…

Aptech Aviation Academy inaugurates a new centre in Vastrapur, Ahmedabad for students keen to pursue careers in aviation, hospitality, travel & tourism, retail & more. The centre was inaugurated by Shajan Samuel, Vice President, Aptech Limited. The mini-metro Ahmedabad has been a strong educational hub…

SpiceHealth has launched its first mobile testing laboratory in Guwahati to conduct Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) and Rapid Antigen tests. The Company’s mobile lab will be stationed at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium whereas the sample collection set-up will be at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi…