The tourist island of Bali has been the star attraction for Indians visiting Indonesia. However the 17,000 island archipelago country of Indonesia is keen to promote other destinations as well in order to distribute its tourism’s benefits to different parts of the country. With close…

Tourism is an integral part of the world economy and its role in the global economic activity will only grow in the future. According to UNWTO, more than 1.4 billion people travelled in 2018 generating a staggering US$ 1.4 trillion in international tourism receipts. The…

Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added 15 new member hotels between October 1 and December 31, 2018. From an adults-only all-inclusive resort to a 16th century palace, these exciting new properties deliver authentic, one-of-a-kind experiences that speak to the spirit of independent hotels and encapsulate…

BLS International is working with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in UAE to provide a portfolio of Mobile Services to citizens under TAW-SEEL. The company will currently start the project with Ministry of Labor to provide mobile services for issuance, renewal and…

VFS Global, which processed 26.7 million visa applications globally, witnessed 16 per cent increase in number of visa applications processed in all countries of operation around the world. According to release issued by VFS, South Asia at 5.8 million applications emerged as top source market…

BLS International has announced that it is working with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in UAE to provide a portfolio of Mobile Services to citizens under TAW-SEEL. The Company will currently start the project with Ministry of Labor to provide mobile services…

Enable Travel, accessible holiday specialist along with Ezy Mov, India's first wheelchair taxi service and DRAG (Disability Rights Association of Goa), have come together to improve the level of accessibility and inclusion in the festivities. To begin with, the four - day Goa Carnival will…

The recently concluded PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand, India witnessed a good response from adventure tour operators. “The event aims to be a catalyst for generating new ideas and improving collaboration between public and private sector organizations,” Mario…

In order to celebrate its 100-year birthday, British Airways has announced it will be painting four of its aircraft in much-loved retro designs from across its past, with the first confirmed as a Boeing 747 in a British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC) design. The livery…

The Ministry of Tourism has been working very closely with Ministry of Home Affairs for easing of the visa regime in the country over a period of time to make it more tourist friendly. Currently, the e-Tourist Visa is applicable to 166 countries. According to…

The new eVisa On Arrival (eVOA) service that will enable a faster arrival into Thailand for travellers from India and 20 other countries has become available for applicants from February 14, 2019. The eVOA service offers travellers a whole new experience when entering the country…

Jet Airways’ Board has considered and approved a Bank led Provisional Resolution Plan (BLPRP). The BLPRP proposes restructuring under the provisions of the “RBI Circular” in order to meet a funding gap of nearly Rs. 8500 crores which is to be met by an appropriate…

With an abundance of information and resources available on the internet, there has never been a better time to explore different cultures and gain new experiences. This has resulted in a palpable growth and development of the Indian travel space in the last five years,…

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), South Asia’s largest hospitality company signed a management contract for two hotels in Goa adding 506 rooms to its pipeline. The Company will take over the management of the legendary 207 key Cidade de Goa which will form a…

GVK Mumbai International Airport Limited (MIAL), the company that manages Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA), completed five years of operating the iconic Terminal 2 (T2) recently. The Mumbai Airport informed about the increase in On-Time Performance (OTP) of aircraft flying in and out of…