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Photo Courtesy: India Rail Info All mountain railways in India will now have vistadome coaches, allowing passengers to enjoy the scenic beauty of hilly terrains. The latest addition of vistadome or glass-enclosed coaches have been made to the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Luxurious 13 coaches with glass ceiling termed as- Vistadome coaches having panoramic view have been introduced on 8 scenic routes by Ministry of Railways. Some of these coaches will have infotainment system as well along with larger glass windows and high-class interiors. Cost of manufacture of a new Broad Gauge (BG) Vistadome coach is approximately Rs 4 crores. The ... Read more

Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in association with Tamil Nadu Travel Mart Society, supported by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu, is organising the 2nd edition of CII Tamil Nadu Travel Mart to showcase the potential of Tamil Nadu’s tourism on a global platform from 19-22 September in Chennai. The registrations for the Travel Mart have been opened. The three-day exhibition will witness more than 300 exhibitors showcasing tourism business opportunities in the state along with 1000 domestic and international buyers. Tamil Nadu Travel Mart will have an Exhibition from 19 ... Read more

Air India has announced that the first flight from Indore to Dubai will take off on July 15. Air India has already started taking bookings and over a dozen people have already booked the tickets for the inaugural flight within the first six hours. The new flight will take off from Indore on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The flight will depart from Indore at 4.40 pm and reach Dubai at 7.05 pm on Mondays. On Saturdays, the flight will take off at 3.35 pm and reach Dubai at 6.45 pm. On all three days, the flight will take off from ... Read more

Want to escape from the busy schedules of your life and enjoy some peaceful and serene farm experience? Then Thejaswini Eco Farm at Cherupuzha in Kannur district, north of Kerala, should be in your plans when you think about a holiday next time. You will get a chance to have a wonderful farming experience here at Thejaswini where you can stay, witness the farming methods, and purchase farm-fresh produces such as Honey, Nutmeg, Coconut, Neera, Cashew Nut, Coco, Rambutan, Mangostin, Passion Fruit, Mango Fruit, Jackfruit, and so on. Many varieties of honey are produced here in abundance. You can also learn ... Read more

Emirates will be expanding its services to Jeddah and Medina with an additional 46 flights to help facilitate travel for Hajj pilgrims heading to and from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The flights will be operated between 27 July and 22 August to support the Hajj journey to the Holy City of Mecca. The services will run in parallel with Emirates’ regularly scheduled services to Jeddah and Medina, and will be available to travellers holding a valid Hajj visa. This year, Emirates expects thousands of pilgrims to travel on its services for Hajj, coming from top inbound destinations such as ... Read more

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has launched its direct flight linking Baku and New Delhi. An Eastern country with a Western outlook, Baku is known as the “Pearl of the Caucasus”. Combining history, culture and modernity, the vibrant city offers a safe and attractive setting along the Caspian Sea. From outdoor activities, phenomenal shopping experiences, luxury hotels, and beautiful venues and locations for weddings and honeymoons, Azerbaijan is a perfect destination for couples, families, and friends. “India is a key market for us with immense potential due to the high number of international travellers and their growing interest in the region. We ... Read more

SpiceJet has launched eight new non-stop international flights from Mumbai and Delhi. The airline is the first Indian LCC to connect Mumbai with Riyadh and Dhaka and Delhi with Dhaka and Jeddah. Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, earmarks SpiceJet’s 10th international destination and the fourth station in the Middle Eastern market. The flights to Dhaka and Jeddah are effective from the last week of July while the flight to Riyadh will commence on August 15, 2019. SpiceJet will service Mumbai-Riyadh-Mumbai, Mumbai-Dhaka-Mumbai, Delhi-Dhaka-Delhi and Delhi-Jeddah-Delhi with daily non-stop flights. The airline will deploy its 168-seater Boeing 737-800 aircraft on ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: Estonian World The Confederation of Indian Industry is organising the Seventh Edition of Kerala Health Tourism from 3-4 July at Hotel Le Meridien, Kochi. The Kerala Health Tourism will mainly have 3 components – an International Conference, Exclusive Medical Exposition and B2B Meeting. The event will provide an interactive platform during which practitioners and leading experts in the Medical Tourism sector will share, discuss and construct strategies for future growth and innovation. The event is expected to be attended by more than 400 delegates for the conference (national & international) and above 1000 visitors for the exhibition. The ... Read more

Indian citizens will soon be able to carry chip-enabled e-passports with advances speciality features. The government is in the process to roll out advance security feature in passports, said External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on the Passport Seva Divas. “We propose to pursue the manufacture of e-passports on priority so that a new passport booklet with advanced security features can be rolled out in the near future,” said the minister. Promising that MEA and the department of posts would have a Passport Seva Kendra in every Lok Sabha constituency. “Both our ministries (MEA and Ministry of Communications) are completing the ... Read more

In an effort to ramp up Indian outbound tourists visiting Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka Tourism in collaboration with SriLankan Airlines, The Hotels Association of Sri Lanka (THASL) and inbound tour operators has introduced attractive packages, specifically targeting India, the number one source market, to revive the industry that had a temporary setback due to the recent incident. The package offered includes discounted airfare, accommodation, transport and more, ranging from 30 per cent to 60 per cent. This package is unique to India and can be availed across Sri Lankan Airlines’ network covering 12 cities in India with 123 weekly flights. ... Read more

Qatar Airways and Emirates recently announced their recent launch of new year round services between Portugal and India. Seven times weekly services in summer 2019 and five times weekly service in winter 2019/2020 by Qatar Airways to Lisbon. Four times new weekly services by Emirates to Porto along with its on-going double daily flights year round to Lisbon. Travellers will have direct access to Qatar Airways’s and Emirates’ global network via Doha and Dubai respectively. Qatar Airways will start its new route from its global network from Doha to the capital of Portugal- Lisbon. There will be seven times weekly ... Read more

The beauty of Jordan lies in its mountains and beaches, castles and ancient churches, the urbanity of its people and the richness of its culture have allowed for a myriad of one-of-a-kind photogenic sites. Here’s our pick of the best spots in Jordan- a range of destinations wide enough to fit the look of any Instagram feed: Dead Sea: Jordan’s Dead Sea remains one of the country’s top attractions for its unique water qualities, climate, and historical and spiritual significance. Considered the world’s largest outdoor natural spa – Dead Sea has been the holiday and leisure spot of choice for ... Read more

Sharjah’s many offerings, from cultural and historical treasures, such as the Museum of Islamic Civilisation to the oldest souk in the region, from luxury stays in boutique hotels to fascinating displays of the age-old tradition of birds of prey displays all add up to an unforgettable array of memories. However, Sharjah also offers more for those travelers who wish to get off the beaten path and find even more unique experiences. Let us introduce you to some of the more wide-ranging locations of the emirate, totally worth the trek. Khorfakkan Set on a splendid bay flanked by photogenic rock formations ... Read more

VFS Global has opened Italia Tourist Information Centre in Bahrain. In addition to applying for an Italian visa at VFS Global Visa Application Centre, travellers heading to Italy from Bahrain now have access to a wealth of information at the newly inaugurated Italia Tourist Information Centre located in Manama. VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, also launched The Little Book of Italy travel guide at the opening ceremony, in the presence of H.E Domenico Bellato, Ambassador of Italy to the Kingdom of Bahrain, on June 16, 2019. With the launch ... Read more

Though Africa remains a market where hotel real estate investment is typically dominated by development, increasing transactional activity is providing much needed liquidity. However, when it comes to hotel investment in Africa, as with anywhere in the world, various factors and influences are impacting acquisition trends and cycles. “Of these factors, currency fluctuations are but one,” said Daniel Trappler, Vice President Transactions & Capital Markets for specialist hospitality and tourism consultancy firm, HTI Consulting. “Political and economic stability, the threat of terrorism, oil and commodity prices, accessibility and visas; all these remain central issues for tourists, commercial travelers and investors ... Read more