The Andaman and Nicobar administration has decided to close all tourist spots till March 26, as a precautionary measure to check the spread of the corona virus. Beaches, eco-tourism spots and water sports have been closed since yesterday. All tour operators may advise their clients accordingly.
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Mar
India has prohibited all airlines from carrying passengers from the European Union and the European Free Trade Association member states. The blanket ban will come into effect from March 18 from 5.30 pm onwards. “Travel advisories have been tightened as a preventive measure,” said health ministry joint secretary Lav Aggarwal. An order by the Directorate […]
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Mar
Mar
The Nagaland government has ordered an indefinite ban on the entry of both domestic and foreign tourists into the state, to check the spread of the corona virus. Nagaland has become the first state in India to take such a drastic step. The order issued by Nagaland chief secretary Temjen Roy has said such a […]
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Tourism ministry tells tour operators to avoid movement of tourist groups
14
Mar
Mar
The Ministry of Tourism has directed the tour operators to avoid movement of tourist groups within the country, in a bid to control the spread of the corona virus. “Your support will go a long way in strengthening the hands of the government of India in its efforts to overcome the situation,” said Rupinder Brar, […]
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Mar
Mar
The South Kerala Hoteliers Forum (SKHF) has decided to postpone the South India Travel Expo 2020 (SITE), due to public health concerns arising out of the corona virus outbreak. “While it is indeed a big disappointment for all of us at SITE and the rest of the tourism industry in India, we have chosen to […]
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ADTOI urges govt to help tourism sector tide over cash crunch
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Mar
Mar
The Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) has urged the central government to take steps that will help the tourism industry to tide over its cash crunch, in the light of the coronavirus outbreak. In a meeting with the tourism ministry, a 10 member multi-association team discussed a series of steps that could […]
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DGCA asks airlines to waive off cancellation charges if possible
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Mar
Mar
The Director General of Civil Aviation has stated that it would be appropriate if airlines support their passengers in this tough time by waiving off cancellation/rescheduling charges. In light of the hardship faced by passengers, airlines may like to consider and take an appropriate call, DGCA said. The aviation industry has been facing serious challenges, […]
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Mar
Corona virus: Rashtrapati Bhavan closes for all tourists from today The Rashtrapati Bhavan has closed all public tour visits from Friday as a precaution against the outbreak of the coronavirus. An official spokesperson has said the Rashtrapati Bhavan will remain closed till further orders. The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex and the Change of Guard ceremony […]
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Mar
Mar
Air India has said that in view of the corona virus situation and the travel advisory issued by concerned authorities, Air India will permit one “free change” for passengers to postpone any international or domestic bookings on its network. This will be applicable on all existing bookings with travel date till April 20, and on […]
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Mar
Mar
Move applies to OCI card holders too India has suspended all existing visas issued to national of any country, with very few exceptions, as the number of confirmed cases of corona virus (COVID-19) continues to rise. Visa-free travel facility granted to Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) card holders will also be kept in abeyance till […]
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Mar
Mar
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) will be organising its 9th International Heritage Tourism Conclave at Gwalior on March 13. Building on the previous eight editions, this Conclave will deliberate on how the tourism and culture sectors can work together more collaboratively and increase public-private partnerships to ensure the protection of our cultural […]
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Skyscanner’s new report can help Indians find the best travel prices
11
Mar
Mar
When it comes to booking overseas travel, timing is crucial. Leading global travel firm Skyscanner in its latest report has provided details on how Indian travellers can find the best prices for their flights and hotels. The company’s APAC Travel Trends 2020 Report has found that Indians’ most favoured international destinations were Bangkok (Thailand), Dubai […]
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Mar
Mar
Maharashtra to come up with new world class aquarium in Mumbai Maharashtra has proposed the creation of a new world class aquarium in Mumbai, which would be a part of an international standard tourism complex. “An international standard tourism complex would come up on the Worli Dairy land with an estimated cost of Rs 1,000 […]
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Mar
Mar
Karnataka to develop coastal tourism to take on Kerala, Goa Karnataka has great potential to develop its coastal tourism and the state should take steps to emulate the success of Kerala and Goa in this regard, speakers at the annual state conference of journalists stated in Mangalore on Monday. A session on coastal development […]
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Corona virus impacts traditional honeymoon destinations
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Mar
Mar
Tourists looking at alternative travel spots With honeymoon travelers looking to either cancel their vacations or postponing them to a safer period, shares of hospitality giants like Hilton, Hyatt and Marriott have all taken a tumble globally. Almost all couples who had picked on China as their honeymoon spot, have pulled out, due to the […]