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Indian tourist arrivals to Greece has more than doubled to 38,046 in the first nine months of the current calendar year. Around 17,376 Indian tourists visited Greece in the same period of 2017, according to a data by Greece National Tourist Office (GNTO) and Athens International Airport. “Greece as a destination has gained momentum over the years and we are glad to witness the rising interest of Indians for Greece as a popular holiday destination across the country. Our approach is to target the captive audience across various age groups simply by appealing to every kind of travel need,” said Konstantinos ... Read more

Bajaj’s quadricyle- RE 60 The government has included ‘Quadricycle’ as a ‘non transport’ vehicle in the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, paving the way for such vehicles to carry passengers. The government has allowed non-transport usage of quadricycles with a view to providing a safe and cheap mode for the last mile connectivity, an official statement said. The press release posted on 23rd November 2018, states “Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has notified the insertion of the item ‘Quadricycle’ as a ‘non transport’ vehicle under the Motor Vehicles Act 1988. A Quadricycle is a vehicle of the size of a ... Read more

Iran has implemented a measure allowing officials to waive rules relating to stamping visas in foreigners’ passports. A report by Seday-e Miras, a news website affiliated to the country’s tourism department, said the decision is aimed at increasing visits by tourists. Since 2015, people that have travelled to Iran, Iraq, Syria, Sudan, Libya, Somalia and Yemen have faced restrictions when applying for visas to visit the United States. In June, Former NATO chief Javier Solana’s online application to enter the US was rejected for having previously travelled to Iran. Other countries, including Israel, have applied similar measures.

WCCB members on an awareness programme on illegal trade of endangered animals United Nation Environment has awarded the Wildlife Crime Control Bureau (WCCB) of India’s ministry of environment, forest and climate change with the Asia Environment Enforcement Awards, 2018 for excellent work done by the bureau in combating transborder environmental crime. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, congratulated the Bureau for the achievement. “The Asia Environmental Enforcement Award recognizes the excellent work done by Government officials and teams from the team, who is diligently involved in combating transboundary environmental crime,” said the minister Illegal possession of ... Read more

IndiGo has put up 10 lakh seats up for grabs as part of its winter sale offer, and flight tickets start from Rs 899 on IndiGo’s domestic route are in the latest sale. Under the same discount offer, IndiGo is also offering tickets from Rs 3,199 on overseas routes. Bookings for IndiGo’s Rs 899 offer, which started from November 21, will close on November 25. This sale is applicable for travel between December 06, 2018 and April 15, 2019. This offer will also be available across all IndiGo’s distribution channels. Currently, IndiGo operates over 1300 daily flights and connects 49 ... Read more

The picturesque town of Gulmarg is all set to be developed into an economically, socially and environmentally sustainable tourist destination, envisaged the Gulmarg Master Plan-2032, approved by the Jammu and Kashmir government. The State Administrative Council (SAC) met under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik has approved the Master Plan. The plan proposes to maximise the contribution of Gulmarg and its surroundings to the state’s economy, while preserving its rich natural and cultural heritage, the official said. At the same time, it proposes to provide the best hospitality, excellent value for money and memorable experiences to every visitor and develop ... Read more

ചിത്രകാരന്‍ എം എഫ് ഹുസൈന്‍ ഉപയോഗിച്ചിരുന്ന കാര്‍ ലേലത്തില്‍ വിറ്റുപോയത് 17.74 ലക്ഷം രൂപയ്ക്ക്. ഹുസൈന്‍ ഉപയോഗിച്ചിരുന്ന 1937 മോഡല്‍ മോറിസ് 8 വിന്‍റേജ് ബ്രിട്ടീഷ്  കാര്‍ ഓണ്‍ലൈന്‍ ലേലത്തിലാണ് വിറ്റത്. മുംബൈ കേന്ദ്രീകരിച്ച് പ്രവര്‍ത്തിക്കുന്ന ഒരു ബിസിനസുകാരനാണ് മോറിസ് 8 സ്വന്തമാക്കിയത്. മുംബൈ ആസ്ഥാനമായി പ്രവര്‍ത്തുന്ന ആസ്റ്റാഗുരു എന്ന കമ്പനിയായിരുന്നു ഓണ്‍ലൈന്‍ ലേലത്തിന്‍റെ സംഘാടകര്‍. 8-12 ലക്ഷം രൂപ വരെയാണ് വാഹനത്തിന്റെ ഏകദേശ മൂല്യം കണക്കാക്കിയിരുന്നത്. 1991 മുതലാണ് മോറിസ് 8 എംഎഫ് ഹുസൈന്‍റെ കുടുംബത്തിന്‍റെ ഭാഗമായത്. ഗ്രേ-ബ്ലാക്ക് നിറമായിരുന്നു ഹുസൈന്‍ ഉപയോഗിച്ചിരുന്ന കാലത്ത് ഈ മോറിസിന്. 2011 ല്‍ അദ്ദേഹം മരിച്ച ശേഷം പിന്നീട് റീ പെയന്റ് ചെയ്ത് ബീജ്-ബ്ലാക്ക് നിറത്തിലേക്ക് മാറ്റി. അദ്ദേഹത്തിന്‍റെ മുംബൈയിലെ വീട്ടില്‍ സൂക്ഷിച്ചിരിക്കുകയായിരുന്നു വാഹനം. 1935 മുതല്‍ 1948 വരെയുള്ള കാലയളവിലാണ് മോറിസ് 8 മോഡല്‍ കമ്പനി നിര്‍മിച്ചിരുന്നത്. ഫോര്‍ഡ് മോഡല്‍ Y ക്ക് ലഭിച്ച ജനപ്രീതിയില്‍ നിന്ന് പ്രചോദനം ഉള്‍ക്കൊണ്ടായിരുന്നു മോറിസ് ... Read more

Emirates made a clean sweep this week with award wins across multiple countries – from Russia and Belgium to the UAE – a testament to the airline’s consistent delivery of industry-leading travel experiences for its diverse customer base, and its commitment to investing in innovative products that will ensure its customers fly better. Emirates was named ‘Best Airline in the World’ and ‘Best Airline in the Middle East’ at the prestigious 2018 ULTRAs. In a vote taken by over 500,000 readers of The Telegraph’s luxury travel magazines Ultratravel UK and Ultratravel Middle East, the awards recognise the world’s best providers ... Read more

Polin Waterparks’ latest Project, LetoLeto Water Park which is the largest water park of Russia in Tyumen city completed as a result of 3 years of great work. Polin has worked with local investment group Sibentel Holding on the facility. The burgeoning waterpark industry in Russia led Polin Waterparks (Turkey) to open an office in the country several years ago specifically to manage the development of these facilities and serve the waterpark industry in the region the best way possible. Now a leader in bringing waterpark attractions to the country, Polin’s previous installations include the Gorki Indoor Waterpark just outside ... Read more

Foreign tourists enjoy how a earthen pot is made from mud Responsible Tourism has been giving a new vision and hope to the state of Kerala, which has been withered by the devastating rain and floods in recent time. The Responsible Tourism Mission (RT Mission) has been formed by the state with a ‘triple-bottom-line’ mission, which comprises economic, social and environmental responsibilities. It makes tourism a tool for the development of village and local communities, eradicating poverty and giving emphasis to women empowerment. The mission, which aspired to provide an additional income and a better livelihood to farmers, traditional artisans, ... Read more

Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an agency of Dubai Tourism, has announced that this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will be extended by an extra week, now running from 26 December 2018 until 2 February 2019. Back for the 24th edition, this year’s shopping extravaganza will be the longest in its successful history, bringing shoppers even more exciting events, promotions and opportunities to enjoy rewarding shopping experiences across the city. Bargain-hunters will enjoy additional retail sales, deals and discounts from a diverse range of top global brands, along with mega raffles and more chances to win life-changing prizes from ... Read more

Rover Speed has introduced the world’s first AI-powered suitcase through its newly launched Kickstarter campaign. But unlike other “smart travel” travel suitcase brands that have come and gone, what sets the Rover Speed “travel robot” apart is its effortless autonomous control, obstacle avoidance with smartphone tracking and notifications – all created from the best mobility technology available. The luggage — which has already surpassed its Kickstarter goal of $30,000 in just a week — is set to be released to early backers in January 2019. The suitcase will be available for pre-order for the next 20 days. A “Delivery Before Christmas” ... Read more

Procession organized by ATTOI in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala’s tourism sector has been bouncing back to normalcy after the devastating floods of August this year. However, the industry is still facing holdups in various forms from different areas. The recent strike (harthal) in the name of Sabarimala temple was the latest event, which affected the tourists visiting the state. Normally tourists are exempted from strikes or harthals, as they are considered guests of the state. However, for the first time, tourists were also targeted on  harthal, which took place on 17th November 2018.  The protest in the Kochi International Airport on 16th ... Read more

The 2018 Global Traveler Report reveals that despite record numbers of air travellers, up from 415 million in 2012 to a projected 808 million this year, the size of the travel retail market is slowly shrinking. Global travel retail spending has dropped by $15 billion from $397 billion in 2016 to a projected $382 billion this year. The average travelling consumer is now spending $491 per trip, almost $170 less than in 2012, says the report. Bucking the trends in almost every category is China. Between 2016 and 2018 Chinese travellers increased in outward bound traffic by a staggering 50 per cent ... Read more

Trinus has just launched their new, innovate three-in-one transformable travel bag. The Trinus 3-in-1 has a unique folding system, turning the bag from a larger travel bag into a laptop bag and finally a smaller crossbody bag. The bag changes size to suit any daily need and is an indispensable travel assistant. The company, which launched the bag through an Indiegogo campaign on Nov. 15, reached 130 per cent of its goal within just two days. “This is becoming a popular bag to have because of how versatile it is. When customers are choosing what the best bag is for ... Read more