Myanmar has introduced a fast-track tourist visa that delivers confirmation within 24 hours of the application, year-round, including public holidays. The Tourist Visa Express Service, launched on a trial basis, has come with a streamlined approval process for all nationalities that are eligible for an e-tourist visa. The application is made online at the Ministry […]
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Emirates may cut flight frequency on US, Europe, Asia routes
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Apr
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Emirates said to reduce the frequency of services on a number of routes to Europe, Asia and US in the coming months. As reported by Routesonline.com, a schedule update showed the carrier was reducing its Dubai to Fort Lauderdale and Dubai to Orlando services from once a day to five times a week, after July 2 […]
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Apr
Apr
Motorola, the American multinational telecommunication company, had launched Polaroid Insta-Share Printer exclusively at the US market. The instant printer is dedicated to print pictures with a press of a single button. The device comes with Insta-Share Printer Moto Mod, that can be docked to a mobile for printing. The compatibility of Moto Mod is made for […]
09
Apr
Apr
American space agency, NASA is about to build experimental supersonic aircraft called the X-plane for a budget of over $247.5 million. The aircraft, in reality, would generate a cruise speed of over 990 mph, which is faster than sound and can fly at an altitude of above 55,000 feet. According to reports released by NASA, […]
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Apr
Apr
The Haryana government said it is planning to strengthen its infrastructure to promote religious tourism related to Kurukshetra. The Haryana Tourism Department is reported to have decided to spend Rs 38.31 crore on the beautification of ‘Brahm Sarover’ and Rs 32.33 crore on ‘Jyotisar’ under various schemes. Under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the central […]
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Apr
Apr
Tuscany, famous for landscapes, history and tradition located in central Italy, is welcoming over 60,000 visitors, as part of the natural geothermal aspects of the region. The area has a wide area assigned to geothermal plants, that supports sustainable development. As per the reports published by the Centre for Tourism Studies (CST) in Florence, around […]
09
Apr
Apr
Lionel Messi joins the World Tourism Organization to promote the value of responsible tourism. The UNWTO Secretary-General, Zurab Pololikashvili, appointed Messi as UNWTO Ambassador for Responsible Tourism at Camp Nou in Barcelona, after the F.C. Barcelona – Leganés match. “During my travels I have had the opportunity to know other cultures and societies as well […]
09
Apr
Apr
With the new flight service by Air India between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, Israel now targets a growth of over 65 per cent in Indian tourist arrivals. As many as 60,000 Indian tourists visited Israel in 2017, compared to 45,000 in 2016 and 39,000 in 2015. The figures show a steady increase in the […]
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Apr
Apr
Darma valley in Uttarakhand’s Pithoragarh district has been a quaint, small village town unnoticed by travel buffs. Now, it is abuzz with tourists and so as the homestays in the town. About 125 families in the valley are now providing homestay facilities to visitors. Kumaon Mandal Vikas Nigam (KMVN), a state government undertaking, is giving them training […]
09
Apr
Apr
Azerbaijan took back the charge of Global Healthcare Travel Council (GTHC), from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at ‘HESTOUREX’ Congress and Exhibition (Health, Sports and Alternative Tourism) in Turkey. The meeting comprised of a presidential election in which Ruslan Guliyev, President of the Association for Support to Health and Thermal Tourism in Azerbaijan, was elected […]
09
Apr
Apr
The Responsible Tourism (RT) Mission is crafting a new web portal which will enable art lovers to make online booking of performances. Performers will put up their work along with the details of the artists on the site. The portal is aimed at promoting local art forms, including dance, music, via online marketing. Artists who […]
09
Apr
Apr
An earthquake measuring over 6.1 magnitude shook western Japan earlier today. The quake wounded over five people and collapsing buildings and roads. The tremor shook the western Honshu located 96 km north of Hiroshima. Five persons are reported to be injured. No other severe casualties were reported other than damages to properties. Meanwhile, the nuclear […]
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Apr
Apr
The Union Ministry has listed Goa’s Colva beach under the ‘Iconic Tourist Site Development Project’, for the most-frequent tourist spot in the state. The new title would thus ensure a major tourism-oriented infrastructure development to the beach. Meanwhile, Colva beach in Goa becomes the only beach destination among other 12 sites across India. The project […]
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Apr
Apr
Indian Railway, as part of fastening trains connecting the four metro cities of Kolkata, Chennai, Mumbai and Delhi (Quadrilateral) has asked the concerned authorities to improve the existing infrastructure. The new move came after the officials come to know that the existing services lacked speed. The ministry also said that the trains should improve the […]
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Apr
Apr
The American based Walt Disney World Resorts is all about to replace smart keys using mobile phones in their hotels. The new project comes under My Disney Experience app, in which all the features starting from hotel room reservation to itineraries would be featured in under one umbrella. The smart keys once operational, opens the […]