The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has decided to permit 820 protected monuments to open across India, but Taj Mahal in Agra isn’t one of them. The Taj Mahal has been closed for tourists since March 17, the longest closure of the monument in its existence. The list put out by ASI has only centrally […]
Tag Archives: corona virus crisis
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Jun
Jun
Air India will be opening its bookings for special repatriation flights from various destinations in the USA and Canada, starting June 8. In a tweet the airline said, “Indian citizens and OCI cardholders who wish to travel to India on evacuation flights under the Vande Bharat Mission, from USA and Canada, may kindly book tickets […]
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Jun
Jun
The skydiving centre in Dubai Marina has resumed operations at the Palm Jumeirah drop zone, with strict regulations in place to keep skydivers safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Upon arrival at Skydive Dubai, every visitor and staff member will be temperature screened, and anyone with a high temperature will be turned away, even if they […]
07
Jun
Jun
Etihad has landed a plane in Cuba for the very first time. The airline flew from Abu Dhabi to Havana, helping Cuban nationals return home. Taking off from Abu Dhabi International Airport, Etihad pilots flew the Boeing 777-300 jet for over 21 hours to land at Jose Marti International Airport, just outside Cuba’s capital. It’s […]
07
Jun
Jun
ITC Hotels has launched Lavanderia, a contact-light laundry service, now available to customers in various metros across India. The initiative offers strict monitoring of safety and hygiene norms at each step. The service allows customers to hand over the items at a designated point at the hotel. The laundry would be ready for pick up […]
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Jun
Jun
Feeling intense travel pangs but can’t pack your bags yet? Choose the next best option. Watch our travel movie recommendations and let your memories take their blissful flight again. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) Want to explore Italy from your couch? Under the Tuscan Sun may be what you need then. The movie is about […]
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Jun
Jun
The Odisha government has decided to operate day cruise services at five destinations, in association with the private sector. The tourism department has invited proposals from prospective applicants for organising day cruises at Chilika Lake, Mahanadi, Bhitarkanika, Satkosia George and Hirakud reservoir in Odisha. The last date for proposal submission in response to the expression […]
Aviation, India, News, Round Up
Air India to offer more seats, as 22,000 tickets get sold in few hours
07
Jun
Jun
Air India has said that it would offer more seats for passengers in the third phase of India government’s Vande Bharat Mission, due to an “overwhelming” response. The announcement came a day after the national carrier opened bookings for 300 flights from select destinations, including the US and the UK, between June 10 and July […]
Hotels, Kerala, News, Round Up
CGH Earth to open resorts & hotels from June 9, keeping safety of guests as top priority
06
Jun
Jun
CGH Earth, one of the most renowned hospitality groups in Kerala, has decided to reopen its resorts and hotels from June 9. Its diverse set of properties like Coconut Lagoon, Kumarakom; Marari Beach, Mararikulam; Brunton Boatyard, Fort Kochi; Spice Village, Thekkady; Chittoor Kottaram, Ernakulam and Casino Hotel, Kochi will reopen on that date. India has […]
06
Jun
Jun
A government panel is stepping up to help debt-ridden Thai Airways pass regulatory and contractual hurdles ahead of the national carrier’s planned debt rehabilitation. According to Prapas Kong, director-general of the State Enterprise Policy Office (SEPO), a state-appointed committee following up on the airline’s rehabilitation, headed by Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam, will arrange the […]
Asia, Hotels, News, Top Stories
Hotel reservations, airline bookings at 50% of pre-COVID levels in China
06
Jun
Jun
Hotel bookings in China have returned to about 50% of pre-Covid levels, while airlines resumed operations at more than half of their capacity. China has decided to extend the exemption of value-added taxes for the tourism industry until the end of the year, thereby aiding the speedy recovery of the sector, as part of its […]
06
Jun
Jun
The Rann of Kutch, the doorway to western India, can look surreal at times. On a full moon night, these white sands of Kutch light up with its austere beauty, contrasted colourfully by the people. ‘Breathe in a bit of Kutch, come breath in a bit of Gujarat’ – is what its tourism campaign says […]
06
Jun
Jun
Rajasthan’s state tourism minister Vishvendra Singh has initiated a safa (turban) challenge on Twitter, generating interest from politicians across India. State’s deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot and other leaders have responded to the challenge. The minister said the challenge on Twitter is intended to promote Rajasthan’s culture and heritage, on the global stage. “#SafaWithTwitter to […]
India, News, Round Up
Chhattisgarh urges Centre to grant approval for developing Ram Van Gaman Path, under Swadesh Darshan Scheme
06
Jun
Jun
Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel has urged the Union minister of state for tourism, Prahlad Patel, to grant approval to the state’s plan to develop a circuit alongside the places Lord Ram visited during his exile, under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. Bhupesh Baghel wrote to Patel stating that Chhattisgarh’s tourism department has selected nine such […]
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Jun
Jun
Andhra Pradesh will restart its tourism operations from June 8. Hotels and restaurants will also reopen on the same date. Muttamsetti Srinivasa Rao, the state’s minister for tourism and culture said, “All Covid-19 regulation norms will be taken care of in all hotels and restaurants.” While interacting with hotel industry representatives in Vijayawada, along with […]