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  1. Airbnb sees 30% rise in bookings from Indian guests for Paris Olympics

    Travelers from more than 160 countries and territories have already booked their stays with Airbnb during the sporting event. As of March 31, nights booked during the Olympic dates are up five times (400%) compared to the same time a year ago in the Paris region.Beyond Paris, Indian travelers...
  2. AirAsia to bring 'cinematic in-flight' experience for moviegoers in selected cinemas

    Bengaluru, AirAsia on Tuesday announced that it will bring an innovative 'cinematic in-flight' experience for moviegoers in select cinemas across the country to showcase its destinations as part of the moviegoing experience.AirAsia said the initiative aims to invite India's travelers to...
  3. Ayodhya most preferred tourist destination: IIM-L study

    The study was commissioned by the state's Ministry of Tourism."The extensive research project was carried out by the Center for Marketing in Emerging Economies (CMEE) at IIM-Lucknow. Led by Satya Bhushan Dash, the study aimed to assess the image perception of destinations.Conducted with the...
  4. The number of tourists in Gujarat increased by 17 percent this summer to 1.35 crore.

    Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], Gujarat Tourism is creating a buzz and witnessing a steady rise in popularity among domestic and international visitors.Under Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel's government, the introduction of new tourism infrastructure has elevated Gujarat's tourism sector to a new...
  5. Gujarat: Number of tourists increased by 17 percent in summer; More than 1.35 crore tourists visited famous places

    Ahmedabad, Over 1.35 million tourists flocked to famous destinations in Gujarat during this summer vacation, an increase of 17 per cent compared to the previous year, the state government said on Wednesday.From April 1 to June 10 this year, more than 1.35 million tourists visited 12 prominent...
  6. Yoga Day celebrated at 50 tourist places in Madhya Pradesh

    Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (M) and Union Tourism Ministry organized Yoga at more than 50 tourist spots across the state, including UNESCO World Heritage sites Khajuraho and Sanchi Stupa.As the theme of this year's Yoga Day was "Safe Tourist Destinations for Women", 5,000 women, including...
  7. PM Modi will inaugurate Hisar airport when flights start: Haryana CM

    Chandigarh Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Hisar airport as flight operations begin from there, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini said on Thursday.Saini said flights to various destinations will soon start from Maharaja Agrasen Airport in Hisar.According to an...
  8. 74 lakh tourists came to Himachal till May, 3.5 percent increase; Solan has left Shimla behind in terms of number of tourists.

    Shimla, with over 74 lakh tourists visiting Himachal Pradesh till May this year, the tourist footfall has increased marginally by 3.5 per cent compared to the corresponding period last year.A total of 74,64,184 tourists, including 32,415 foreign tourists, visited the state till the end of May...
  9. Security and reliability: why inDrive.OutStation is the best choice for intercity travel

    VMPLNew Delhi [India], June 20: Traveling to remote destinations can be an exciting adventure, full of promises of new experiences and discoveries. Whether you're heading to a neighboring city or a far-off rural retreat, one of the key factors that can greatly influence the success of your...
  10. New tourism policy will attract investment: Karnataka Deputy CM Shivakumar

    BENGALURU: Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday said the state is planning to bring out a new tourism policy to attract investment in the industry.Speaking at the 'South India Festival' event jointly organized by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and...
  11. Southeast Asian countries top choice for Indians traveling abroad this summer: Survey

    New Delhi: Southeast Asian countries have emerged as the preferred destinations for Indian travelers planning short holidays abroad, while the United States, Europe and Australia remain among the preferred destinations for longer holidays, according to a survey released on Monday. Were from...
  12. India among top destinations for land and development site investment in Q1-2024: Report

    New Delhi [India]: Four of the top five global destinations for land and development site investment in the first quarter of 2024 were in Asia Pacific, including India, according to a new report by Colliers.The report, Asia Pacific Global Capital Flows May 2024, has listed India, China...
  13. Mamallapuram is the first city in India to achieve the Green Destination benchmark

    The famous Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, known for its UNESCO World Heritage Site near Chennai, is all set to become India's first green destination.Mamallapuram's final award will be formally announced and presented after an audit in a few months and it will become the first World Heritage...
  14. FLY91 to set up multiple bases; Eye on upcoming Noida, Navi Mumbai airports

    New Delhi: Taking forward expansion plans, regional airline FLY91 is considering making the upcoming Noida and Navi Mumbai airports its base.The airline, which is based at Goa's Mopa airport, began operations in March and currently flies to seven destinations with a fleet of two aircraft.The...
  15. Air India Express to start flights to Dhaka, Kathmandu

    New Delhi: Air India Express will soon launch flights to Dhaka and Kathmandu as part of its expansion of operations.Currently, the airline flies to 14 international destinations including Singapore.The airline's managing director Alok Singh said on Wednesday that it would start flights to...
  16. IndiGo plans to launch flights to 9 other new destinations including Mauritius this financial year

    DUBAI: IndiGo plans to launch flights to 10 new domestic and international destinations including Mauritius in the current financial year, its CEO Peter Elbers said on Monday.In a briefing at the IATA World Air Transport Summit here, Albers stressed the importance of cooperation, but also made...
  17. Japan Airlines signs codeshare agreement with IndiGo

    MUMBAI: Japan Airlines on Monday said it has entered into a codeshare arrangement with IndiGo, which will help the Japanese carrier expand services to 14 destinations on the domestic carrier's network.Currently, Japan Airlines operates its services from Tokyo to Delhi and Bengaluru. It...
  18. Summer travel increased 40 percent this year; Hospitality, travel service providers are seeing tremendous demand

    New Delhi, As Indian travelers pack their bags to escape the scorching heat, summer travel has increased by 40 per cent year-on-year this year, with hospitality and travel service providers seeing huge demand.Although the ongoing general elections have had a minor impact on the corporate and...
  19. Rajasthan, once an escape from winter, is now a year-round tourist destination.

    "Rajasthan is no longer a year-round tourist state. The perception of Rajasthan being a desert state will change for those exploring the state during monsoon," said Dalip Singh Rathore, deputy director of the tourism department.“One of the top monsoon destinations in the state is Banswara...
  20. Bharat Gaurav Train will start from New Jalpaiguri on 18th May

    Guwahati: The Bharat Gaurav special tourist train covering tourist destinations in North India will start from New Jalpaiguri (NJP) railway station on May 18, an official of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) said on Friday.The journey lasts for 8 nights and nine days, covering major...