Tag: Indian
Indian Director General of Tourism to travel fraternity: Use our own resources
Anil Mathur - eTN India- November 22, 2019 21:15The Indian travel fraternity should make greater use of its own revamped website developed by the Ministry of Tourism. This was the suggestion made yesterday by Mrs. Meenakshi Sharma, Director ... Read More
Tit for tat: India slaps high tariffs on 28 US products effective Sunday
Chief Assignment Editor- June 15, 2019 17:10Indian government announced that it will impose higher tariffs on 28 US products, including almonds, apples and walnuts, tomorrow, in response to Washington’s withdrawal of key trade privileges for New ... Read More
Terror at Saudi Arabian Airport: An Iran Connection?
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 13, 2019 10:35Yesterday's terror attack on Abha International Airport in Saudi Arabia is seen as an escalation adding now to the significant escalation in western activities against Iran after todays earlier attack ... Read More
India and Nepal: Reinforcing Tourism partnership
Anil Mathur - eTN India- June 13, 2019 03:05There is every reason for these two neighbors - India and Nepal - to boost tourism. Among those reasons are cultural, historic, and geographical factors, along with others. This was ... Read More
Baros named “Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort” for seventh time
Chief Assignment Editor- June 12, 2019 15:15Baros, the Maldivian-owned boutique island resort, has been awarded as the “Indian Ocean’s Most Romantic Resort” for the seventh consecutive year at the 26th World Travel Awards ceremony held recently ... Read More
British Airways responds to demand for more flights from Italy to US
Mario Masciullo - eTN Italy- June 11, 2019 23:23British Airways, thanks to its partnership with American Airlines, added three direct flights from Italy to its US offer: New York-Malpensa, New York-Rome Fiumicino, and Milan Malpensa-Miami. “In defining the ... Read More
Seychelles highlighted in Reunion Senior Trade Fair
editor- June 11, 2019 23:02The destination was featured in Reunion’s 3rd edition of the distinguished Senior Trade Fair held in Reunion between May 31 to June 2, 2019. The Seychelles Tourism Board’s (STB) participation ... Read More
St. Martin shines at CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York City
editor- June 11, 2019 20:18The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s, (CTO) Caribbean Week in New York is the largest regional tourism activity in North America. Artists, celebrity chefs, investors and other strategic partners join government officials ... Read More
Premier Destinations wins Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at World Travel Awards
editor- June 11, 2019 20:17Premier Maldives part of the Premier Destinations brand won Maldives’ Leading Luxury Tour Operator at the World Travel Awards 2019 - Africa & Indian Ocean red-carpet gala ceremony held in ... Read More
Conrad Bali announces completion of rejuvenation
Dmytro Makarov- June 11, 2019 19:13Conrad Bali, a beachfront resort on the southern coast of Bali, today announced the launch of its 85 newly-renovated expanded Deluxe rooms that boast incredible Indian Ocean views, expansive lagoon ... Read More
African Tourism Board to become the Voice for Africa: Interview on Good Morning Seychelles
Alain St.Ange- June 11, 2019 09:03Talking Tourism, the African Tourism Board was the talking points on the Seychelles Television "Good Morning Seychelles' (Bonzour Sesel) program with Barbara Hoareau. The very popular and loved "Good Morning ... Read More
Seychelles Tourism Board Team visited Trade Partners in Scandinavia
editor- June 10, 2019 23:07Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) head of the company, Mrs. Sherin Francis and Key STB representatives on the European market visited trade partners in Northern Europe in May this year. A ... Read More
Agra Tourism: Facing the challenge of change
Anil Mathur - eTN India- June 10, 2019 20:30It is said that there are two kinds of people in the world - those who have seen the Taj Mahal in Agra, and those who want to. Clearly, everyone ... Read More
Want a head or foot massage? Take an Indian train
Chief Assignment Editor- June 10, 2019 17:30Indian Railways have added a refreshing new perk for some travelers tired from long journeys: head and foot massages. Not everyone is thrilled at the prospect, though, with critics weighing ... Read More
Tourism Enthusiasts Protest Possible Giveaway Of Murchison Falls For Dam Construction By Ugandan Government
Jonathan Benaiah- June 9, 2019 20:40Last week on Friday, many Ugandans especially those in the tourism and conservation circles were shocked when an advert appeared in the national newspaper by the Electricity Regulatory Authority(ERA) in ... Read More
Tourists from Maldives love to travel to India
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 9, 2019 19:02Maldives, India and Sri Lanka are neighbors. The Maldives relies on tourism as an export, but Maldives citizens also love to travel. When they do India has become the fastest ... Read More
Fire started by Indian fighter jet shuts down Goa International Airport
Chief Assignment Editor- June 8, 2019 16:15India's Dabolim Goa International Airport was shut down as firefighters battled a runway fire on Saturday. The blaze started after an Indian Navy MiG-29K fighter jet dropped its fuel tank ... Read More
Seychelles efforts for a sustainable destination in the forefront
editor- June 7, 2019 21:18The destination joins the rest of the world to celebrate world environment day, a time us to reflect on sustainable tourism and how Seychelles as a destination is actively advocating ... Read More
17 passengers killed, 9 injured in Muscat-Dubai bus crash in UAE
Chief Assignment Editor- June 7, 2019 15:3617 people were killed when a bus from Oman crashed in the United Arab Emirates, according to Dubai police. At least 12 Indians were among the 17 people killed police ... Read More
Top holiday destinations for North American travelers
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 19:33With the summer holidays coming , Agoda reveals Tokyo, London and Las Vegas continue to hold the top destination spots in 2019. Japan dominates Asia Pacific travelers' summer plans scooping ... Read More
S Hotels & Resorts appoints General Managers for new resorts at CROSSROADS Maldives
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 18:01S Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of two highly-skilled and experienced general managers for its two new resorts at CROSSROADS Maldives, the largest integrated resort by the Indian ... Read More
IndiGo commences operations on two new routes between India and Abu Dhabi
Dmytro Makarov- June 6, 2019 07:25IndiGo, India’s largest airline, commenced two new daily direct flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Abu Dhabi yesterday. The inaugural flight from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) in Delhi to ... Read More
The Most Luxurious Features Found On Airplanes
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 6, 2019 06:13Flying first class on a luxury airline and experiencing the glam that comes with it is truly a dream come true. To some business people though, this is a weekly ... Read More
India’s new Tourism Minister vows to fulfill Modi’s vision of ‘New India’
Chief Assignment Editor- June 6, 2019 01:12Immediately after becoming India's new Tourism Minister, Prahlad Singh Patel said his ministry will work to fulfill Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a 'New India' by investing in strengthening ... Read More
Seychelles history retraced through gastronomy: Hilton Seychelles welcomes top London chefs
editor- June 5, 2019 19:07Announced in May by Hilton Seychelles the series of gastronomic events inspired by the famous 17th century pirate, Olivier Levasseur, dubbed ‘A Treasure Trail of Taste’ will be launched as ... Read More
Vancouver International Airport expansion updates
Dmytro Makarov- June 5, 2019 02:40Vancouver International Airport (YVR) celebrated a major milestone with a steel topping ceremony for the expansion of the airport's International Terminal Building, known as Pier D. The event marked the ... Read More
Seychelles’ Best recognized at World Travel Awards in Mauritius
editor- June 4, 2019 21:56Seychelles’ best performing tourism related businesses have been recognized at the 26th Edition of the World Travel Awards (WTA) in Mauritius on June 1, 2019 in a ceremony held at ... Read More
World Travel Awards 2019: Complete list of winners for Africa & the Indian Ocean
Alain St.Ange- June 4, 2019 02:16The World Travel Awards took place in Mauritius. Businesses from all over Africa were competing to be the best of the best. This is the 26th Wrld Tavel Awards organized ... Read More
Seychelles shines in all splendor as Indian Ocean’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination 2019 in Mauritius
editor- June 3, 2019 20:57The continuous efforts of the destination in matters of ecology is once again saluted by the international tourism industry as Seychelles is crowned Indian Ocean’s Leading Sustainable Tourism Destination 2019 ... Read More
Seven tourists hiking Indian Himalayas missing after Avalanche
Juergen T Steinmetz- June 2, 2019 14:05The Indian Himalaya Mountains are in the spotlight of tourism safety after seven tourists mountain climbing went missing last week. The missing visitors include two Americans, four Britons, and an ... Read More
India lifts all air traffic restrictions imposed after February flare-up with Pakistan
Chief Assignment Editor- June 1, 2019 16:15India has lifted all the restrictions that were imposed on air traffic back in February over the surge in hostilities with Pakistan. The move is apparently a signal to Islamabad ... Read More
Why do I get porn when I use your app? Indian Railways responds
editor- May 29, 2019 22:45"Obscene and vulgar ads are very frequently appearing on the IRCTC ticket booking app. This is very embarrassing and irritating @RailMinIndia @IRCTCofficial @PiyushGoyalOffc kindly look into it," a user tweeted. ... Read More
Kaanapali Beach in Maui compared with other dangerous beaches after deadly shark attack
Juergen T Steinmetz- May 27, 2019 21:43"Aloha from the Maui Visitors Bureau. The office is now closed in observance of the holiday." This is the recording anyone hears today when calling the Maui Visitors Burea. The ... Read More
Travel & Tourism Excellence Awards debuts by FICCI
editor- May 27, 2019 21:35The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) Awards established the awards to recognize excellence in order to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship in the sector. The Indian Travel ... Read More
Asian Millionaire 2019: Reasons to travel shift from status to personal growth
Chief Assignment Editor- May 27, 2019 20:01Adding further weight to several pieces of research commissioned by ILTM Asia Pacific and presented during its annual event in Singapore this week, the behaviour of the Asian millionaire traveler; ... Read More
Maritime security the Seychelles way
Alain St.Ange- May 25, 2019 02:42Africa’s smallest nation is setting a standard for safe sustainable seas through the prosecution of pirates, international maritime cooperation, and proactive measures to protect its exclusive economic zone. As the ... Read More