Tag: India
Wholesome villages
UNWTO’s effort to support rural development through tourism birthed the Best Tourism Villages initiative in 2021. Of the 70 tourism villages inducted into this stringent programme so far, 14 are in Asia. Karen Yue spots six that you can support through your tours
India leads British Airways post-lockdown recovery in Asia
The Indian travel market is leading the recovery of British Airways in Asia, where the carrier is operating 56 flights a week in India,...
Indian government draws up strategy to boost cruise tourism
The Indian Ministry of Tourism has drafted a national strategy for cruise tourism, which will serve as a roadmap for the sustainable growth of...
Vietjet launches new services to Hiroshima and Kochi, resumes more flights
Vietjet has launched a new route connecting Japan’s Hiroshima with Vietnam’s Hanoi, as well as Ho Chi Minh City and Kochi in India.
Commencing on...
New ferry service to connect Sri Lanka and India
A long-awaited passenger ferry service between Sri Lanka and India is set to commence by the end of April, officials in Colombo said.
This service...
Beyond the Taj Mahal
Known globally for its famed monument of love, Uttar Pradesh looks to diversify its tourism offerings and promote lesser-known experiences and products of the state.
PATA confirms two events for 2023
PATA is set to organise two events this year – PATA Annual Summit and Mart 2023 in Pokhara, Nepal, as well as PATA Travel...
Nok Air commences flights to Hyderabad
Thailand’s budget airline, Nok Air, has started operations from Bangkok to Hyderabad.
Nok Air will operate three weekly non-stop flights from its hub Don Mueang...
Indian travel agents disappointed over the tax rate hike
The Indian government’s recent proposal to increase the rate of Tax Collection at Source (TCS) from the present five per cent to 20 per...
Utah woos India with new training platform
Utah Office of Tourism has stepped up its trade and consumer efforts in India by organising its first standalone tourism missions in the market...