travel

Over 2.7 lakh passengers issued new tickets ahead of Air India-Vistara merger

Air India is set to merge with Vistara on Nov 12 and passengers have been issued new travel tickets, while over 45 lakh Vistara loyalty program members have been migrated to the AI loyalty program.

Travel fosters empathy, broadens people's perspectives: Actor Ajith Kumar

Goa's tourist season begins with the arrival of 2 chartered flights from Russia

Gulls and Gelato: Anand Mahindra's Venice adventure captures social media

New road makes commuting easy between Assam & Meghalaya

The 36-Kms road connecting Damra in Assam & Bajengdoba in Meghalaya is particularly beneficial for residents of North Garo Hills (NGH), who will experience a more efficient connection to Assam.

South Asia's tallest skydeck to come up in Bengaluru

This ambitious project, to be built at a cost of ₹ 500 crore will be a major boost to the city's infrastructure. It will provide a 360 degree view of the India’s tech capital

AirAsia launches Kathmandu-Bangkok flights, re-enters Nepal market after five years

Starting October 2, 2024, the airline will operate flights to Don Mueang Airport in Bangkok four times a week: on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. This new route signifies AirAsia’s entry into the Nepalese market.

Netizens react to Indian Youtuber’s post on lack of hospitality in US hotels

A 21-year-old YouTuber Ishan Sharma, who recently traveled to the USA, posted on microblogging site X about the "biggest culture shock" he faced during his stay there. Ishan explained that he stayed at 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotels during his trip but felt that they "just don't get hospitality."

S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India

India and Maldives sign deal to launch UPI to boost tourism

India and the Maldives signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) in the Maldives on Aug 9, 2024. This digital payment system, developed by India’s NPCI, is expected to boost the Maldives' tourism sector. The agreement marks a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations and enhancing economic cooperation.

Hike in UK's Family Visa minimum income threshold currently shelved by Labour govt

As part of a package of measures to curb migration in December last year, the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Conservative government had announced that from April this year, the minimum salary or income required by British nationals to sponsor long-term Family Visas for spouses or parents will rise from GBP 18,600 to GBP 29,000 and then be followed by further increases to GBP 38,700 – in line with the minimum income requirement for the Skilled Worker Visa route.