Anupriya Bishnoi Francesco Palumbo, Director, Tuscany Tourist Board, shares what makes Tuscany unique for Indian travellers. What kind of clients are you focussing on? We are interested in luxury and business tourists. We have luxury hotels, wineries and …
Read More »A different side to Nevada
Lions, tigers and bears, oh my! If you’re visiting Nevada with children, you won’t want to leave without visiting one of the Silver State’s many enthralling animal parks and wildlife sanctuaries. The tours available at these sites are both educational and adventurous, something you and your children can enjoy together. …
Read More »Stable Passenger Demand Growth in November: IATA
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced global passenger traffic results for November 2019 showing that demand (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) rose 3.3% compared to the same month in 2018. This was unchanged from October’s result and below the long-term trend. Capacity (available seat kilometers or ASKs) …
Read More »ETIHAD AIRWAYS GLOBAL SALE: Round-trip from India to Europe at Rs 42,914
Etihad Airways has announced the commencement of its global sale in India, giving travellers an opportunity to begin the year on a fantastic note. This sale offers exceptional fares for travel from India to popular destinations across the United States of America, Europe and Africa, via its home, Abu Dhabi. …
Read More »Jazeera Airways brings more choices to value-conscious Indian travelers in 2020
Jazeera Airways has announced a series of new services and fare categories applicable from 2020 that aim to give passengers more choices to customize their itinerary as per their needs and budget when travelling to the Middle East, Europe or Asia. Speaking of the change in the airline’s fares and …
Read More »Asia dominates at Henley Passport Index 2020
Anupriya Bishnoi Asian countries have firmly established their lead on the Henley Passport Index, the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. For the third consecutive year, Japan has secured the top spot on the index …
Read More »Air Seychelles celebrates five years of non-stop India-Seychelles service
Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles has recently celebrated five years of non-stop service between India and Seychelles. Launched as a three per week service in December 2014, to date the Seychelles flag carrier currently operates six weekly flights to India’s financial capital. Speaking on this …
Read More »Carbon Emissions per passenger decrease more than 50% since 1990
According to The International Air Transport Association (IATA), carbon emissions per passenger have declined by more than 50% since 1990. Much of the improvement has occurred because the industry has achieved an annual fuel efficiency improvement of 2.3% over the period since 2009, some 0.8 percentage points ahead of target. …
Read More »Thomas Cook India to acquire the rights to the Thomas Cook Brand for the India, Sri Lanka & Mauritius markets
Thomas Cook has announced it has signed an agreement with AlixPartners, Thomas Cook UK’s appointed Special Managers, to acquire the rights to the Thomas Cook brand in India, Sri Lanka and Mauritius for a one-time payment of GBP 1.5 Million (approximately Rs. 139 Million). TCIL was previously contracted to pay …
Read More »Air New Zealand’s inaugural Singapore-Christchurch service takes flight
Air New Zealand’s inaugural flight between Singapore and Christchurch took off from Changi Airport on 1 December 2019, marking the start of its five times weekly seasonal service, which will operate until 22 February 2020. The inaugural flight departed at 6.40pm and landed in Christchurch around 9.35am (all times local). …
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