A total of 28 seaplane routes and 14 water aerodromes across the country are in various stages of development at a cost of INR 450 crore, Civil Aviation Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday. In order to develop seaplane flight services in India, the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). At the event, Puri said, “Twenty-eight seaplane routes under the regional connectivity scheme and 14 water aerodromes in Gujarat, Assam, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar islands and Lakshadweep are at various stages of development at the…
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TOFTigers has launched an online resourcee demonstrating that good business can go hand in hand with care for nature and local communities in a push for sustainable tourism once Covid-19 eases. The resource aims to spread good practice amongst the accommodation sector in nature and rural destinations and show travel companies and travellers what good looks like. Inspiring case studies and tips for good practice are presented in nine overlapping themes spanning local employment and enterprise, community support, water, energy, waste, sustainable building, cultural heritage and nature education and conservation. Health and safety are also included with links to guidelines…
SpiceJet has launched an ‘Extra Seat-Extra Baggage offer’ under which passengers can avail an additional check-in baggage allowance of 10 kg on booking a private row and 5 kg on booking an extra seat. This is a limited period offer available on all direct domestic flights of SpiceJet for booking and travel till June 30, 2021. For passengers who have booked a double seat, baggage allowance will be an additional 5 kg and for those who have booked a private row, the airline will provide them an extra baggage allowance of 10 kg. These allowances are over and above the…
The Uttarakhand government has withdrawn its decision to open the Char Dham yatra for people living in three districts from Tuesday, reversing a decision that it announced just a day earlier despite concerns that the pilgrimage could lead to an increase in Covid-19 cases. The U-turn comes at a time the government is investigating if private labs mandated to carry out Covid-19 tests during the Haridwar Mahakumbh issued fake Covid reports, possibly to meet targets, reports Hindustan Times. A Covid-19 test report was mandated for the Char Dham yatra as well, according to the announcement by Cabinet Minister and government…
[media-credit name=”https://www.tajmahal.gov.in/” align=”none” width=”300″][/media-credit] The Taj Mahal and all other centrally protected monuments, museums and sites, closed for around two months due to the Covid pandemic, will be reopened on June 16, an Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) order issued on Monday said. These include 3,693 monuments and 50 museums across India. An ASI official said visitors will be able to book entry tickets online. However, no offline booking facility will be available, the official added. According to the ASI order, the opening of the monuments will be in strict compliance with the executive orders, if any, issued by the…
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On behalf of the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU) we would like to invite you to watch this webinar to introduce to you the newest gem of Saudi Arabia, AlUla. AlUla is a region of outstanding natural and cultural significance in North-West Saudi Arabia. AlUla is being reaffirmed as the country’s most important archaeological and cultural destination and is now prepared to welcome visitors from around the world. As part of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, the Crown Prince His Royal Highness Mohammed Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz has transformed AlUla into a unique treasure to be shared with the world. His…
The Utah Office of Tourism promotes tourism into the state through advertising and media. We are an office within the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Our mission is “to elevate life in Utah through responsible tourism stewardship.” We cordially invite you to watch an engaging and informative webinar on Utah. Utah is located in the Rocky Mountain West of the United States. Utah is a road trip state that beckons slow-travel, stopping to take in the breathtaking vistas, and enjoying the open road. Utah is home to the Mighty 5® National Parks. Utah’s National Parks feature some of the most…
Welcome to webinar of Macao Government Tourism office India! Macao Government Tourism office India organizied an interactive webinar on Monday 12th April at 3:00 PM IST to introduce Indian travel trade with the insights about the destination. Get to know more about the exciting destination in Asia. Macao, also spelt Macau, is situated in the western Pearl River Delta. It was a former Portuguese colony as the Portuguese arrived in Macao in the 16th century. Among its greatest treasures are the various historical sites like the Ruins of St. Paul’s, A-Ma Temple, Taipa Village and many more while more modern…
Welcome to Part 1 of the Chalo USA Webinar series – City Breaks with Focus On Food, Drink & Entertainment! Brand USA is an organization dedicated to marketing the United States as a premier travel destination for leisure travelers. This webinar will educate you on the offerings of popular US Tourist Destinations namely Washington DC, Nashville and Beverly Hills. Why should you watch? – Opportunity to refresh your USA Products by adding new destinations – Know how you can become a USA specialist through the USA Discovery Program – Learn about Brand USA’s free trade tools for USA Promotion
