The Indian Embassy in Lebanon on Monday advised its citizens in the country to exercise caution and remain in contact with the mission, amidst the growing tensions between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Since October 8 last year, violence has flared across the border between Israeli troops and Hezbollah. The conflict intensified on Saturday after a rocket strike by the Lebanese militant group at a soccer field in Israel killed at least 12 children and teens. According to Israeli authorities, it was the deadliest attack on an Israeli target along the country’s northern border since the fighting between…
Author: Disha Ghosh
US Consul General Melinda Pavek has said that over 18 lakh people from India are expected to visit the United States this year. “Our relationship with India is important and facilitating people-to-people connections is at its core,” she said while inaugurating the relocated Visa Application Center (VAC) in Kolkata. Pavek emphasised the recognition offered by both countries of the immense potential in collaborating across critical and emerging sectors such as technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and space exploration. She also said, “Streamlined visa processes and facilities that prioritize efficiency and transparency facilitate these collaborations, empowering Indians and Americans to explore new…
The Louisiana Office of Tourism, the official travel authority for the state of Louisiana in the USA, has appointed Sartha Global Marketing LLP as its Representative office in India. Sartha has been assigned to develop and implement comprehensive travel trade and public relations programmes to inspire Indian travellers, enhancing their interest in exploring Louisiana’s unique culture, vibrant festivals, and diverse attractions. Louisiana, known for its vibrant culture and rich history, is a blend of French, Spanish, and African influences, evident in its music, cuisine, architecture, and festivals. From the iconic celebrations of New Orleans to the plantation homes along the…
In a major development for North Gujarat, the Dharoi Dam area is set to be transformed into a world-class sustainable tourism destination. The state government has launched several projects to develop Dharoi Dam as a central tourism hub, linking prominent sites like Vadnagar, Taranga, Ambaji, and Rani Ki Vav, all within a 90 km radius. The entire project will be executed in three phases, with an estimated cost of INR 1,100 crore. The development plan includes an Adventure Water Sports Arena, a River Edge Development Leisure Show Infrastructure with an Amphitheatre, various parks such as Panchatatva Park and Naad Brahm…
Yemenia Airways is set to resume commercial flights from Yemen’s Sanaa to Egypt, and India starting Sunday evening, Yemen’s state news agency SABA said. Return flights to Cairo will operate once daily, while flights to India will run twice weekly. The resumption in flights are part of an agreement between Saudi Arabia and Yemen aimed at calming hostilities in Yemen’s decade-old civil war. The agreement included canceling all recent decisions and procedures against banks by both sides, resuming Yemenia Airways’ flights between Sanaa and Jordan, and operating flights to Cairo and India. For over two years, Yemen has seen a…
Akasa Air has added Kuwait City as the fifth destination to its expanding global network. Starting August 23, 2024, Akasa Air will operate daily direct flights between Kuwait City and Mumbai, in response to the demand for enhanced and affordable connectivity on the route. Bookings for flights are now open on Akasa Air’s website www.akasaair.com, the Android and iOS app and through multiple leading OTAs. The service will add significant passenger and cargo capacity to the route and will capture the perennial demand for VFR and business travel between India and Kuwait. Commenting on the announcement Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder and…
The Hajj and Umrah Forum of India (HUFI) Expo 2024 India is set to bring together the Hajj and Umrah travel trade market under one roof. The 2-day event, one-of-its-first-kind in Mumbai, is set to be hosted on November 13 and 14, 2024 at Hall 5, Bombay Exhibition Center. The event aims to bridge the gap between established B2B travel service providers and regional tour operators specialiing in Hajj and Umrah. The platform will help aid the bigger travel players to enhance their reach to domestic tour operators with end-to-end travel services and enhance attention to detail to their clientele’s…
As per its Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan has implemented electronic tourism visa system for eligible nationalities for a period of 90 days. This single-entry visa is applicable for nationals from Australia, Brazil, Cambodia, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Taiwan, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, and the United States, VisaGuide.World reports. Under the new policy, applicants can apply for a visa online and obtain it through the Japan e-Visa system. However, as the Japanese authorities further noted, e-Visas are only available to individuals who travel by plane and have an ordinary passport. During the application process, the…
Warner Bros. World Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, the region’s largest indoor theme park, has entered into partnership with Etihad Airways, marking a monumental milestone in the theme park’s history. This collaboration will bring the excitement of Warner Bros. World to the skies with the launch of the world’s first Warner Bros. World branded aircraft, taking guests’ pre-theme park experience to new heights. The first-ever Warner Bros. World branded aircraft was unveiled to the public yesterday at a spectacular launch event held at Warner Bros. World. The partnership between Warner Bros. World and Etihad Airways represents the largest collaboration for the…
India has said the revised travel advisory issued by the US State Department for American citizens not to go to Manipur, among other areas in India, is a “routine matter”. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) in its weekly briefing today said any nation can issue such advisories from time to time. “The US travel advisory is a routine matter. Any nation can issue that, and we look at it that way. We also issue travel advisories,” the MEA spokesperson said. In the revised advisory, the US yesterday asked its nationals not to travel to Manipur, Jammu and Kashmir, the…
