In a significant move to facilitate foreigners travelling to China, the Chinese Embassy in India announced the extension of reduced visa fees until December 31, 2025, the Embassy said in a statement. The single entry visa fee for visitors is INR 2,900, and INR 4,400 for double entry, continuing previous cost-cutting measures put in place last year. For six months of multiple entries, the fee is 5,900 and for 12 months or above multiple entries, the fee is INR 8,800. For group visas and official group visas, each applicant has to pay INR 1,800. The notification came as India and…
Author: Disha Ghosh
Amid the prevailing dense fog conditions, Delhi Airport authorities on Friday issued an advisory and stated that flights which were not CAT III compliant would get affected. Taking to social media X, the authority wrote in a post “While landing and take offs continue at Delhi airport, flights that are not CAT III compliant may get affected.” Further, the airport authorities requested passengers to contact concerned airlines for their updated flight information. “Passengers are requested to contact the airline concerned for updated flight information,” the post further read. Inconveniences caused to passengers were regretted. Mumbai-Delhi world’s eighth busiest domestic route…
Air India Express yesterday started flights on the Tiruchi-Dammam sector. The airline’s flight IX 927 left Tiruchi airport around 6 a.m. with 113 passengers on board to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, said airport sources. The airline will operate bi-weekly services in the Tiruchi-Dammam-Tiruchi sector on Thursdays and Sundays. As per the schedule, the flight from Tiruchi will leave at 6.05 a.m. (local time) and reach Dammam at 9.10 a.m. (local time). The flight from Dammam will leave at 10.10 a.m. (local time) and reach Tiruchi at 5.40 p.m. (local time). It will be operated with a Boeing 737 aircraft. The airline…
Jordan-based Alliance DMC Jordan, has entered into a strategic partnership with SSR Reps, a specialised division of SSR Travel Solutions, as its official representative in India. This collaboration marks a key milestone for SSR Travel Solutions, adding Alliance DMC Jordan as the sixth distinguished brand in its Representation portfolio. The partnership aims to enhance Alliance DMC Jordan’s reach in the Indian market by offering bespoke travel experiences, group tours, and seamless services tailored to Indian travellers eager to discover Jordan’s vibrant culture, historical treasures, and natural wonders. Walid Ben Zaied, Business Development Manager, Alliance DMC Jordan, shared his excitement about…
A new tourist tax has come into effect across Russia on Wednesday, replacing the previous resort fee, local media on Wednesday. From January 1, 2025, travellers staying in hotels and other accommodations will contribute an additional 1 per cent of their lodging costs, marking the start of a phased plan to bolster regional tourism infrastructure, reports Xinhua, quoting RIA Novosti news agency. The tax was introduced as part of amendments to the Russian Tax Code in July 2024, which added a new chapter titled “Tourist Tax,” granting regional authorities discretion to implement the tax as a local levy. Many regions,…
Indian airlines inducted around 12.6% more aircraft in 2024 in comparison to the previous year, according to data from fleet tracking website Planespotter. In 2023, scheduled Indian operators (including former airlines like Go First and Vistara) inducted 112 aircraft in their fleet against 81 added in 2022, which was an increase of 38%. In 2024, Indian airlines added 134 aircraft to their fleets compared to 119 the year before, data on the website showed on Tuesday. Of the 134 planes, full-service carrier Air India inducted 24 aircraft, including five A350s. Air India Express, the airline’s low-cost arm, introduced 18 new…
Taiwan has introduced two visa categories aimed at attracting skilled professionals from India. These initiatives are tailored to meet the increasing demand for talent in critical sectors like information technology, engineering, and research and development. The first programme, the Employment Seeking Visa, offers Indian nationals a unique opportunity to enter Taiwan and explore job prospects in their respective fields. This visa allows individuals to assess the local employment landscape before committing to a long-term position. It is particularly appealing to professionals seeking to understand Taiwan’s job market dynamics while planning their next career step. The second initiative, the Taiwan Employment…
At a time, when visitations from India to its shores are at a record-high, Germany will be rolling out Digital Schengen visas for Indian nationals by the second quarter of 2025, said its Chennai-based Consul General Michaela Küchler. In 2023, German diplomatic missions in India issued more than 1.8 lakh (180,000) Schengen Visas to Indians, and for 2024 the number is expected to surpass the 2 lakh (200,000) mark, as per a Wion report by Siddharth MP. She added that the total time for obtaining a Schengen Visa (including appointment wait time and processing time) from a German mission takes…
EaseMyTrip.com has appointed Rikant Pittie as its CEO and Co-founder. In his new role, Pittie will lead the company’s strategic initiatives, drive innovation, and enhance customer experiences to further strengthen EaseMyTrip’s position in the industry. Rikant Pittie co-founded EaseMyTrip in 2008 and has been instrumental in its growth and success over the years. With over 16 years of experience in the travel and tourism industry, he has a deep understanding of market trends and customer needs. Under his leadership, EaseMyTrip has achieved significant growth, reflecting its commitment to a customer-first approach. Speaking on this development, “The travel industry is at…
In a recent survey conducted by Zoomcar Holdings, Inc. has reported a 43% year-on-year growth in bookings for November, driven primarily by a surge in demand during the wedding season. This year’s wedding season in India has been the strongest in recent years, emerging as one of the biggest contributors to this growth. With the assumption of a similar growth trend as the upcoming holiday season approaches, Zoomcar recognises the importance of broadening and diversifying its booking channels to capture greater market potential and has revamped its website booking experience to provide a seamless and user-friendly booking experience, matching the…