IndiGo started six domestic flights connecting Indore to Allahabad, Jodhpur and Surat on October 31. The flights, virtually flagged off by Jyotiraditya Scindia, Civil Aviation Minister, will operate daily, according to a statement. Sanjay Kumar, chief strategy and revenue officer of IndiGo, said, “Direct connectivity from Indore, the largest city in Madhya Pradesh, to the political, tourist and business centres of Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat, will cater to the regional travel demand while promoting trade, tourism, and mobility.” Overall, IndiGo operates 604 weekly flights from Madhya Pradesh.
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Australia recognised Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin for travel to the country as it eases border curbs. Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia’s regulatory authority for therapeutic goods such as medicines, medical devices, and diagnostic tests, in a statement said it has determined that Covaxin and BBIBP-CorV (manufactured by Sinopharm, China) vaccines will be “recognised” for the purpose of establishing a traveller’s vaccination status. “This recognition is for travellers aged 12 and over who have been vaccinated with Covaxin, and those 18 to 60 who have been vaccinated with BBIBP-CorV. In recent weeks, the TGA has obtained additional information demonstrating these vaccines provide…
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport, Ahmedabad, marked the launch of the first art lounge in India. Curated by Sanjana Shah from Tao Art Gallery, this aesthetic experience allows travellers to engage with the art and artists of that particular city/culture. This premier ‘artport’ aims to be a conversation starter on the emerging cultural landscape of India as well as a stepping stone towards setting a mark on the global art scene. The curatorial project reflects on the wonderment of a traveller as they juggle between anxious unpredictability and elicited enthusiastic energy. Talking about the initiative, Sanjana Shah, Independent Curator and…
RARE India to display wildlife lodges and camps Madhya Pradesh Tourism will showcase its diverse tourism experiences at the World Travel Market (WTM) 2021 that will be held in London from 1st to 3rd November. At the Madhya Pradesh Tourism Stand, RARE India, a community of some of the conscious luxury hotels and experiences in the Indian subcontinent, will also showcase its collection of wildlife lodges and camps in the state. Madhya Pradesh, affably called the heart of India, lies relatively unexplored. Its architectural marvels, intangible heritage, cultural diversity and outstanding natural beauty offer a myriad of experiences for every…
In a major step towards maintaining standards and regulating services offered by the adventure tourism providers, the state government of Kerala is perhaps the first government to have asked all such operators for mandatory registration. As per the recent move taken by the state government, the adventure tourism operators providing services in air, land and water will have to mandatorily register with the state government for running their operations. Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) which comes under the state Department of Tourism has formulated the procedure and protocols which are to be followed by the tourism service providers in…
In order to update the Indian travel agents, media and wedding planners, about the gradual re-opening of Thailand for tourism from India, Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi organised “Amazing Thailand Reopening” Webinar recently. Around 440 participants attended the webinar live on Zoom while the total reach of the webinar was over 5000 viewers across digital platforms. The session started with a welcome remark by H.E Pattarat Hongtong, Ambassador of Thailand to India who spoke about the importance of tourism in Thailand as well as the strong and cherished ties between the people of India and Thailand. She also highlighted…
The government of Oman on October 27 added Bharat Biotech’s Covaxin to the approved list of Covid vaccines for travel to the country. All passengers from India who have received two doses of Covaxin at-least 14 days before the estimated arrival date will now be able to travel to Oman without the requirement of quarantine. However, all other Covid related requirements/conditions, such as pre-arrival RT-PCR test shall be applicable for such passengers. The approval will significantly ease travel to Oman for Indians who have taken Covaxin. Passengers who have taken AstraZeneca/Covishield are already permitted to travel to Oman without quarantine.
In order to boost tourism, Sri Lanka has decided to launch some interesting campaigns in five countries, including India, France, Britain, Germany and Russia. The announcement was made by the Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga wherein he said the government will introduce some special tourism promotion programs to improve the tourism sector in the country which was shattered due to the COVID-19 condition. The minister also said that he has directed authorities to implement the special promotion as soon as possible and short and long-term promotions will be organised accordingly. He further added that he had also instructed the Sri Lanka…
Special tourism revival editions of ‘India International Travel Mart’, took place at ITC Grand Chola, Chennai & Tripura Vasini, Palace Grounds, Bengaluru on 18-19 October 2021 & 22 – 23 October 2021 respectively. Sphere Travelmedia & Exhibitions organised the events. The events held in Chennai & Bengaluru saw a healthy response from the travel trade fraternity and the end consumers. The Chennai edition of IITM had 100 participants from over 10 Indian states and the Bengaluru edition had 150 participants from over 20 Indian states along with international representation from Italy & Nepal. The two-day event showcased glimpses from the…
The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a special North Darshan Yatra package for train travellers. This eight nights/nine days package will commence on October 31 and will end on November 8. It will start from Rajkot and cover Amritsar, Haridwar, Mathura, Rishikesh, Vaishno Devi and Ujjain. Passengers can board the train at Rajkot Junction, Surendra Nagar, Viramgam, Mehsana, Kalol, Sabarmati, Anand, Chayapuri, Godhra, Dahod, Ratlam, and Nagda. A sleeper class ticket priced INR 8,505 per person, while a 3 AC ticket costs INR 14,175 per person. While booking for children below 5 years remains free, tickets…
