Indian Subcontinent

The virtual edition of the inaugural ITB India has kicked off successfully. The annual B2B trade show and conference will build the bridge to the Indian and South Asian travel markets over three days of networking, travel news and business opportunities. Over 400 Indian and South Asian buyers from MICE, Corporate Leisure and Travel Technology sectors, as well as 150 ...

The national flag carrier Air India has announced a special scheme for senior citizens offering a concession of 50% on the base fare. The special scheme applies only to domestic flights and travelers over the age of 60 years can take advantage of the scheme. According to the carrier’s official website (www.airindia.in), the national carrier has set up a criterion ...

The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has announced that the Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) located in Delhi will resume flight operations at its Terminal 2 from October 1, 2020. An official of the Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) has announced and informed that the terminal is stepping up preparations to provide a safe and healthy environment for passengers flying ...

ReCONNECT, the virtual B2B travel trade exhibition by the organisers of India’s leading travel trade show OTM will connect 3000+ global travel industry professionals virtually on 18th September as the world prepare for reopening of tourism. Like other major countries Indian Government has also recently mandated unrestricted domestic travel and international travel is likely to catch up fast. The States ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Maldives has informed last week that the island has decided to impose stricter entry restrictions on inbound tourists, after noting a surge in coronavirus infections at more than 12 resorts. The Indian Ocean archipelago has reopened its luxury resort islands in mid of July, after nearly four months of follow lockdown restrictions along with ...

Aviation industry sources said on Sunday (August 16) that the private airline Air Vistara (UK) is planning to start its international flight operations between India and the United Kingdom, France and Germany under bilateral bubble arrangements with these countries, amid the COIVD-19 pandemic. Earlier this month, India and the United Kingdom signed a bilateral aviation agreement under which airlines of the ...

On Thursday (August 13), India has signed an air bubble agreement with the neighboring country Maldives and made it the 6th country in the list of countries where Indians can travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The first flight under air bubble agreement is expected to depart to Male on Tuesday (August 18). However, it is yet to be announced which airlines ...

Sri Lanka has received the “Safe Travel” stamp from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), which recognizes the Sri Lankan government’s safety protocols and standards. These safety protocols and standards are enforced by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Agency (SLTDA) to ensure the safety of domestic and international travelers. According to statement from WTTC President & CEO Gloria Guevara, ...

After almost five months of restrictions, climbers and trekkers will be allowed to visit Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks, amid the COIVD-19 pandemic. Tourism department officials have confirmed on Thursday (July 30) that Nepal has decided to reopen the way to Mount Everest and other Himalayan peaks for the autumn season (September to November) to promote economy that relies ...

Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Indian aviation regulator, has confirmed on Friday (July 24) that it is extending the restrictions on domestic flights till November 24, 2020 or till further notice. The caps on air fares will also remain in place till the same period. The Aviation Ministry has said, “As per the prevailing situation of COVID-19, the ...