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Indian domestic air travel records 4.4 per cent growth with 1.37 crore passengers in May
"Passengers carried by domestic airlines during January-May 2024 were 661.42 lakhs as against 636.07 lakhs during the corresponding period of the previous year, thereby registering an annual growth of 3.99 per cent and monthly growth of 4.40 per cent," the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said.
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Wego and GNTO Launch Partnership to Highlight Germany’s UNESCO Treasures
Wego, the number 1 travel app and the largest online travel marketplace in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), announce a strategic partnership with the German National Tourist Office (GNTO) to launch an exciting new campaign.
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Now You Won’t Have To Wait A Lot At Mumbai Airport; Here’s Why
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) has undergone a significant transformation, making air travel a breeze for passengers. Long gone are the days of lengthy queues and frustrating waits. The airport has doubled its egate capacity, boasting the highest number of such gates in India!
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India solidifies its position as a global tourism powerhouse
India, in a remarkable turn of events, has solidified its position as a global tourism powerhouse, witnessing an unprecedented boom in travel that has left industry experts astounded.
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Will look at bringing down airfare prices, new civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu
Newly inducted civil aviation minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu took charge of his ministry on Thursday and said that bringing down airfare and improving infrastructure will be his top priorities. The 36-year-old TDP MP from Andhra's Srikakulam Lok Sabha constituency is the youngest-ever minister in Modi Cabinet 3.0.
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Madhya Pradesh's new intra-state air service links major cities, 50% discount on fares
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Thursday launched intra-state air service named 'PM Shri Paryatan Vayu Seva' by flagging off the first flight under it from Bhopal to Jabalpur. He also gave boarding passes to the flyers and opened a ticket-booking counter.
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Bangkok to Beijing by train: Thailand expands rail network for epic train trip
Train travel between Bangkok and Beijing is inching closer as Thailand prepares to expand its rail network. The Southeast Asian nation will run a trial service between Bangkok and Laos’ capital of Vientiane between July 13 and 14, according to the State Railway of Thailand. When up and running, the new link will improve transport between the two countries and China, Ekarat Sriarayanphong, an official at the railway agency, said in a statement.
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Young Indians drive surge in travel to Thailand
Young Indians are driving the increased Indian tourist inflows to Thailand with Airbnb reporting a more than 60 per cent year-on-year increase in bookings by Indian guests and tourists to Thailand between 2022 and 2023. This surge in interest, particularly notable during the recent Holi and Easter long weekends, saw searches for Thai stays by Indian travelers increasing by over 200 percent during these periods.
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Qatar Airways and China Southern to Offer Better Travel Options with New MoU
Qatar Airways and China Southern Airlines have taken a significant step forward in their strategic alliance by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at expanding travel options and convenience for passengers. This agreement, which includes a comprehensive codeshare arrangement, is designed to enhance the market presence and collaborative efforts of both airlines in key areas such as cargo services and frequent flyer programs.
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Western Railway Undertakes Pre-Monsoon Works To Ensure Smooth Travel For Commuters
Western Railway is committed to provide smooth travel for its commuters, to keep the wheels of trains running and ensure uninterrupted services, especially during the monsoons. Due to the sustained efforts and infrastructure upgradations, the suburban operations have become better in the past few years during the monsoons, and WR ran train services smoothly and normally over Mumbai suburban section with minimum disruptions, despite heavy rainfall.
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Air India Express to operate daily flights from Mangaluru Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi from July 22
Air India Express (IX) is all set to increase frequency of its flights from Mangaluru International Airport to Abu Dhabi to a daily flight from July 22, 2024.
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Passengers who missed train in Chennai Central to get berths under Emergency Quota
Southern Railway has offered to help some passengers who could not board Train No. 12840 Chennai Central-Howrah Superfast Mail in Chennai on June 11 to get accommodation under the Emergency Quota.
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Taj becomes world's strongest hotel brand on back of rapid revenue growth
Taj Hotels, the flagship brand of Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), has become the world’s strongest hotel brand on the back of rapid revenue growth. The brand has been recognized as the world’s second fastest-growing brand, after Sheraton’s Four Points, stated a Brand Finance report titled Hotels 50 2024.
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Schengen Visa: Europe Trip Gets Costlier As Fee Hiked By 12% From Today
Schengen Visa 12% Fees Hike Effective Today: Travelers to Europe will now have to pay higher visa application fees as the European Commission’s 12 per cent hike in Schengen Visa fees becomes effective today, June 11, 2024. This increase is applicable worldwide.
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Heatwave alert in Greece: The country faces rising temperatures and wildfire danger
In a recent weather update from Greece, the country is going to undergo a three-day heatwave starting today. According to Vassilis Kikilias, Minister of Climate Crisis and Civil Protection of Greece, during this time, the temperatures will touch or go above 40 degrees Celsius. The minister has cautioned about the heightened risk of wildfires as well.
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Saudi Arabia’s travel and tourism breaks all records: WTTC report
Travel & Tourism is forecast to continue growing at pace in 2024, with GDP contribution set to reach SAR 498BN, while jobs will increase by more than 158,000 jobs to reach nearly 2.7MN. International visitor spending is projected to almost double reaching SAR 256BN.
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Emirates to resume flights from India to Dubai from June 23
As Dubai eases travel curbs for passengers from India, Emirates airline said it will resume flights connecting India, South Africa and Nigeria to the city from June 23. "Emirates welcomes the latest protocols and measures announced by Dubai's Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management to allow the safe resumption of passenger travel from South Africa, Nigeria and India to Dubai and onwards," said the airline's spokesperson in a statement.
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UP Tourism signs key MoUs to boost rural tourism; 229 villages identified for development
The Directorate of Tourism will focus on identifying and addressing infrastructure gaps in selected villages, developing tourism infrastructure, mobilizing communities for tourism activities, organizing capacity-building programs and promoting homestays.
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How much should I tip in: Europe, Africa, Asia, Latin America, Australia and New Zealand
To tip or not to tip – and how much – is a question on many American travelers’ minds as they venture abroad this summer. The U.S. is known around the world for its generous tipping culture, but that standard, as much as 20% on some bills in some cities, hasn’t exactly been exported to other locations. In fact, according to Justin Chapman, a travel expert who specializes in safaris at Go2Africa, tipping in some locations may actually be seen as offensive.
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Infrastructure upgrade work at Sealdah station complete, train services to normalise soon
Work on the ongoing infrastructure upgrade at Sealdah station in Kolkata is now complete and train services are likely to be normal soon, an official said on Sunday. The modernization activities started from the early hours of Friday, which resulted in several suburban trains being cancelled or short-terminated in the last three days.
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