Travel And Tourism: News
01 Sep 2017
Air IndiaFocus on regional connectivity pushes up airfares for bigger cities
Domestic flights between metros and big cities are set to go up a notch as the government looks to direct funding to air connectivity between smaller towns.
01 Sep 2017
Elon MuskMusk's hyperloop pod breaks own speed record
Earlier one of the pods of Elon Musk's hyperloop transport system had managed to hit 324km/h speed in the test tunnel.
29 Aug 2017
DelhiDelhi: Metro ridership witnesses sharp decline in June after price-hike
Following the fare hike in May, Delhi Metro witnessed a decline of nearly 1.5 lakh commuters a day in June.
27 Aug 2017
IndiaAsk the Trivago guy how to turn bad publicity around
"Kya apne kabhi online hotel search kiya hai?" Maybe you don't spend much time on TV or YouTube, but if you have seen the Trivago ad once, you will remember it.
23 Aug 2017
Indian RailwaysGet Indian Railways' Rs. 10lakh travel insurance for 92 paise
When Rs. 10 lakh travel insurance costs just 92 paise, it's a no-brainer that one should definitely take it.
17 Aug 2017
Delhi High CourtGet ready to pay more for excess baggage on flights
The luxury of flying keeps getting costlier for the common man. In the latest blow for passengers, airlines are now free to charge up to Rs. 350/kg for luggage beyond 15kg.
01 Aug 2017
DelhiDelhi Metro to include 45% more trains from March 2018
With its Phase 3 nearing completion, Delhi Metro is set to undergo a massive expansion.
31 Jul 2017
Space NewsCan ISRO help realize interstellar travel?
Christopher Nolan fans may be familiar with his 2014 sci-fi masterpiece 'Interstellar', which took us on an exciting, emotional 'interstellar' quest to find another habitable planet.
30 Jul 2017
Indian RailwaysIndian Railways: Now carry home-cooked food while traveling
After being flooded with complaints of poor quality food, Railway Board chairman AK Mittal has asked travellers to carry home-cooked food to avoid any trouble.
27 Jul 2017
IndiaFuturistic travel: India could soon have metrinos, hyperloops and more!
Public transportation in India is set for a massive overhaul. If all goes according to plan, citizens can expect to have as many as six new modes of rapid mass transport.
26 Jul 2017
IndiaAir Travel will overtake Indian Railways soon, says internal report
In the near future, upper-class passengers will choose domestic airlines over Indian Railways as the preferred method of long-distance travel.
14 Jul 2017
San FranciscoMeet this super-commuter who flies to work every day
Do you moan about your few hours' daily commute and busy traffic? Think about those who travel between cities for work.
12 Jul 2017
South KoreaHow an American missile shield is spoiling S.Korea's tourism industry
South Korea's tourism body has predicted a 27% drop in foreign tourists to the country this year, compared to 2016.
10 Jul 2017
MaharashtraNo beef ban, tourists can eat everything, says Goa minister
At a time when lynchings are taking place in the name of beef, Goa tourism minister Manohar Ajgaonkar said that beef isn't banned in the state and tourists can eat whatever they feel like.
05 Jul 2017
DelhiL-G gives green signal for North-South road to Delhi airport
Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal gave a thumbs up to the Delhi government's proposal for connecting the north-south road from Wazirabad to the Indira Gandhi International Airport.
04 Jul 2017
Jammu And KashmirHow unrest has crippled Jammu and Kashmir's economy
In July 2016, Indian security forces killed the Hizbul Mujahideen leader Burhan Wani.
29 Jun 2017
Supreme Court Of IndiaTrump Travel Ban: Visa applicants must prove "close" family/business ties
The White House has unveiled a new set of criteria for visa applicants from six predominantly Muslim countries and all refugees subject to President Donald Trump's travel ban.
27 Jun 2017
IndiaIndia to get an exclusive tourist police, soon!
There might soon be a tourist police in India, catering exclusively to visitors to the country and ensuring their safety.
23 Jun 2017
IndiaUnrest in Valley hits tourism hard, locals suffer
Tourism has historically remained an instrument of economic growth in J&K and has contributed a lot in developing the economy but in recent times, unrest in the Valley has led to dwindling of tourist economy.
21 Jun 2017
IndonesiaTourists, beware of Indonesia's dog meat scam!
A meat scam has been unearthed in Indonesia, where dog meat is growing popular day by day in contrast to other Asian nations.
17 Jun 2017
IndiaToilets on highways a fundamental right: Himachal Pradesh HC
The Himachal Pradesh HC ruled that public convenience facilities on highways are a fundamental right.
09 Jun 2017
Aadhaar CardID proof must for booking flight tickets soon, says ministry
Currently, when you walk into an airport you have to show an identity proof to get pass the gates and board your flights.
27 May 2017
IndiaTravellers look towards foreign destinations despite high fare, visa delays
Airfares have gone up this summer, and how. Compared to last year, spot fares to London have jumped by 30%.
18 May 2017
ItalyItaly is giving away historic properties for free!
Now might be the best time to plan owning a priceless property in Italy. The government has launched a new program, Cammini e Percorsi ("paths and routes"), under which it will give away castles and villas for free.
16 May 2017
Deepika PadukoneRanbir Kapoor- the new face of Yatra
Yatra.com has roped in Ranbir Kapoor as their new brand ambassador. CMO Vikrant Mudaliar said: "Yatra is bursting with new ideas, and we wanted our ambassador to exude similar qualities. Ranbir appeals to all age groups and demographics and we are excited about using him in our communication."
05 May 2017
CaliforniaNow family kicked off Delta flight after row over toddler
A California family has alleged they were forcibly removed from a Delta Air Lines plane and threatened jail for refusing to give up the seat which their baby had occupied.
04 May 2017
TelanganaVijayawada airport gets cabinet nod for getting International status
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the granting of the International status to Vijayawada airport.
04 May 2017
IndiaAirports are now seeking Aadhaar check-ins
In what appears to be a natural progression following the Railways' push for Aadhaar-based identification, airports are now mulling on introducing the same practice to ease their burden.
02 May 2017
ISISUS issues travel alert for tourists visiting Europe
The US has issued a travel alert for Americans visiting Europe, citing continued threat of terror attacks.
01 May 2017
United AirlinesDelta pilot captured on camera hitting woman passenger
Amid rising sentiment against airlines' insensitive handling of passengers, Delta Air Lines has come under fire after a pilot was captured on camera hitting a woman-passenger.
18 Apr 2017
IndiaWorld Heritage Day 2017: Millions pay tribute to their monuments
On the occasion of the World Heritage Day being celebrated on April 18, people all over celebrated their heritage and paid tributes to monuments on Twitter.
17 Apr 2017
IndiaIndian Railways' measures to improve tourism sector
Following Indian travel and tourism sector acquiring the 7th position in the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) chart, Railways is now spearheading initiatives to ensure that it doesn't lose its momentum.
