Government employees are currently required to purchase air tickets only from three authorised travel agents -- Balmer Lawrie & Co, Ashok Travel & Tours and IRCTC.

A recent article published in the Nature Portfolio journal reported that the ice on Everest has been thinning at an alarming rate. During an informal meeting of Nepal's tourism department, officials have discussed shifting the base camp of Mt Everest from the present location 

Extending to almost 160km with one-third lying in India and the other two-thirds in China, the Pangong Lake is the world’s highest saltwater water body at an altitude of 4,350 metre, and a great attraction for the tourists visiting Ladakh.

People looking for ‘me-time’ said to be main reason behind travelling alone.

The state of Victoria is relatively cool, so the wines yield us some really crisp sparkling and white wines and fruit-forward reds. I have visited Yarra and Heathcote earlier and this time around, I visited St Hubert, a premium winery, and came away quite impressed by their vintage sparkling and Chardonnays.

As travelers set off on vacations to avenge being grounded thanks to the pandemic, they are getting a reality check.

These factors like massive hike in ATF prices, together with plummeting rupee against dollar are set to raise the cost of airlines operations in turn increasing the air fares by up to 15%.

per the study - Summer Vacation Index - Family Edition 2022, 82 per cent of parents felt they had a difficult time juggling work and keeping children occupied during summer breaks.

Additional projects are planned at Ghodbunder, Veldur, Vasai, Kashid, Rewas, Manori, Pipavav and Muldwarka, JN Port in Maharashtra and Pipavav and Muldwarka in Gujarat.

Venezuela's government has announced direct flights to Algeria and Iran along with Doha, the capital of Qatar

It could be a while until Japan starts to see tourist groups experience a matcha tea ceremony in Kyoto, tackle the ascent of Mount Fuji and witness the holy island of Miyajima before it fully reopens by the end of the year.

On Wednesday, Kam Air operated a special flight from Kabul to Delhi with few passengers on board, sources noted.

A minimum 10-15 per cent increase in air fares is required to ensure that cost of operations are better sustained, Singh said in a statement.

The corporation wants to replicate the project in Maharashtra and has already floated a tender for a consultant to conduct a feasibility study.

Portugal's minister for parliamentary affairs Ana Catarina Mendes said that a new type of visa has been created, the work-seeker visa, which allows entry into Portuguese territory of foreign nationals looking to work for up to 180 days.

With theme park attendances and tourism more generally recovering from the pandemic, Disney's latest offering is its most luxurious yet, to fly 75 mega-fans around the world in July 2023, with VIP visits to Disney resorts in California, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Paris and Florida.

Last month, after several complaints of airlines denying boarding to passengers with valid tickets, the DGCA had written to all airlines directing them to strictly comply with the regulations.

The pilgrims from various parts of the country had come to take part in the ceremonial bathe ritual of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Lord Subhadra.

According to the regulator, Air India may not have a policy in this regard and does not pay compensation to the passengers.

On the occasion of Buddha Purnima, India has sent the Four Holy Relics of Lord Buddha to its spiritual neighbour 'Mongolia'. It will be displayed for 11 days at the Batsagaan Temple within the premises of Gandan Monastery. It was flown with 23 members of the delegation, led by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju on 12 June.

Jagatguru Shrisant Tukaram Maharaj was a Warkari saint and poet who was known for his devotional songs and Abhanga poetry.

The cruise port of Galataport Istanbul in Turkey is home to a shopping centre, a hotel, cultural venues and a restaurant owned by Turkish butcher Nusret Gokce, better known as Salt Bae, the social media star who sprinkles salt on steaks in front of celebrity customers.

Apart from rising Covid cases, there has been a surge in airfares and hotel rates as well.

Starry experiences are up for the taking across the globe for people to recreate iconic historical or cinematic moments

While special focus was laid on the development of Ranjit Sagar Lake, various other sites having the potential to be developed as tourist spots were showcased during the investors' summit organised by the Punjab government

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced that the Covid-19 test requirement for international travel will end early Sunday morning but it will continue to monitor state of the coronavirus pandemic and will reassess the need for a testing requirement if the situation changes.

During the four days of travel, the train roves through three Aussie states Western Australia, South Australia and New South Wales and touches their respective capital cities – Perth, Adelaide and Sydney. 

Friday is the first day to start procedures needed for the entry and arrivals are not expected until late June at the earliest, even though airport immigration and quarantine offices stood by for any possible arrivals.

A trip to any part of the world would require you to forego your diet. Since every stop has several fast-food options, you may get forced to eat unhealthy foods. Here are some fun hacks and indulgent snacks to pack when travelling and satisfy your cravings 

Japan would need to fully reopen its border for tourism to deliver a serious cash injection to the economy, harness the upside of a weak yen by giving overseas visitors greater purchasing power, helping offset some of the negative effects like higher import costs for consumers and firms.

Mexico ended a visa-waiver program for Brazilians in December 2021 but Brazil natives traveling by air can enter Mexico if they submit a so-called electronic authorization form 30 days before travelling.

The aviation regulator ordered that if any passenger does not follow the guidelines even after the warnings, they should be de-boarded, if need be, before departure. Airlines should ensure that all passengers are sanitized on the precautionary measures taken by them.

The average traveller is using 36 digital services & apps to enhance vacation experience.

Besides, airport operators must take help of the local police and security agencies and levy fines on people not wearing face masks, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said in a circular.

Maharaja Ramanuj Pratap Singh Deo of Koriya is believed to have hunted the last three recorded Asiatic cheetahs in India in 1947.

The donation of Rs 10 crore was made by individuals as well as private companies.

When it comes to heritage sites, Ajanta & Ellora caves in Aurangabad and Taj Mahal in Agra were tied for the top spot.

Major destinations driving the international traffic demand are Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe.

Indian travellers no longer have to show proof of vaccination against coronavirus or proof of recovery from the disease or a negative RT-PCR test result.

Airports across Europe have struggled to cope with a post-pandemic travel rebound in demand but British airports have been particularly hit by major disruption over the past week

The Scheme will encourage the adoption of principles of sustainable tourism including environmental, socio-cultural, and economic sustainability, the ministry said.

Social media platforms like Instagram have changed the way users and businesses look at travelling. From ordinary people turning travel ambassadors to companies offering ‘Insta-worthy’ tours, there’s a lot to see and do out there

Labour shortages have been reported in Spain's tourism, agriculture, construction and technology industries and the government intends to grant more temporary visas for sectors that need workers

A revived "Go To Travel" campaign would likely serve as a core measure to stimulate consumer demand given that Japan is set to ease border controls to let foreign tourists in from July 10 as coronavirus infections ease.

The high court said all such persons, who are found to be violating these norms, should be booked and fined and they should be placed on the no-fly list and added that it is essential to introduce sufficient deterrence to enforce compliance of norms.

The country on the top of many globetrotters' wish-list is at last relaxing entry regulation.

Major events planned for later this year include the Shangri-La Dialogue. The Global Health Security Conference is scheduled for the end of June and the Milken Institute Asia Summit will be held in September. Singapore will also host the AIJA Annual Congress in August and gamescom asia in October.

The hot air balloon is said to have the capacity to hold four people besides the captain, ensuring a breathtaking view of the Zabarwan Mountains and Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar.

The 17-seater aircraft, which has been made in India, will be used to operate the flights on the Dibrugarh-Tezu route thrice per week, the airline's statement noted.

This 26-year-old is first Indian female vegan to ascend the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest