Travels

 The Tourism & Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) operates under the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to fulfil the potential of the Tourism and Hospitality industry. Currently celebrating its 7th year, the not-for-profit organization is formed by the industry and for the industry, and regulated by the National Council for Vocational Education and Training (NCVET). It plays the...

 In a bid to revive tourism and strengthen bilateral relationship between India and Saudi Arabia, Trade Promotion Council of India organised a webinar on Tourism Collaboration between India and Saudi Arabia with the support of embassies of both countries. Eminent panellists included HE Dr Ausaf Sayeed, Ambassador of India to Saudi Arabia; Mr. G. Kamala Vardhana Rao, IAS, C&MD, ITDC; Mr. Augustus...

Upcoming opening of Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas coincides with Thailand’s plan to reopen travel for vaccinated travellers under the ‘Phuket Sandbox’ programme. Bangkok, 18 June, 2021 – Avani Hotels has announced the upcoming launch of Avani+ Mai Khao Phuket Suites & Villas, the brand’s ninth property in Thailand and the first in Phuket scheduled to open on 1...

As forecasts point to a higher-than-average 2021 Atlantic hurricane season[1], International SOS advises organizations on preparations required to best protect their people and ensure business resilience amid persistent assistance and travel constraints stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian Railways is going to start 71 unreserved train services from April 5 in an attempt to increase transport facilities for passengers. Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal said this has been done to ensure safe and comfortable travel for passengers. Earlier this month, the Railways reactivated the 'UTS on Mobile' app to decongest unreserved ticketing system counters at different stations...

Sitting through traffic is among the least pleasant things we do. And some cities have it so much worse than others. If you’re stuck in a traffic jam in Mumbai, Bengaluru or Delhi, you’re on one of the world’s Top 10 most-choked roads, according to the latest TomTom traffic index report. The index has been providing insight on traffic congestion...

Improvement in the speed of freight trains and a number of concessions/discounts given by IR to make freight movement attractive have given a boost to IR’s freight performance. The average speed of freight trains in February 2021 was 46.09 kmph against 23.01 kmph a year ago. Railway freight operations have continued to maintain pace, with 112.25 MT of loading in...

CEAT Tyres, India’s leading tyre manufacturer, introduces the concept ofonly women operated CEAT Shoppes across India. The all women CEAT Shoppe will be CEAT’s endeavour to empower women especially in the male dominated tyre industry. The Shoppes areowned, managed and run by team of women which will give them equal opportunity to grow and make a mark in tyre...

The UK's tougher new travel rules to contain the spread of COVID-19 variants came into effect from Monday, involving compulsory hotel quarantines for anyone returning to England from one of the 33 high-risk "red list" countries. Those arriving will have to pre-book and pay 1,750 pounds to spend 10 days quarantining in government-sanctioned hotels, covering the cost of the hotel,...

Gurugram-based online travel aggregator ixigo on Thursday said it is acquiring Bengaluru based online train discovery and booking platform Confirmtkt for an undisclosed amount across a mix of cash and ixigo stock. The founders of ixigo will join the Confirmtkt board and existing investors of Confirmtkt, including Venture Catalysts, will be exiting the company fully as a part of the...