Category: Travel

  Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, under its Sagarmala Programme, has pushed a number of reforms and initiatives in the maritime industry to strengthen the country's socio-economic and regulatory environment. One of the key initiatives of the Ministry is to promote and develop a unique and innovative concept of floating jetties ecosystem which when compared to traditional fixed jetties, offers a number of advantages, such as being environment friendly, having a longer shelf life and modular construction.   Under the ambit of Sagarmala, Ministry has provided in-principle approval to…

Star Air, the aviation vertical of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, has signed a lease for two more Embraer E175 passenger jets with Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC), the largest Regional Aircraft Lessor in the world.   These two aircraft are in addition to the two Embraer E175 jet orders signed at the Farnborough International Airshow, UK in August 2022. The first of these four aircraft orders is due to arrive in January 2023.   Focusing on establishing a fleet of Embraer aircraft to improve regional connectivity, the E175 is powered by GE…

Often referred to as the land of dawn-lit mountains, Arunachal Pradesh is the first Indian soil to greet the rising sun. Despite being rich in natural flora and fauna, the state still happens to be one of the least explored regions in India. To gain the attention of tourists from around the world, the department of tourism announced a digital campaign through the journey of four women bikers. The 4-day long women's biking expedition has been flagged off on 14th December 2022 by The Hon'ble Chief Minister, Shri Pema Khandu…

After doing it for Telangana in 2021, TechEagle is enabling “Medicines from the Sky” for the remote regions of the North Eastern State using their Made in India Drone Tech Stack     Just a few days post unveiling Asia’s First Drone Delivery Hub and Network in Meghalaya, TechEagle – the company enabling faster logistics to different corners of the country, in collaboration with the Government of Arunachal Pradesh and World Economic Forum via its Made in India solution, has today started their operations to enable “Medicines from the Sky”…

Southern Travels, one of the leading players in providing tourism and hospitality services, has now further enhanced its presence in Eastern India with an authorized outlet in Kolkata. The location of the new outlet, Rashbehari Avenue, has been strategized to reach out to the maximum number of travel enthusiasts in Kolkata – in the middle of a market and housing society, very much near to the metro station. The new authorized outlet was inaugurated during a grand event on 30 October 2022, amidst the august presence of Member of West…

Revered monuments, picturesque landscapes, and luscious cuisine; the convoy-style road trip in Ford Ranger Raptor will offer a captivating experience   Adventures Overland – India’s first and biggest Road Trip Company, has announced its maiden expedition to Laos, a country traversed by the Mekong River and known for its mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. The capital city of this landlocked nation, Vientiane, is the site of the That Luang Stupa, where a reliquary reportedly houses the Buddha’s breastbone. The journey also covers the old town…

One of the frontrunners in promoting the Indian travel and tourism sector, Southern Travels has diversified its presence with the launch of its new branch in West Bengal’s capital, Kolkata. The Southern Travels expanded its wings to the eastern part of the country and started operation in the area during one of the most celebrated occasions for the Bengalis – the auspicious Durga Puja. The launch was announced during an event organized at Everest house, Ground floor, 46C, Jawaharlal Nehru Road (Chowringhee Road), Kolkata during Durga Puja on 26 September…

Tourism Malaysia continues with its second roadshow to India this year, together with the Malaysia Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) across four cities from 17th to 24 August 2022.The roadshow kicks off in the city of Visakhapatnam, followed by Kolkata, Kochi and Tiruchirappalli. The mission is headed by the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, YB Datuk Seri Dr. Santhara J.P., together with Malaysia’s tourism fraternity which consists of one (1) Malaysia-based airline, eighteen (16) travel agents, two (2) hoteliers, and one (1)state government agency. Since the reopening of…