An Air India aircraft. Picture from the airline's official Facebook page. New Delhi (TAN): Air India has announced that it will operate new flights to Allahabad (Prayagraj) from several Indian cities…
Air India to operate new flights for Kumbh Mela
Uzbekistan to waive visa for citizens of 45 countries
A mosque in Uzbekistan. Picture by Sujoy Dhar/Notintown.net Tashkent (NITN): Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced that tourists from 45 countries will be able to visit Uzbekistan visa free, effective from…
Free room service ends for Carnival Cruise Line guests
A Carnival cruiseliner. Picture from the company's official Facebook page. Miami (TAN): We all pretty much know there’s no free lunch, but no free room service? Now, that’s heartbreaking! Carnival Cruise…
Edinburgh to charge tourists GBP2 per night
A glimpse of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. Picture by Atrayee Guha. Edinburgh (TAN): Visiting Edinburgh could burn a deeper hole in tourists’ pockets very soon, as plans of introducing a tourist tax…
Fans flock to ‘Bird Box’ house in California
A 'Bird Box' poster. Picture from Netflix's official Facebook page. Los Angeles (TAN): Bird Box, Netflix's latest hit, has left the Internet gushing over it so much that fans are flocking to a…
Aged elephant free after 50 years in tourist slavery
Screenshot from a video of the rescued elephant on YouTube New Delhi (TAN): Gajraj, a 70-year-old elephant who served half a century as a tourist attraction, has finally retired. After spending most…
Brussels Airlines plans multiple services for summer 2019
A Brussels Airlines aircraft. Picture from brusselsairlines.com Brussels (TAN): Brussels Airlines has quite a few offerings up its sleeve for the upcoming summer. While it has announced an increase in flight…
Venice to levy tourism tax on daytrippers
Venice (TAN): Vacationing in Venice is all set to turn dearer, even if you have just a day trip in mind. City officials have plans to charge tourists up to EUR10…
Munnar turns winter wonderland as mercury dips below zero
A blanket of frost over Munnar. Picture from Kerala Tourism's official Facebook page. Kochi (TAN): Sub-zero temperatures and South India do not often go hand in hand. Yet, the mercury in…
England’s oldest hotel on sale for GBP 1.4 million
Lowther Hotel picture from @LowtherHotel on Twitter London (TAN): England’s oldest hotel, a historic Grade II listed accommodation, has been put up for sale for GBP 1.4 million. Drake pub, located…
Delta to fly Minneapolis-Mexico City direct from June 8
Delta aircraft picture from the airline's official Facebook page. Minneapolis (TAN): Delta, in partnership with Aeromexico, will offer a new nonstop service between the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul,…
Visitors can buy alcohol in India’s dry state Gujarat. Here’s how
I have only been in Gujarat four days and it's been good to me so far. I'm staying in the northern part of Ahmedabad and I love the smooth, wide roads…