July 2 (TravelAndy): Russia has lifted a ban on its citizens from travelling to Turkey following an apology by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for shooting down a Russian warplane…
India runs its first blind-friendly train
...ysuru on January 26, on the occasion of India’s Republic day, said reports. This officially became the first train that is completely equipped to make travel easier for visually challenged…
Australia bans climbing Uluru from Oct 2019
...s Rock. Tourists come in droves to visit the grand scale of Uluru, the sandstone rock which is famous for its red glow. But according to reports, from October 2019…
Cauvery protest hits tourism in Karnataka
...ent of Karnataka hotel owners; association told The Hindu newspaper. “Tourists are citing the bandh (strike) as reason and seeking refund,” Rajendra added. Tourists have started cancelling their hotel bookings…
Jet Airways to fly Bengaluru-Singapore from Dec 14
...mber 9 (TravelAndy): India’s airline, Jet Airways announced the launch of a daily direct flight from Bengaluru in India to Singapore with effect from December 14, 2016. The new flight…
Air Pegasus connects Bengaluru to Madurai
...ute. The Bengaluru-based airline will ferry in this route thrice a week – Monday, Friday and Saturday. The flights will take off from Bengaluru at 10.40am and reach Madurai at…
Peru releases permits for 2018 Inca Trail trek
...18. This is four months earlier than usual, said reports. The authorities will release 500 passes per day, of which 200 will be for tourists and the other 300 reserved…
e-Visas for 18 countries to Russia far east
...on and expanding business ties by facilitating projects involving foreign companies, and attracting more foreign tourists, an official statement said. The signed directive submitted by the Ministry for the Development…
Funds for rural tourism infrastructure in Scotland
...ic, rural tourist sites will receive funding for new facilities to further enhance the visitor experience, VisitScotland, the country’s national tourism organisation, said. Around £3 million from the first round…
TruJet starts Bengaluru-Hyderabad flight
...Tier I cities with Tier II and Tier III ones as we see great potential in that segment,” said Vankayalapati Umesh, MD of Turbo Megha Airways Pvt. Ltd, which promotes…
Air India to fly Bengaluru-San Francisco fom Dec 2
...elAndy):India’s flagship carrier Air India is launching a flight route between Bengaluru and San Francisco via New Delhi from December 2, said reports. All custom check and immigration formalities will…
AirAsia discount for HDFC card holders
February 10 (TravelAndy): AirAsia has announced an exclusive discount of 20% on ticket fare for HDFC bank credit and debit card holders. This discount will be applicable for tickets booked…