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Trèsind Studio
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June 7, 2025

Three Stars: Trèsind Studio becomes first Indian restaurant to scale Michelin peak

A small restaurant in Dubai has achieved something no other Indian restaurant has — three Michelin stars. Trèsind Studio...

Lake Mead
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May 21, 2025

Lake Mead’s ‘deadly’ infamy does not deter visitors

Nestled between rugged mountains and slot canyons is Lake Mead. While it is one of the most popular national...

Mussoorie
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April 25, 2025

Mussoorie has come to be identified with Ruskin Bond

Mussoorie, the “Queen of the Hills,” is one of India’s most popular hill stations. Perched in the Garhwal Himalayas of...

island
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April 16, 2025

Maldives, Seychelles and Mauritius are top international island destinations for Indians

When it comes to island getaways, the three gems of the Indian Ocean — Maldives, Seychelles, and Mauritius — have long...

underwater wonders
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March 6, 2025

Dive into Nature’s Underwater Wonders

The ocean floor is home to diverse geological landscapes, from mysterious sinkholes to underwater waterfalls. Let us dive into some of...

London pub
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February 24, 2025

London cafes and pubs that accept crypto payments

  The age of cryptocurrency is here. Sit up and take notice. An increasing number of London’s eateries are...

Railbus run on renewable energy
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February 18, 2025

Public transport systems from Europe to India switching to renewable energy

The public transit sector is shifting towards renewable energy with climate change and environmental degradation becoming major concerns. From...

Crypto hotel
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February 11, 2025

10 New York City hotels that accept crypto payment

If you haven’t heard about cryptocurrency, you’ve been living under a rock. Essentially, cryptocurrency, or crypto, is virtual money...

Indian dish
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January 23, 2025

Michelin’s favourite Indian restaurants in Washington DC

Washington, DC, is a foodies’ city by all counts and has 25 Michelin-starred restaurants at the moment. Reflecting its...

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January 20, 2025

Split nightlife: All you should know

Split, Croatia’s largest coastal city, has a vibrant nightlife. The historic Dalmatian city comes alive with warm lights, music,...

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January 9, 2025

Phi Phi Islands: A snorkeling guide for Indian tourists

As Indian travelers increasingly flock to Thailand’s beautiful beaches and islands, Phi Phi Island has emerged as a top...

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December 23, 2024

Tom the Mime drives online visibility of SeaWorld Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando has got its own version of Santa, and this particular one, rocking a striped tee and breeches,...

Thai Smile aircraft
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June 5, 2019 Post a Comment

Thai Smile Airways to join Star Alliance as ‘connecting partner’

Frankfurt (TAN): Thai Airways’ regional subsidiary Thai Smile Airways has become Germany-based global airline alliance Star Alliance’s Connecting Partner...

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June 4, 2019 Post a Comment

India: SpiceJet introduces 20 new domestic flights

New Delhi (TAN): India-based budget carrier SpiceJet has introduced 20 new domestic flights, 18 of which will connect Mumbai...

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May 16, 2019 Post a Comment

After 5-year gap, Biman resumes Dhaka-Delhi direct flight

Dhaka (TAN): Bangladesh’s flagship airline Biman resumed its nonstop flight services between Dhaka and India’s capital Delhi on Tuesday....

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May 12, 2019 Post a Comment

Scotland: Historic Dunoon Burgh Hall is now a tourist info centre

Dunoon (TAN): A historic building in this small town has been turned into a tourist information centre. Dunoon Burgh...

Rottnest tour
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May 7, 2019 Post a Comment

Take an Australian Aboriginal culture tour on Rottnest Island

Perth (TAN): Rottnest Island off the Western Australia coast has more to offer to visitors than just quokka selfies....

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May 5, 2019 Post a Comment

Western Australia eyes Indian tourists through MasterChef

Perth (TAN): Western Australia is set to promote itself as a tourism destination on top-rating cooking TV show MasterChef...

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May 4, 2019 Post a Comment

SAS strikes deal with pilots’ union, week-long strike ends

Stockholm (TAN): Good news for travellers flying across northern Europe. The Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) pilot strike has come to...

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May 3, 2019 Post a Comment

23-year-old set for 4000-km walking adventure across India

(TAN): A 23-year-old man from Madurai will on Friday — May 3 — embark on an incredible journey from...

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April 30, 2019 1 Comment

Thailand sits up and takes action as tourist numbers fall

Bangkok (TAN): Thailand experienced a rare drop in the number of tourist arrivals and spending in March. Data collected by...

Sri Lanka train
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April 29, 2019 Post a Comment

Don’t go to Sri Lanka unless essential, India advises its citizens

New Delhi (TAN): The Indian government has advised citizens “not to undertake non-essential travel” to Sri Lanka in the...

ScotRail 385 electric train
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April 28, 2019 Post a Comment

Glasgow from Edinburgh on an electric ScotRail train

Edinburgh (TAN): Scottish railway company ScotRail has launched the first-ever Hitachi class 385 electric train on the Edinburgh to...

Bottle beach in Koh Phangan
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April 26, 2019 1 Comment

Thailand visa is now free till October 31, 2019

Bangkok (TAN): The Thailand government has given its nod to extending the ongoing waiver on visa-on-arrival fees for 21 countries, including...

Kingsroad
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April 25, 2019 Post a Comment

350K Game of Thrones fans visited Northern Ireland in 2018

Belfast (TAN): As many as 350,000 tourists came to Northern Ireland from across the world to see hit HBO...

Segra Stadium
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April 23, 2019 Post a Comment

US: Baseball season tourism rush in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Fayetteville, US (TAN): Spring is always an attractive time in Fayetteville, a city in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United...

Sri Lanka train
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April 22, 2019 Post a Comment

Easter attack could ruin Sri Lanka’s tourism dept targets

Colombo/Kolkata (TAN): The travel industry is bracing for the impact of the horrific attack in Sri Lanka’s capital Colombo...

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April 21, 2019 Post a Comment

Buddha Air to start Kathmandu-Kolkata nonstop flights from May

Kolkata (TAN): Nepal-based private airline Buddha Air will start operating nonstop flights between this east Indian city and Kathmandu...

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April 20, 2019 Post a Comment

Sri Lanka waives visa fees in low rainy season

Colombo (TAN): Sri Lanka is set to offer free visas to citizens of more than 30 countries, including the...

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April 18, 2019 Post a Comment

Jet Airways cancels all domestic and international flights

Mumbai (TAN): India’s oldest private airline, the 25-year-old Jet Airways, cancelled all its domestic and international flights indefinitely on...

Notre-Dame in flames
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April 17, 2019 Post a Comment

French President promises to rebuild fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral

Paris (TAN): French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild the 850-year-old Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris that was ravaged...

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April 13, 2019 Post a Comment

Indonesia & Malaysia emerge top Muslim-friendly travel destinations

Jakarta (TAN): Indonesia and Malaysia share the top spot in the Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2019. The...

Shikara on Dal Lake
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April 10, 2019 Post a Comment

India: Dal Lake in Kashmir gets a revamp to attract more tourists

Srinagar, India (TAN): The tourism authorities of north India’s Jammu and Kashmir state have decided to restore the beauty...

Louvre Pyramid
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April 9, 2019 Post a Comment

Spend at night at the Louvre, thanks to Airbnb

San Francisco (TAN): Staying in a treehouse or a castle during a getaway might be fun, but nothing can...

A Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in Lion Air livery.
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April 6, 2019 Post a Comment

MCAS to blame for Lion Air, Ethiopian Airlines crashes, admits Boeing

Chicago (TAN): American aircraft-making company Boeing has admitted that the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes – both involving...

Indian elections
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April 4, 2019 Post a Comment

India’s election is now a major tourist attraction

New Delhi (TAN): An increasing number of foreign tourists are developing an interest in experiencing the carnival that is...

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April 3, 2019 Post a Comment

Major IT outage delays flights across the US

Boston (TAN): United States airlines were temporarily affected earlier this week by data issues, the country’s Federal Aviation Administration...

Auschwitz extermination camp
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April 2, 2019 Post a Comment

US tourist tries to steal artefact from Auschwitz death camp, faces jail

Krakow (TAN): An American tourist faces up to 10 years in jail for attempting to steal a portion of...

Scotland is Now
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April 1, 2019 Post a Comment

Nothing has changed with Brexit row, Scotland assures Europe

Edinburgh (TAN): Scotland is letting Europe know that despite the uncertainty over Brexit, it will always be as open...

Ola in UK
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March 30, 2019 Post a Comment

Use your OLA app to ride tuk tuks in Liverpool, UK

London (TAN): India-based ride-hailing company Ola is taking over UK streets with it entering the British market with an...

Camiguin island
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March 27, 2019 Post a Comment

Have you ever hiked up a volcano? Do it at Camiguin in the Philippines

Camiguin, Philippines (TAN): Camiguin island, one of Philippines’ top tourism destinations, has launched another attraction for both outdoor enthusiasts...

guest house
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March 26, 2019 Post a Comment

FairBnb offers sustainable alternative to Airbnb model

Bologna (TAN): A startup called FairBnB offers a model for “hosts and guests to connect for meaningful travel and...

whale shark
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March 25, 2019 Post a Comment

Whale shark season is here at the Ningaloo reef in Australia

Perth (TAN): Whale sharks have started arriving this year at the Ningaloo Reef on Australia’s mid-north coast. An increasing...

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March 22, 2019 Post a Comment

Tourist nearly swept away by giant wave near Bali

Bali (TAN): A tourist posing for a picture had a close shave when a wave nearly swept her away at...

Sabi Sands Game Reserve
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March 21, 2019 Post a Comment

Protests before elections affect tourists in South Africa

Hazyview, South Africa (TAN): Tourists movement to and from Kruger Gate and Sabi Sand Game Reserve have been affected by protests by the local...

Hanoi, Vietnam
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March 20, 2019 Post a Comment

Vietnam’s Hanoi named cheapest Asian city for backpackers

Hanoi (TAN): Tourism price index website Price of Travel has named the Vietnam capital as the cheapest Asian city for...

Botswana is home to 130,000 elephants
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March 19, 2019 Post a Comment

Botswana’s elephant hunting proposal triggers debate

Gaborone (TAN): The Botswana government’s proposal to withdraw its ban on hunting elephants has trigged a big debate on social...

A canyon in Iceland
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March 18, 2019 Post a Comment

Iceland closes Justin Bieber canyon till June

Reykjavik (TAN): The Iceland government has closed the popular Fjadrargljufur canyon to the public in order to conserve its fragile...

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March 17, 2019 Post a Comment

Up to INR 1,000 off under SpiceJet’s ‘Terrific Tuesday’ deal

New Delhi (TAN): India-based budget carrier SpiceJet is offering instant discounts on base fares along with a free priority check-in...

Macau
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March 15, 2019 Post a Comment

Macau lawmakers set to discuss overtourism

Macau (TAN): A debate request from Macau legislator Sulu Sou Ka Hou on the issue of overtourism in the city has been accepted...

Snowy Rail Bridge
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March 14, 2019 Post a Comment

Community rallies to restore defunct rail bridge in Australia

Melbourne (TAN): The longest timber rail bridge in Victoria, Australia, is on the brink of collapse and a group of people are campaigning to...

Manarola in Cinque Terre
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March 13, 2019 Post a Comment

Up to EUR 2,500 fine for wearing flip-flops at Cinque Terre, Italy

Cinque Terre, Italy (TAN): Tourists at Cinque Terre in the Italian Riviera wearing inappropriate footwear could face fines up to...

Dead sea
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March 12, 2019 Post a Comment

Israel makes efforts to save Dead Sea, which is drying up

Jerusalem (TAN): The government of Israel is making efforts to preserve and save its biggest tourist attraction – Dead Sea....

Solomon Islands
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March 11, 2019 Post a Comment

Oil spill threatens Solomon Islands ecology and tourism

Honiara, Solomon Islands (TAN): Tourism Solomons CEO Josefa ‘Jo’ Tuamoto has expressed grave concern over the impact of the oil spill...

George Peabody Library in Baltimore
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March 9, 2019 Post a Comment

Try book tourism in Baltimore, US

Baltimore, US (TAN): Book tourism is a thing. And a great place to indulge in it is the city of Baltimore in eastern...

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March 8, 2019 Post a Comment

Vistara to offer sanitary napkins on board to celebrate Women’s Day

New Delhi (TAN): India-based carrier Vistara will offer free sanitary napkins upon request to women flyers on board starting today...

Halong Bay, Vietnam
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March 7, 2019 Post a Comment

Vietnam tourist visa process: It’s simple and fully online

Hanoi (TAN): For the citizens of as many as 80 countries (as of February 2019), getting a Vietnam tourist visa...

Blue Lagoon in Iceland
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March 6, 2019 Post a Comment

Continued whaling may repel tourists, fears Iceland tourism industry

Reykjavik (TAN): The tourism industry is not happy with the Iceland government’s recent announcement that it would continue whaling for another five...

Asakusa in Tokyo
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March 5, 2019 Post a Comment

Accessible tourism gains popularity in ageing Japan

Tokyo (TAN): Accessible tourism is increasingly gaining popularity in an ageing Japan, says The Japan Times. Such tourism aims to...

Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan
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March 3, 2019 Post a Comment

Tourists in New York City line up to visit Manhattan night court

New York City (TAN): Visitors to NYC are engaging in a new activity — spending time at the night court in Manhattan,...

Tourists at Arambol in Goa
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March 2, 2019 Post a Comment

Drink ‘feni’ but don’t do drugs: Minister advises visitors to Goa

Panjim (TAN): Don’t do drugs but drink the local liquor “feni” to get high, the tourism minister of the India’s...

Myanmar police
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March 2, 2019 Post a Comment

Myanmar: French tourist spends a month in jail for flying drone

Naypyidaw (TAN): A French tourist is spending a month in a Myanmar prison after being arrested for flying a drone...

A live music performance during a vintage car show at Pietermaritzburg
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March 1, 2019 Post a Comment

Pietermaritzburg in South Africa struggles to attract tourists

Pietermaritzburg (TAN): In spite of being the capital and the second-largest city in the province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa,...

Kyoto JR Station
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February 28, 2019 Post a Comment

Japan is on the verge of a tourism spike, but it has hurdles to cross

Tokyo (TAN): The tourism industry in Japan is on a high with it seeing an unprecedented 31 million foreign tourists...

Jane Goodall with a chimpanzee
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February 27, 2019 Post a Comment

Jane Goodall to sound sustainable tourism bugle in Sierra Leone

Freetown, Sierra Leone (TAN): Jane Goodall, a British primatologist most known for her long-term study of wild chimpanzees in...

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February 20, 2019 1 Comment

India e-tourist visa now valid for 1 yr; continuous stay for 90/180 days

New Delhi (TAN): India has decided to increase the validity of electronic tourist and electronic business visas from 60 days...

Bixby Bridge in Big Sur, California
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February 17, 2019 Post a Comment

US: Big Little Lies town wakes up to overtourism

Monterey County, California (TAN): Overtourism is impacting places such as Venice, which has now introduced an entry fee. It...

Lantern festival at Hoi An Vietnam
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February 14, 2019 1 Comment

Take part in this survey. It could make your Vietnam visa process simpler

Hanoi (TAN): Vietnam’s Tourism Advisory Board is inviting recent travellers to Vietnam to share online feedback about their visa experience...

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February 9, 2019 Post a Comment

GoAir waives cancellation fees for India flights this February

New Delhi (TAN): India-based GoAir is running a promotion that has zero cancelation fees on tickets booked with HDFC...

Machu Pichhu wheelchair access
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February 8, 2019 Post a Comment

Machu Picchu finally becomes wheelchair accessible

Cusco (TAN): The first ever wheelchair-accessible tour has been introduced at Machu Picchu, the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site...

Bratwurst – Boebel’s favourite German food
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February 7, 2019 Post a Comment

Germany’s sausage-themed B&B: Celebration of favourite food

Berlin (TAN): If you have a thing for sausages and quirky décor, the perfect place awaits you in a...

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January 30, 2019 Post a Comment

Emirates: A380 to connect Amman with Dubai in summer 2019

Dubai (TAN): Emirates has announced it will operate its Airbus A380 between Dubai and Amman during peak summer months...

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January 29, 2019 Post a Comment

Indian tourist numbers to Jordan up by 30%

Amman (NITN): Jordan Tourism Board recently announced that it has witnessed 30.40 per cent growth in 2018 from the...

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January 28, 2019 Post a Comment

New Mumbai-Delhi Rajdhani Express hits tracks

New Delhi (TAN): The Indian Railways has introduced another Rajdhani Express between Mumbai and Delhi, which was flagged off...

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January 27, 2019 Post a Comment

Madhya Pradesh celebrates folk heritage with ‘Lokrang Samaroh’

Bhopal (TAN): The Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, like the past 20 years, is hosting Lokrang Samaroh amid much grandeur...

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January 26, 2019 Post a Comment

Seabourn cruise line to serve premium caviar to guests

Seattle (TAN): Seabourn cruise will serve premium quality caviar on board its five ships, beginning in the next few...

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January 25, 2019 Post a Comment

Plane-to-plane taxi for BA premium fliers at Heathrow

London (TAN): British Airways has launched a new electric taxi service within London’s Heathrow Airport to shuttle its premium...

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January 24, 2019 Post a Comment

Thailand: Visa fee waiver extended till April 30

Bangkok (TAN): The government of Thailand has announced extension of the visa-on-arrival fee waiver from January 31 to April...

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January 23, 2019 Post a Comment

‘The Sweater Guy’ knits sweaters of holiday spots, takes selfies

New York City (TAN): Travel can do you wonders, or at least bring out your creative best. And that’s what...

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January 22, 2019 Post a Comment

Ticket policy in Machu Picchu becomes stricter than before

Cusco (TAN): Machu Picchu has introduced new ticketing rules to fight overtourism, starting January 1, and they are stricter than...

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January 21, 2019 Post a Comment

Peter Pan kicks off new bus service for Cape Cod

Springfield, MA (TAN): Peter Pan Bus Lines started a new bus service connecting Cape Cod to multiple destinations in...

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January 20, 2019 Post a Comment

Amtrak to improve facilities at Washington Union Station

Washington D.C. (TAN): Amtrak, the government-owned passenger train services in the US, has announced that in order to enhance customer...

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January 18, 2019 Post a Comment

Japan to trial bullet train at 360kmph

Tokyo (TAN): Central Japan Railway Co. (JR Central) has announced that it will carry out test runs of the new...

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January 18, 2019 Post a Comment

Air India to operate new flights for Kumbh Mela

New Delhi (TAN): Air India has announced that it will operate new flights to Allahabad (Prayagraj) from several Indian cities...

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January 17, 2019 1 Comment

Uzbekistan to waive visa for citizens of 45 countries

Tashkent (NITN): Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has announced that tourists from 45 countries will be able to visit Uzbekistan visa...

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January 16, 2019 Post a Comment

Free room service ends for Carnival Cruise Line guests

Miami (TAN): We all pretty much know there’s no free lunch, but no free room service? Now, that’s heartbreaking! Carnival...

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January 15, 2019 Post a Comment

Edinburgh to charge tourists GBP2 per night

Edinburgh (TAN): Visiting Edinburgh could burn a deeper hole in tourists’ pockets very soon, as plans of introducing a tourist...

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January 14, 2019 Post a Comment

Fans flock to ‘Bird Box’ house in California

Los Angeles (TAN): Bird Box, Netflix’s latest hit, has left the Internet gushing over it so much that fans are flocking to...

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January 13, 2019 Post a Comment

Aged elephant free after 50 years in tourist slavery

New Delhi (TAN): Gajraj, a 70-year-old elephant who served half a century as a tourist attraction, has finally retired. After spending...

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January 12, 2019 Post a Comment

Brussels Airlines plans multiple services for summer 2019

Brussels (TAN): Brussels Airlines has quite a few offerings up its sleeve for the upcoming summer. While it has announced...

Gondola in Venice
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January 11, 2019 Post a Comment

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...

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January 10, 2019 Post a Comment

Munnar turns winter wonderland as mercury dips below zero

Kochi (TAN): Sub-zero temperatures and South India do not often go hand in hand. Yet, the mercury in Munnar, one...

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January 9, 2019 Post a Comment

England’s oldest hotel on sale for GBP 1.4 million

London (TAN): England’s oldest hotel, a historic Grade II listed accommodation, has been put up for sale for GBP 1.4...

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January 8, 2019 Post a Comment

Delta to fly Minneapolis-Mexico City direct from June 8

Minneapolis (TAN): Delta, in partnership with Aeromexico, will offer a new nonstop service between the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and...

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January 7, 2019 Post a Comment

Make a booking at the world’s tiniest bed & breakfast

Hamburg (TAN): How tall are you? If the answer is two centimeters or less, you are in for a treat....

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January 6, 2019 Post a Comment

Queensland to get more Qantas flights

Cairns (TAN): Qantas has announced an increase in seating capacity and frequency across the company’s Queensland routes, from March 31,...

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January 4, 2019 Post a Comment

Eat, drink & enjoy great views on Amtrak Winter Park Express

Washington DC (TAN): Amtrak will introduce snacks and beverage, along with a better view to passengers onboard the Winter Park...

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January 4, 2019 Post a Comment

Etihad Airways to fly Boeing 787 Dreamliner to Hong Kong

Abu Dhabi (TAN): Etihad Airways has announced it will operate the Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner to Hong Kong on its daily services,...

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January 3, 2019 Post a Comment

IndiGo connects Kannur to three Indian cities

Gurgaon (TAN): IndiGo has announced to operate daily non-stop return flights from Kannur to Chennai, Hyderabad, and Hubli from this...

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January 2, 2019 Post a Comment

Lufthansa increases lounge space at Frankfurt Airport

Frankfurt (TAN): Lufthansa has opened the Panorama Lounge at Frankfurt Airport, in an attempt to expand lounge space and meet...

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