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The UN Conference on the Aviation Industry’ to be held in Korea
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has selected Korean Air as the host of next year’s annual general meeting. The annual general meeting (AGM) of the International Air Transport Association
Sushma Swaraj commemorates Gandhi Train Incident in South Africa
The Minister of External Affairs of India, Her Excellency, Minister Sushma Swaraj visited Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province and attended the commemoration of an event which occurred 125 years ago, on 7th
Air India hikes baggage charges to Rs. 500 per kg for domestic travel
State-run Air India said it has revised the excess baggage charges by Rs 100 per kg to Rs 500 for domestic travels from June 11. Air India said it has
India is lacking behind because of limited Licensed Chinese-speaking tour guides
India has a lot of going of factors to attract Chinese tourists including various historical sites, rich cultural traditions, and proximity which simply reduces travelling cost. Despite that, the number
IRCTC.co.in website gets a facelift
On the new irctc.co.in, a user does not require log-in credentials to search for trains, doing away with a major barrier for smooth user experience. The new features of irctc.co.in are
Indian Railways to introduce scenic trains to promote tourism
In a bid to woo more passengers and promote tourism, India’s state-owned railways has decided to introduce state-of-the-art, glass-roofed Vistadome coaches in trains across the country. “A total of 100
‘Adopt a Heritage’ scheme is for development, maintenance and operation of Tourism amenities in monuments: Tourism Ministry
Project envisages limited ‘access’ to non-core areas and ‘no handing over of monuments’ are involved In response to certain reports appearing in the media regarding Adopt a Heritage Scheme, the
AAI inks performance MoU with civil aviation ministry
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has signed its Annual Performance Contract (APC) for the year 2018-19 with ministry of civil aviation. The MoU was signed on April 27 between
A bloated Air India on a hiring spree; to induct 270 co-pilots
Ongoing privatisation and mounting losses have not deterred the flag carrier Air India from adding to the already-bloated workforce,as it’s in the process of hiring around 270 co-pilots in the
Tourism Minister issues Letters of Intent to agencies for monuments under Adopt a Heritage project
31 prospective monument mitras have been shortlisted by the Oversight & Vision committee for developing tourist friendly amenities at 95 monuments The 3rd Award Ceremony of Adopt a Heritage Project was
