The world is reviving despite potential threats stood still by Covid variants! The tide is now turning, as people are rejuvenating life in the new norm after vaccinations are hitting the roads. Travel is returning, albeit with some quarantine rules or restrictions. IATO qualifies free visa grant for all the tourists till March 31, 2023 […]
Month: July 2021
Ray of light: RBI has given optimism to tourism and hospitality sector
By Anindita Acharya When was the last time you packed your bags, booked tickets and travelled to your heart desire? Yes, the obvious response would be before the Covid-19 pandemic hit us in 2020 and disrupted everything in our life. Doesn’t it look like ages before? According to the World Travel and Tourism Council […]
Travel Insurance, needed for vaccinated travelers too
By Satyaki Dutta Travellers are pretty ready to explore the globe this summer after the pandemic lockdown lifts up. When you are among those lucky few who got their Covid jab, you can travel without worrying about the disease. Still, for some places, youneed to carry correct category of travel insurance. Some of the countries […]
All you need to know about Banana Islands
Nancy Kapoor Banana Island is one of the few neighbourhoods in Lagos and Nigeria that can compete with the world’s most attractive destinationslike Paris, San Diego, California and Tokyo. Banana Island is constructed on the reclaimed ground along the Lagos Lagoon’s Ikoyi waterfront. The Island is 8.6 kilometres east of Lagos Island’s Tafawa Balewa Square. […]
‘WebBeds’ inaugurates tool for travel restrictions
By Netpal Travel Bureau WebBeds, a new communicating tool, the world’s second largest and quickest-growing B2B bedbank has launched. It constitutes Destinations of the World, FIT Ruums, Jactravel, lots of hotels, Sunhotels and Totalstay trading platforms and many more, help travel trade to evaluate clients, the latest travel limitations regarding COVID-19. Powered by Sherpa, the […]
Post Covid-19: Ministry soars plan, help wellness tourism
By Netpal Travel Bureau The Draft National Strategy and Roadmap for Development of Rural Tourism in India strives to promote local products through tourism. It helps to generate income and jobs in rural areas and authorize local communities as well. To boost the tourism sector, post-coronavirus pandemic era, the Ministry of Tourism has recently released […]
Appointments
Compiled by Sikha Thakur Celebrity Cruises Michael Scheiner, a former top fashion house marketer, has been appointed as Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of the new-luxury, Celebrity Cruises. Sooner in July, Scheiner will join Celebrity and look after all the aspects of brand loyalty and e-commerce globally and drive new customer acquisition. Being […]
Artichoke Festival returns to Monterey fairgrounds
The artichoke festival returns to the Monterey county fairgrounds on July 24-25, 2021, with promise, “thistle be a good time!”With local food and entertainment, edu-agricultural activities and fun for all ages, the artichoke festival will again take place to celebrate the region as “the artichoke centre of the world.” The 61st annual event expects to […]
Qantas starts mystery flights to unknown destinations in Australia
Qantas Airways has kicked off three domestic mystery flights in Australia, travelling to unknown destinations, even though international borders remain closed. The package includes a ticket for the flight and an entire day of activities in a mystery destination, all of which are outside major capital cities.The flights will depart from Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne […]
An eco-friendly weekend trip to Corbett National Park
After spending one long year under lockdown and following social distancing guidelines, an eco-friendly weekend trip to the Corbett National Park is planned. Though elusive tigers were spotted, the experience was a wholesome one.A six-hour drive from Delhi to Ramnagar can be a tough decision but reaching the final destination, Sawal Deh is worthwhile.