India
Israel introduces e-Visa for Indian Tourists
With the start of the new year, the Israel Ministry of Tourism (IMOT) launches an electronic visa system specifically designed for Indian travellers from 1 January, 2025.
UK warns its citizens against satellite phones in updated India travel advisory
The travel advisory emphasised that prior approval from the Department of Telecommunication is required for listening devices, as well as "powerful cameras or binoculars."
Virgin Atlantic increases capacity in India
Virgin Atlantic consolidates its operation in India, adding a new destination and increasing seat capacity.
2025 will be a pivotal year for Indian aviation
Shivani Singh Deo, Country Manager- India, Virgin Atlantic shared a year-end quote for 2024 and prospects for 2025.
VFS Global appointed to deliver Moldova Visa from India
VFS Global, the world’s outsourcing and technology service specialist for governments and diplomatic mission worldwide was appointed to deliver Moldova visas in India.
Madrid sees a 73% surge in Indian visitors in 2023 vis-à-vis 2022
The destination welcomed 57,435 visitors from India in 2023, 73% more than in 2022 and almost 20% more than in 2019, the last pre-pandemic year.
Saudia to increase frequencies to India
Recognizing India’s immense potential for inbound tourism, Saudia is focused on increasing flight frequencies and enhancing its service offerings.
Virgin Atlantic spices up festive & winter menu with a taste of India
Virgin Atlantic's new Autumn and Winter menu brings the spirit of India to life at 35,000 feet. Inspired by the vibrant flavors of the festive season, this special menu offers a delightful fusion of modern British cuisine and authentic Indian dishes across all cabins
Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas
Indian nationals were the largest group to receive UK visas for Visit, Study and Work categories in the year ending June 2024, said Lindy Cameron CB OBE, British High Commissioner to India, at the inauguration of the new state-of-art UK visa application facility operated by VFS Global in Delhi on 12 November 2024.
VisitCzechia successfully holds three-city roadshow in India
CzechTourism successfully concluded a three-city roadshow in India, its first since the pandemic, to boost travel interest to Czechia. Held from October 7-10, the roadshow visited Delhi, Bengaluru and Mumbai, with representatives from CzechTourism, the Czech Embassy and CzechTrade collaborating to showcase Czechia’s unique offerings to India's travel trade and media.
Etihad Airways celebrates two decades of connecting India to Abu Dhabi and beyond
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, is celebrating 20 years of flying to India this month. Etihad launched flights to the commercial capital of India, Mumbai, on the 26 September 2004, quickly followed by New Delhi on 1 December 2004.
Govt announces simplified norms for seaplane operations
Union Civil Aviation Minister K Rammohan Naidu launched the Guidelines for Seaplane Operations in India, simplifying regulations for such operations in the country.
Wood Villas of Kumaon Himalayas – A Paradigm Shift
“The best things in life are the people we love, the places we have been and the memories we make
‘Swift visa approval, more direct flights key to boost Indo-US tourism’
India and the US have a lot of unexploited potential in the tourism and hospitality space and more direct flights between the two countries and swifter visa application process is the need of the hour
VFS Global appointed to deliver Algeria visa services from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka
VFS Global has been appointed to manage submission and collection for Algeria visa applications in India, Nepal and Sri Lanka.
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