Airlines around the world announced they would make more drastic reductions to their flying schedules, cut jobs and seek government aid after countries further tightened border restrictions due to the fast spreading coronavirus. United Airlines Holdings Inc booked $1.5 billion less revenue in March than the same time last year and […]
Instagram vs Reality: Travel influencers gloss over coronavirus
In the time of coronavirus, to log in to Twitter or Facebook is to be bombarded with posts about infection rates, hand sanitizer and social distancing. Airlines are dropping flights, countries are tightening borders, and concerts and conferences have been canceled. But there’s one place where it’s possible to escape the […]
Venna Lake, Wilson Point and more: Places to visit in Mahabaleshwar
Recently, a friend said she was taking a break and going to “where the strawberries grow in this season”. Mahabaleshwar, is one of the most suited places for strawberry cultivation. In fact strawberries from here, contribute to about 85 percent of the total production of strawberries in the country. My friend […]
Egypt’s fragile tourism sector braces for virus impact
Just when Egypt’s crucial tourism sector was recovering from years of political tumult and jihadist attacks, the industry finds itself bracing for a potential buffeting by the new coronavirus. The guesthouse where Bassam Hamimi works in archaeologically rich southern Egypt usually hosts numerous tourists from China, but since the outbreak of […]
Tokyo 2020: Robots to greet, guide visitors at Olympics
Haneda Airport is the main gateway of Japan, connecting Tokyo with many cities around the world. It is the closest airport to the capital; many local and foreign travellers choose this convenient airport. The number of visitors to Japan is increasing year by year and it is expected to hit record levels when […]
Techilicious with Rajiv Makhni: 3 phones that spread awesomeness
There’s been a flood of awesomeness in the Indian phone market. Every single day has brought with it an announcement, a release or a brand new game changer. This is not a random happening – there is a reason and story behind it. It all started with the cancellation of […]
Air New Zealand is putting bunk beds in Economy Class
Lie-flat seats … in coach? It’s possible, says Air New Zealand, which on Tuesday announced a new economy-cabin concept to be piloted on flights between New York and Auckland starting this October. The new route is the first-ever nonstop between the two cities, taking roughly 16 to 18 hours. Economy Skynest, the latest prototype […]
Vietnam bars tourists from virus-hit parts of South Korea
Vietnam banned tourists from coronavirus-hit areas of South Korea on Wednesday, a blow to a tourism industry already reeling from a collapse in Chinese visitor numbers. The government said in a news release that people from those areas who needed to come to Vietnam for other reasons must be quarantined for 14 […]
Into The Wild: Italian hikers rescued in Alaska after visiting infamous bus
An Italian man suffering from frostbite and four other tourists were rescued in the Alaska wilderness after visiting an abandoned bus that has become a lure for adventurers since it was featured in the “Into the Wild” book and movie. Alaska State Troopers say the five Italians were rescued Saturday from a camp they […]
Colombians grapple with a big problem: Pablo Escobar’s wandering hippos
Maria Jaramilla awoke in the middle of the night to the sound of her panicked mule. When she looked out across her small yard, her confusion turned to shock: A hippopotamus had wandered down her driveway and was inspecting her house. “It was a big fright for all of us,” said […]
The sanctified island rock of Lord Shiva at Omkareshwar
Bright vibrant boats bob on the bountiful river, as half-naked kids enjoy themselves with a dip and swim in the waters nearby; saffron-clad and sacred-ash smeared monks roam around nonchalantly while devotees from near and far hustle to get a glimpse of the sacred rock on the Sanskrit OM shaped […]
Kerala tourism eyes robust growth in domestic tourist footfalls in 2020
Kerala is eyeing a robust growth in domestic tourist arrivals in 2020 as it undertakes a slew of initiatives, including ‘Tourism Trade Meets’ in ten cities in the country, to make the state a 365-day destination. In the first nine months of 2019, the state witnessed 1.32 crore domestic tourist arrivals. Kerala has commenced […]
A short hop from Europe, this tourism gem aims to open its doors soon
A short flight from Europe, there’s a country that just about offers it all but where you’ll struggle to spot a foreign tourist. Perhaps not for much longer. With a warm Mediterranean sea in summer, great winter skiing, vast Saharan deserts, towering Roman ruins and prehistoric art of global renown […]
5 must have apps when you are travelling abroad
These days smartphones are like mini-computers and take care of almost all the things that one would possibly do on the internet. Travelling without a phone is unthinkable from bookings to payments to currency conversions, the device does it all. Today we look at these five essential apps which […]
Flight of fancy? Aviation industry tries to go green
From an emissions-reducing model jet that looks like something from a sci-fi movie to electric aircraft and sustainable fuel, the aviation industry is ramping up efforts to go green as consumer pressure grows. In an era when teen climate activist Greta Thunberg opts to travel on an eco-friendly boat and “flight-shaming” is […]