Travel News

» SpiceJet raises Rs 100 crore from travel agents for working capital

They are paid 1 per cent deposit incentive and productivity commission of 1-3 per cent, if the sales target is met ... Read more

» IATA projects 1.8% profit margin for the airlines in 2013 on $ 711 billion in revenues

Profitability is thin, but there is a solid performance improvement story over the last seven to eight years ... Read more

» Hotel chains focussing on budget segment 

International brands such as the Formule1, Tune Hotels, HolidayInn Express and the domestic chain, Ginger, see immense opportunity in this under-fed segment in hospitality ... Read more

» Jaisalmer police swings into action to check tout menace

City police started 'Operation Welcome' in March against 'lapkas', or touts, for misbehaving with and forcing tourists to make purchases at certain shops and hire services of select persons ... Read more

» Kerala Tourism launches first seaplane service in India

Initially, the six-seater Cessna 206 H amphibian aircraft will be utilised for this service, which will be launched officially for tourists in August ... Read more

» Virgin Atlantic reveals the bizarre items often left on-board by passengers

The most frequent items that have been left behind by the passengers are: Books; Reading glasses; Mobile; Phones; Cameras; iPod/MP3 players ... Read more

» Railway committee proposes to increase food prices in AC trains

The panel has recommended that lunch and dinner for passengers travelling in AC-II, III and chair car compartments should go up from existing Rs 88 to Rs 125 ... Read more

» TUI Travel to buy 60 new Boeing aircraft worth USD 6 billion

TUI Travel, which operates six European airlines with 141 aircraft, received the first of its 13 Boeing 787 Dreamliners planes on Friday ... Read more

» Digital is the future of travel industry, say experts

Travel businesses in India need to train their employees in digital marketing ... Read more

» JK Tourism Minister Releases Brochure on Water Sports

The 25 page brochure contains information on different water sports like rafting, kayaking, canoeing, canoe polo, water skiing, water walking ball, aqua parasailing etc ... Read more

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