Traveling for business frequently may quench the ‘wanderlust’ spirit, but it can also take a toll on one’s health. Recent research has found higher body mass index scores, symptoms of anxiety and depression, and trouble sleeping, among other problems infrequent travelers.
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Lok Sabha Polls 2019: Travel firms to attract election tourism, offers travelers to be a part of political rallies
The first time this kind of model was tried by Sharma’s company in the elections of 2014
Scorpion crawling out of luggage area frightens Lion Air Passengers, video goes viral!
A video that is doing rounds on social media shows a scorpion crawling on the overhead luggage area scared the passengers of the plane.
Are you planning to travel this Valentine’s weekend? Here are some tips to remember
Check out some dos and don’ts that you need to keep in mind when planning a Valentine vacation with your partner.
IRCTC Tatkal booking tips: This portal could help you book tickets in fastest time!
Booking IRCTC tickets have long been a task of hassle and uncertainty. Unless you book a ticket well on time, in the most crowded routes you may bear the brunt of find no seats to your avails days before the trip. To give you a last minute facility, Indian Railways[Read More…]
Indian Railways to go Airport style, check-in 20 minutes before departure
The Indian Railways has taken a new security-related decision. The railway’s body in India is planning to make the arrival compulsory at least 20 minutes before the train arrives. The time will be utilised in completing the process of security checks. Arun Kumar, Railway Protection Force Director was quoted by PTI[Read More…]
India’s first engine-less train ‘T-18’ damaged, vandals shatter window pane
According to images shared by a Journalist, the Train 18 got vandalised by pelters in its trial run on the Agra-Delhi stretch. Meanwhile, the train also touched the mark of 180 kmph! Shame! India’s first train set Train 18 vandalised by unknown stone pelters between Agra-Delhi on trial run. pic.twitter.com/1aY1H2kQLZ[Read More…]
Indians are the most vacation deprived nation in the world: Survey
New Delhi, Indians are the most vacation deprived nation in the world followed by South Korea and Hong Kong, says Expedia Vacation Deprivation Survey. The survey is spread across 19 countries with India specific findings analyzing how vacation deprived Indians are, how do they take their holidays, do they utilize[Read More…]
Country’s biggest domestic cruise Angriya starts operation between Mumbai-Goa
India’s biggest domestic cruise Angriya started to operate between Mumbai and Goa from Saturday. The 131-metre-long Angriya has 104 cabins and has a capacity to carry 350 passengers at a time. The ship has lavish sleeping quarters for all the passengers. The fare for travelers will lie between Rs 6,000[Read More…]
GoAir initiates low-fare tickets for travel till September 30
Budget carrier GoAir on Monday launched a new sales scheme which offers tickets as low as Rs 1,099 (all-inclusive) for travel during September 10-30. Tickets are available currently and would be on sale till September 12, GoAir said in a statement. According to the company, this offer is available across all routes that GoAir operates and fares will vary from sector to sector. “This offer is available exclusively across GoAir networks. Booking period will[Read More…]
IndiGo, GoAir offer low-fare tickets for September-March travel
Budget carriers IndiGo and GoAir on Monday offered low-fare tickets for travel during September 2018 to March 2019. Under the IndiGo offer, fares would start from Rs 999 and the tickets would be available from September 3 to 6, the airline said in a statement on Monday. The airline would[Read More…]
Mumbai: The damp city sheltering dreams; here Posh to Penniless has a say and a stay
“Vada pao, Vada pao dus rupiya Vada pao. ..” a typical Mumbaikar accent pierced through my sleep and it was then the weather had started becoming gentle towards me, the heat escaped and the damp of the region took over me, consequently, I realized that the train had touched the lands of ethnicity and diversity; Maharastra it was, one of the most[Read More…]
Travel, tourism created 25.9 mn jobs in India in 2017: Report
Bengaluru: The travel and tourism sectors together generated 25.9 million jobs in 2017, contributing $75.8 billion (Rs 5 lakh crore, approximately) to the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the same year, a report by Indian industry body Ficci and services firm KPMG said on Wednesday. “Directly contributing 25.9 million jobs,[Read More…]
‘2017 saw more self-drive women travellers than men’
Women have been travelling more than ever in the self-drive mode, overcoming the long-drawn history of systemic prejudice and gender bias, with both inbound and outbound tourism witnessing accelerated growth in this segment, a report released on Monday says. According to the infographic released by Travkart, a company which offers[Read More…]
Arvind Kejriwal launches common card for Metro, buses
Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday launched a pilot ‘Delhi Common Mobility Card’ which will enable commuters to travel in both Delhi Metro and 250 select city buses. The Delhi government aims to shift to a ‘Common Mobility Card’ which could be used to travel in Metro and all Delhi[Read More…]
I like Irrfan Khan and Anil Kapoor, know about Shah Rukh Khan: Hollywood actor Kent Moran
Actor, director, writer – Kent Moran – who is best known for his work in the film ‘Listen to Your Heart’ and ‘The Challenger,’ has many feats in his bucket, but he still thinks he has a long way to go. Always inclined towards creativity, Moran has been acting since[Read More…]
Leaving hotel rooms…
Leaving a hotel room induces mild anxiety. Firstly, one is compulsively turning the thick duvets and opening the random bed side drawers (which one can swear have never been used) to check for any stuff left behind- earrings are most likely candidates but there are also chargers, and in worst[Read More…]
Aadhaar an invalid ID to travel to Bhutan and Nepal
The Union Ministry has declared that Aadhaar is not a valid identification document for Indians travelling to Nepal and Bhutan. Those travelling to Nepal and Bhutan must possess a valid national passport or a voter ID issued by the election commission. Notably, you don’t need a visa to travel to[Read More…]
Air India to slap fines for delaying flights
Frequent Lufthansa Pune-Frankfurt flight from June
Travel for soul: Across the globe on a bicycle
Vacation offers the chance to relax and restore overall well-being. But simply taking a hiatus from your demanding workday schedule isn’t enough. Torn between ambitions and challenges, haven’t we all wished if we could travel for our living? Gathering new experiences, stretching your comfort boundaries, travel is a perfect food[Read More…]
More than 245 tourists died in Goa in past 12 years
Travel sector targets the gay market to make business
The travel sector across the globe are concentrating on a series of offers exclusively catering to gay tourists, who tend to spend more than most when away from home. The trend was underscored at the For instance, Fitur tourism fair in Madrid, one of the world’s largest, which wraps up[Read More…]