Traveller technology firm Holiday Tribe raises INR 54 million in initial investment

Traveller technology firm Holiday Tribe raises INR 54 million in initial investment

The travel technology company Holiday Tribe, represented from left to right as Kunal Jhurani, Anshu Sharma, Sania Sakhuja, Chirag Goyal, and Siddharth Khandelwal, has successfully secured INR 5.4 crore in its initial fundraising round. This venture was spearheaded by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF, with notable contributors joining the effort, such as Dinesh Agarwal and Dinesh … Read more

Expansion of the railway route from Bangalore International Airport to Yelahanka will be initiated: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Expansion of the railway route from Bangalore International Airport to Yelahanka will be initiated: Ashwini Vaishnaw

Bangalore: Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister of Union Railways, was seen at the Bengaluru Cantonment railway station, located in Karnataka. Currently, the cantonment railway station is in the midst of renovation. On Saturday, Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Railway Minister, announced that the track between the Bangalore Airport and Yelahanka will be expanded to double its size to handle … Read more

Journey from Izmir to Alacati: The beauty of Turkey’s lesser-known treasures calls to Indian visitors

Journey from Izmir to Alacati: The beauty of Turkey's lesser-known treasures calls to Indian visitors

The Temple of Apollo, located in the outskirts of Antalya Province in Turkey, a country that is where the cultures of Asia and Europe converge, has captivated visitors from around the world with its deep cultural heritage, breathtaking natural scenery, and vibrant modern lifestyle. For Indian visitors, the allure has been even more extraordinary, due … Read more

ADB grants a $162 million loan for eco-friendly tourism growth in Himachal Pradesh

ADB grants a $162 million loan for eco-friendly tourism growth in Himachal Pradesh

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has sanctioned a loan of USD 162 million to back a project aimed at fostering sustainable and inclusive growth in tourism within Himachal Pradesh. ADB states that this project is designed to boost the state’s tourism capabilities through the enhancement of historic landmarks, the encouragement of cultural institutes, and the … Read more

EaseMyTrip enters into the medical tourism industry with the purchase of Pflege Home Healthcare & Rollins International.

EaseMyTrip enters into the medical tourism industry with the purchase of Pflege Home Healthcare & Rollins International.

Image for illustration. EaseMyTrip, India’s top online booking platform, has revealed its plan to expand into the medical tourism sector through the purchase of shares in two major healthcare firms. The travel technology powerhouse has taken over a 49% ownership interest in Pflege Home Healthcare, a company based in Dubai, and 30% in Rollins International, … Read more

Millennials in India lead travel spending, averaging USD 6,031 annually: Collinson

Millennials in India lead travel spending, averaging USD 6,031 annually: Collinson

Visual for illustration. Based on the recently published 2024 Travel Benefits and Customer Engagement Report by Collinson International, individuals aged between 20 and 39 in India are emerging as the leading contributors to travel spending, with an average yearly cost of USD 6,031—the highest among all age groups. Currently, travel expenses represent almost one-third (27 … Read more

Gujarat govt to unveil new civil aviation policy

Gujarat govt to unveil new civil aviation policy

The Government of Gujarat is close to releasing a policy for civil aviation that will enhance connections between different areas within the state. This effort is designed to create a dependable, affordable, and functional system of air travel that easily connects the various cities and towns in Gujarat. It is expected to boost the tourism … Read more

DGCA releases instructions for eVTOL aircraft

DGCA releases instructions for eVTOL aircraft

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), India’s aviation oversight body, has released rules for certifying airplanes that can vertically lift off and land. They have also published an advisory circular that sets out the essential air safety standards for certifying Vertical Take Off and Landing Capable Aircraft (VCA) models. These planes are driven by an electric … Read more

Bali in Indonesia is considering prohibiting the construction of hotels, villas, and nightclubs.

Bali in Indonesia is considering prohibiting the construction of hotels, villas, and nightclubs.

The island of Bali in Indonesia, a popular vacation spot known for its beautiful beaches and luxurious resorts, is considering implementing a temporary halt on building new hotels, villas, and nightclubs in certain regions. This measure is being taken to address the issue of excessive development on its land, as reported by the island’s governor. … Read more