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Covid-19 cases low but health ministry warns against 'revenge travel'

80% of new cases from 90 districts; N-E states show high case positivity rate

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Government to give tourist visa free of charge to 500,000 travellers

The scheme will be applicable till March 31, 2022 or till 5,00,000 visas are issued, whichever is earlier.

EU approve Covid certificates allowing people to travel freely within bloc

European Union (EU) lawmakers have approved a new travel certificate that will allow people to move freely within the bloc without having to quarantine or taking extra coronavirus tests

Fully vaccinated? You may not need RT-PCR test result for domestic travel

'A joint team from several ministries and stakeholders, including the Health Department, are in discussion to take a final decision,' says Hardeep Singh Puri

Covid-19: Sri Lanka reopens international airport in the midst of lockdown

Sri Lanka reopened its international airport for passengers in the midst of the current Covid-19 lockdown with the first flight with 53 passengers landing from Qatar

Philippines extends ban on travel from India, six other countries

The Philippines government has extended the ban on inbound travel from seven countries, including India, until June 15 to prevent transmission of the Covid-19 variant, B.1617

EU opens external borders to travellers fully vaccinated against Covid

The European Union (EU) has recommended to open its external borders to non-essential travel into the bloc if travellers have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19

Covid-19 pandemic: European Union to ease travel curbs for foreign tourists

The United States would not, although vaccinated Americans would be welcome in Europe.

US citizens, expats rushing home amid second Covid-19 wave in India

While travel firms are seeing a surge in inquiries, Air India is operating extra flights from Delhi to New York, Newark, and San Francisco and higher capacity Boeing 777 aircraft from Mumbai to Newark

What is a vaccine passport and will we need it soon? Simply explained

Not all are in favour of mandating vaccine passport, especially WHO. Tune in to know why

OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel

People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora having overseas citizens of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier

European Commission proposes Covid-19 certificate to boost travel

The European Commission proposed a Digital Green Certificate covering Covid-19 vaccination, testing and recovery, in a bid to reopen the European Union "in a safe, sustainable and predictable way"

Easy Trip Planners IPO subscribed 159.30 times so far on last day

Easy Trip Planners' initial public offer was subscribed a whopping 159.30 times so far on the last day of subscription

Say Cheese

An alien animal in the Indian mountains, Old Hills Cheese is making inroads in more ways than one

Covid-19 reset: How the pandemic has transformed the psychology of ambition

With coronavirus risks, restrictions and quarantines, living abroad isn't so easy anymore. Many global nomads are heading home - or at least, thinking about it

Fatigue, pent-up demand motivating 89% Indians to resume travel: Survey

A combination of lockdown fatigue and strong pent-up demand, coupled with positive sentiment due to announcements about the vaccine saw 89% respondents displaying keen interest to resume travel

Thomas Cook India, SOTC collaborate with WelcomHeritage Hotels

Travel services firm Thomas Cook India on Monday said it along with its arm SOTC has collaborated with WelcomHeritage Hotels to introduce holiday experiences across India. The portfolio features a blend of palaces, forts, havelis and wellness and wildlife resorts. The heritage stays are spread across 40 locales from Srinagar, Gangtok, Dharamshala, Corbett, Nainital, Palampur, Amritsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore to Pench,Chandrapur, Ooty, Coorg, among others, Thomas Cook India said in a filing to the BSE. "Limited reopening of borders has put the spotlight firmly on Destination India and we are delighted to partner with the WelcomHeritage Hotels to catalyse domestic tourism,"Thomas Cook (India) President & Country Head Holidays, MICE, VisaRajeev Kale said. In a similar vein, SOTC Travel, Leisure, President & Country Head Daniel D'souza said, "We are delighted to have associated with WelcomHeritage Hotels to feature the finest traditions of heritage and hospitality in ...

Govt eases entry restrictions for overseas Indians, business visitors

Move will not have much impact on flight and hotel occupancies as curbs continue on leisure travel

Consumers come to grips with 'new normal' as Covid-19 cases rise in country

From groceries to electronics, consumers are more willing to buy online as compared to three months back