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Goa CM slams social media influencers over 'empty Goa' claims

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant rejected claims by influencers that the state was "empty" during the holiday season, asserting that "hotels are full" and criticizing the spread of false messages about declining tourism in Goa.

In a first, Air India rolls out Wi-Fi for select domestic flights

New bypass to boost tourism, help local commuters in Goa by reducing travel time from Panaji and Canacon

Chandigarh-Delhi airfare skyrockets amid agitating farmers’ led Punjab bandh

Over 5,000 tourists rescued after heavy snowfall blocks Manali-Leh highway

The rescue operation focused on ensuring the safety of the tourists and other passengers who had been stuck for several hours in the region, a senior official said. “The snowstorm, which began on Dec 27 morning, caused an abrupt halt to traffic movement, leaving vehicles trapped in the region’s steep and treacherous terrains.” he said.

White Christmas across HP, J&K sees major surge in tourists, closure of roads and 4 deaths

The Metrological department has predicted rain and snow at isolated places in some parts of Himachal Pradesh, particularly Shimla, from Dec 27 to Dec 29, with the downpour peaking on Dec 28. Heavy snowfall led to the closure of about 223 roads, including the national highways between Attari and Leh, officials said.

More than 1,000 vehicles stuck on Atal Tunnel road in Manali amid heavy snowfall

The mountain resort town in Himachal Pradesh is witnessing a massive influx of tourists arriving to celebrate a snowy Christmas and New Year, much to the pleasure of local hospitality and tour operators who are still trying to recover from the slump caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Indian govt launches 'Udaan Yatri Cafe' to address high airport food prices

The first of its kind pocket-friendly cafe will open at Kolkata’s Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport as a trial project. If successful, it will expand to other airports managed by the Airports Authority of India (AAI).

Odisha wants ₹10,000 crore from govt to develop 'world-class' tourism infra

The state needs support for developing crucial infrastructure such as industrial parks and corridors, railways, roads, ports and airports, state Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi said.

Elon Musk revives idea of transatlantic tunnel connecting New York and London

The concept of a transatlantic tunnel, linking the US and UK with high-speed rail, could revolutionize international travel and trade, potentially reducing the New York-London journey from eight hours to under one hour.