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Hindu shrine cops beat up US tourist

American tourist allegedly beaten by Jagannath temple security men

Hindu shrine cops beat up US tourist

PURI, India - An American tourist was allegedly beaten by Jagannath temple security men while he was trying to climb Jagannath's chariot on the second day of Rath Yatra on Friday.

Heavy floods expected in China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan

Exceptionally heavy rainfalls expected between June 22 to 25 in Tajikistan

Heavy floods expected in China, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan

By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Heavy floods are expected in mountain ranges of Himalaya, Hindu Kush, and Pamir again this year.

Corruption in USAID-funded program in Pakistan under investigation

Pakistani children must Say Goodbye to Elmo

Corruption in USAID-funded program in Pakistan under investigation

By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - One of the USAID-funded projects in Pakistan is under the spotlight, namely the Sesame Street television program.

ICTP welcomes Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau from India

International Council of Tourism Partners

ICTP welcomes Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau from India

HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA & BRUSSELS, Belgium – The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced the Hyderabad Convention Visitors Bureau (HCVB) in India has become a destination ...

Disappointed tourists: Kashmir is nice, but where are the hotels?

Kashmir tourism hurt by lack of accommodation

Disappointed tourists: Kashmir is nice, but where are the hotels?

SRINAGAR, India - A large number of tourists are complaining of a shortage of hotel accommodation in the Kashmir Valley, which they claim has resulted in hotel tariff skyrocketing.

New Centara CEO hosts leading travel industry members attending Thailand Travel Mart

extends cooperation among travel agents all over the world

New Centara CEO hosts leading travel industry members attending Thailand Travel Mart

Thirayuth Chirathivat (3rd right in photo), the new Chief Executive Officer of Centara Hotels & Resorts, recently presided over a cocktail party to welcome leading members of the travel ...

South Africa targets 100,000 Indian tourists in 2012

Indian Tourism To South Africa

South Africa targets 100,000 Indian tourists in 2012

KOCHI, India - South Africa is targeting to receive one lakh (100,000) Indian tourists this year, including over 8,500 visitors from Kerala, Ms Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, South African ...

Indian aviation minister to meet with Air India pilots

Air India

Indian aviation minister to meet with Air India pilots

MUMBAI, India - Civil aviation minister Ajit Singh will meet Air India's executive pilots, who are currently managing all of the airlines' international flights, for a solution to their complaints ...

Reethi Beach Resort goes for and wins the gold in sustainability

Maldives resort recognized for environmental efforts

Reethi Beach Resort goes for and wins the gold in sustainability

For several years now, Reethi Beach Resort (RBR) has been consciously pursuing environment-friendly actions and policies, but as is usual with all good things, it took a long time for these ...

Srilal speaks on elephants and tourism at the Women’s Chamber

Elephants as an icon for Sri Lanka tourism

Srilal speaks on elephants and tourism at the Women’s Chamber

By eTN Staff Writer

SRI LANKA (eTN) - Srilal Miththapala, Project Director of the EU-funded SWITCH ASIA PROGRAM – Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project (GSLH) implemented by The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, former ...

Future hospitality leaders present innovative strategies for Silk Road destinations

UNWTO Silk Road Think Tank

Future hospitality leaders present innovative strategies for Silk Road destinations

At the Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)-UNWTO Silk Road Think Tank, 170 future hospitality leaders presented innovative strategies for how 10 UNWTO Member States can maximize their positioning ...

Air Astana launches new service from Almaty to Kazan

Air Astana Launches New Flight To Russia

Air Astana launches new service from Almaty to Kazan

Air Astana launched a new direct flight connecting Almaty to Kazan, capital of Tatarstan, Russia on 2nd June 2012.

Air Astana wins first Skytrax 4-star rating in Russia, CIS, Eastern Europe

Kazakh flag carrier ranks amongst world’s best airlines

Air Astana wins first Skytrax 4-star rating in Russia, CIS, Eastern Europe

Air Astana has become the first carrier from Russia /CIS /Eastern Europe to be awarded the prestigious 4-Star rating in the Skytrax World Airline Awards 2012 .

Research indicates need of a new international tourism organization

Phase I of Research by The Region Initiative

Research indicates need of a new international tourism organization

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - “The majority of private sector stakeholders of the tourism industry does not have any idea how the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) develops tourism barometers and ...

Georgia received Russian tourists despite 2008 war

Georgia Russia war history for tourism

Georgia received Russian tourists despite 2008 war

By Damien McGuinness, BBC

A group of smiling tourists laugh and take pictures as they get off a coach in Tbilisi's medieval Old Town.

IT&CM India organizer appoints leading hotels in Delhi NCR for buyer and media hosting

Quality exhibitors from across the globe sign up to be part of the event showcase

IT&CM India organizer appoints leading hotels in Delhi NCR for buyer and media hosting

DELHI, India – IT&CM India organizer, TTG Asia Media, has appointed five leading hotels in the Delhi NCR region as official hospitality partners for the MICE and luxury travel event’s ...

Jetwing Hotels rakes in TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence

Why settle for only 1 or 2?

Jetwing Hotels rakes in TripAdvisor Certificates of Excellence

Proving once again that their brand of traditional Sri Lankan hospitality is their greatest strength, Jetwing Hotels has been awarded 8 new Certificates of Excellence from the world’s largest ...

Kingfisher sells Mumbai corporate office to raise funds

Kingfisher Airlines

Kingfisher sells Mumbai corporate office to raise funds

BANGALORE/MUMBAI, India - Cash-strapped Kingfisher Airlines is selling its corporate office building in Mumbai.

Pakistan agrees on soft visa regime but not yet signed

Indo-Pak meeting

Pakistan agrees on soft visa regime but not yet signed

By By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - The apparent lack of interest of the Foreign Office of Pakistan missed another chance for a soft visa regime between India and Pakistan.

Hotels: complementing or overtaking destinations?

Hotel experiences

Hotels: complementing or overtaking destinations?

By Hector Dsouza, eTN India

(eTN) - Current trends of travel indicate tourists and travelers are willing to pay the extra dollar if they are able to source a hotel which offers a better experience.

India and Pakistan authorities to discuss tourism issues

India and Pakistan Relations

India and Pakistan authorities to discuss tourism issues

By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - Home secretaries from India and Pakistan are to meet on May 24 and 25 in Islamabad to resolve many issues such as visa policies.

Lavish freeloading trip for minister and retinue, as Indian aviation bleeds

India's Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh Travels To US

Lavish freeloading trip for minister and retinue, as Indian aviation bleeds

Even as the cash-starved Air India grapples with a 10-day strike that has cost it over Rs.150 crore and undermined its recovery plans, Civil Aviation Minister Ajit Singh has invited journalists to ...

Air Astana launches new flights to Asia, Central Asia, Europe and Russia

Kazakhstan airline expands network

Air Astana launches new flights to Asia, Central Asia, Europe and Russia

This week marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Air Astana. Its first flight was a Boeing 737 service from Almaty to Astana on May 15, 2002.

Tajik Airlines to launch flights from Islamabad

Two Flights per week to commence next month

Tajik Airlines to launch flights from Islamabad

By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD Pakistan (eTN) - Tajik Airlines is starting its flight operation from Dushanbe to Islamabad from June and will operate two flights a week and will add Karachi and Lahore to its operation ...

Central Asia ready to combat post-2014 Afghanistan scenario but not Pakistan

Afghanistan's neighbors wary of US withdrawal strategy

Central Asia ready to combat post-2014 Afghanistan scenario but not Pakistan

By Agha Iqrar Haroon, eTN Correspondent, Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan (eTN) - US President Barack Obama along with Afghan President Hamid Karzai announced US withdrawal strategy.

Segway tour gives tourists new perspective on seeing New Delhi

New Delhi Tourism

Segway tour gives tourists new perspective on seeing New Delhi

NEW DELHI, India - It's difficult, maybe impossible, to truly explore Delhi from the confines of a tour bus or through the rehearsed words of a guide.

International Council of Tourism Partners welcomes first destination member from India

Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation joins ICTP

International Council of Tourism Partners welcomes first destination member from India

The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation has joined as its first member from India.

Excerpts of the address at World SKAL Day Dinner

rush to develop and grow tourism in Sri Lanka

Excerpts of the address at World SKAL Day Dinner

By Srilal Miththapala, eTN Sri Lanka

From time immemorial, Sri Lanka has been well known for its hospitality, and we have on record many accolades from visitors in the annals of Sri Lankan history including Far Hein, Mark Twain, and ...

Reethi Beach Resort announces Baa Atoll named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

Maldives Resort embraces environmental activities

Reethi Beach Resort announces Baa Atoll named UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve

Reethi Beach Resort in the Maldives is proud to announce that Baa Atoll has been recognized as a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.

At least 103 dead in Indian ferry disaster

Passenger Ferry Capsizes In India, At Least 103 Dead

At least 103 dead in Indian ferry disaster

BURABURI, India - At least 103 people are dead after a passenger ferry capsized and sank in a remote part of northeastern India, according to local officials.

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