Export Growth for Sustained Development
By Srilal Miththapala, eTN Sri Lanka
World Tourism
Big names of Islamabad Airport authorities arrested
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The Anti Narcotic Force (ANF) in Pakistan foiled two different bids of heroin smuggling when it intercepted a passenger Aleem Zada, son of Habib Zada, at Peshawar airport on ...
Herathera Island Resort
Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Plc (MTDC) requests both Maldivian and foreign parties to submit written proposals under the Request for Proposal (RFP) dated October 16, 2012 (REF no: ...
Kingfisher Airlines
In what appears to be the first signs of a thaw in the bitter fight between Kingfisher Airlines (KFA) management and staff, a payment disbursement proposal, floated by the management on Monday, ...
Protecting wildlife in Indian reserve forests
BANGALORE, India - Karnataka on Monday decided to shut down all private resorts and state-run guest houses located inside reserve forests across the state to protect wildlife in the aftermath of ...
Maldives
Mohamed Nasheed, the former president of the Maldives, has called on tourists visiting the Indian Ocean island nation to "be more aware" of its political problems.
Sri Lanka hotels doing their best, achieve the best
SINGAPORE – Sri Lanka’s very own Jetwing Hotels was a part of the star-studded evening at the World Travel Awards (WTA) 2012, picking up a total of 4 awards – the second year running.
the Green circuit
By Gopinath Parayil, on behalf of eTN
(eTN) - The 5th edition of ITB Asia, the premium travel trade show, became a facilitator to support the initiative of cross-border tourism in South Asia under the leadership of "The Green ...
resort development in Gaafu Alifu Atoll
The Maldives Tourism Development Corporation Plc (MTDC) announced that they are accepting requests from Maldivian and foreign individuals, partnerships, and companies to submit written proposals, ...
Kingfisher Airlines
Lenders to Kingfisher Airlines have said they will go in for recovery measures only as the last resort and expressed hope that its promoters will be able to find an investor and resume ...
Kingfisher Airlines
NEW DELHI, India - Kingfisher Airlines finally responded to a show cause notice from the DGCA on Friday, the day the deadline for its response ends.
Tiger Tourism In India
NEW DELHI, India - After Supreme Court lifted the ban on tourism in core areas, the three main tiger reserves in the state have started accepting tourists.
Building a bigger and better event platform
The Ministry of Tourism (MoT), government of India has pledged its support and confirmed their participation at SATTE 2013.
Kingfisher Airlines Saga Continues
NEW DELHI, India - A seven-month backlog in unpaid salaries is not the only menace Kingfisher Airlines staff is grappling with these days.
Arrest warrant issued for Vijay Mallya
MUMBAI, India — An Indian court Friday ordered the arrest of the highflying owner of Kingfisher Airlines for bouncing checks, adding to the beleaguered airline's woes as its struggles to resume ...
Swiss Visitor Dies In India
AJMER, India - A 65-year-old tourist from Switzerland was found dead at a hotel in Pushkar town on Sunday.
Kingfisher Airlines
MUMBAI, India - Grounded and tethering on verge of bankruptcy Vijay Mallya promoted Kingfisher Airlines has called for a meeting with its engineers and pilots from across its operating bases for ...
Tropicana Beach Resort and Spa receiving multi-million baht upgrade
Koh Chang Tropicana Beach Resort & Spa, managed by Centara, is undergoing a multi-million baht upgrade prior to being rebranded as Centara Koh Chang Tropicana Resort.
Sri lanka hotels project
EU-SWITCH Asia Greening Sri Lanka Hotels Project was adjudged the winner in the category of Educational Programs & Media at the 11th Skal International “Sustainable Development in Tourism” ...
Uzbekistan and Pakistan strongly linked by air
By Agha Iqrar Haroon
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - The Embassy of Uzbekistan in Islamabad celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pakistan Uzbekistan relations on Wednesday.
Kingfisher Airlines
NEW DELHI, India - Kingfisher Airlines, in a fresh instance of violation of regulations, has opened ticket bookings on its website from October 13, even as Directorate General of Civil Aviation ...
Membership continues to expand at International Council of Tourism Partners
HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles; BALI, Indonesia – The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Pakistan International Airlines has joined ...
Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Report On Kingfisher Airlines
MUMBAI, India - Kingfisher airline should voluntarily shut down, suggests a report by Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA).
to promote its new Ultimate All-Inclusive package in the Maldives
Centara Hotels & Resorts has launched a Facebook campaign in which participants are asked to list three items for their luxury and ultimate lifestyle if they were castaway on a tropical ...
Kashmir Ecotourism
In a bid to protect wild animals and promote tourism, the Indian state of Kashmir announced this week the opening of an eco tourism campsite.
is india airline existing beyond its lifespan?
By Ron Kuhlmann, Aviation Journalist
If zombies are creatures that continue to exist beyond their lifespan, then India’s Kingfisher is certainly in the running for that designation.
International Council of Tourism Partners welcomes India airline
HALEIWA, Hawaii, USA; BRUSSELS, Belgium; VICTORIA, Seychelles; BALI, Indonesia – The International Council of Tourism Partners (ICTP) announced that Jet Airways has joined the growing alliance ...
Chinese tourism to Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, Pakistan - Mir Shahjahan Khetran, Managing Director of PTDC participated in VIP Sharing Forum of CCTV Program “Preview & Presentation” held at Beijing, China.
Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific announces winner
HONG KONG - The Hotel Investment Conference Asia Pacific (HICAP) announced that Jetwing Vil Uyana, Sri Lanka, has won the award for Sustainable Project Design at the 2012 HICAP Sustainable Hotel ...
Kingfisher Airlines
NEW DELHI, India - Kingfisher Airline's troubles seem to be increasing by the day with the Vijay Mallya-promoted carrier declaring a partial lockout till Thursday even as it is facing the prospect ...
