The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has completed construction of a 440 m long tunnel below the busy Chamba town on the Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway (NH 94). Indian Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Tuesday lauded and congratulated the team for achieving this feat. Gadkari took to […]
Month: May 2020
Spain to welcome international tourists from July 1, Spain
Spain MP Pedro Sánchez has announced that the country will start welcoming international tourists from July 1, 2020. According to reports, the Spanish government will officially lift the 14-day quarantine policy for oversea tourists. The PM, in his announcement, said, “As you know, Spain receives more than 80 million visitors […]
Denmark to allow cross-border lovers enter the country, if they can prove their relationship
Denmark recently eased border restrictions with Germany and other Nordic countries. This move allowed residents of Nordic countries and Germany to enter Denmark if they have a parent, or a child, a summer house, any type of relative or a lover there. This step also allows cross-border couples to meet […]
Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal lay down quarantine rules for passengers landing via flights
While the domestic flight services restarted in India on May 25, Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal will kick-off their flight operations from May 26 and May 28 respectively. According to the news reports, passengers arriving from Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Rajasthan and Gujarat will have to undergo mandatory institutional quarantine in […]
Himachal Pradesh extends lockdown in 2 districts; Maharashtra continues to be the worst affected
While the lockdown in India is to end on May 31, Himachal Pradesh has already announced an extension in two of its districts. According to reports, the Himachali districts of Solan and Hamirpur are going to remain under lockdown until June 30. The government in Himachal Pradesh has asked districts […]
Home Ministry allows entry of certain categories of OCI card holders
The Union Home Ministry has announced the lifting of curbs on the entry of Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) card holders in India, which will, however, be subjected to certain conditions. Reports state that the relaxation will be allowed to only certain categories of OCI card holders, which includes minors, […]
A four-day work week in New Zealand could boost domestic travel
As New Zealand moves into a new phase post-lockdown, the nation is thinking about ways it can revive their tourism sector. According to New Zealand Prime Minister, Jacina Ardern, a four-day work week could give New Zealanders enough free-time to travel within the country. Thus boosting domestic tourism. New Zealand […]
Karnataka tourism minister seeks to restart hotels
After restaurants and hotels in Karnataka threatened the state government of stopping takeaways and food delivery services if they are not given the approval to restart operations, Karnataka Tourism Minister CT Ravi has said that hotels should be allowed to reopen albeit conditionally. As reported by the TOI, considering the […]
Maharashtra to allow 25 flights to operate
According to the latest reports, Maharashtra has finally agreed to reopen its airports for passengers. The state has said that it will permit 25 flights to operate to and from Mumbai. This means that 25 flights will take off and 25 flights will land in the state. The announcement was […]
These Caribbean Islands are reopening soon
The Caribbean islands are known for their extraordinary beauty, and with their economy largely dependent on tourism, the Coronavirus pandemic has been harsh. Now, the Caribbean countries are looking to reopen from June onwards in a bid to attract tourists once more. With new rules and regulations in place, the […]