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| Total Unique Visitors: 77437 |
| Visitors Out: 3372 |
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| Fuel price forces India's truck drivers off road |
| 2008-07-02 16:07:00 |
At Delhi's transport hub, Sanjay Gandhi Transport Nagar, thousands of small and medium truck owners have set up shop.Sitting on a grimy platform, truck operator Somnath Mehta is counting the toll taxes paid by his drivers.Just between Delhi and Mumbai , a single truck pays almost $150 of taxes.Mr Mehta runs a fleet of 100 trucks that are used to transport industrial goods.
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| As air fares soar, Taj loses sheen |
| 2008-06-25 03:11:00 |
MUMBAI: Summer may not be the best of times to walk around the landscaped gardens of Taj Mahal, but the scorching sun never stopped Agra from featuring among the top 15 travel destinations in India. But this year, with a steep rise in air fares, Agra has slipped to the 20th spot even as backyard destinations like Mahabaleshwar have gained in popularity . This is so because budget-conscious Indians have ticked off air travel from their summer holiday itinerary.The Taj sees around 2-4 million visitors annually with about 0.2 million comprising foreign tourists, who visit the place between October and February. Summer sees a rise in domestic tourists, with the mausoleum attracting people from all over the country.
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| Hotels in Manali: Comfort in the Lap of Nature |
| 2008-06-15 00:33:00 |
Himachal Pradesh is dotted with exciting tourist destinations which are full of superb hills, waterfalls, jungles, temples, wildlife and other things of natural beauty. This is a state where five distinct seasons i.e. spring, summer, monsoon, autumn and winter make dramatic distinctions throughout the year. Sun, snow and rain create a range of options and combinations. Himachal Pradesh is a perfect destination spend your holidays and enjoy. There are many places to explore in Himachal Pradesh: Solan, Dalhousie, Dharamsala, Chamba, Kangra, Kullu Manali to name a few.Kullu-Manali is aptly called "Himachal´s Silver Valley." Manali is blessed with unique natural beauty. When beams of moonlight dance on the snow-covered peaks and valley or the sun rays skim over the waters and snows the entire...
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| Pollution endangering tourism in Rohtang Pass |
| 2008-06-09 11:43:00 |
Situated at a height of 4111m above the sea-level, Rohtang Pass is 51 km away from Kullu. It provides a wide panoramic view of mountains, rising far above clouds, which is a sight truly breathtaking.The Rohtang pass offers skiing as well as trekking opportunities. Thousands of tourists travel to these snow-bound slopes daily to enjoy the breathtaking natural scenic beauty and participate in adventure sports.
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| Destination North India |
| 2008-06-01 05:58:00 |
Tourism is now the largest service industry globally, in terms of gross revenue as well as foreign exchange earnings. The World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) for 2006 forecasts that travel and tourism will generate 234 million direct and indirect jobs world-wide, accounting for 8.7 per cent of the global employment, and it will contribute to 10.3 per cent of the global GDP in the near future. According to a tourism satellite accounting for India, tourism's contribution to the GDP of the country has been 5.9 per cent in 2003-04, while employment in the tourism sector, both direct and indirect, has been 41.8 million in the same year, accounting for 8.78 per cent of total employment in the country.
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| Why We Travel To India |
| 2008-05-27 15:09:00 |
This joy of rediscovery cannot be captured in words. A secret unfolding takes place inside you. One of the first things I did on my first visit home was to order bhajias from a local restaurant; no onion ring has ever come close. I recall a friend who longed for a real cup of tea, which he found only at an Iranian restaurant, which have all since vanished. "Double tea with less water" was his formula.The script of such travels back home is familiar to all of us. There are variations to be sure; but sooner or later, you become unsure if you are glad to return, fully anyway.
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| Thomas Cook India launches travel portal www.thomascook.in |
| 2008-05-20 14:53:00 |
Mumbai, May 20, 2008: Thomas Cook (India) Ltd., India’s largest integrated travel and travel related services company, today launched www.thomascook.in, the complete travel portal offering end-to-end travel solutions for its customers.The new website will target the internet savvy leisure travelers, corporate travelers, travel agents and partners who will be integrated with the robust offline business of Thomas Cook India.Speaking at the launch, Mr. Udayan Bose, Chairman, Thomas Cook (India) Limited, said “Today, 75% of e-commerce spend is attributed to online travel booking. An average young entrepreneur, traveling for work or holiday uses the Internet for addressing most of his travel needs and we want to tap into this large market and cater to their needs effectively.”
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| Indian travel firms look online as demand soars |
| 2008-05-10 16:32:00 |
MUMBAI (Reuters) - Booming demand from Indian tourists as well as rising tour costs are forcing travel firms to increase their services on the internet to remain competitive, top company officials and analysts said.Indians travelling overseas rose 16 percent to 8.3 million in 2006, according to the government's tourism department, while domestic travel rose about 18 percent to 462 million, challenging the industry's ability to match the demand."If the 20th century was about sorting out supply, the 21st century is about sorting out demand," said Ram Badrinathan, senior analyst with PhoCusWright Inc, a travel research firm.
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| Weak Dollar Means Changes For Those Taking Trips |
| 2008-05-03 03:00:00 |
In India, the exchange rate is 28 cents for each rupee. That's why travel to China is expected to go up almost 13 and a half percent.Trips to India could jump 13 percent, but ultimately travelers fear the dollar's poor performance internationally will force people to think twice."I think in the long run, once they reevaluate it, they're still gonna want to travel cause the benefits outweigh the costs," said Rogers.Even with the higher exchange rates, travel to Europe will go up this summer where Americans are expected to pay just under six percent more for anything they purchase.
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| Sharif in favour of no visas for travel between India, Pak |
| 2008-04-29 03:00:00 |
Highlighting the need to increase people-to-people contacts, former Premier and PML-N chief Nawaz Sharif on Friday favoured abolition of visas for travel between India and Pakistan.During a meeting here with Petroleum Minister Murli Deora, Sharif, whose party is a key member of Pakistan's ruling coalition, said there is a need to increase trade and people-to-people contacts between the two countries."Sharif told me that there is no need for visas between India and Pakistan," Deora told PTI after the meeting.
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| India Tourism Booms, But Just Try Finding a Hotel |
| 2008-04-24 18:51:00 |
With India's economic boom generating more foreign and domestic travel in the country, room rates have shot up in New Delhi and Mumbai, where a night at a central five-star hotel can cost more than $500. The Ministry of Tourism predicts India's room shortfall will increase by more than 50% to about 150,000 rooms by 2010 because of the increasing demand.Indian and international hotel chains are seizing the opportunity. Marriott International Inc. has 24 hotels in its pipeline to open by 2011. Hilton Hotels Corp. has agreed to put up 75 hotels over the next seven years in a partnership with Indian land developer DLF Ltd. Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. plans 12 Sheraton and Westin-branded properties in the next three years.
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| Better infrastructure, marketing boosting Indian tourism |
| 2008-04-18 11:19:00 |
infrastructure, accessibility and marketing have helped Indian tourism in achieving high growth, Tourism Secretary Shilabhadra Banerjee said here Friday. Speaking at the inauguration of the South Asia Travel and Trade Exchange (SATTE) Open World travel and tourism fair, he said India is attracting more foreign travellers and is witnessing a consistently high growth in the tourism sector for the past three years.Last year, an estimated five million tourists visited the country, compared to 4.45 million in 2006 and 3.92 million in 2005.“Improvement in accessibility, infrastructure and marketing have helped India to register high growth in tourism,” he said.
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| Expedia brings the best of international travel deals to India |
| 2008-04-15 11:03:00 |
Expedia India will give users access to over 3,000 holiday options, besides special deals and offers. The best of international travel deals will also be a click away for Indians who have been bitten by wanderlust.Indian travellers will also benefit from a variety of innovative tools like 360-degree virtual tours of rooms and facilities in popular hotels worldwide and have access to over 280,000 independent traveller reviews. To enhance customer experience, the portal will also have a friendly and expert local customer support team to talk to.All products on Expedia India are for sale in Indian rupees. Prices are quoted upfront and include all taxes and supplier surcharges so customers are easily able to understand the total cost of their travel, without any hidden charges.
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| Holiday in India - without the Taj |
| 2008-04-12 11:44:00 |
CALCUTTA, India travel — No doubt the Taj Mahal steals the breath away. But as a repeat visitor to India, I have often arrived at its gates too exhausted to have much breath left to steal.Many tourists report being treated like gobs of tourist putty in the hands of Agra's masterful touts, cajoled into unwanted side trips to trinket shops or pressed to hire an unauthorized tour guide.In a survey published in 2006, the government of India found that 63 per cent of foreign tourists complained of being cheated or harassed "in many tourist destinations like Agra," as well as Delhi, India's capital.But there are endless alternatives for a holiday in India without the Taj, and even first-time visitors to the country might choos...
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| The Leela Kempinski Mumbai among Travelocity's Indian top six list |
| 2008-04-08 18:27:00 |
Travelocity has ranked The Leela Kempinski Mumbai among the six best performing hotels in India, for the quarter ending 2007. The hotel was chosen from among 500 Indian hotels.Established in 1986, The Leela, Kempinski Mumbai is close to Mumbai’s international airport. It has 390 rooms and suites, with a special business floor for the corporate travelers. It features state of the art meeting rooms, spa and health club, along with dining options including Indian, Italian and Pan Asian cuisines.
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| Air Arabia, the fastest growing international airline in India |
| 2008-04-01 15:47:00 |
Air Arabia, the first foreign low-cost carrier to fly to India and the first and largest low-cost carrier in the Middle East and North Africa now has the distinction of being the fastest growing international airline in India.Air Arabia started operations to India with the launch of services to Mumbai in March 2005. Since then, the company has achieved massive growth and currently serves 11 destinations in India, with the launch of services to New Delhi on the 31st of March 2008.
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| Air India announces India-China direct flight from March 30 |
| 2008-03-28 15:36:00 |
BEIJING: India's national carrier Air India on Friday announced that it would convert the India-China via Bangkok flights into direct services that would cut travel time from March 30.With four flights a week, non-stop direct services would be operated from Shanghai to Delhi and onwards to Mumbai, skipping Bangkok, enabling faster travel, the airliner said.
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| Travel authors from India |
| 2008-03-23 19:20:00 |
This is Tam Tree, I hope you like the India travel news blog.I need travel authors from India to help me coverage the areas of Goa, Karala and the Himalaya.Please send email if you like to participated in this effort. Thanks !tamtree@gmail.com
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| Warren Buffett’s NetJets, the world’s largest fractional aircraft ownership company, is setting up shop in India. |
| 2008-03-20 06:12:00 |
The company operates close to 730 aircraft, making it the second- largest fleet in the world after American Airlines.NetJets has tied up with Ashish Chordia, CEO of luxury good company Shreyans, to act as the company’s strategic partner for India. There is no clarity yet on whether foreign charter companies like NetJets can operate within India. The company is, therefore, starting its operations by offering its aircraft for international flights.Speaking at the launch, NetJets director of sales Graeme Weston said there is a huge potential for private jet travel in India from corporates as well as high networth individuals. About two dozen Indian customers already use NetJets’ planes in the United States and Europe.
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| India's travel and tourism industry is poised for continued growth |
| 2008-03-17 03:05:00 |
“India Travel and Tourism is expected to generate approximately Rs 4 trillion ($100 billion) in 2008, rising to Rs 15 trillion ($275.5 billion) by 2018 over the next 10 years,” says the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and its strategic partner Accenture. The TSA results reveal strong performance for travel and tourism demand in India in 2008, growing at 7.3 per cent. The long-term forecasts point to a continued solid phase of growth between 2009 and 2018, averaging at 9.4 per cent per annum.
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| Incredible India it still isn’t |
| 2008-03-13 13:35:00 |
NEW DELHI, March 12: The Union tourism ministry today rejected the World Economic Forum’s “travel and tourism competitiveness report 2008”, which has not shown any improvement in India’s overall ranking in the field, as “unsubstantiated and full of shortcomings”.According to the WEF’s latest report, the overall index ranks India at 65 in 2008 ~ which was also its ranking in its report last year. The report provides the ranking of 130 countries according to travel and tourism competitiveness index. Disagreeing with the report, the tourism ministry said “there are glaring shortcomings” in both the reports by the WEF.
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| What attracts you most about India? |
| 2008-03-08 16:45:00 |
I was in Mumbai two years back and found the city gentrified and awashed with wealth. Bangalore had exploded with development and become very chaotic. And that's true of India as a whole. It is coming to terms with explosive development while trying to keep its soul. What's good about India is that it is attached to its past, its buildings. Unlike China, which doesn't pay much attention to its heritage. One of the rewarding things about coming back to India is that it hasn't changed substantially. It's eternal, and this is true of both its glories as well as the horrors. It's one country which is as hospitable as ever. It doesn't stop anyone from coming here. Unfortunately, this is not true of all places. For instance, countries like Iran and Afghanistan h
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| Offer from Air-India |
| 2008-03-05 15:13:00 |
In keeping with the tradition of introducing newer schemes and benefits to the passengers, Air-India (erstwhile Indian Airlines) has on offer a lucrative scheme on the eve of peak season.Air-India (A-I) has announced ‘Companion Fare’ for Business class travellers. The scheme is valid for Business class return passengers on Kozhikode, Kochi and Chennai sectors.The highlight of the scheme is buy one ticket in Business class and the companion can fly free with only taxes to be paid. Both the passengers need to fly together outbound, but they can keep their return journey open. The travel must commence between March 5 and April 30. The validity of the ticket is two months from the outbound date of travel.
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| Travel Information: New Cheap Flights to India |
| 2008-03-03 09:58:00 |
Online booking site Alternative Airlines and premium airline Jet Airways have launched a range of affordable fares to India, plus cheap domestic routes connecting 44 Indian cities.Fares start as low as £374 return between London Heathrow and Mumbai including all taxes, with additional destinations including London Heathrow to Delhi from £399; London Heathrow to Amritsar from £399. Plus, within India, you’ll find routes such as Mumbai to Delhi from £134; Delhi to Chennai from £156 and Amritsar to Delhi from £137, also all return and including all taxes.
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| Indian Railways Budget |
| 2008-02-27 03:38:00 |
MUMBAI - In his last budget presentation before an election year, Railways Minister Lalu Prasad Yadav didn't disappoint those hoping for populist measures, as he cut passenger fares on all classes and reduced freight rates on gasoline and diesel.Passenger fares were cut by 5%-7%, while freight rates to transport gasoline and diesel were lowered by 5%. Yadav also unveiled a $9.39 billion spending plan for the next financial year, starting in April. Some of the money allotted will go toward upgrading technology systems in the railways and building freight lines for iron ore and coal. Yadav also plans to introduce 63 new passenger trains and some 15,000 new freight cars. The budget included a proposal to set up a network of 20,000 kilometers (12,500 miles) of
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| Indian travel portal introduces Preferred Sales Agent network |
| 2008-02-23 09:33:00 |
Travel portal Arzoo.com has introduced a fully automated and robust mechanism for its Preferred Sales Agents (PSA) Network.According to the company, the highlight of Arzoo PSA is that they have neither kept any registration fee nor any mandatory deposit money for an agent to become Arzoo PSA. It's free, online and instant process.Arzoo.com has launched a complete online reservation system designed to make quick and easy reservations for its sub-agents. Any agent can log-on to agents.arzoo.com and join Arzoo PSA network by registering online. Registration is free as of now.
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| Indian travel market |
| 2008-02-19 16:55:00 |
India online travel company Yatra.com on Tuesday said it is targeting a total turnover of USD 210 million in 2008 and will also open 100 outlets within this year to increase its presence in the domestic market.“We are aiming for USD 210 million of total sales by 2008 against total turnover of USD 120 million in 2007, which will be attained on the back of increasing online travel market in the country,†Yatra Online Co-founder and CEO Dhruv Shringi told reporters in Chandigarh.
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| Air travel to Bangalore, Hyderabad could cost more |
| 2008-02-15 16:23:00 |
NEW DELHI: Flying to Hyderabad and Bangalore could be more expensive as the airline operators are contemplating a hike in airfares to these two cities if the government gives a nod to a proposal to levy additional user charges from passengers by these airports.A SpiceJet airline official Friday said it could increase the fare for Bangalore and Hyderabad routes if the government allows these airports to levy additional charges.
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| Srilankan Airlines offers 100 flights a week to India |
| 2008-02-12 03:24:00 |
SriLankan Airlines is extremely proud to be the first foreign carrier in history to fly one hundred times a week to India. We recognised very early the important role that India plays in this part of the world, and we have been steadily increasing the number of flights, and the cities that we serve.Coimbatore became SriLankan’s 11th destination in India. It operates two flights a day to Chennai and Mumbai, and daily or more frequent flights to New Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Trichy, Trivandrum, Kochi, and Calicut. There are four flights to Coimbatore, and three to Goa.
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| India Travel Destination Tips |
| 2008-02-07 03:44:00 |
Many pilgrims take place in India as it is rich in cutlture and religions. Some of the pilgrim sites inlucde varanasi, haridwar, rishikesh, and amritsar golden temple. You can find architecture marvels that serve as a place for worship. If you like pilgrims, join one while you're in India.The third is wildlife tours. You can find around eighty national parks and more than five hundred animal sanctuaries. Those individuals who like wildlife can visir Kanha and Bandhavgarh sanctuaries located in Madhya Pradesh, Ranthambore and Sariska found in Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh's Dudhwa and Corbett parks. You can enjoy the safari tours and trekking in the different wildlife destinations.
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| Estimating Travel Costs to India |
| 2008-02-02 17:53:00 |
By choosing the right travel agency, you can join day trips that would take you to cities like Agra, Delhi, Jodhpur, and Jaipur. You can also travel to north India to visit other picturesque places. Kerala and Goa are exciting places to visit as well. Check if the tour package you choose will take you to these places.
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| SriLankan Holidays to set up India’s Travel Plans |
| 2008-01-29 08:38:00 |
SriLankan Holidays’ General Manager, Amith Sumanapala said, “TradeNet gives our partners the flexibility they need to quote, amend quotations and confirm bookings as per-clients requirements without the hassle of refereeing all changes through the head office.”“TradeNet also offers instant confirmation on hotel bookings in destinations in Europe, the Middle East and the Far East, giving travellers another hassle free service.”
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| Air India to launch New Delhi-New York non-stop flight |
| 2008-01-24 16:04:00 |
AI will deploy Boeing 777-200LR (Longer Range) for New Delhi-New York service. The 238-seater aircraft will have eight seats in first class, 35 seats in executive class and 195 seats in economy class. The passengers travelling in premium classes - first and executive - will get a free limousine pick up and drop service to/from Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and JFK airport at the time of departure/arrival. Additionally, they will receive a gift voucher of USD 75 and USD 50 respectively for each sector of travel for onboard duty free shopping.
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| Incredibly unsafe India |
| 2008-01-20 16:19:00 |
The number of foreign tourists in the country has been going up steadily. So has foreign exchange earnings: it was nearly $6,500 million in 2007, up 25 per cent from the previous year. Those in the industry fear the assaults could change all that.“The dollar is falling, and it has affected our trade. This is somehow being compensated by greater tourist inflow.
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| Air India’s Frequent Flyer Programme |
| 2008-01-17 01:45:00 |
Members of ‘Flying Returns’, Air India’s Frequent Flyer Programme, who travel on its NonStop flight AI-101/AI-102, being launched effective 8 February 2008 on the Delhi-New York- Delhi sector, can look forward to receiving double mileage points.This introductory offer, applicable for travel from either Delhi or New York, is valid till 30 April 2008.‘Flying Returns’ members can earn mileage points on both international and domestic sectors each time they fly on qualifying flights of Air India
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| Duty-free industry hit by govt airport policy |
| 2008-01-12 17:45:00 |
NEW DELHI: Citing security concerns, the Indian government has refused to approach the European Commission for verification of Indian airports, which in turn would have revoked the ban on carriage of the LAGs (Liquid, Aerosol and Gas) such as liquor, perfumes and deodorants from India. The government believes that any such move on its part can lead to “internal security issues” and put the country at national risk.As per estimates by Asia Pacific Travel Retail Association (APTRA), LAGs constitute 60% of the sales (Rs 180 crore) at duty free shops in India, and government’s inaction on the issue has left the duty free industry literally in a “no man’s zone.”
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| Indian Railways targets APIs with OTAs by mid-2008 |
| 2008-01-07 09:51:00 |
Indian Railways (IR) is looking at granting APIs (Application Programme Interface) to OTAs and other traditional travel agents, who also have parallel online distribution, by mid-2008. Through the API function, the OTA and the travel agents community with online portals will be able to sell inventory of airlines and railways through a single interface. According to Nalin Shingal, Chairman and Managing Director, Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC), the railways is currently considering the matter and aims to start the function by mid-2008.
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| Air India offer to frequent fliers |
| 2008-01-01 00:41:00 |
NEW DELHI: Air India is ringing in the new year with attractive offers to international and domestic passengers. For the first time after the newly merged airline came into being, passengers can look forward to three exciting offers.Under the “Touch 25” scheme, passengers flying 25 times between the six metros — Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, and Bangalore — during January 1-March 31, 2008 will get a free return ticket for themselves of their nominee in the economy class to New York or London or Shanghai from Delhi or Mumbai.
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| Train travel the way to go in India |
| 2007-12-25 14:30:00 |
For foreign travellers it's a colourful and more expedient way to see the country, where roads are mostly bad and car trips extremely time consuming.While cheaper plane tickets are making air travel another option, an early morning takeoff from a major city can be as confusing and crowded as tackling any train station.Trains are popular for long distance travel. While people usually go by bus for short distances, it's possible to book sleeping berths in some buses.
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| IndiaHotelReview.com Brings 10,000 Hotels Online from More Than 850 Destinations in India |
| 2007-12-20 02:20:00 |
IndiaHotelReview.com is the largest online search and rating community bringing around 10,000 hotels spread across 850 destinations in India. IndiaHotelReview.com helps travelers share their actual staying experiences as a result providing fellow hotel seekers best information necessary to make an intelligent staying decision. As an independent resource focused on inbound and domestic travelers, IndiaHotelReview.com's hotel reviews provide a more realistic perspective of hotel communities because they are in travellers actual (and unfiltered) words.
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