Travel

Chicago to host US premiere of Immersive Van Gogh in a new venue dedicated to immersive art

CHICAGO: Lighthouse ArtSpace Chicago, a new venue within Chicagos recently renovated landmark Germania Club Building, will open on Feb. 11, 2021 with the U.S. premiere of the blockbuster art experience Immersive Van Gogh.

by Trans World Features November 24, 2020

Ankara's New Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall opens doors as world-class music venue

Ankara: Set in Turkeys cosmopolitan capital, the state-of-the-art New Presidential Symphony Orchestra Concert Hall that is opening will become a new cultural hub for lovers of music and fine arts.

by Trans World Features October 15, 2020

On the trail of Buddha

Deepankar Aron has been on a discovery route looking for the Buddhist connection binding India, China and the Far East. His new book On the Trail of Buddha is the culmination of those travels. The author speaks to Ranjita Biswas on his experiences

by Trans World Features September 24, 2020

Santa Claus Finnish homeland Rovaniemi decides to go sustainable to counter climate change

Do you know how Rovaniemi in Finland is adopting sustainable ways to mitigate the effects of climate change as the world gets ready to cater to the changing demands of tourism in the new normal world?

by Trans World Features August 28, 2020

CapaJet announces Southeast Asia & Pacific repatriation flights for Indians from Aug 19

New Delhi: After successfully operating a number of repatriation flights in the last two months, bringing back thousands of stranded Indians home, CapaJet on Monday announced that it would be operating new flights beginning Aug 19 targeting key routes in South East Asia & Pacific. These flights will be operating from Jakarta, New Delhi, Port Moresby, Nadi and will touch down in Delhi, Singapore & Jakarta.

by Trans World Features August 18, 2020

Hospitality in the time of a pandemic

by Trans World Features June 09, 2020

The wheels turn again, and the waltz goes on

Vienna: Viennas iconic tourist attractionspalatial museums, breathtaking sights, famed restaurants and hotels--are gradually opening their doors and in motion once more is the landmark Giant Ferris Wheel.

by Trans World Features May 30, 2020

SriLankan Airlines set to become largest foreign carrier in India with Ahmedabad addition

Kolkata: SriLankan Airlines is set to be the largest foreign carrier in India with the launch of services to Ahmedabad, a senior official of the national carrier of Sri Lanka said unveiling plans for India in 2020.

by Trans World Features February 04, 2020

Global media icon Richard Quest applauds his SriLankan experience

Colombo: SriLankan Airlines, the National Carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the oneworld alliance, welcomed aboard the global media icon Richard Quest of CNN during his journey from London to Colombo recently.

by Trans World Features January 06, 2020

Mumbai gets a taste of family-friendly Vienna

Mumbai: Squeals of delight and excitement filled the air as little children ran across the sprawling, manicured lawns, festooned with cheerful red and white balloons hanging from the trees.

by Trans World Features November 19, 2019

Conde Nast Traveler names Chicago best large city to visit for third consecutive year

Cond Nast Travelers 2019 Readers Choice Awards are the longest-running and most prestigious recognition of excellence in the travel industry. This year, more than 600,000 Cond Nast Traveler readers across the globe submitted a recording-breaking number of responses rating their travel experiences to provide a full snapshot of where and how we travel today.

by Trans World Features October 15, 2019

Travel giant Vivek Travels celebrates 50 years on the move

New Delhi: When it comes to the traveling industry in India, Vivek Travels is a name that you will hear somewhere or the other. With over 1000 vehicles in their fleet, Vivek Travels is one of the travel giants roaring in the country.

by Trans World Features September 30, 2019

Hotel Gat Point Charlie Berlin: At the right location

Hotel Gat Point Charlie Berlin (#gatpointcharlie) has the perfect location to explore Berlins high points. Its next door to the famous landmark of Check Point Charlie, once the best known crossing point between East and West Germany which now has its own open-air exhibition and The Wall museum to recall those days. The Brandenburg Gate is within walking distance too. The place is well-connected by underground trains and buses.

by By Ranjita Biswas September 25, 2019

Eco Adventure Resorts opens at Bada Bungalow Temi Tea Gardens in Sikkim

Kolkata, Aug 27: The first-ever Public Private Partnership of the Sikkim Government in Eco Adventure Tourism sector opens at the Temi Tea Estate with the inauguration of the Eco Adventure Resorts at Temi Tea Estate in Sikkim where a heritage structure, Bada Bungalow, has been transformed into a Eco Adventure Hub which has 5 rooms along with 7 cottages, a view desk and a casino lounge.

by Trans World Features August 28, 2019

Zurich 48 Hours: Water, water everywhere, every drop to drink

As drinking water crisis finally stares our cities, any Indian tourist visiting Zurich, the gateway to the Swiss Alps, will be pleasantly surprised to find some 1200 public fountains to slake their thirst and say no to packaged water in eco-unfriendly plastic bottles. Sujoy Dhar was smitten by the city of free freshwater, quaint cobblestone streets and the legacy of legends like Albert Einstein.

by Trans World Features August 01, 2019

Mount Rigi: Swiss Alps on a cogwheel train

The world's perennial bucket list destination is Switzerland. For every Indian sold on the Bollywood romances, Switzerland is the eternal favourite. But Mount Rigi near Zurich offers more than just mind-blowing vistas of mountains and lakes. It is a perfect experience of cogwheel train ride on Alps, writes Sujoy Dhar

by Trans World Features July 03, 2019

Brussels: On the trail of Art Nouveau, waffles and Tintin

BRUSSELS is often overlooked as the city of some serious diplomatic business. But if you explore beyond the city's European Union tag, you unravel a Brussels which is the birthplace of the Art Nouveau architecture, the comic strips of Tintin and yes, it is also famous for its toothsome varieties of Belgian waffles and chocolates. Sujoy Dhar discovers all that and more in a little over 48 hours as the city marks 30 years of the Brussels Region and 150 years of the Brussels tram

by Trans World Features June 19, 2019

Sri Lankan national carrier shares the spirit of Vesak with passengers at BIA

Colombo, Jun 18: Weeks after the Easter Sunday attack, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) have now issued a statement to say the Sri Lanka is getting back to normalcy, prompting SriLankan Airlines to thank India.

by Trans World Features June 18, 2019

National Carrier shares the spirit of Vesak with passengers at BIA

Colombo, Jun 17: SriLankan Airlines, the National carrier of Sri Lanka and a member of the reputed oneworld alliance, commemorated Vasak at its home base, Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo recently.

by Trans World Features June 18, 2019

Holiday Inn Amsterdam (RAI): Your comfort hotel in the canal city

What delighted me about Holiday Inn Amsterdam (RAI) was when I got off the metro at RAI station reaching there by a train from Schiphol Airport. I walked a few paces and there it was: Holiday Inn Amsterdam.

by By Sujoy Dhar June 10, 2019

Club Med showcases Amazing Family program for family holiday memories

According to a recent study conducted in 11 countries across Asia Pacific, the top two reasons why people travel are to relax and to spend time with their loved ones. Studies have also shown that more than 50% of lasting memories are created when on a vacation. Understanding these nuances, Club Med has introduced the Amazing Family program that offers families an opportunity to relax, spend quality time together and indulge in exciting activities that will bring home more than just memories.

by Trans World Features May 21, 2019

Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts comes up with two new offers for Poila Boisakh

Kolkata, Apr 5: Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts ( KEARS), Bengal's only tented resort certified by Indian Tourism Department, is coming with two special offers for the forthcoming festive week ends during Poila Boisakh ( Bengali New Year ) and Easter holidays for the weekend travelers of Bengal and surrounding states of Bihar and Jharkhand.

by Trans World Features April 05, 2019

Sabyasachi shoots first ever destination wedding collection in Seychelles

Mumbai: An exotic and pristine destination, Seychelles offers mesmerizing backdrops for photo-shoots and makes for an ideal location for larger than life celebrations.

by Trans World Features April 04, 2019

70,800 Indians visited Israel in 2018

New Delhi, Jan 16 : Israel has recorded a 21% growth in Indian tourist arrivals with around 70,800 travellers visiting the country from January to December, 2018 vis-a-vis 58,700 tourists in 2017 and 44,700 in 2016.

by Trans World Features January 16, 2019

Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts announces special packages

Kolkata, Nov 26 (IBNS) Khairabera Eco Adventure Resorts in West Bengal's Purulia district has announced special packages and discounts for tourists. It offers 15% discount on guests from Monday-Thursday all of November.

by Trans World Features November 30, 2018

Bengal Chamber and West Bengal Tourism collaborate to create awareness about weekend travel

Kolkata, Nov 18 (IBNS): The 'Weekend Wonders' fair recently organised in Kolkata by West Bengal Tourism and the Bengal Chamber of Commerce & Industries focused on an important segment of travel - weekend trips.

by Trans World Features November 20, 2018

SHARJAH - Keeping Cultural Traditions Alive...

Sharjah has several note-worthy and inspirational awards to its credit, Culture Capital of the Arab World 1998 (UNESCO); Islamic Culture Capital 2014 (Organisation of Islamic Countries) and the Capital of Arab Tourism Award 2015 (The Arab Council of Tourism).

by Trans World Features November 17, 2018

The Sharjah Light Festival woos tourists for 2019

Sharjah: The international family-friendly Sharjah Light Festival puts Sharjahs landmark buildings in the spotlight, with stunning video mapping on their faades.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2018

Experience the wonderful Winter Village in Oman

Winter Village is one-of-a-kind family event that will take place at Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre (OCEC) in Muscat from Nov 22 to Dec 1.

by Trans World Features November 17, 2018

Uzbekistan Airways to start Mumbai-Tashkent direct flights from Oct end

New Delhi, Oct 17 (IBNS) Uzbekistan Airways is set to launch its Mumbai-Tashkent direct flight. This makes Mumbai the third destination on its route network from India, others being Delhi and Amritsar.

by Trans World Features October 17, 2018