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US citizens, expats rushing home amid second Covid-19 wave in India

While travel firms are seeing a surge in inquiries, Air India is operating extra flights from Delhi to New York, Newark, and San Francisco and higher capacity Boeing 777 aircraft from Mumbai to Newark

What is a vaccine passport and will we need it soon? Simply explained

Not all are in favour of mandating vaccine passport, especially WHO. Tune in to know why

OCI card holders no longer required to carry old passports for India travel

People of Indian origin and Indian diaspora having overseas citizens of India (OCI) card are now not required to carry their old, expired passports for travel to India, as required earlier

European Commission proposes Covid-19 certificate to boost travel

The European Commission proposed a Digital Green Certificate covering Covid-19 vaccination, testing and recovery, in a bid to reopen the European Union "in a safe, sustainable and predictable way"

Easy Trip Planners IPO subscribed 159.30 times so far on last day

Easy Trip Planners' initial public offer was subscribed a whopping 159.30 times so far on the last day of subscription

Say Cheese

An alien animal in the Indian mountains, Old Hills Cheese is making inroads in more ways than one

Covid-19 reset: How the pandemic has transformed the psychology of ambition

With coronavirus risks, restrictions and quarantines, living abroad isn't so easy anymore. Many global nomads are heading home - or at least, thinking about it

Fatigue, pent-up demand motivating 89% Indians to resume travel: Survey

A combination of lockdown fatigue and strong pent-up demand, coupled with positive sentiment due to announcements about the vaccine saw 89% respondents displaying keen interest to resume travel

Thomas Cook India, SOTC collaborate with WelcomHeritage Hotels

Travel services firm Thomas Cook India on Monday said it along with its arm SOTC has collaborated with WelcomHeritage Hotels to introduce holiday experiences across India. The portfolio features a blend of palaces, forts, havelis and wellness and wildlife resorts. The heritage stays are spread across 40 locales from Srinagar, Gangtok, Dharamshala, Corbett, Nainital, Palampur, Amritsar, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Ranthambore to Pench,Chandrapur, Ooty, Coorg, among others, Thomas Cook India said in a filing to the BSE. "Limited reopening of borders has put the spotlight firmly on Destination India and we are delighted to partner with the WelcomHeritage Hotels to catalyse domestic tourism,"Thomas Cook (India) President & Country Head Holidays, MICE, VisaRajeev Kale said. In a similar vein, SOTC Travel, Leisure, President & Country Head Daniel D'souza said, "We are delighted to have associated with WelcomHeritage Hotels to feature the finest traditions of heritage and hospitality in ...

Govt eases entry restrictions for overseas Indians, business visitors

Move will not have much impact on flight and hotel occupancies as curbs continue on leisure travel

Consumers come to grips with 'new normal' as Covid-19 cases rise in country

From groceries to electronics, consumers are more willing to buy online as compared to three months back

We're seeing huge demand from ecommerce, BFSI, says Startek's Rajiv Ahuja

"The future of work, according to me, will be hybrid -- work from home and brick and mortar."

Canada extends deal to keep US border closed till Oct 21 due to Covid-19

Public Safety Minister Bill Blair said Friday they will continue to base the decision on the best public health advice available to keep Canadians safe

Coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to lift travel restrictions from Jan 2021

Saudi Arabia has announced that it will lift travel restrictions from January 2021

Spain persuades Britain govt to put some areas on safe travel list

Spain is trying to persuade the British government to put some Spanish regions on its safe travel list

Italy extends coronavirus state of emergency to October 15 to check spread

The current state of emergency is set to expire on Friday

Unlock 2: No pass needed for inter-state travel, says Home Secy to states

Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla made it clear that there shall be absolutely no hindrance in inter-state or intra-state movements of individuals or goods. No separate passes will be required

Coronavirus effects likely to accelerate energy transition: Moody's

Recessionary forces and weaker long term growth expectations will place pressure on both corporate and household demand

Researchers urge govt to create common data portal for migrants' travel

The researchers pointed out, there is wide confusion among workers, despite the railways running Shramik Special trains to ferry them home since May 1

Stranded migrants, students can now go home, but process is not that easy!

Here's how you can commute interstate according to the recent guidelines released by the central government