Doubletree by Hilton Sukhumvit – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Doubletree by Hilton Sukhumvit is on the tree-lined, shaded soi 26 and a couple of streets away from the more bustling soi 24, which means it really isn’t as noisy as one would imagine it to be. The first welcoming touch at the hotel…
Millennium Hilton Bangkok – A Review By Punam Mohandas The Millennium Hilton team like to describe the hotel as a “riverside sanctuary” and it truly lives up to that claim. Although the façade isn’t very prepossessing, the panoramic views of the mighty Chao Phraya river as well as the glittering Bangkok city skyline more than…
Lub d Cambodia Siem Reap – An Experience Beyond Your Imagination! Lub d Cambodia Siem Reap is a new-age hostel for all types of travelers, and perfect for those who love the thrill of the journey and want to rest in style! Whether you’re a flash-packer, a backpacker, traveling solo, or in a group, seeking…
As per an official announcement made by the Immigration Department of Hong Kong on 12 December 2016, Indian nationals intending to travel to Hong Kong will now be required to complete online pre-arrival registration before visiting Hong Kong visa-free from next month. Indian nationals arriving in Hong Kong on or after 23 January 2017 must…
Ginger Hotel Mangalore – A Cut Above Budget Hotels There are budget hotels, and then there are budget hotels with a difference. The Ginger Hotel in Mangalore definitely falls in the latter category. While it is a budget hotel in almost all aspects, it stands out of the crowd, thanks largely to their well trained…
By Punam Mohandas The InterContinental Hanoi Westlake has a prime location and a near-monopoly over Hanoi’s Westlake (Tay Ho) the city’s largest freshwater lake. Thankfully, no boating is allowed here, whether for fishing or for excursions, thus keeping the waters as pollution-free as possible. The lobby has a circular atrium and is surrounded by the…
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced the official public opening of its international civil aviation museum on 03 Nov 15. The new facility is located in the main lobby of ICAO Headquarters at 999 Boulevard Robert Bourassa in Montréal. Walking through different time periods related to milestones of ICAO’s work, visitors to the new…
LONDON, May 28, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — VFS Global, the world’s largest outsourcing and technology services provider for governments and diplomatic missions worldwide, has achieved a significant milestone of processing its 100 millionth application within 14 years of operation. The company remains focussed on enhancing customer experience through its service quality standards and technology based innovations…
Wi-Fi connectivity at no or nominal cost on nearly half of Emirates’ fleet and on all of its A380s; personal mobile phone service on 75% of its fleet, in addition to in-seat email, telephone and SMS services on every aircraft. DUBAI, U.A.E, 2015-3-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates now offers free* Wi-Fi on 106 of…
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Wi-Fi Facilities in Moving Trains As a pilot project, Wi-Fi in 12301/12302 Howrah-New Delhi-Howrah Rajdhani Express has been provided. Further, work for provision of Wi-Fi in 12957/12958 Ahmedabad Rajdhani Express, 12005/12006 Kalka Shatabdi Express and 12045/12046 Chandigarh Shatabdi Express has been taken up. For provision of reliable Wi-Fi in a moving train, currently Satellite Communication…
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, UNWTO Secretary-General, Taleb Rifai, called upon the tourism sector to step up policies and business practices that promote gender equality and women’s empowerment. The UNWTO/UN Women Global Report on Women in Tourism shows that tourism can offer significant opportunities to narrow the gender gap in employment and entrepreneurship as women…