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• Envisioning a career in travel and tourism? Check out this quick know-how guide

  Management trainees with degrees from top-tier hotel management schools (eg Institute of Hotel Management or IHM) or trainees (non-graduate) who come from vocational training institutes are in constant demand for positions such as customer service & retention, front office, food & beverage production & services, and housekeeping. With more and more industries realising the potential it holds, the gig economy is registering exponential growth, and the travel and tourism sector sure has a noteworthy contribution in boosting its expansion.

  

• Air India's iconic Boeing 747 'Queen of the Skies' takes final flight from Mumbai

  Sharing a video clip of the Boeing 747 taking off from the Mumbai airport and doing a 'wing wave', Air India said it will miss the aircraft's iconic presence. "Today, we wave goodbye to the first of our last 'Queen of the Skies', the B747, departing Mumbai. Thank you for an era of majestic flights. We'll miss your iconic presence," the airline said in a post on X.

  

• After Venice, this popular Italian destination plans to charge a tourist fee

  The initiative comes as overtourism is on the rise in some of Italy's most popular locations. Lake Como attracts more than one million tourists per year, making it one of the most visited destinations in Italy, and while it surely benefits the economy, it creates a problem for local residents.

  

• UK begins eVisa rollout with plan to replace immigration documents by 2025

  The Home Office has started the process by sending emails to holders of physical immigration documents, known as biometric residence permits (BRPs), inviting them to create a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) account to access their eVisa. This phased approach will gradually extend to all BRP holders by summer 2024.

  

• Noida International Airport conducts first calibration flight to test navigation systems

  The first phase of development of the upcoming international airport in Noida will cost INR 10,056 crore and so far, around INR 7,100 crore has already been spent on it, PTI has reported. The first phase of the airport, being developed in 1,300 hectares, is scheduled to open for flight operations by September.

  

• Delhi Airport's plan to convert Terminal 2 to international terminal delayed to early next year

  The proposed conversion of Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport Terminal 2 into an all-international terminal has been postponed to early next year, citing challenges faced during the winter season. Terminal 1's expansion is expected to be operational by June 2024, with plans to address international flight constraints. Airlines are urging flexibility in handling international flights amidst India's booming air traffic growth.

  

• Japan begins issuing eVisas for Indian tourists; Here's how to apply and use the eVisa

  This initiative offers a single-entry short-term visa catering specifically to tourism purposes, granting a stay of up to 90 days in Japan. Both Indian citizens and foreign nationals residing in India are eligible to apply for this eVisa. Under the new system, applicants are required to submit their applications to the Visa Application Centers managed by VFS Global, similar to the previous process. However, instead of receiving a traditional visa sticker affixed to their passports, successful applicants will obtain an electronic visa.

  

• US consolidates visitor visa interview waiver appointments in New Delhi

  Applicants can still submit their application forms at any of the five Visa Application Centers free of cost. Alternatively, they have the option to drop their documents at any US Document Dropoff Center in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Cochin, Jalandhar, or Pune for a fee of 850 rupees per application.

  

• Surya Grahan 2024: Aviation authorities issue air travel alert for solar eclipse in April

  According to the FAA's website, Traffic Management Initiatives may be implemented, and airports in the path of the upcoming Solar Eclipse are expected to be affected. The FAA emphasized the need for pilots and airports to make necessary arrangements and stay updated on any temporary flight restrictions that may be imposed.

  

• Surya Grahan 2024: Aviation authorities issue air travel alert for solar eclipse in April.

  According to the FAA's website, Traffic Management Initiatives may be implemented, and airports in the path of the upcoming Solar Eclipse are expected to be affected. The FAA emphasized the need for pilots and airports to make necessary arrangements and stay updated on any temporary flight restrictions that may be imposed.

  

• India issues advisory for nationals visiting Hong Kong urging for Pre-Arrival Registration