A high court in India has delayed a new online movie ticketing system, which was set to be launched at the weekend, in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The Andhra Pradesh High Court has delayed the State Government from going ahead with the new online cinema ticketing portal, until July 27 when the final hearing …
Fans to receive 50% refund after rain affects India vs South Africa T20I
The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) has said that it will issue a 50% refund to those who had purchased tickets for the washed-out T20 international between India and South Africa. India’s fifth and final T20I against South Africa was abandoned at M Chinnaswamy Stadium (pictured) in Bangalore yesterday (Sunday) after just 3.3 overs of …
India match tickets in hot demand despite AIFF doubts
Tickets for India’s match against Cambodia in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers sold out within 10 minutes, with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) left facing calls to issue more tickets. The tickets were complimentary and snapped up quickly for tomorrow’s (Wednesday’s) game. Despite the demand, only 12,000 tickets were originally made available for the …
Cinema ticket sales and streams smash records for BookMyShow
Entertainment company BookMyShow has celebrated a number of achievements including 29 million cinema tickets sold across its platform in April alone. The Mumbai-headquartered company has also highlighted its foray into entertainment content with BookMyShow Stream, with 52,000 streams purchased by cinephiles and entertainment lovers last month. Ticket sales and streaming stats showcase a hunger for …
Rajasthan Government to introduce e-ticketing for monuments and museums
The Rajasthan Government in India is set to introduce e-ticketing for all of the state’s monuments and museums. The Department of Archeology and Museology will introduce online ticketing to make it easier for tourists and visitors. The move follows reports of harassment from illegal guides, and the fact that a number of monuments do not …
BookMyShow invests in TribeVibe, taps into college entertainment market
BookMyShow has cemented its interest in the college entertainment market by making an undisclosed investment in TribeVibe, a college entertainment company. The Mumbai-headquartered ticketing and entertainment company will target students and aim to bridge the gap between this particular young consumer base and brands. The investment will also enable BookMyShow to scout for those looking …
Indian state mulls over online movie tix platform operator bids
The Indian state of Andhra Pradesh is close to selecting a business to operate its planned online movie ticketing platform. Perni Venkataramaiah (Nani), the state’s Cinematography Minister, said that two companies have submitted tenders to run the state government-administered online movie ticketing platform, plans for which were approved via legislation last year. Nani said the …
Delhi National Zoological Park sells 4,000 tickets for reopening
Delhi’s National Zoological Park in India sold all 4,000 tickets for its reopening day, after two months of closure following a spike in COVID-19 cases. The zoo reopened today (Tuesday) after it was closed to the public from January 4 after restrictions were put in place in Delhi to hinder the spread of the Omicron …
Tourism app launched to unify ticketing system
Chandigarh Administrator, Banwarilal Purohit, has launched a new app that unifies the ticketing system for tourist spots across the Indian city of Chandigarh. Purohit is also the Governor of Punjab and developed the app in conjunction with India’s Tourism Department. Users operating both Android and iOS systems will be able to download the app, which …
‘Pay-as-you-wish’ scheme considered for India’s historical monuments
An Indian committee has approached government agency the Archeological Survey of India (ASI), to consider introducing a ‘pay-as-you-wish ticketing’ scheme at all ticketed ASI monuments across the country. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture’s proposal noted that a minimum fee should remain in place, but the payment scheme would help to drive tourism …