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Edition No: 228 - 12th April, 2022
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Tourism once again driving the economy of various states: TAAI
Mayal stated that news of development in tourism in the states is coming from all over India. "For instance, Kashmir has seen record footfalls of around 1.5 million people in the season; Delhi Tourism is redeveloping tourism markets for promotion and job creation; Chhattisgarh is on the verge of finishing Ram Van Gaman Tourist Circuit, Uttarakhand allowing trekkers to explore high altitude glaciers are some initiatives out of many which prove how important tourism is for various Indian states," she added.
The Print
Mayal stated that news of development in tourism in the states is coming from all over India. "For instance, Kashmir has seen record footfalls of around 1.5 million people in the season; Delhi Tourism is redeveloping tourism markets for promotion and job creation; Chhattisgarh is on the verge of finishing Ram Van Gaman Tourist Circuit, Uttarakhand allowing trekkers to explore high altitude glaciers are some initiatives out of many which prove how important tourism is for various Indian states," she added.
The Print
Jet Airways relaunch by Oct; Airline to order planes: CEO Sanjiv Kapoor
The airline, which emerged from bankruptcy last year under a new ownership, had earlier announced plans to launch commercial operations by the summer months of this year. The airline is currently in the process of getting its air operator’s permit (AOP), which was suspended in 2019 after it grounded flights.
The Print
The airline, which emerged from bankruptcy last year under a new ownership, had earlier announced plans to launch commercial operations by the summer months of this year. The airline is currently in the process of getting its air operator’s permit (AOP), which was suspended in 2019 after it grounded flights.
The Print
India’s Forex Reserves Record Sharpest Ever Weekly Fall Of USD 11.17bn
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 11.17 billion for the week ending April 1 – the sharpest ever weekly drop – to settle at USD 606.475 billion, PTI reported Saturday citing Reserve Bank of India data. The fall has been attributed to pressure on the Indian rupee as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, the continuing impact of the Covid pandemic, and other geopolitical developments.
The Star
India’s foreign exchange reserves fell by USD 11.17 billion for the week ending April 1 – the sharpest ever weekly drop – to settle at USD 606.475 billion, PTI reported Saturday citing Reserve Bank of India data. The fall has been attributed to pressure on the Indian rupee as a result of the conflict in Ukraine, the continuing impact of the Covid pandemic, and other geopolitical developments.
The Star
VFS Global Reopens BKC VAC Ahead Of The Summer Season
Global visa service provider VFS Global reopened its visa application centre (VAC) at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ahead of the peak summer season and anticipated demand. The BKC facility is the second VFS Global VAC in Mumbai in addition to its current operational one in Mahalakshmi. The visa service provider operates a network of 567 VACs across 17 Indian cities.
Travel Trends Today- T3
Global visa service provider VFS Global reopened its visa application centre (VAC) at the Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC) ahead of the peak summer season and anticipated demand. The BKC facility is the second VFS Global VAC in Mumbai in addition to its current operational one in Mahalakshmi. The visa service provider operates a network of 567 VACs across 17 Indian cities.
Travel Trends Today- T3
Bagdogra Airport Suspends Flights For A Fortnight
Flight services at Bagdogra airport, Bengal’s second largest airport, will come to a halt for a fortnight from today for runway repairs, the timing of the move coming as a blow to tourism stakeholders of north Bengal and Sikkim.
The Star
Flight services at Bagdogra airport, Bengal’s second largest airport, will come to a halt for a fortnight from today for runway repairs, the timing of the move coming as a blow to tourism stakeholders of north Bengal and Sikkim.
The Star
Starting September, Bengaluru to get direct flights to Sydney
Indians can soon now fly to Sydney from Bengaluru as Qantas Airways, Australia’s national airline, has decided to start operating four weekly return flights between the two cities. Qantas is currently finalising code-share partnership with IndiGo. The airline is all set to operate between the two cities, starting September 14, 2022. Airbus A330 aircraft will be flying between Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport and Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The Pioneer
Indians can soon now fly to Sydney from Bengaluru as Qantas Airways, Australia’s national airline, has decided to start operating four weekly return flights between the two cities. Qantas is currently finalising code-share partnership with IndiGo. The airline is all set to operate between the two cities, starting September 14, 2022. Airbus A330 aircraft will be flying between Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport and Sydney’s Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The Pioneer
At least three dead, several injured after cable cars in Jharkhand's Deoghar ropeway collide; 2 IAF choppers involved in rescue operations
At least three people have been declared dead while several others were injured after some cable cars in a ropeway collided with each other at Trikut hills close to Baba Baidyanath Temple in Jharkhand's Deoghar district on Sunday (April 10, 2022). 11 people have been rescued so far and 48 still lay trapped mid-air in a row of 12 ropeway cable cars, officials said on Monday morning.
Tusk Travel
At least three people have been declared dead while several others were injured after some cable cars in a ropeway collided with each other at Trikut hills close to Baba Baidyanath Temple in Jharkhand's Deoghar district on Sunday (April 10, 2022). 11 people have been rescued so far and 48 still lay trapped mid-air in a row of 12 ropeway cable cars, officials said on Monday morning.
Tusk Travel
KSRTC launches pilgrim tour package, first trip for ‘Malayattoor ‘perunnal’
To increase revenue and develop domestic tourism, KSRTC will soon introduce a new pilgrim tour package. The special services will be summoned during the summer vacation from the Thamarassery KSRTC depot.
Mathrubhumi
To increase revenue and develop domestic tourism, KSRTC will soon introduce a new pilgrim tour package. The special services will be summoned during the summer vacation from the Thamarassery KSRTC depot.
Mathrubhumi
Israel Tourism: Foreign Tourists Can Visit Jerusalem’s Holy Sepulchre Church as it Reopens After 2 Years of Covid-19 Lockdown
Christians were able to attend Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Christians from all across the globe were able to offer prayers in Arabic and Latin. After two years of Covid-19 travel restriction, devotees were able to enter church again.
Tourism Review
Christians were able to attend Palm Sunday mass in Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Christians from all across the globe were able to offer prayers in Arabic and Latin. After two years of Covid-19 travel restriction, devotees were able to enter church again.
Tourism Review
Nagpur Set To Get An African Wildlife Safari; Here’s What You Need To Know
Africa is one of the best international destinations for those who seek the thrill of experiencing wildlife. The place is known for its countries with rugged landscapes, vast forests and an exciting range of animal species, that have made their way to several documentaries and safari experiences of visitors from far and wide. Now, India is set to experience the same exotic species at a wildlife safari in India! The Maharashtra Government recently announced that this year’s budget (i.e 2022-2023) will include an African wildlife safari, right here in Nagpur, reports The Hindu.
Travel + Leisure
Africa is one of the best international destinations for those who seek the thrill of experiencing wildlife. The place is known for its countries with rugged landscapes, vast forests and an exciting range of animal species, that have made their way to several documentaries and safari experiences of visitors from far and wide. Now, India is set to experience the same exotic species at a wildlife safari in India! The Maharashtra Government recently announced that this year’s budget (i.e 2022-2023) will include an African wildlife safari, right here in Nagpur, reports The Hindu.
Travel + Leisure
Newly Inaugurated Butterfly Garden Near Singhu Border In Delhi Is The Latest Tourist Attraction
If you like butterflies (yes, there are some who don't), the Butterfly Garden which was recently inaugurated by the Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Ishwar Singh in Mamurpur nursery near the Singhu border on Tuesday, has become a popular destination for visitors in Delhi.
Indiatimes
If you like butterflies (yes, there are some who don't), the Butterfly Garden which was recently inaugurated by the Indian Forest Services (IFS) officer Ishwar Singh in Mamurpur nursery near the Singhu border on Tuesday, has become a popular destination for visitors in Delhi.
Indiatimes
KSRTC's exclusive long-distance, bypass bus services from today
The buses run by KSRTC-SWIFT, the new wing of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) xclusively for long-distance services, will be on the roads from Monday (April 11). The Bypass Rider Service too will be operational on Monday with long-distance buses that skip traffic-dense towns & cities.
ON Manorama
The buses run by KSRTC-SWIFT, the new wing of the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) xclusively for long-distance services, will be on the roads from Monday (April 11). The Bypass Rider Service too will be operational on Monday with long-distance buses that skip traffic-dense towns & cities.
ON Manorama
ICRA: Domestic air travel registers 59% yoy growth in FY22
As per ICRA note, near to normalcy in airline operations due to the waning impact of the pandemic resulted in a sequential growth of ~37% in domestic air passenger traffic to ~106 lakh in March 2022 compared to ~77 lakh in February 2022, and YoY growth of ~35% compared to ~78 lakh in March 2021.
India Infoline
As per ICRA note, near to normalcy in airline operations due to the waning impact of the pandemic resulted in a sequential growth of ~37% in domestic air passenger traffic to ~106 lakh in March 2022 compared to ~77 lakh in February 2022, and YoY growth of ~35% compared to ~78 lakh in March 2021.
India Infoline
Nepal Grants Permission To 204 Climbers From 42 Countries To Climb Mount Everest This Season
A total of 204 climbers from 42 countries, including 15 from India, have acquired the permission to scale Mount Everest this season, Nepal’s Department of Tourism said on Saturday. The Department said that out of the total climbers, who have been given permission, 46 are women and 158 men.
The Star
A total of 204 climbers from 42 countries, including 15 from India, have acquired the permission to scale Mount Everest this season, Nepal’s Department of Tourism said on Saturday. The Department said that out of the total climbers, who have been given permission, 46 are women and 158 men.
The Star
Fairfield by Marriott continues its expansion in Japan with seven anticipated hotel openings in 2022
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the planned openings in 2022 of seven new Fairfield properties across four prefectures in Japan: Nara, Hokkaido, Hyogo, and Okayama. Together with these seven planned openings, the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki project is expected to expand its portfolio to a total of 21 hotels across nine prefectures in the country by the end of 2022.
Breaking Travel News
Fairfield by Marriott, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, announced the planned openings in 2022 of seven new Fairfield properties across four prefectures in Japan: Nara, Hokkaido, Hyogo, and Okayama. Together with these seven planned openings, the Fairfield by Marriott Michi-no-Eki project is expected to expand its portfolio to a total of 21 hotels across nine prefectures in the country by the end of 2022.
Breaking Travel News
Hilton to Debut on Galapagos Island With Signing of Royal Palm Galapagos, Curio Collection by Hilton
Hilton announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Serinatura S.A. to welcome the Curio Collection by Hilton brand to the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz with the conversion of the Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel. The renowned property will remain owned and operated by its current management company, led by Diego Andrade Murtinho, while joining Curio Collection by Hilton, and will maintain the property’s storied commitment to sustainable, responsible travel.
Breaking Travel News
Hilton announced the signing of a franchise agreement with Serinatura S.A. to welcome the Curio Collection by Hilton brand to the Galapagos island of Santa Cruz with the conversion of the Royal Palm Galapagos Hotel. The renowned property will remain owned and operated by its current management company, led by Diego Andrade Murtinho, while joining Curio Collection by Hilton, and will maintain the property’s storied commitment to sustainable, responsible travel.
Breaking Travel News
The Hyatt Regency brand debuts in Uttarakhand with Hyatt Regency Dehradun
Hyatt Hotels today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Dehradun. The 263-room hotel marks the first Hyatt hotel in the state of Uttarakhand and strengthens Hyatt’s brand footprint across the country. As part of the Hyatt Regency brand, the hotel has been designed with productivity in mind to deliver seamless experiences and an energizing hub for both leisure and business travellers alike.
Travel Trade Journal
Hyatt Hotels today announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Dehradun. The 263-room hotel marks the first Hyatt hotel in the state of Uttarakhand and strengthens Hyatt’s brand footprint across the country. As part of the Hyatt Regency brand, the hotel has been designed with productivity in mind to deliver seamless experiences and an energizing hub for both leisure and business travellers alike.
Travel Trade Journal
Sarovar Hotels arrives in South Goa with 150 keys
This will be Sarovar Group’s third property in Goa after Sobit Sarovar Portico and Park Inn. The hotel upon completion in 2023 will offer leisure and business travellers a perfect stay option. The hotel, Sarovar Premiere will also feature versatile meeting and conference space for the rapidly growing demand for MICE.
The Print
This will be Sarovar Group’s third property in Goa after Sobit Sarovar Portico and Park Inn. The hotel upon completion in 2023 will offer leisure and business travellers a perfect stay option. The hotel, Sarovar Premiere will also feature versatile meeting and conference space for the rapidly growing demand for MICE.
The Print
Indian Railways to start Mumbai to Malda Weekly Superfast train from today
The Mumbai to Malda weekly superfast mail train will start from April 11, the Railway Board said today. According to the Railway Department, the fare for second class AC from Malda to Mumbai is Rs 3,420 per head and it will take about 39 hours to reach the destination.
Daijiworld Media
The Mumbai to Malda weekly superfast mail train will start from April 11, the Railway Board said today. According to the Railway Department, the fare for second class AC from Malda to Mumbai is Rs 3,420 per head and it will take about 39 hours to reach the destination.
Daijiworld Media
JetBlue to trim summer schedule amid hiring push
JetBlue Airways confirmed on Sunday it plans to cut its summer schedule in a bid to avert flight disruptions as it works to ramp up hiring. An airline spokesman confirmed an email to staff on Saturday, reported earlier by CNBC, that said JetBlue had "already reduced May capacity 8-10% and you can expect to see a similar size capacity pull for the remainder of the summer."
Aero News Journal
JetBlue Airways confirmed on Sunday it plans to cut its summer schedule in a bid to avert flight disruptions as it works to ramp up hiring. An airline spokesman confirmed an email to staff on Saturday, reported earlier by CNBC, that said JetBlue had "already reduced May capacity 8-10% and you can expect to see a similar size capacity pull for the remainder of the summer."
Aero News Journal
Delhi International Airport now the third-busiest airport globally, check full list here
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) was the third busiest airport in the world. The information was revealed by a report based on the data provided by the UK based data provider Official Airline Guide (OAG). The organisation monitors global travel data and analyses multiple aspects like busiest airports, busiest flight routes and a myriad of other travel-related data.
Tusk Travel
Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) was the third busiest airport in the world. The information was revealed by a report based on the data provided by the UK based data provider Official Airline Guide (OAG). The organisation monitors global travel data and analyses multiple aspects like busiest airports, busiest flight routes and a myriad of other travel-related data.
Tusk Travel
Mumbai-Gandhinagar Shatabdi Express gets a vistadome coach, Ministry of Railways shares video
The Indian Railways attached a Vistadome coach to the Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Shatabdi Express. The coach provides an "upgraded travel experience" and panoramic views of the Indian landscape to travellers. This is the second train on the Western railway to be attached with a Vistadome coach and the first train from Mumbai to have a coach with panoramic views, according to railway officials.
Times Now News
The Indian Railways attached a Vistadome coach to the Mumbai Central-Gandhinagar Shatabdi Express. The coach provides an "upgraded travel experience" and panoramic views of the Indian landscape to travellers. This is the second train on the Western railway to be attached with a Vistadome coach and the first train from Mumbai to have a coach with panoramic views, according to railway officials.
Times Now News
Dubai retains title as world’s busiest airport for international travellers
Dubai airport (DXB) was the busiest in the world in 2021 in terms of international passenger numbers, according to Airports Council International. The industry body published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021, showing encouraging signs of traffic recovery. Dubai saw 29.1 million passengers last year, up 12.7 per cent compared to 2020.
Gulf News
Dubai airport (DXB) was the busiest in the world in 2021 in terms of international passenger numbers, according to Airports Council International. The industry body published the top 10 busiest airports worldwide for 2021, showing encouraging signs of traffic recovery. Dubai saw 29.1 million passengers last year, up 12.7 per cent compared to 2020.
Gulf News
Dibrugarh-Pasighat-Lilabari flight to be inaugurated tomorrow
In a bid to further boost air connectivity of North Eastern Region with the rest of the country, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has approved a Scheme – “Providing air connectivity and Aviation infrastructure in North Eastern Region (NER)” to promote air connectivity in the States of NER and, if required, to develop infrastructure for air connectivity.
Hospitality Net
In a bid to further boost air connectivity of North Eastern Region with the rest of the country, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has approved a Scheme – “Providing air connectivity and Aviation infrastructure in North Eastern Region (NER)” to promote air connectivity in the States of NER and, if required, to develop infrastructure for air connectivity.
Hospitality Net
Aviation spreads wings
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia claims that Indian aviation sector will witness unprecedented growth in terms of connectivity and developing an ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders.
BBC News
Union Minister of Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia claims that Indian aviation sector will witness unprecedented growth in terms of connectivity and developing an ecosystem that will benefit all stakeholders.
BBC News
Private airline stops service from Jalgaon airport till April 20
The Jalgaon airport authority said that the private airline has stopped Jalgaon-Mumbai and Jalgaon-Ahmedabad flights from March 1. The airline had started operations from Jalgoan airport in september 2019 to connect Jalgaon with Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The airport authority said that the airline has already stopped bookings for flights, but it has been observed that some fliers have booked their flight tickets via third-party apps or agencies.
The Print
The Jalgaon airport authority said that the private airline has stopped Jalgaon-Mumbai and Jalgaon-Ahmedabad flights from March 1. The airline had started operations from Jalgoan airport in september 2019 to connect Jalgaon with Mumbai and Ahmedabad. The airport authority said that the airline has already stopped bookings for flights, but it has been observed that some fliers have booked their flight tickets via third-party apps or agencies.
The Print
Tripura to host India-Bangladesh Tourism Festival from April 17
The three-day second India-Bangladesh Tourism Festival is scheduled to begin next week here at Agartala Ujjayanta palace to boost tourism in Tripura and Bangladesh as well.
The Print
The three-day second India-Bangladesh Tourism Festival is scheduled to begin next week here at Agartala Ujjayanta palace to boost tourism in Tripura and Bangladesh as well.
The Print
ATOAI forms committee to promote climbing expeditions in the Indian Himalayas
Swadesh Kumar, Founder President, and Executive Committee Member of the association will be the Chairman of the Committee. It will coordinate the ATOAI's promotional activities and operational issues with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Defense, and any other Ministries. The association is also aiming to promote 2023 as the 'year of the Indian Himalayas.'
The Print
Swadesh Kumar, Founder President, and Executive Committee Member of the association will be the Chairman of the Committee. It will coordinate the ATOAI's promotional activities and operational issues with the Indian Mountaineering Foundation, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Defense, and any other Ministries. The association is also aiming to promote 2023 as the 'year of the Indian Himalayas.'
The Print
We used the global pandemic to build a 100% digital travel company: Amit Madhan
Madhan believes that investments they have made in technology during the pandemic to create a 100 per cent digital travel company by integrating the products, services, vendors and suppliers will make them future-proof and scalable to withstand any upheavals. This quick adaptation to the situation has helped TCIL and SOTC to respond quickly to the new market situation and shift in business mix.
The Print
Madhan believes that investments they have made in technology during the pandemic to create a 100 per cent digital travel company by integrating the products, services, vendors and suppliers will make them future-proof and scalable to withstand any upheavals. This quick adaptation to the situation has helped TCIL and SOTC to respond quickly to the new market situation and shift in business mix.
The Print
The most amazing temples in the world
Over the course of history, humanity has done great things in the name of religion. Some of those accomplishments include creating places of worship where divinities from every different belief system can be worshipped. Asia is hands-down the continent with the most majestic scared temples, but as you peruse this list of 30 incredible temple to visit, you’ll see that there are breathtaking holy monuments in every corner of the world.
The Best Lifestyle Blogs
Over the course of history, humanity has done great things in the name of religion. Some of those accomplishments include creating places of worship where divinities from every different belief system can be worshipped. Asia is hands-down the continent with the most majestic scared temples, but as you peruse this list of 30 incredible temple to visit, you’ll see that there are breathtaking holy monuments in every corner of the world.
The Best Lifestyle Blogs
5 Best Trekking Spots In Thailand
Thailand is a great place to go hiking. There is an environment that invites you to get out on two feet and explore, from its dripping, virgin jungles to its towering, mist-enveloped mountains. But it’s just the landscape that makes trekking in Thailand so rewarding; it’s the people, from the lonely hill tribes scarcely touched by the outside world to the local guides whose unabashed passion and excitement will lead you to a greater knowledge of this fascinating nation.
IWMBuzz
Thailand is a great place to go hiking. There is an environment that invites you to get out on two feet and explore, from its dripping, virgin jungles to its towering, mist-enveloped mountains. But it’s just the landscape that makes trekking in Thailand so rewarding; it’s the people, from the lonely hill tribes scarcely touched by the outside world to the local guides whose unabashed passion and excitement will lead you to a greater knowledge of this fascinating nation.
IWMBuzz
Breaking rules: This 56-year-old woman travelled 2400 km on her bike from Delhi to Leh!
Age is just a number and 56-year-old Mini Augustine just proved this! A passionate biker, Mini completed the Delhi to Leh circuit in 18 days and covered a distance of 2400 km on her Bullet. The lady biker has proved that all you need is passion to achieve your dreams of travelling.
The Pioneer
Age is just a number and 56-year-old Mini Augustine just proved this! A passionate biker, Mini completed the Delhi to Leh circuit in 18 days and covered a distance of 2400 km on her Bullet. The lady biker has proved that all you need is passion to achieve your dreams of travelling.
The Pioneer
Fort Barwara: A Citadel Fit For Royals
Fort Barwara, Six Senses’ first outpost in India, affords a writer a stunning foray into Rajasthan’s royal heritage and history.
Outlook Traveller
Fort Barwara, Six Senses’ first outpost in India, affords a writer a stunning foray into Rajasthan’s royal heritage and history.
Outlook Traveller
A range to reckon with
Puneet Dhawan, Senior Vice President Operations, India and South Asia, Accor, has claimed that the company was expanding even during the pandemic. “In the last two years of the pandemic, from a hospitality industry point of view, from Accor, we have more than 50 properties in 16 key cities within India, ranging from The Raffles in Udaipur, which opened in August in the middle of COVID wave last year, right up to a smart economy brand with Interglobe Hospitality called the ibis,” Dhawan said, while speaking on the ‘New Ways of Marketing to Recharge Tourism’ by PATA India Chapter and BBC.
BBC News
Puneet Dhawan, Senior Vice President Operations, India and South Asia, Accor, has claimed that the company was expanding even during the pandemic. “In the last two years of the pandemic, from a hospitality industry point of view, from Accor, we have more than 50 properties in 16 key cities within India, ranging from The Raffles in Udaipur, which opened in August in the middle of COVID wave last year, right up to a smart economy brand with Interglobe Hospitality called the ibis,” Dhawan said, while speaking on the ‘New Ways of Marketing to Recharge Tourism’ by PATA India Chapter and BBC.
BBC News
Tourism & ties
As per the data from Trip Advisor, travellers in South Asia, South East Asia and the neighbouring countries are showing a lot of interest in India. “It is very hearting that research data suggests that in times to come, India is going to be a highly favoured destination,” said Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
BBC News
As per the data from Trip Advisor, travellers in South Asia, South East Asia and the neighbouring countries are showing a lot of interest in India. “It is very hearting that research data suggests that in times to come, India is going to be a highly favoured destination,” said Rupinder Brar, Additional Director General, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India.
BBC News
