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Edition No: 403   -   20th December, 2022
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Govt to work on 8 pillars for development of North East: PM
The government should work on the eight pillars of peace, power, tourism, 5G connectivity, culture, natural farming, sports and potential for development of the North East Region, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Addressing the meeting of North Eastern Council (NEC), the Prime Minister said that Northeast is our gateway to Southeast Asia.
Live Mint
Varanasi to soon get a grand heritage museum worth INR 100 crore!
If all goes as planned, Varanasi will soon get a grand heritage museum at a cost of INR 100 crore. As per the officials, this will be in addition to several museums that already exist in the city. Referring to this, UP Tourism Deputy Director Priti Srivastava added that the heritage museum will offer people a chance to get a glimpse into the history of Kashi, and also its rich culture and tradition.
Times Travel
Himachal weather update: No snowfall as temperature rises above normal, tourists disappointed
Himachal Pradesh, the Himalayan state known for its scenic natural beauty and snow-capped mountains, is one of the most renowned tourists destinations in India. Tourists from across the country head to the state to witness snowfall in the months from December to March. This is the time when the higher reaches receive heavy snowfall and the state turns into a winter wonderland.
Times Now News
Turkiye Tourism promotes film tourism by hosting fam trip for Bollywood Production Houses
The five-day trip allowed representatives of production houses like Bollywood Production Houses such as Raju Hirani Films, Red Chillies, Lyca, and Reliance Entertainment, to explore Antalya and Istanbul from a film location perspective. The visitors were given a chance to interact and conduct one-on-one meetings with the local line producers to get better clarity on the filmmaking process in Turkiye.
ET Travel World
Nearly 1.15 Crore Indians Experienced Air Travel Through UDAN Scheme Since 2016: Scindia
Nearly 1.15 crore Indians who had never before taken a flight were able to experience air travel via the government's ambitious UDAN scheme, Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia informed Parliament.
Republic World
Vietjet inaugurates new route from Ahmedabad to Da Nang
Constantly expanding the flight network connecting India with Vietnam, Vietjet has inaugurated a new route connecting Ahmedabad to Da Nang in Vietnam. The Vietnamese carrier will operate four return flights every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, offering easy options to Indian travellers at competitive pricing.
Travel Trade Journal
Karnataka enthrals G20 delegates in Bengaluru
As Bengaluru played host to the first set of events, that are part of the G20 schedule, the Karnataka Government brought in the rich heritage and cultural vistas to the fore to give the delegates a glimpse of what the state has to offer.
TravelDailyNews Asia
Tourism News Updates
‘Unforgettable’ Peru holiday for tourists evacuated from Machu Picchu
After the headache of the evacuation, the tourism minister was hoping that the protests which have left at least 19 dead would subside so that “tourism can resume”. Tourism represents 3 per cent to 4 per cent of Peru’s gross domestic product and provides employment “to all strata of the economy”, Helguero said. “We have calculated a loss of 200 million soles (US$52 million),” in the sector due to the protests, he said.
The Local Port
Delayed, Diverted: Spice Jet Mumbai To Darbhanga Flight Lands In Patna; Passengers Furious
A Spice Jet flight carrying 157 passengers onboard that was scheduled from Mumbai to Darbhanga was diverted and landed in Patna. Furious passengers created a ruckus at the Patna Airport for the change of route without any prior information.
Republic World
Land Rover introduces unique travel experiences, Defender Journeys, in India
Jaguar Land Rover Indiahas introduced specially curated and unique travel experiences, Defender Journeys, in India. This is a self-drive, multi-day, adventure program, in Defender vehicles, that will include many aspirational and sought-after itineraries across India. Each Defender Journey will include luxury stays and hospitality, lifestyle experiences, cultural immersion and drive across some of the most iconic routes in India with off-road trails, that offer a complete Defender driving experience.
Press Note
South Goa's Best Beaches & Experiences For This Winter
A trip to Goa is more like an annual pilgrimage for the Indian travellers, and evenings of partying and exploring the night markets of North Goa an essential part of this pilgrimage. But of course, you can make this winter in Goa an experience that is different from all your past trips to the sunny state.
Times Travel
Indonesia sets ambitious tourism targets for 2023
The Indonesian Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy is targeting 3.5 million - 7.4 million international tourist arrivals and 1.2 billion - 1.4 billion domestic tourist movements or trips in 2023.
Vietnam Plus
Vintage Luxury now returns to the Ganges as India’s last surviving Paddle Steamer from 1945 is restored to its former glory!
From the house of Eastern Navigation Pvt. Ltd (Established 1957) an inland water transport and marine infrastructure player, comes ‘The Barge Company’ looking to bring one of a kind river cruise experiences and events on the Ganges.
Hoteliers Web
Hotels and Hospitality
Hospitality industry set for buoyant 2023
The domestic hospitality industry is looking to 'fly' in 2023 cashing in on India's G20 presidency, having received the 'oxygen' to run in 2022 after being crippled in the past two years by the pandemic. Domestic travel, especially the leisure segment, gave wind to the industry this year and is expected to continue into the next. Industry players believe that as international arrivals are also likely to pick up even further, the outlook for 2023 is buoyant.
The Free Press Journal
Now Open: Navina, an all-inclusive Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico
Four Seasons has announced the opening of one of its most exclusive resorts – Navina, a Four Seasons Resort, Punta Mita, Mexico. Navina, a Four Seasons Resort, is nestled at the edge of a private peninsula. Puerto Vallarta International Airports is a 45-minutes’ drive from the property.
IH Aviation and Travel
Chai Sutta Bar forays into Rajasthan; Eyes Global Expansion
Chai Sutta Bar now has almost 450 outlets in India in 190+ cities Café franchise chain Chai Sutta Bar is expanding rapidly with new locations opening in various parts of the country. Now they have come up with a new outlet in Dholpur, Rajasthan.
Restaurant India.In
Nobu Dubai relocating to Atlantis, The Palm
After 14 years of residence in The Avenues at Atlantis, The Palm, Nobu Matsuhisa’s globally renowned Nobu will celebrate its 15th year in Dubai in an iconic-new space within the crown of the destination resort.
Hospitality Biz India
Grand Mercure opens its first property on the Island of the Gods in Bali
Accor has introduced an exciting new era of premium, locally-inspired international hospitality to Bali with the opening of Grand Mercure Bali Seminyak, revealing fresh cultural perspectives and highlighting the rich heritage of Indonesia's "Island of the Gods".
Hospitality Net
Hotel Bookings In Peru Dropped By 80%
For the tourism sector, the state of emergency does not solve anything economically. According to the head of the Cusco Chamber of Hotels, Henry Yabar, more than 80% of the reservations in lodgings and tourism agencies for this season have been cancelled since last week.
Tourism Review
Aviations and Railways
'Crests and troughs' in aviation sector: Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia
Civil Aviation minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Monday told the Rajya Sabha that the industry has
Moneycontrol
bcas is studying to avoid congestion at delhi airport
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) is conducting a study to assess whether there is enough holding space for passengers at the immigration area of the Delhi airport, according to a senior government official. The ongoing study by the agency, which is responsible for civil aviation security, is aimed to ensure that there is no congestion at the immigration area once international air travel gains full steam after being severely hit by the Coronavirus pandemic.
India Postsen
From green airports to 50 new RCS routes and disinvestment of Air India, here is the year-end review of MoCA
The Ministry of Civil Aviation is responsible for the formulation of national policies and programmes for the development and regulation of the Civil Aviation sector in the country. MoCA exercises administrative control over attached and autonomous organisations like the Directorate General of Civil Aviation, Bureau of Civil Aviation Security and Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi and affiliated Public Sector Undertakings like Airports Authority of India and Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited.
ET Travel World
Aviation watchdog DGCA boosts its eGCA portal; adds new features
Aviation regulator DGCA has introduced new features on its e-governance platform for stakeholders, including the facility to fetch pilots’ flying hours on a real-time basis that will also help in faster processing of licence applications.Besides, the Air Operator Certificate (AOC) database has been integrated with the civil aviation ministry‘s heli-sewa portal that will allow speedier processing of landing requests.
Financial Express
Vande Metro hydrogen trains to be rolled out by 2023, Vande Bharat 3 to run on long routes: Vaishnaw
Indian Railways is manufacturing Vande Metro trains which will replace the old trains designed in the 1950s and 1960s, said Union Minister for Railways and Communications Ashwini Vaishnaw.
Times Now News
In January, Mumbai to get two more fully-operational Metro lines; check stations, connectivity, other details
India's financial capital is expected to add two more fully-operational metro lines into its transport network in January 2023. The Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is planning to throw the two lines - 2A from Dahisar to Andheri West DN Nagar and Line 7 from Dahisar East to Andheri East - open to the public by next month.
Times Now News
Central Railway registers Rs 82 crore from ticket checking
Central Railway Mumbai division has registered ticket checking revenue of Rs 82 crore from April 1 to December 10, an official said on Sunday. During this period, a total of 14.4lakh cases of ticketless/irregular travel and unbooked luggage were detected as against 8.9 lakh cases in the corresponding period last year thereby showing an increase of 60%.
Times of India
Adani Group launches consumer app for airports vertical
The Adani Group on Monday rolled out Adani One, a consumer app for its airports vertical. Through the app, which is currently in the alpha stage, users will be able to book flights and cabs, shop for duty-free products, check their flight status, and more.
The Economic Times
Travel Time Between Rishikesh And Karnaprayag Will Soon Be Cut To Half, Here’s How
The travel time between Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh and Karnaprayag will soon be cut down to half as a new railway line between the two hill destinations is under construction. The upcoming train line will reduce the travel time between the two hilly terrains from six hours to less than three hours.
India.com
Emirates expands its Bangkok operations with a fourth daily flight
Emirates starts an exciting new year in Thailand as the airline announces adding a fourth flight between Bangkok and Dubai from 1 January 2023, boosting connectivity between the two gateways and providing more options for travellers. The additional frequency will help serve the increased demand for international travel to and from Bangkok, as Thailand’s travel and tourism sector experience a steep revival.
Breaking Travel News
IndiGo announces 21 additional flights in winter schedule for 2022-23
In line with its vision to strengthen regional connectivity, IndiGo has launched 21 additional flights as part of its winter schedule for 2022-23. The operations commenced December 09, 2022, onwards for flights from Hyderabad and Kolkata to beach destinations like Port Blair, Kochi, and Goa respectively.
Travel Trade Journal
Associations and Events
Outlook Hosts The Very First Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards – Rajasthan 2022
As the Sun shone brightly over the Rajasthani capital on the 14th of December, the Outlook team geared up to host the very first Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards along with the Rajasthan Government as part of the Outlook Responsible Tourism Initiative with Clarks Amer, Jaipur as the hospitality partner.
Outlook
City to host national-level tourism convention next year
Aurangabad The 38th Convention of the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) will be held next year in September 2023 in Aurangabad. Maharashtra tourism minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha during the IATO convention at Lucknow extended the invitation to all IATO delegates to be present at Aurangabad in 2023, through video conferencing.
Lokmat Times
Tourist Information Centres Expert Meeting focusing on the Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainability agenda
74 Tourist Information Centres’ professionals representing 45 leading European cities in 23 countries attended the 9th CityDNA TIC Expert Meeting on November 2022 in Gothenburg, to exchange knowledge and best practices on the Social, Environmental and Economic Sustainability agenda.
TravelDailyNews
Vietnam, Cambodia to strengthen tourism connectivity: HCMC Party Chief
The HCMC Party Chief noted that the Embassy of Vietnam in Cambodia, the HCMC Tourism Department and relevant agencies need to strengthen support and connectivity of tourism development associated with traditional historical education and the sound relationship between the two countries in the coming time.
SGGPNews
DET announces the launch of an annual Dubai Tourism Summit
Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has announced the launch of an annual Dubai Tourism Summit, a first-of-its-kind travel forum in the region which will lay the foundation for a home-grown world-class thought leadership programme to boost the city’s resurgent tourism industry and support regional and global tourism.
Breaking Travel News
Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR appoints Suman Gahlawat as General Manager
Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR has announced the appointment of Suman Gahlawat as their new General Manager. A well recognised and respected industry veteran with around 03 decades of incredible experience in iconic hotels across India where the old–world learnings amalgamate with new-age thinking.
Hospitality Lexis
Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum, Kerala welcomes Rishabh Bhargava as General Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Trivandrum announced Rishabh Bhargava has been appointed general manager of the award-winning 132-room and suites hotel, with effect from November 14, 2022.
Hotelier India
Taiwan Film Festival Returns To Delhi After Covid Break
The annual Taiwan Film Festival 2022 took place in New Delhi after a gap of three years due to the pandemic. Organised by the Taipei Economic and Cultural Centre (TECC), India, the festival screened two renowned Taiwanese movies – Listen Before You Sing by Shine Yang, an inspirational movie for the students, and Long Time No Sea by Heather Tsui, which is based on a true story.
Travel Biz Monitor
Resumption of MICE activity in South Korea: Phoenix Voyages hosted a Group of 60 People from Europe
South Korea, one of Phoenix Voyages' destinations, was recently chosen to host an incentive group from Europe. Company's team arranged professional visits in the field of the clients and organized their gala dinners.
TravelDailyNews Asia
Focus and Columns
Wellness: One of the top travel trends in 2023
Consumer desire for wellness-focused vacations is on the rise, as seen in 2023's wellness trends. The demand for domestic travel has increased by 50 per cent, according to CGH Earth Wellness Centers. Since before the pandemic, foreign visitors from regions like Russia and Europe have remained devoted customers. Consumer insights, both from CGH's diverse customer base and research, highlight the following big trends in the $1.5 trillion global wellness industry:
The Free Press Journal
Winter strikes as Delhi witnesses dense fog; temp drops to six degrees; AQI 322- see 7 day forecast
Chilly winter mornings have finally set foot in the national capital as the minimum temperature has dropped to six degrees Celsius along with an intense fog that has engulfed the city. Akshardham temple, NH-24 was covered in deep fog and poor visibility. Visuals of NH-24 near the Akshardham temple showed a thick blanket of fog. The fourth day in a row that Delhi saw its coldest night of the year, with temperatures of 6 degrees Celsius, two degrees below average.
Times Now News
These Are The Top Destinations For Thai Travellers In 2023
It’s almost a post-pandemic rite of passage. As more and more Thais flock to Japan, Visa unveils that in 2023, even more us will be flying out to the Land of the Rising Sun, as the digital payments leader has analysed post-pandemic travel trends, including where we like to head, why we like to head there, and for how long we stay.
Travel + Leisure
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