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Edition No: 400   -   15th December, 2022
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Today’s Head Lines
Listen Online
India-US discuss steps to disrupt ability of terrorists to travel globally
The 19th meeting of the India-USA Counter Terrorism Joint Working Group and the 5th session of the India-USA Designations Dialogue were held here on Monday-Tuesday. Both sides discussed steps to disrupt the ability of terrorists to travel internationally, including through information sharing.
The Economic Times
Karnataka Tourism plays host to G20 delegates in Bengaluru
Karnataka Tourism as part of its initiative has laid out the red carpet to international delegates from over 35 countries attending the Bengaluru leg of the G20 Summit Meet. The visit of international delegates to Karnataka reinforces ‘Brand Karnataka’ and helps reinforce the ‘One State, Many World’ tagline of the tourism department.
Travel Trade Journal
Turkiye to start levying 2% accommodation tax on tourists from January
From January 1, Turkiye will start applying a 2% tax on accommodation in hotels, tourist villages, motels, boarding houses, hotels, campsites and other accommodation facilities for tourists, Report informs referring to Resmi gazete.
Report News Agency
Civil aviation ministry directs airlines to deploy more staff at airports to sort out rush-hour congestion
To sort out the massive congestion at the key airports of New Delhi and Mumbai being reported on a regular basis, the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Tuesday directed all airlines to deploy adequate manpower at check-in counters and increase personnel especially during the early morning rush hours.
Firstpost
FIFA: Morocco airline cancels World Cup fans flights, cites Qatar restrictions
Morocco's national airline said it was cancelling all flights it had scheduled for Wednesday to carry fans to Doha for the World Cup semi-final, citing what it said was a decision by Qatari authorities. "Following the latest restrictions imposed by the Qatari authorities, Royal Air Maroc regrets to inform customers of the cancellation of their flights operated by Qatar Airways," the airline said in an emailed statement.
The Hindustan Times
Metro to soon connect Noida, Greater Noida, IGI airport via New Delhi railway station
Soon, you can travel from Noida, Greater Noida metro to Delhi airport via New Delhi Railway Station. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed an agreement with the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority for preparing the detailed project report for the construction of the proposed metro rail link between New Delhi Railway Station and Greater Noida
Live Mint
VietJet Air sold flight tickets from Bengaluru without any service: Report
Vietnamese low-cost carrier VietJet Air reportedly sold flight tickets from Bengaluru to several travellers even though it has no service from the city, according to a report in the Times of India. As per the report, many travellers have booked their Vietjet flights via 'well-known ticketing portals' but are now struggling to get a refund for their tickets for the non-functional flight routes.
The Economic Times
Tourism News Updates
Homestays in Kochi witness boost in tourists due to Kochi-Muziris Biennale, report slow occupancy recovery
The Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB) is turning out to be a blessing for homestays in Fort Kochi and Mattancherry areas as they are now seeing almost 30 per cent advance bookings. With this, the total occupancyin homestays is expected to touch 50 per cent during the biennale.
ET Travel World
Vadodara set to be on India’s heritage motoring map
With the city rearing to hold one of the biggest vintage car shows in Gujarat on January 6, Barodians will soon find their city pinned on the heritage motoring map of the country. If this initiative stays on the designated course, organizers plan to hold more such shows every second year in the city. TOI had reported about the plans to host such a grand vintage car show in Vadodara on March 7, 2020.
Times of India
Israel to consider cooperation in agriculture, tourism sectors with Kerala
Israel has expressed willingness to consider cooperation with Kerala in the sectors of agriculture and tourism. Consul General of Israel to South India, Tammy Ben Haim informed Chief Minister Pinarayi that they would favourably consider the possibilities of cooperation.
Business Standard
Indian Railways: Discover benefits of 'Circular Tickets' for multiple destination travel, know how to book
Circular tickets in Indian Railways are tickets that are issued to passengers who are planning to travel to multiple destinations in a circular route. These tickets are issued for a specific period of time, usually ranging from 7 to 90 days, and allow passengers to travel to multiple destinations within that time frame.
DNA India
Disney Cruise Line Celebrates 25 Years With Summer Voyages
There will be new uniforms for Captain Minnie Mouse and Captain Mickey Mouse with multicoloured fabric and swirling motifs inspired by ocean waves, as well as a new trademark tune that will be played during the voyage. All during the journey, guests will be able to enjoy anniversary-themed food and drinks while enjoying brand-new family-friendly activities that will culminate in special anniversary-themed nighttime experiences.
Travel Daily Media
MSC Celebrates the Launch of its Newest Cruise Ship in New York
The MSC Seascape, the largest cruise ship built in Italy and her sister ship, the MSC Seaview, is the final of four cruise ships built for MSC by Fincantieri. Fincantieri’s innovative design maximises indoor and outdoor space for both passengers and crew and boosts the ship’s earnings potential and popularity. With this design, the ship’s main engine rooms are moved to the ship’s centre of gravity, improving the vessel’s stability and hydrodynamics.
Travel Daily Media
Assamese ‘Gamocha’ gets GI tag; state in jubilation
‘Gamocha’, a symbol of the culture and identity of Assam, has received the Geographical Indication (GI) tag from the central government, five years after the first application was made. Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal on Twitter shared the GI registration certificate, issued on Tuesday, bringing cheers to people across the northeastern state.
The Indian Express
Mullaperiyar dam level crosses 141 ft, Second flood warning issued
An alert has been sounded by Kerala as the water level in Mullaperiyar Dam here crossed 141 ft on Wednesday. The district authorities here said the ‘second flood warning’ was issued as the water level in the reservoir touched 141 ft at 6 AM. “The water level reached 141.20 ft at 12 PM. If the excess water is released, it will reach the Idukki Reservoir in the downstream,” an official source said.
The Indian Express
After IndiGo, Air India issues advisory, asks passengers to arrive 3.5 hrs early amid chaos at Delhi’s IGI Airport
Air India has issued an advisory requesting domestic travellers to arrive at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International airport at least 3.5 hours before departure amid a frenzied rush and confusion at the airport. International passengers travelling from Delhi have been urged to arrive four hours before departure.
CNBC TV18
IRCTC received over 5,000 food-related complaints in past 7 months, says govt
The Opposition is likely to raise the issue of India-China face-off in the Parliament on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh made a statement on the stand-off in both Houses.
CNBC TV18
Karnataka’s Nandi Hills undergoes makeover for G20 delegates and tourists
With the objective of attracting tourists, both from India and abroad, Karnataka is going whole hog to give Nandi Hills a makeover. More so since Karnataka is hosting 14 G20 meetings from December 13 to 17 and delegates will be visiting this tourist destination.
India Narrative
Tourism trade calls for further Covid curbs easing
The Tourism Board on Wednesday said it may take a while to bring tourists back to Hong Kong after the latest easing of Covid-19 curbs the day before, with some Southeast Asian trade representatives calling for the further relaxation of coronavirus restrictions here. About 60 guests from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Singapore gathered at the West Kowloon Cultural District to join the board’s winter festival for an early taste of Christmas.
RTHK.HK
Hotels and Hospitality
New Urban Resort and Hospitality Company Launched in Vietnam
A new international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the 134-key lifestyle resort, the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, in Q1 2024 as part of a strategic plan that includes a new mall, a hospitality asset management service, and other tourism-related projects.
CBNT Channel
Zomaland: Date, Place, Tickets, Restaurants, Prominent performances & more about Zomato food carnival
Zomaland is back! Zomato is hosting the Delhi leg of its blockbuster food carnival, 'Dubai presents Zomaland', this weekend - December 17th & 18th at JLN Stadium, New Delhi. The event is a 2-day carnival with incredible food, performances, games and larger-than-life experiences. It will host over 70 of Delhi's most celebrated restaurants including Harajuku Tokyo Cafe, Cheese cake & co, Brown Sugar, Lebab, Theka Coffee and Karim's among several other popular favourites.
India TV News
Hotels capitalise on the return of international travel through the Agoda Growth Program
International travel is back. Most of the world’s borders reopened in 2022 and after two years of dealing with precautions and travel restrictions, tourists are now raring to go explore the globe like never before. And to help capitalise on the return of tourism, Agoda supports its property partners through the Agoda Growth Program (AGP).
Business Traveller
Premium Tea Brand Seven Spring Partners with a Leading Five Star Hotel Chain Eyes further B2B Tie-Ups in the Hospitality and F&B Segment
Seven Spring, a fast-growing premium tea brand in India, has recently entered a corporate tie-up with leading hotel chain, Accor Hotels, to supply its premium range of teas to more than 21 brand hotels across the country. The brand has introduced India’s first 100% compostable and eco-friendly packaging of sachet covers for tea bags.
Tourism Quest
New Urban Resort and Hospitality Company Launched in Vietnam
Anew international hospitality brand and hotel called Wafaifo has been launched in central Vietnam. The company will open the 134-key lifestyle resort, the Wafaifo Resort Hoi An, in Q1 2024 as part of a strategic plan that includes a new mall, a hospitality asset management service, and other tourism-related projects.
Tourism Quest
IHCL Debuts in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh With the Opening of Norbu The Montanna - IHCL SeleQtions Hotel
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India's largest hospitality company, today announced the opening of Norbu The Montanna an IHCL- SeleQtions hotel at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. It lies secluded amidst the Dhauladhar mountain range surrounded by the scenic landscape of the Kangra Valley.
Hospitality Net
Accor introduces its first hotel in Uzbekistan
Accor, a world leading hospitality group, has announced the opening of its first hotel in Uzbekistan – Mercure Tashkent, which offers 126 stylish and spacious rooms of various categories. The hotel features two restaurants offering Turkish and European cuisine, a SPA center, as well as meeting rooms and event venues.
ZAWYA
Luxury restaurant and bar- MILLO opens in Mumbai
Nestled in the bustling and lively pockets of Lower Parel, Mumbai, and coming to you by the leading restauranteurs in Gujarat, Millo is the perfect location that caters to both South Mumbai and the suburbian crowd, in the plush luxurious Kamala Mills that houses a sea of restaurants offering various cuisines, this restaurant stands out and creates an authentic vibe that feels like you are dining in the hallowed streets of Greece.
Hotelier India
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah marks official opening
Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah, Hilton’s latest hotel in Dubai, recently hosted an exclusive gala dinner and show to celebrate its official opening. The event was attended by VIP guests, Hilton’s senor leadership, tourism partners and operators, members of the media, hotel partners and clients.
Trade Arabia
IHCL signs fifth Ginger Hotel in Miramar
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of its fifth Ginger hotel in Goa. Located at Miramar, the hotel is a management contract and will be designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and a seamless hospitality experience to its guests.
Travel Daily Media
Aviations and Railways
GMR Hyderabad International Airport raises Rs 1,150 cr through NCDs
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) which manages Rajiv Gandhi International Airport here on Wednesday said it has raised funds through the issuance of 10 year Listed, Rated, Redeemable, Secured Non-Convertible Debentures (NCDs) amounting to Rs 1,150 crore on private placement basis.
Business Standard
Vaishnaw says Railways' expenses high, hints at no senior citizen allowance
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Wednesday hinted that the concessions given to the senior citizens in the railways may not be restored as of now as he said that Rs 59,000 crore subsidy for the passenger services were given last year and pension and salary bills of the public transporter are very high.
Business Standard
IndiGo to connect New Goa International Airport to 8 cities across India
Indigo, announces 12 daily and a total of 168 weekly, new flights to and from the soon to-be inaugurated New Goa International Airport (Mopa, North Goa) effective from 5January 2023. This will be IndiGo’s largest ever new station launch and will immediately connect New Goa International Airport to 8 cities across India. IndiGo is introducing these new flights to cater to the increasing demand and will improve direct connectivity to North Goa.
Travel Daily Media
Railways tightens control over Bangladesh-bound wagons
The Indian Railways has tightened control over Bangladesh-bound rail freight by mandating that any entity that books a wagon headed for the neighbouring country specify the commodity being transported, said officials. This is being done to intensify a crackdown on 'indent mafia' that corners availability of wagons in advance and profiteers from the scarcity, they said.
The Economic Times
All agencies have swung into action to mitigate congestion at major airports: Scindia
“Congestion at entry points and check-in counters at T3 has eased. Four additional X-ray machines have been added at the Security Hold Area; display boards showing wait time have come up. Deployment of CISF manpower has already kick-started, and will progressively increase in the next few days,” he said. Scindia, in a LinkedIn post, said these steps will be emulated at the Bengaluru and Mumbai airports as well.
The Indian Express
In G20 days, govt plans to bust touts, louts with tourist police at key spots
With G20 meetings being held across 55 cities over the next one year, the Centre is trying to project India as a safe destination for international travellers. The Tourism Ministry is, thus, making a renewed effort to post tourist police personnel at important locations such as monuments and tourist spots, as also at airports and railway stations, where such crimes are often reported from.
The Indian Express
Reservations Now Open For Growing 2024 Calendar of Four Seasons Private Jet Journeys
Leading luxury company Four Seasons reveals the next set of Four Seasons Private Jet Experiences for 2024, featuring a collection of extraordinary journeys to far-reaching destinations across the globe, all in the comfort and care of Four Seasons on the ground, and in the air.
Hospitality Net
Associations and Events
FHRAI Congratulates Govt. For G20 Presidency, Terms It India’s Golden Opportunity For Tourism & Hospitality
With India assuming the G20 Presidency from this month, the country’s apex hospitality Association – Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has cited the yearlong event as a golden opportunity for the tourism and hospitality industry to shine on the global stage.
Travel Biz Monitor
G-20 Summit Delhi will be decorated with over 10 lakh exotic potted plants
Over 10 lakh exotic potted plants will add to the beauty of the national capital as it gets ready to host the G20 Summit in September next year, forest department officials said
The Week
EaseMyTrip Supports The Under-Privileged And Invites Them For Advanced Certificate Course In Travel And Tourism With Up To 100% Scholarship
EaseMyTrip, one of the largest travel tech platforms in India empowers the support system of students from underprivileged sections of the society and invites them for the three-months advanced certificate course in Travel and Tourism with up to 100% scholarship. EaseMyTrip that truly believes in the ideology of giving back to the society, ushers into philanthropy by taking a prompt and a bold step towards narrowing the gap that exists within the travel and tourism sector and creating an opportunity for the students to learn from the best in the industry.
India Education Diary
Saudi hosts global investors in entertainment, sports & tourism
Entrepreneurs and global investors visited AlUla and Riyadh for a three-day event organised by the Ministry of Investment’s (MISA’s) startup accelerator Catalyse Saudi to explore venture capital and private equity opportunities. International participants included Eldridge, owners of the Chelsea Football Club, Dodgers and Lakers; New Theory Ventures; Fireside, an interactive Web3 streaming platform; actor and designer Fai Khadra; music producer Fernando Garibay; Nike’s RTFKT CTO Samuel Cardillo; Groot Hospitality’s David Grutman; and celebrity chef Todd English.
Trade Arabia
Getting back to business travel, tourism, and MICE at the PATA & GBTA APAC Travel Summit 2022
The event, comprising four main stage sessions, six educational breakouts, and four tradeshow sessions, as well numerous network opportunities, featured a diverse line-up of industry leaders and experts and covered such topics as: “Rising Opportunities in Business Travel, Tourism and MICE”, “Duty of Care”, “Recovery with Sustainability”, and “The Future of Travel”.
TravelDailyNews Asia
The Westin Rishikesh Resort & Spa Appoints Amardeep Singh As General Manager
The Westin Rishikesh Resort & Spa, one of the most iconic resorts in Marriott International’s diverse portfolio in India, has announced the appointment of Amardeep Singh as its General Manager. Amardeep will be responsible for spearheading the resort launch, managing finance performance, guest engagement & relationships.
Hospitality Lexis
Focus and Columns
2023 In Train Journeys: World's Most Beautiful Trips
Sheldon Cooper loves trains, we love trains, and we don't know anybody who doesn't; chances are, you won't know anyone with a dislike for train journeys. One of the most comfortable modes of travel, train journeys blend the inside with outside, bringing in the landscape as you pore over the sceneries outside. If you are making a wishlist for 2023, the new year, these are some of the most beautiful train journeys in the world that you should definitely go for.
Times Travel
Hampi Utsav 2023, perfect way to experience the UNESCO World Heritage Site
If you are looking for an interesting reason to visit Hampi, we are here to help you with that. We suggest you start your year with some culture and a lot of fun in Hampi, at the three-day Hampi Utsav. The cultural festival is the best way to experience the splendour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. As per sources, the tentative date for the three-day festival is from January 27-29, 2023.
Times Travel
Indian Railways Has These Berth Rules For Passengers; Take Note Before Your Next Travel
Travelling by train is affordable for our country’s majority of people. The Indian Railways offer various types of seats, including berths, depending upon the budget of the customer. The Indian Railways has made certain rules for the berths and seats, which passengers ought to follow for the efficient movement of the services. Here are the rules that passengers have to follow while travelling.
News18
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