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Edition No: 397   -   12th December, 2022
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Today’s Head Lines
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PM Narendra Modi inaugurates Mopa International Airport in Goa named after former CM Manohar Parrikar
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mopa International Airport in Goa, which has been named after former Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar. The new airport, which is about 35 km from capital city Panaji, can handle 44 lakh passengers annually. Its capacity can be raised to over 3 crore passengers per year after expansion plans in the future.
NewsonAir
Indians top list of tourists flying to Thailand
With Chinese tourists shackled by outbound travel restrictions, Indians now make for the largest tourist arrivals into Thailand by air, according to data shared by Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). But considering all modes of transport, Malaysia sends the largest number of tourists to Thailand, with most taking the road and rail route. Pre-pandemic India stood at number five in terms of tourist arrivals in Thailand.
Times of India
UTDB announces marketing support scheme for tour operators for the upcoming International Yoga Festival
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) has announced a financial incentive scheme of up to Rs.5 lakh per tour operator for tour operators booking international tourists for the upcoming International Yoga Festival (IYF) 2023 to be held at Rishikesh from Mar 1 to Mar 7, 2023.
India Blooms
Kerala to create women-friendly tourism network
The Kerala government is planning to create a woman-friendly tourism network with over one lakh women travellers and entrepreneurs as members, state Tourism Minister P A Mohammed Riyas said here on Thursday. More than 1000 women have already registered in the programme, being implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission with an objective to make the state a complete woman-friendly tourism destination.
The Week
J&K Tourism Department likely to open two more tourist hotspots this winter season
As per the latest developments, the Jammu and Kashmir Tourism Department is planning to add two more key tourist destinations to the same league as Pahalgam and Gulmarg ski resort as winter sets in. This move is aimed to woo more footfalls to the region. As reported earlier in the first nine months of the year, the union territory managed to host 1.62 crore tourists, which was the highest in any year over the past several decades.
Times Travel
New Tourism Policy To Boost Investment In Odisha: CHATT
The Confederation of Hospitality, Technology and Tourism Industry (CHATT) has hailed the new Tourism Policy 2022 launched by Odisha, saying it will boost investors’ confidence and elevate the state’s tourism potential.
Odisha Bytes
PM Modi inaugurates first phase of Nagpur-Mumbai ‘Samruddhi Expressway’
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated the first phase of the Nagpur-Mumbai ‘Samruddhi Expressway‘. The first phase connects Nagpur to the temple town of Shirdi in Ahmednagar district covering a distance of 520 km.
Financial Express
Tourism News Updates
Indian Army’s push to boost adventure tourism in border areas
India’s North-East region has immense and so-far largely untapped potential for tourism especially the adventure tourism, a sector which can generate much needed local employment and sustain the local economy through an eco-system of tourism associated economic activities. While there are number of initiatives undertaken by the separate state governments of each state in this regard, a concerted, synergised and integrated effort was recently made by the Indian Army through a series of adventure activities across most of the border regions from Sikkim to nearly the Eastern most tip of Arunachal Pradesh.
India Strategic
Uttar Pradesh govt to develop Naimisharanya as vedic city in three phases
Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has okayed the master plan to develop Naimisharanya as a vedic city and a global centre of spiritual, religious and eco-tourism. The masterplan prepared by the tourism department, is part of the ongoing mission to develop all religious, cultural and spiritual centres of the state into attractive tourist destinations.
Times of India
Brits told to rethink Christmas plans with strikes set to hit flights and train travel
Passengers traveling into or around the U.K. over the holiday period face significant disruption due to strikes, with the government urging people to reconsider their plans. Airport staff working for the U.K. Border Force are due to walk out from Dec. 23 to 26, and again from Dec. 28 to New Year’s Eve.
CNBC TV18
India’s new Greenfield Airports, easier access to several offbeat and popular destinations
In the world of aviation, India is reaching new heights, making things a lot easier for travellers. Speaking of new heights, nine new Greenfield airports are now operational. Some of these Greenfield airports have been in operation for a while now, and some have joined very recently.
Times Travel
How can you reduce your travel cost using your credit card? MintGenie lays down 4 steps
Flying costs have gone up as more people continue to catch flights and trains to go about their regular businesses in the post-pandemic era. Though the number of people taking domestic and international flights to travel may not be the same as in the pre-pandemic era, we are definitely recovering.
Mint Genie
1.24 Million Indian Tourists Visited Dubai In First 9 Months of 2022
India to the UAE is the 10th busiest corridor globally for families booking during the festive season, according to analytics released by Saber Corporation, the largest portal for air bookings in North America. A new survey says that during this festive season, the UAE has become a very popular global destination among travellers, especially from India.
News18
With Ayurveda, Goa can boost its tourism industry to a different level: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said with Ayurveda, Goa could take its tourism industry to a different level. “With Ayurveda, Goa could take its tourism industry to a different level. In my opinion, Goa has the potential to boost tourism by promoting Ayurveda and Naturopathy,” said PM Modi.
Goemkarponn
Kashmir valley soon to get connected by train with rest of India
Jammu and Kashmir will have a lot of positive things to look forward in 2023. The Kashmir valley will get connected with rest of India through train as all the bottlenecks at the railway tracks would be removed. In this direction, the Railways recently completed a major portion of work on the longest rail tunnel in the country in the Ramban sector of Jammu region.
The Shillong Times
PM Modi flags off Nagpur-Bilaspur Vande Bharat Express
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday flagged off the Vande Bharat Express train connecting Nagpur to Bilaspur. The flagging off ceremony took place at the Nagpur railway station.
Financial Express
Hong Kong tourism market is expected to go up to US$ 41.50 billion in 2032
The Hong Kong tourism market is expected to reach US$ 41.5 Mn in 2032, likely to surge at a vigorous 10% CAGR during the forecast period of 2022 – 2032T. The tourism industry is a major contributor to the economy of Hong Kong. Since 2014, growth of tourists from China has decreased, due to which the Hong Kong tourism industry is facing a slowdown.
TravelDailyNews Asia
Hotels and Hospitality
Fortune Hotels expands its footprint in Uttar Pradesh with Fortune Park Aligarh
Fortune Hotels, a member of ITC’s hotel group today announced the signing of a new property in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh. Furthering the national footprint, this new property will be Fortune’s fourth hotel in UP. Fortune Park Aligarh, set to open in the winter of 2023, is strategically located on the Grand Trunk Road just off the RTO office and well connected with the upcoming Noida International Airport via Aligarh - Palwal Road offering easy access to the university town.
ET Hospitality
OYO records 83% YoY growth in business travel, Delhi is most-booked city
Business travel has made a strong comeback in India after two straight years of subdued sentiments due to the pandemic. Hospitality major OYO has recorded an 83 per cent year-on-year (YoY) uptick in bookings in business cities, between April and November this year.
Business Standard
Radisson Hotel Group joins Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)
Radisson Hotel Group, one of the leading international hotel groups, continues to be an industry leader driving forward the hospitality industry’s sustainability agenda and supporting the ongoing development of integrated sustainable tourism practices by joining the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC).
Breaking Travel News
IHG Hotels & Resorts Opens Canada’s First avid hotel
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG), one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 destinations and 17 brands, today announced the opening of its first Canadian avid hotels property in Vaughan, Ontario. Operating under the ownership of PI Cap, the avid hotel Toronto – Vaughan Southwest is the first to open of four planned properties across Canada for IHG’s newest Essentials brand.
Breaking Travel News
245 – key Taj Amer – a new oasis of modern luxury -opens its doors in Jaipur
The hotel’s design seamlessly blends contemporary elegance while paying homage to Rajasthan’s traditional architecture and offers stunning views of the ancient Aravali Range.
Today's Traveller
Vietnam to witness four luxury hotel openings in 2023
The Anam Mui Ne, a resort with 127 elegant rooms and suites, a sublime design inspired by Vietnam’s Indochine era and prime beachfront location will celebrate its grand opening in January next year. The resort overlooks Mui Ne’s white sand beach and affords spectacular East Sea vistas.
Hospitality Biz India
IHCL announces the signing of a fifth Ginger Hotel in Miramar
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), India’s largest hospitality company, today 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.
Hospitality Biz India
Fortune Hotels expands footprint with 4th hotel in UP as it signs a new hotel in Aligarh
Fortune Park Aligarh, set to open in the winter of 2023, is strategically located on the Grand Trunk Road just off the RTO office and well connected with the upcoming Noida International Airport via Aligarh – Palwal Road offering easy access to the university town. The hotel is also in close proximity to prominent tourist attractions like Jama Masjid, Aligarh Clock Tower, Aligarh Muslim University, and Khereshwar Mandir.
Today's Trvaeller
Radisson Hotel Group introduces experiential hospitality to Himachal Pradesh with the opening of Rakkh Resort
Radisson Hotel Group has announced its first experiential resort under its recently launched Radisson Individuals Retreats brand extension. Located in Palampur – Himachal Pradesh, Rakkh Resort, a member of Radisson Individuals Retreats is set against the pristine backdrop of the Dhauladhar snow-capped ranges.
Travel Trade Journal
Aviations and Railways
Belagavi will lose flight to Delhi
The industry fraternity and defence personnel here are upset as the lone direct flight between Belagavi and Delhi has been cancelled from December 10 onwards. SpiceJet Airlines has cancelled the Delhi schedule despite good passenger traffic on both sides. The cancellation of the Delhi flight is being considered a setback to the growth of Belagavi, the city which contributes the second highest tax to the government after Bengaluru.
Times of India
Sri Lanka to resume Chennai-Jaffna flights from Dec 12
Sri Lanka is set to resume flights from the northern Jaffna peninsula to Chennai from Monday, three years after the island nation discontinued the services due to Covid, a spokesman from the Sri Lankan Airport Authority said on Friday. “The commercial flight operations from Chennai International airport to Jaffna International airport will be back effective December 12, 2022,” SLAA spokesperson Sumith de Silva said.
DT Next
Manchester Airport Runways Shut For Several Hours Due To 'heavy Snow'
The airport confirmed its decision in a tweet issued shortly after 9.30am, pledging to reopen as soon as possible. "Due to heavy snow fall, we have temporary closed both runways," read the tweet. "Health and safety will always be our top priority and operations will resume at the earliest opportunity.
TTG Media
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announces train service between Kashi and TN
Union Minister of Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday announced a new train service between Kashi and Tamil Nadu to commemorate the ongoing Kashi Tamil Sangamam being held here. The Kashi Tamil Sangamam Express will be announced soon, he said. Vaishnaw interacted with delegates from Tamil Nadu who were invited to the Kashi Tamil Sangamam, and also inspected the redevelopment plan of Varanasi Junction Railway Station, according to an official statement.
The Economic Times
Adani group entity operating Guwahati airport gets aerodrome licence
The Guwahati International Airport Ltd, the Adani group entity that operates the LGBI Airport, here, has been granted aerodrome licence by the DGCA for complete management of the airport, an official statement said on Saturday. The licence was granted by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Friday, the Guwahati International Airport Ltd statement said.
The Economic Times
Associations and Events
North East Festival Returns To Delhi With Renewed Focus On Tourism
With the purpose of promoting tourism potential in the area, the 10th North East Festival will bring the hues and cultures of northeast India to the nation’s capital in a vivacious festival of arts, crafts, food, music, fashion, and dance.
Hash Tag News INC
Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” to Welcome 2023 Together with the World
Organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), “Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations” will be held on 31 December night (New Year’s Eve) to welcome 2023 together with the world. A succession of energetic young performers will stage an exuberant performance through live broadcast and online livestreaming to welcome the New Year.
Breaking Travel News
OTOAI organises Member’s Meet at Greek Embassy in New Delhi
The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) organised a ‘Members Meet’ evening on December 6, 2022, at the Greek Embassy in New Delhi in association with HAX-Hotel Association and the Municipality of Xylokastro in the Corinthian Riviera and under the auspices of the Region of Peloponnese and the Embassy of Greece.
Travel Trade Journal
Jammu and Kashmir hosts two-day Houseboat Festival
The two-day Houseboat Festival which was held on the banks Dal and Nigeen Lakes concluded recently. The Kashmir Tourism Department hosted the festival. During the two day festival, emphasis was laid on the heritage value of the houseboats on these two lakes. There are about 900 houseboats in Dal and Nigeen lakes, reports Daily Good Morning Kashmir.
India Blooms
To attract more domestic tourists, govt to spend Rs 3 crore on travel marts in Goa
The state tourism department will spend around Rs 3 crore to participate in travel marts within the country. To attract domestic tourists from eight states — Maharashtra, Karnataka, West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat, and Kerala — the tourism department has decided to participate in domestic marts from January to April.
Times of India
Tourism Deptt celebrates World Mountain Day
Secretary Tourism, Sarmad Hafeez today said that winter tourism will be more vibrant and attractive this year as the UT Administration has planned a series of activities in this regard across Jammu and Kashmir.
Brighter Kashmir
PATA announces Professor Kishore Mahbubani as a speaker at the PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit 2022
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is proud to announce that Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Diplomat; Founding Dean of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, NUS; Former President of UN Security Council has been confirmed to speak at the upcoming PATA-GBTA APAC Travel Summit 2022.
Travel PR News
Jharkhand tourism to get boost with logo, brand promotion: Official
In a bid to provide a fillip to the tourism sector in the state, the Jharkhand government is working on a slew of plans, including promotion of sites and a study on the inflow of travellers, an official said on Saturday. The government has selected a brand partner for publicising places of tourists' interest and preparing a logo, state tourism secretary Manoj Kumar said.
Business Standard
OTOAI organises Member’s Meet at Greek Embassy in New Delhi
The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) organised a ‘Members Meet’ evening on December 6, 2022, at the Greek Embassy in New Delhi in association with HAX-Hotel Association and the Municipality of Xylokastro in the Corinthian Riviera and under the auspices of the Region of Peloponnese and the Embassy of Greece.
Travel Trade Journal
Focus and Columns
Uttarakhand: Destination next for winter sports
The picturesque setting of Uttarakhand has emerged as ‘Destination Next’ for domestic and foreign tourists who are keen to try adventure sports or enjoy the snowfall in winter. While Uttarakhand always attracted pilgrims and adventure travellers for its mountains and valleys, there has been a huge uptick on the winter tourism front.
Times Travel
Travel Destinations: 7 Best Places In India To Enjoy Your Holidays With Family
EVERYONE NEEDS a holiday to escape the daily grind and city life. Vacations are also a great opportunity to rekindle family ties, which can be challenging in the course of everyday life. But hold on—arranging a family vacation is not that straightforward. Choosing a destination that appeals to every member of the family, making bookings, and packing the luggage are all difficult aspects of planning a family trip.
English Jagran
Planning A Weekend Getaway Near Delhi? 5 Best Places To Include In Your List
MOST PEOPLE spend their weekends exploring places near them. India is a hub of destinations varying from one another and is worth visiting. However, If you're someone from Delhi and are planning a weekend trip to nearby places, we are here to your rescue.
English Jagran
Christmas Travel List: Celebrate With Your Family At These 5 Destinations
Planning a Christmas or New Year vacation? What better than travelling to picturesque places in India, after all, the country is packed with perfect holiday destinations to bid goodbye to the past year. Celebrate the upcoming festivities with pomp and grandeur at some of the breathtaking destinations. To help you start with your itinerary, we have curated a list of five destinations where you can celebrate Christmas or New Year with your family.
News18
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