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Edition No: 383 - 22nd November, 2022
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Today’s Head Lines
Air travel: Centre relaxes rules for international passengers; scraps Air Suvidha form
The government on Monday scrapped the requirement to fill out the Air Suvidha form for people flying into India from foreign countries amid a declining number of coronavirus cases. The requirement to submit a negative RT-PCR report or details of the primary vaccination schedule has also been done away with for international arrivals.
Onmanorama
The government on Monday scrapped the requirement to fill out the Air Suvidha form for people flying into India from foreign countries amid a declining number of coronavirus cases. The requirement to submit a negative RT-PCR report or details of the primary vaccination schedule has also been done away with for international arrivals.
Onmanorama
India’s G20 Presidency Can be a Game-Changer for the Tourism Industry
India is slated to take over the G20 group of nations' presidency for a year, beginning on 1st December 2022 and ending on 30th November 2023. During this period, the country is expected to host over 200 meetings at 56 locations, across metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai, and state capitals like Lucknow, and important tourist and historical sites like Udaipur, Agra, Varanasi, and Hampi, among others.
Hospitality Net
India is slated to take over the G20 group of nations' presidency for a year, beginning on 1st December 2022 and ending on 30th November 2023. During this period, the country is expected to host over 200 meetings at 56 locations, across metropolitan cities like Delhi and Mumbai, and state capitals like Lucknow, and important tourist and historical sites like Udaipur, Agra, Varanasi, and Hampi, among others.
Hospitality Net
e-ILP portal launched by Arunachal Pradesh to facilitate tourist travel
As per the latest developments, Arunachal Pradesh has now opened a portal for the issue of an e-Inner Line Permit (eILP) to make travel easier for tourists. If reports are believed, the most recent developments will allow tourists to get faster, more efficient, and easier admission in the state.
Tusk Travel
As per the latest developments, Arunachal Pradesh has now opened a portal for the issue of an e-Inner Line Permit (eILP) to make travel easier for tourists. If reports are believed, the most recent developments will allow tourists to get faster, more efficient, and easier admission in the state.
Tusk Travel
Aviation trends indicating improving PLFs, may help RASK in Q3
The lower ATF prices till now (Q3 FY23 TD average ATF prices are down ~8 per cent QoQ) should also help spread. Additionally, a stronger rupee would lead to mark-to-market forex gains based on the current trends. Last month, average daily fliers stood at 366,000 for October 2022 in comparison to 345,000 for the month of September 2022.
ET Travel World
The lower ATF prices till now (Q3 FY23 TD average ATF prices are down ~8 per cent QoQ) should also help spread. Additionally, a stronger rupee would lead to mark-to-market forex gains based on the current trends. Last month, average daily fliers stood at 366,000 for October 2022 in comparison to 345,000 for the month of September 2022.
ET Travel World
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board To Organise 7th Edition Of Jal Mahotsav From November 28
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organising the 7th edition of “Jal Mahotsav”, one of the biggest events of the state, from 28 November 2022 at Hanuwantiya Island in Khandwa district. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate this ‘Water Carnival’ which will continue for two months until 28th Jan, 2023. The event will also be graced by the Sushri Usha Thakur,Tourism Minister , Culture, Religious Trust and Endowment Department of Madhya Pradesh.
Travel Biz Monitor
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organising the 7th edition of “Jal Mahotsav”, one of the biggest events of the state, from 28 November 2022 at Hanuwantiya Island in Khandwa district. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan will inaugurate this ‘Water Carnival’ which will continue for two months until 28th Jan, 2023. The event will also be graced by the Sushri Usha Thakur,Tourism Minister , Culture, Religious Trust and Endowment Department of Madhya Pradesh.
Travel Biz Monitor
Badrinath, Kedarnath get record INR 60 crore donations in Char Dham yatra, both record increase in 2022 visitor numbers
Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines this year received over INR 60 crore in donations, beating the record of INR 44 crore received during the 2019 Char Dham pilgrimage. Inspired by the huge response the Char Dham yatra got with 15.6 lakh visitors at Kedarnath and 17.6 lakh at Badrinath, plans are afoot to spruce up temples at places like Ukhimath and Triyuginarayan to boost winter religious tourism in the Himalayan state.
ET Travel World
Badrinath and Kedarnath shrines this year received over INR 60 crore in donations, beating the record of INR 44 crore received during the 2019 Char Dham pilgrimage. Inspired by the huge response the Char Dham yatra got with 15.6 lakh visitors at Kedarnath and 17.6 lakh at Badrinath, plans are afoot to spruce up temples at places like Ukhimath and Triyuginarayan to boost winter religious tourism in the Himalayan state.
ET Travel World
Assam announces new tourism policy
The Assam government on Monday launched a new sustainable tourism policy-2022 in Delhi in consultation with the World Bank aiming to create a strategic roadmap to strengthen tourism support segments and its sub-sectors, officials said. After conducting an “Assam Tourism Road Show” in the national capital, state’s Tourism, Public Health Engineering, Skill Development Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced the Tourism Policy-2022 to drive sustainable development in the state.
News Room Odisha
The Assam government on Monday launched a new sustainable tourism policy-2022 in Delhi in consultation with the World Bank aiming to create a strategic roadmap to strengthen tourism support segments and its sub-sectors, officials said. After conducting an “Assam Tourism Road Show” in the national capital, state’s Tourism, Public Health Engineering, Skill Development Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced the Tourism Policy-2022 to drive sustainable development in the state.
News Room Odisha
Rashtrapati Bhavan to be open for public viewing for 5 days a week from Dec 1
Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing for five days a week from December 1, an official statement said on Monday. People can pay a visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except on gazetted holidays, in five time slots of one hour each, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm, it said.
Financial Express
Rashtrapati Bhavan will be open for public viewing for five days a week from December 1, an official statement said on Monday. People can pay a visit on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, except on gazetted holidays, in five time slots of one hour each, from 10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm, it said.
Financial Express
Jamaica tourist arrivals for October 2022 surpass pre-pandemic levels
According to Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, preliminary figures released by the Jamaica Tourist Board for the first three weeks of October show stopover visitor arrivals of 123,514. This topped figures for the same period in October 2019 by some 10,026, which saw 113,488 tourists visiting Jamaica. Stopover arrivals for the same period in October 2020 stood at 27,849.
ET Travel World
According to Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Edmund Bartlett, preliminary figures released by the Jamaica Tourist Board for the first three weeks of October show stopover visitor arrivals of 123,514. This topped figures for the same period in October 2019 by some 10,026, which saw 113,488 tourists visiting Jamaica. Stopover arrivals for the same period in October 2020 stood at 27,849.
ET Travel World
Refund policy for safaris at Ranthambore National Park set for a tweak
The state forest department plans to modify the refund policy for tourists booking jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park (RNP). Now tourists who cancel the booking seven days before their safari date will get a refund. There was earlier no refund on cancellation of advance bookings.
Times of India
The state forest department plans to modify the refund policy for tourists booking jungle safaris in Ranthambore National Park (RNP). Now tourists who cancel the booking seven days before their safari date will get a refund. There was earlier no refund on cancellation of advance bookings.
Times of India
Uttarakhand: Char Dham yatra ends with closing of Badrinath shrine
As portals of the Badrinath shrine, last of the four Char Dham temples to close for this year, were shut for a six-month winter break on Saturday afternoon, the annual Char Dham Yatra to the four Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri came to an end for this season. The closure process started in the morning.
Times of India
As portals of the Badrinath shrine, last of the four Char Dham temples to close for this year, were shut for a six-month winter break on Saturday afternoon, the annual Char Dham Yatra to the four Himalayan shrines of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri came to an end for this season. The closure process started in the morning.
Times of India
Booking.com celebrates one year of travel sustainable with new product feature
Digital travel platform Booking.com today announced an array of new product features in celebration of the one year anniversary of its Travel Sustainable program, introduced in 2021 to provide travellers with transparent and credible information to make more mindful choices for their trips. With the ongoing aim to recognize the efforts of a wide range of property types to operate more sustainably and to provide travellers with consistent and easy-to-understand information, the company is introducing three distinct badge levels to the Travel Sustainable program.
Hotelier India
Digital travel platform Booking.com today announced an array of new product features in celebration of the one year anniversary of its Travel Sustainable program, introduced in 2021 to provide travellers with transparent and credible information to make more mindful choices for their trips. With the ongoing aim to recognize the efforts of a wide range of property types to operate more sustainably and to provide travellers with consistent and easy-to-understand information, the company is introducing three distinct badge levels to the Travel Sustainable program.
Hotelier India
China's Beijing Reports Over 300 New Covid Cases, Enforces Travel Curbs
Beijing city reports 316 new local COVID cases for the 15 hours to 3 p.m. on Monday, a city official said during a briefing. China's capital city is facing its most complex and severe COVID control situation since the start of the pandemic, Liu Xiaofeng, the deputy director of Beijing's municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said.
NDTV
Beijing city reports 316 new local COVID cases for the 15 hours to 3 p.m. on Monday, a city official said during a briefing. China's capital city is facing its most complex and severe COVID control situation since the start of the pandemic, Liu Xiaofeng, the deputy director of Beijing's municipal Center for Disease Control and Prevention, said.
NDTV
‘Incredible India’ back a full circle: Tagline to revive post-Covid foreign tourist arrival; Amitabh Kant again plays a big role
“Incredible India” — the country’s international tourism campaign — has come a full circle exactly two decades later. The government has finalised — “Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023” — as its campaign tagline to revive international tourism post-Covid, Union tourism secretary Arvind Singh told TOI Monday.
Times of India
“Incredible India” — the country’s international tourism campaign — has come a full circle exactly two decades later. The government has finalised — “Incredible India! Visit India Year 2023” — as its campaign tagline to revive international tourism post-Covid, Union tourism secretary Arvind Singh told TOI Monday.
Times of India
Thai economy sees growth boosted by tourism revival
Thailand's economy enjoyed healthy expansion in the third quarter, officials said Monday, with the return of international tourists helping to offset persistently high inflation. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy was battered by the pandemic, but the kingdom's reopening earlier this year saw the service sector record an 87 percent year-on-year increase, official data showed, reports AFP.
Daily Sun
Thailand's economy enjoyed healthy expansion in the third quarter, officials said Monday, with the return of international tourists helping to offset persistently high inflation. Southeast Asia's second-largest economy was battered by the pandemic, but the kingdom's reopening earlier this year saw the service sector record an 87 percent year-on-year increase, official data showed, reports AFP.
Daily Sun
IHG Teams With Iberostar on Hotels, All-Inclusive Resorts Partnership
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced it had reached a long-term commercial agreement with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts for resort and all-inclusive hotels. As part of the partnership, Iberostar will retain 100 percent ownership and add up to 70 hotels—around 24,000 rooms—under the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand, which will become the 18th brand for IHG.
Travelpulse
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) announced it had reached a long-term commercial agreement with Iberostar Hotels & Resorts for resort and all-inclusive hotels. As part of the partnership, Iberostar will retain 100 percent ownership and add up to 70 hotels—around 24,000 rooms—under the Iberostar Beachfront Resorts brand, which will become the 18th brand for IHG.
Travelpulse
Park Hyatt Dubai wins big at the World Travel Awards and World Golf Awards 2022
The Five-star hotel located by the serene Dubai Creek was presented with prestigious titles at recent World Travel Awards held in Jordan as well as the World Golf Awards held in Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Dubai has been a staple to Dubai’s culture ever since it opened doors back in 2005, recognized as the one of the best resorts in city, the 5-star luxury resort has taken home multiple trophies at the travel industry’s most prestigious awards programme, the World Travel Awards.
Breaking Travel News
The Five-star hotel located by the serene Dubai Creek was presented with prestigious titles at recent World Travel Awards held in Jordan as well as the World Golf Awards held in Abu Dhabi Park Hyatt Dubai has been a staple to Dubai’s culture ever since it opened doors back in 2005, recognized as the one of the best resorts in city, the 5-star luxury resort has taken home multiple trophies at the travel industry’s most prestigious awards programme, the World Travel Awards.
Breaking Travel News
Suba Group of Hotels opens 100th hotel in India
Suba Group of Hotels has expanded its footprint in the city of lakes by opening Comfort Inn in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Comfort Inn is a business hotel located near Pratap Circle in Pratap Nagar, a prime area in the city. This is the 100th hotel by the group in India and the 63rd Choice Hotel in India.
BW Hotelier
Suba Group of Hotels has expanded its footprint in the city of lakes by opening Comfort Inn in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Comfort Inn is a business hotel located near Pratap Circle in Pratap Nagar, a prime area in the city. This is the 100th hotel by the group in India and the 63rd Choice Hotel in India.
BW Hotelier
Reni Pani Jungle Lodge introduces horseback safaris in Satpura National Park
Located in the forest on the periphery of the Satpura National Park, the conservation and wildlife-focused Reni Pani Jungle Lodge has introduced horseback safaris that will be operational between the months of October and June. These riding safaris on the royal family's thoroughbreds and Marwari horses are the first of their kind in Madhya Pradesh. Guided by experts, they offer guests a choice of two identified, distinct trails.
BW Hotelier
Located in the forest on the periphery of the Satpura National Park, the conservation and wildlife-focused Reni Pani Jungle Lodge has introduced horseback safaris that will be operational between the months of October and June. These riding safaris on the royal family's thoroughbreds and Marwari horses are the first of their kind in Madhya Pradesh. Guided by experts, they offer guests a choice of two identified, distinct trails.
BW Hotelier
Goa: GCZMA orders demolition of hotel, shack violating CRZ rules
The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has ordered the demolition of multiple structures constructed illegally by a hotel in Colva in the no-development zone of CRZ. It has ordered the demolition of a restaurant, shower room, fountain, car porch, security cabin and a basement, which were found constructed between 200m and 500m of the high tide line.
Times of India
The Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority (GCZMA) has ordered the demolition of multiple structures constructed illegally by a hotel in Colva in the no-development zone of CRZ. It has ordered the demolition of a restaurant, shower room, fountain, car porch, security cabin and a basement, which were found constructed between 200m and 500m of the high tide line.
Times of India
Hala Madrid! Dubai Parks™ and Resorts to Open the World’s First Real Madrid Themed Park
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and Real Madrid C.F. have signed an exclusive multi-year partnership, which will see the first-ever Real Madrid themed experience open at the largest theme park destination in the Middle East.
Tourism Quest
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts and Real Madrid C.F. have signed an exclusive multi-year partnership, which will see the first-ever Real Madrid themed experience open at the largest theme park destination in the Middle East.
Tourism Quest
Minor Hotels Announces First NH Hotel in Asia
Minor Hotels is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Phuket Boat Lagoon Co. Ltd to rebrand the existing Boat Lagoon Resort in Phuket to NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, marking the arrival of NH Hotels to Thailand and the brand's Asia debut on 1 November 2022.
Hospitality Net
Minor Hotels is delighted to announce the signing of a management agreement with Phuket Boat Lagoon Co. Ltd to rebrand the existing Boat Lagoon Resort in Phuket to NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort, marking the arrival of NH Hotels to Thailand and the brand's Asia debut on 1 November 2022.
Hospitality Net
JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa unveils JW Grand Ballroom
The new JW Grand Ballroom is bright, stylish and naturally lit, with 758 square metres of floor space. “We are delighted to unveil the new JW Grand Ballroom”. JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, the pioneering retreat on Thailand’s stunning sunset coast, has unveiled its new world-class event space.
Global Travel Media
The new JW Grand Ballroom is bright, stylish and naturally lit, with 758 square metres of floor space. “We are delighted to unveil the new JW Grand Ballroom”. JW Marriott Khao Lak Resort & Spa, the pioneering retreat on Thailand’s stunning sunset coast, has unveiled its new world-class event space.
Global Travel Media
Aviation trends indicating improving PLFs, may help RASK in Q3
The lower ATF prices till now (Q3 FY23 TD average ATF prices are down ~8 per cent QoQ) should also help spread. Additionally, a stronger rupee would lead to mark-to-market forex gains based on the current trends. Last month, average daily fliers stood at 366,000 for October 2022 in comparison to 345,000 for the month of September 2022.
ET Travel World
The lower ATF prices till now (Q3 FY23 TD average ATF prices are down ~8 per cent QoQ) should also help spread. Additionally, a stronger rupee would lead to mark-to-market forex gains based on the current trends. Last month, average daily fliers stood at 366,000 for October 2022 in comparison to 345,000 for the month of September 2022.
ET Travel World
Air India Express to launch two more services from Thiruvananthapuram airport
Air India Express will start two more international services from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The Thiruvananthapuram-Bahrain service will start on November 30, while the Thiruvananthapuram-Dammam service will start on 1 December. This will be the first service in Thiruvananthapuram - Dammam sector, according to a release issued by the airport here.
The Hindu
Air India Express will start two more international services from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. The Thiruvananthapuram-Bahrain service will start on November 30, while the Thiruvananthapuram-Dammam service will start on 1 December. This will be the first service in Thiruvananthapuram - Dammam sector, according to a release issued by the airport here.
The Hindu
Nashik airport closed for maintenance works till December 3
The Nashik airport will remain closed for 15 days from November 20 for maintenance works. It will reopen for commercial flights and defence aircraft from December 4. The Nashik airport is managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). As per the directives of the Directorate General Of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the relaying and maintenance work of the runway has to be carried out periodically.
Times of India
The Nashik airport will remain closed for 15 days from November 20 for maintenance works. It will reopen for commercial flights and defence aircraft from December 4. The Nashik airport is managed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL). As per the directives of the Directorate General Of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the relaying and maintenance work of the runway has to be carried out periodically.
Times of India
Jammu To Wear A New Look By June 2023: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today had a whirlwind tour of Jammu City. He visited different works taken up under Smart City projects and meant to add to the beauty and anesthetics of the heritage city. On the occasion, the Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Commissioner JMC, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu; MD, Cable Car Corporation; Executive Director, Mabarak Mandi Heritage Society; Jt Commissioner, JMC and many other officers of Police and Civil administration.
India Education Diary
Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today had a whirlwind tour of Jammu City. He visited different works taken up under Smart City projects and meant to add to the beauty and anesthetics of the heritage city. On the occasion, the Chief Secretary was accompanied by Divisional Commissioner, Jammu; Commissioner JMC, Deputy Commissioner, Jammu; MD, Cable Car Corporation; Executive Director, Mabarak Mandi Heritage Society; Jt Commissioner, JMC and many other officers of Police and Civil administration.
India Education Diary
Work on Ludhiana's Halwara airport terminal building to be completed by March 31
After a 10-month hiatus caused primarily by the non-payment of funds for the completion of the terminal building, the Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana will be ready for operation by the end of this fiscal year. A deadline to get work completed by March 31 has been given to the PWD, so that international flights can start.
Construction World
After a 10-month hiatus caused primarily by the non-payment of funds for the completion of the terminal building, the Halwara International Airport in Ludhiana will be ready for operation by the end of this fiscal year. A deadline to get work completed by March 31 has been given to the PWD, so that international flights can start.
Construction World
Double Digits: Akasa Air Adds 10th Destination To Its Network
India’s newest airline Akasa Air is now offering flights to ten destinations across the country. Operating for a little more than three months, the airline has progressively added cities to its network map and aircraft to its fleet. The latest addition to its route map is Visakhapatnam in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Simple Flying
India’s newest airline Akasa Air is now offering flights to ten destinations across the country. Operating for a little more than three months, the airline has progressively added cities to its network map and aircraft to its fleet. The latest addition to its route map is Visakhapatnam in the South Indian state of Andhra Pradesh.
Simple Flying
MP highlights growth potential for cine tourism, wants to become the most ‘film friendly’ state
The state participated in the recently concluded ET TravelWorld Global Cine Tourism Summit 2022 in Mumbai where it showcased its destinations ideal for film shoots as well as its film tourism policy. Other states such as Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Haryana also highlighted their offerings for film tourism in their respective states.
ET Travel World
The state participated in the recently concluded ET TravelWorld Global Cine Tourism Summit 2022 in Mumbai where it showcased its destinations ideal for film shoots as well as its film tourism policy. Other states such as Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra and Haryana also highlighted their offerings for film tourism in their respective states.
ET Travel World
Thomas Cook India launches digital tool to support its B2B travel agent partners
Thomas Cook (India) has announced the launch of Holiday Mate an online B2B tool that empowers its travel agent partners to deliver swift, seamless and accurate services to the end consumer. The Company has consistently demonstrated innovation, agility and digital astuteness in leveraging technology to deliver increased benefits for customers and the business. In line with the Company’s Digital First strategy, the launch of its innovative digital solution – Holiday Mate gives Thomas Cook India valuable first mover advantage in the holiday space.
Tourism Breaking News
Thomas Cook (India) has announced the launch of Holiday Mate an online B2B tool that empowers its travel agent partners to deliver swift, seamless and accurate services to the end consumer. The Company has consistently demonstrated innovation, agility and digital astuteness in leveraging technology to deliver increased benefits for customers and the business. In line with the Company’s Digital First strategy, the launch of its innovative digital solution – Holiday Mate gives Thomas Cook India valuable first mover advantage in the holiday space.
Tourism Breaking News
Fly Now Pay Later announces partnership with Worldline, making travel affordable and accessible to all
The travel industry’s leading BNPL provider that allows customers to spread the cost of their travel expenditures over monthly instalments, has today announced a new partnership with Worldline. Fly Now Pay Later has been integrated into Worldine’s TravelHub – a platform, which gives access to over 150 payment methods and currencies, multi-acquiring, tokenisation and a range of fraud services all through a single integration accompanied by a united reporting and settlement channel.
Fintech Finance News
The travel industry’s leading BNPL provider that allows customers to spread the cost of their travel expenditures over monthly instalments, has today announced a new partnership with Worldline. Fly Now Pay Later has been integrated into Worldine’s TravelHub – a platform, which gives access to over 150 payment methods and currencies, multi-acquiring, tokenisation and a range of fraud services all through a single integration accompanied by a united reporting and settlement channel.
Fintech Finance News
UP to give govt owned forts on lease for use as heritage hotels &wedding venues: Meshram
Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary Tourism and Director General, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, said that the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is ready to lease forts on a very nominal fee for them to be converted into heritage hotels. The state is also open for hosting weddings at these forts to promote the destination and leverage the potential of the state.
Tourism Breaking News
Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary Tourism and Director General, Uttar Pradesh Tourism, said that the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is ready to lease forts on a very nominal fee for them to be converted into heritage hotels. The state is also open for hosting weddings at these forts to promote the destination and leverage the potential of the state.
Tourism Breaking News
IATO expects 1200 registrations for convention this year: Rajiv Mehra
Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO while addressing the Interactive Luncheon Meeting said, “The way the preparations are going and the response the association is receiving, we’re expecting 1100-1200 people including member spouses as invitees.”
Tourism Breaking News
Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO while addressing the Interactive Luncheon Meeting said, “The way the preparations are going and the response the association is receiving, we’re expecting 1100-1200 people including member spouses as invitees.”
Tourism Breaking News
DoubleTree by Hilton Gurugram Baani Square elevates Apoorva Chandram as Rooms Division Manager
Apoorva is a passionate hotelier with over 13 years in Hilton hotels across Middle East, Africa and India. Within Hilton, he has been part of a pre-opening and task force during brand conversion.
Hotelier India
Apoorva is a passionate hotelier with over 13 years in Hilton hotels across Middle East, Africa and India. Within Hilton, he has been part of a pre-opening and task force during brand conversion.
Hotelier India
Mayfair Hotels & Resorts appoints Rishi Puri as Senior Vice President – Operations
One of the most prolific personalities in the hospitality industry Mr Rishi Puri joins Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, one of the best luxury hotel chains in India with major presence in East and gradually growing all over country.
Hospitality Lexis
One of the most prolific personalities in the hospitality industry Mr Rishi Puri joins Mayfair Hotels & Resorts, one of the best luxury hotel chains in India with major presence in East and gradually growing all over country.
Hospitality Lexis
UNWTO Connects Tourism and Culture in Nigeria
Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the first UNWTO Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries, celebrated the close ties between the two major sectors. Around 40% of all tourists cite culture as the main motivation for travelling, and UNWTO is leading the way in bridging the two areas, including through strategic partnerships with Affiliate Members such as Netflix.
Hospitality Net
Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the first UNWTO Global Conference on Linking Tourism, Culture and Creative Industries, celebrated the close ties between the two major sectors. Around 40% of all tourists cite culture as the main motivation for travelling, and UNWTO is leading the way in bridging the two areas, including through strategic partnerships with Affiliate Members such as Netflix.
Hospitality Net
WTTC Announces Former UK Prime Minister Theresa May As Keynote Speaker For Its Upcoming Global Summit
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced Theresa May as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, alongside former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, taking place between 28 November and 1 December.
Travel Biz Monitor
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) announced Theresa May as a keynote speaker at its upcoming Global Summit in Saudi Arabia, alongside former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon, taking place between 28 November and 1 December.
Travel Biz Monitor
Thailand presents ‘Responsible Tourism for Sustainability’ direction at APEC CEO Summit 2022
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented Thailand’s meaningful travel direction towards more sustainable, more inclusive and more environment-friendly tourism at the APEC CEO Summit 2022.
The Tourism International
Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, Governor of the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) presented Thailand’s meaningful travel direction towards more sustainable, more inclusive and more environment-friendly tourism at the APEC CEO Summit 2022.
The Tourism International
Will Madhya Pradesh’s Bagh become India’s first UNESCO Global Geopark?
Bagh, located in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, is popularly known for the Bagh Caves, dating back to the late 4th to 6th century. These caves are popular among history lovers because of the Buddhist murals in its rock-cut chambers. Surprisingly, apart from that, from a tourism point of view, Bagh doesn’t usually feature on our travel plans. But this may change very soon.
Times Travel
Bagh, located in Madhya Pradesh’s Dhar district, is popularly known for the Bagh Caves, dating back to the late 4th to 6th century. These caves are popular among history lovers because of the Buddhist murals in its rock-cut chambers. Surprisingly, apart from that, from a tourism point of view, Bagh doesn’t usually feature on our travel plans. But this may change very soon.
Times Travel
Inside Deccan Odyssey: One Of India's Costliest Trains
Deccan Odyssey is one of the most luxurious trains in India, similar to the very famous Palace on Wheels. It's also the most loved ways to explore the routes in Maharashtra, and is run by the Indian Railways. The highlight of this luxury train is that it will get you a taste of the life and luxuries of the 16th century kings. The charm of the scenic and very alluring Deccan Plateau, enjoyed via a journey that is one of India's most luxurious travel experience - this is what awaits you.
Times Travel
Deccan Odyssey is one of the most luxurious trains in India, similar to the very famous Palace on Wheels. It's also the most loved ways to explore the routes in Maharashtra, and is run by the Indian Railways. The highlight of this luxury train is that it will get you a taste of the life and luxuries of the 16th century kings. The charm of the scenic and very alluring Deccan Plateau, enjoyed via a journey that is one of India's most luxurious travel experience - this is what awaits you.
Times Travel
5 greener places in India to travel to breath good air as per Air Quality Index
Winter is already here, and everyone is considering travelling to locations where they will feel calm and relaxed. On the list of the world's most polluted nations, India ranks fifth. However, the current weather conditions are a little unsettling, and the air quality index (AQI) is steadily decreasing in some of India's biggest cities. We all need to discover an alternative that will allow us to breathe and maintain our health.
The Free Press Journal
Winter is already here, and everyone is considering travelling to locations where they will feel calm and relaxed. On the list of the world's most polluted nations, India ranks fifth. However, the current weather conditions are a little unsettling, and the air quality index (AQI) is steadily decreasing in some of India's biggest cities. We all need to discover an alternative that will allow us to breathe and maintain our health.
The Free Press Journal
Hospitality Industry aiming to reinstall faith of young talent, says Industry Experts
IMC’s Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Committee has recently organised an online interaction on ‘Hospitality Education: Challenges and Opportunities’. The aim of the interaction was to focus on the challenges that confront hospitality education institutes, industry-academic relationship, changes required in the curriculum and the need to review teaching and learning methods.
Hospitality Biz India
IMC’s Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Committee has recently organised an online interaction on ‘Hospitality Education: Challenges and Opportunities’. The aim of the interaction was to focus on the challenges that confront hospitality education institutes, industry-academic relationship, changes required in the curriculum and the need to review teaching and learning methods.
Hospitality Biz India
Rupee dip bittersweet for travel
The last few months have seen the Indian rupee (INR) depreciating, owing to foreign capital outflows. This is resulting in imports getting costlier and rising inflation in the country, besides reduced returns on investments and costlier international travel.
Travtalk
The last few months have seen the Indian rupee (INR) depreciating, owing to foreign capital outflows. This is resulting in imports getting costlier and rising inflation in the country, besides reduced returns on investments and costlier international travel.
Travtalk
