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Edition No: 385 - 24th November, 2022
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India retains lead as top tourism market of Maldives this year
India has retained its lead as the top tourism market of Maldives this year. Close to two lakh Indian tourists visited Maldives in 2022 so far. The Indian mission in Maldives in a tweet said that India has been the biggest contributer to tourism in Maldives since 2020.
News On AIR
India has retained its lead as the top tourism market of Maldives this year. Close to two lakh Indian tourists visited Maldives in 2022 so far. The Indian mission in Maldives in a tweet said that India has been the biggest contributer to tourism in Maldives since 2020.
News On AIR
Not China but India is best tourism market for us: Vietnamese travel company
Vietnam-based Vietravel Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Wednesday said during a special event at the Vietnam embassy in Delhi that India is the best tourism market for Vietnam.
The Print
Vietnam-based Vietravel Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on Wednesday said during a special event at the Vietnam embassy in Delhi that India is the best tourism market for Vietnam.
The Print
Assam-Meghalaya Violence: Tourist & Travellers faced hardship, tourist cab hike price
Following the tragic occurrence in Mukroh hamlet in the West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, tight restrictions on the use of commercial and private cars on the border between Meghalaya and Assam have been implemented, which has angered visitors and tourists.
Prag News
Following the tragic occurrence in Mukroh hamlet in the West Jaintia Hills of Meghalaya, tight restrictions on the use of commercial and private cars on the border between Meghalaya and Assam have been implemented, which has angered visitors and tourists.
Prag News
TAAI welcomes govt’s decision to scrap Air Suvidha form requirement, foreign tourists to be benefited the most
While appreciating the government for accepting the travel trade’s long-standing demand to scrap the mandatory requirement, which was proving to be a major pain point for foreigners, TAAI said that the decision will help boost inbound tourism, especially during the ongoing winter tourist season.
ET Travel World
While appreciating the government for accepting the travel trade’s long-standing demand to scrap the mandatory requirement, which was proving to be a major pain point for foreigners, TAAI said that the decision will help boost inbound tourism, especially during the ongoing winter tourist season.
ET Travel World
U.P. to hold roadshows in 20 countries ahead of Global Investors Summit
Yogi Aditynath Government of Uttar Pradesh plans to hold road shows in 20 countries in the coming months. This is part of curtain raiser to ‘Global Investors Summit’ to be held from February 10 to 12 next year in Lucknow.
The Hindu Businessline
Yogi Aditynath Government of Uttar Pradesh plans to hold road shows in 20 countries in the coming months. This is part of curtain raiser to ‘Global Investors Summit’ to be held from February 10 to 12 next year in Lucknow.
The Hindu Businessline
Integrated Tourist Pass to come soon to Kolkata
Tourist attractions including the Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Science City, Nicco Park, Alipore Zoo to name a few, will be included. For now, the tourism department has collaborated with more than 30 popular tourist attractions in Kolkata. This is definitely something new for the city, and probably something that needs to be made a common procedure throughout the country.
Times Travel
Tourist attractions including the Victoria Memorial, Indian Museum, Science City, Nicco Park, Alipore Zoo to name a few, will be included. For now, the tourism department has collaborated with more than 30 popular tourist attractions in Kolkata. This is definitely something new for the city, and probably something that needs to be made a common procedure throughout the country.
Times Travel
Discontinuation of Air Suvidha form will bring respite to passengers, encourage more travel, say Chennai travel agents
The discontinuation of the Air Suvidha form, which was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic for people entering India, has brought relief to passengers coming into the country and those retuning home after vacationing abroad.
The Hindu
The discontinuation of the Air Suvidha form, which was introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic for people entering India, has brought relief to passengers coming into the country and those retuning home after vacationing abroad.
The Hindu
Amritsar's historical gates closed for tourists
Despite investing huge money for the restoration of historic gates about four years ago under the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), most of these remain closed for tourists. There are 12 historic gates around the walled city. Out of these only seven gates exist and the renovation was held under the HRIDAY.
The Tribune
Despite investing huge money for the restoration of historic gates about four years ago under the National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana (HRIDAY), most of these remain closed for tourists. There are 12 historic gates around the walled city. Out of these only seven gates exist and the renovation was held under the HRIDAY.
The Tribune
K’taka: Leopard scare forces KRS reservoir closure, tourists dejected
Owing to the leopard scare, the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir in the Mandya district of the state has been closed since over two weeks now, people in the know of the matter said on Wednesday. The leopard was first spotted near the reservoir in October third week.
The Hindustan Times
Owing to the leopard scare, the Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) reservoir in the Mandya district of the state has been closed since over two weeks now, people in the know of the matter said on Wednesday. The leopard was first spotted near the reservoir in October third week.
The Hindustan Times
Australian travel industry loses one of its Best-Known Veterans
The Australian travel industry is mourning the death of Tony Millmore, former AFTA board member and past AFTA president (1978) and life member of Skål International Australia.
Global Travel Media
The Australian travel industry is mourning the death of Tony Millmore, former AFTA board member and past AFTA president (1978) and life member of Skål International Australia.
Global Travel Media
UAE makes surname mandatory on passports for travel
The UAE has issued a new directive making it mandatory for passengers travelling to and from the Emirates to have both their primary (first name) and secondary (surname) names mentioned in their passports, media reports said. The circular stated that travellers with only one name will not be allowed to enter the Emirates.
Trade Arabia
The UAE has issued a new directive making it mandatory for passengers travelling to and from the Emirates to have both their primary (first name) and secondary (surname) names mentioned in their passports, media reports said. The circular stated that travellers with only one name will not be allowed to enter the Emirates.
Trade Arabia
Akasa Air to launch services on Vizag-Bengaluru route
The Mumbai-based airline recently announced connecting Pune and Bengaluru with double daily flights from November 26 and a third frequency on the route from December 10.
The Economic Times
The Mumbai-based airline recently announced connecting Pune and Bengaluru with double daily flights from November 26 and a third frequency on the route from December 10.
The Economic Times
Journey to Shinku-La pass connecting Lahaul valley in Himachal with the Zanskar valley in Ladakh
Once the work on the Shinku-la tunnel (16,580 ft) will be completed it will be among the top high altitude highway tunnels in the world, beating Atal tunnel which runs at around 10,000 ft altitude.
Financial Express
Once the work on the Shinku-la tunnel (16,580 ft) will be completed it will be among the top high altitude highway tunnels in the world, beating Atal tunnel which runs at around 10,000 ft altitude.
Financial Express
Kumbh Mela in Tribeni: West Bengal town gears up for major pilgrimage
Seeking to restore the heritage of Tribeni and revive the glory of Kumbh, Tribeni Kumbha Parichalona Samity backed by Bansberia municipality organised the Kumbh Mela in 2022.
Financial Express
Seeking to restore the heritage of Tribeni and revive the glory of Kumbh, Tribeni Kumbha Parichalona Samity backed by Bansberia municipality organised the Kumbh Mela in 2022.
Financial Express
Travel costs may go up ahead of Tamil Nadu regulating operations of bike taxis
Nearly three years after the Madras high court directed it to regulate operation of bike taxis, the TN transport department is to soon frame rules in accordance with the guidelines of the Union ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) for aggregators.
ET Travel World
Nearly three years after the Madras high court directed it to regulate operation of bike taxis, the TN transport department is to soon frame rules in accordance with the guidelines of the Union ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) for aggregators.
ET Travel World
Minor Hotels announces first NH Hotel in Asia
Minor Hotels has announced 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 November 1, 2022. The official signing was presided over by William E Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, owning company of Minor Hotels. The rebranding process will be completed in phases.
BW Hotelier
Minor Hotels has announced 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 November 1, 2022. The official signing was presided over by William E Heinecke, Founder and Chairman of Minor International, owning company of Minor Hotels. The rebranding process will be completed in phases.
BW Hotelier
Park Hyatt Chennai completes a decade and re-opens The Flying Elephant
Park Hyatt Chennai has announced the reopening of its signature-dining destination, The Flying Elephant in its 10th anniversary month. After a hiatus of over two years, Chennai’s The Flying Elephant has opened in a new avatar. Bolder, innovative and unscripted, its three-level architecture offers guests a multi-sensory dining experience that is unmatched in the city.
ET Hospitality
Park Hyatt Chennai has announced the reopening of its signature-dining destination, The Flying Elephant in its 10th anniversary month. After a hiatus of over two years, Chennai’s The Flying Elephant has opened in a new avatar. Bolder, innovative and unscripted, its three-level architecture offers guests a multi-sensory dining experience that is unmatched in the city.
ET Hospitality
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort and Spa to reopen on December 1
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is slated to welcome all discerning guests to experience again its distinctive European heritage in greater Bangkok on 1 December 2022.
Travel Daily Media
Le Méridien Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok Golf Resort & Spa is slated to welcome all discerning guests to experience again its distinctive European heritage in greater Bangkok on 1 December 2022.
Travel Daily Media
ITC Hotels Signs 116-Key Welcomhotel In Belagavi
ITC Hotels recently signed Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Belagavi under a management contract with Jolle Hospitality Group. Welcomhotel Belagavi will offer 116 spacious rooms, along with about 1200 square metres of banquet space, multiple dining experiences and a fitness centre.
Travel Biz Monitor
ITC Hotels recently signed Welcomhotel by ITC Hotels, Belagavi under a management contract with Jolle Hospitality Group. Welcomhotel Belagavi will offer 116 spacious rooms, along with about 1200 square metres of banquet space, multiple dining experiences and a fitness centre.
Travel Biz Monitor
IHCL introduces Woyage – curated offerings for women travellers
Further to the launch of ‘She Remains the Taj’, IHCL’s holistic framework of women-centric initiatives for all stakeholders including guests, employees, partners and the community, the company has introduced Woyage, curated offerings to elevate the travel experience for women travellers. These first-of-a-kind, specially designed stay packages for women, come with added benefits and surprises.
Hospitality Biz India
Further to the launch of ‘She Remains the Taj’, IHCL’s holistic framework of women-centric initiatives for all stakeholders including guests, employees, partners and the community, the company has introduced Woyage, curated offerings to elevate the travel experience for women travellers. These first-of-a-kind, specially designed stay packages for women, come with added benefits and surprises.
Hospitality Biz India
Motto by Hilton debuts in Europe
Hilton continues its international expansion with the opening of the first Motto by Hilton hotel in the EMEA region. In partnership with Borealis Hotel Group, it has brought the lifestyle brand to the Dutch city of Rotterdam.
Hospitality Net
Hilton continues its international expansion with the opening of the first Motto by Hilton hotel in the EMEA region. In partnership with Borealis Hotel Group, it has brought the lifestyle brand to the Dutch city of Rotterdam.
Hospitality Net
Singapore Airlines increases regional capacity for 2023
Singapore Airlines is to increase capacity across Asia and to Australia in 2023 due to “strong projected demand” to these destinations. The carrier said it would resume flights from Singapore to Busan in South Korea from 2 June 2023, as well as increasing Airbus A380 services to Australia from May 2023, including the reintroduction of a daily A380 service to Melbourne for the first time in four years and a new second daily A380 flight to Sydney.
Business Travel News Europe
Singapore Airlines is to increase capacity across Asia and to Australia in 2023 due to “strong projected demand” to these destinations. The carrier said it would resume flights from Singapore to Busan in South Korea from 2 June 2023, as well as increasing Airbus A380 services to Australia from May 2023, including the reintroduction of a daily A380 service to Melbourne for the first time in four years and a new second daily A380 flight to Sydney.
Business Travel News Europe
Emirates marks five years of partnership with flydubai
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe. They’ve certainly delivered on their promise.
Travel PR News
This month marks five years since Emirates and flydubai activated their extensive partnership and joined forces to offer customers unrivalled travel options to every corner of the globe. They’ve certainly delivered on their promise.
Travel PR News
Govt set to tap tourism potential of MMR
CHIEF MINISTER Eknath Shinde-led Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is aiming to develop the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as a world class sustainable tourism hub.
The Indian Express
CHIEF MINISTER Eknath Shinde-led Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) is aiming to develop the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) as a world class sustainable tourism hub.
The Indian Express
Air India Express to Launch New Flights to Bahrain and Dammam
Air India Express, as part of its effort to increase the number of international routes served by the airline, has scheduled two new flights from the state capital of Kerala to the Middle East in the next two weeks in order to expand its international routes.
Tusk Travel
Air India Express, as part of its effort to increase the number of international routes served by the airline, has scheduled two new flights from the state capital of Kerala to the Middle East in the next two weeks in order to expand its international routes.
Tusk Travel
Air India launches six new flights connecting India to USA and Europe
Air India, yesterday announced the strengthening and expansion of its global footprint with the launch of new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.
Travel Trade Journal
Air India, yesterday announced the strengthening and expansion of its global footprint with the launch of new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna.
Travel Trade Journal
IndiGo announces 19 new connecting flights via Turkey to Portugal and Switzerland
IndiGo has announced the launch of connecting flights via Turkey to Portugal and Switzerland, through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines. These new routes and frequencies, effective from November 23, 2022, will offer new options and more capacity for customers exploring travel between India and Europe in the upcoming holiday season.
Travel Trade Journal
IndiGo has announced the launch of connecting flights via Turkey to Portugal and Switzerland, through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines. These new routes and frequencies, effective from November 23, 2022, will offer new options and more capacity for customers exploring travel between India and Europe in the upcoming holiday season.
Travel Trade Journal
SriLankan Airlines upbeat by support of global travel trade for tourism revival
SriLankan Airlines said yesterday it expects an on-target performance this winter and beyond spurred by the positive feedback from its first-ever Global Sales Conference held in Sri Lanka last week drawing 170 travel industry representatives from over 40 countries.
Daily FT
SriLankan Airlines said yesterday it expects an on-target performance this winter and beyond spurred by the positive feedback from its first-ever Global Sales Conference held in Sri Lanka last week drawing 170 travel industry representatives from over 40 countries.
Daily FT
IndiGo Inaugurates 2nd MRO Facility at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru
IndiGo inaugurated its second maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The 13,000 sq. meter hangar is built on five acres of land and is the second largest maintenance facility at the airport.
News18
IndiGo inaugurated its second maintenance repair and overhaul (MRO) facility at Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport. The 13,000 sq. meter hangar is built on five acres of land and is the second largest maintenance facility at the airport.
News18
AirAsia India signs deal for in-flight wi-fi service
As per a joint statement, the service will enable AirAsia India flyers to access over 1,000 international and Indian movies. The content will also include "short movies, web series episodes and stream buffer-free content from OTT apps from the system installed in the flight."
The Economic Times
As per a joint statement, the service will enable AirAsia India flyers to access over 1,000 international and Indian movies. The content will also include "short movies, web series episodes and stream buffer-free content from OTT apps from the system installed in the flight."
The Economic Times
TAT extends tourism cooperation with Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extending tourism cooperation with Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture with the renewal of the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed on 22 November by TAT Governor, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, and Wakayama Prefecture Governor, Mr. Yoshinobu Nisaka.
TravelDailyNews Asia
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is extending tourism cooperation with Japan’s Wakayama Prefecture with the renewal of the Letter of Intent (LOI) signed on 22 November by TAT Governor, Mr. Yuthasak Supasorn, and Wakayama Prefecture Governor, Mr. Yoshinobu Nisaka.
TravelDailyNews Asia
K’taka tourism holds roadshow in Panjim
With an aim to increase domestic footfalls from Goa the Karnataka Department of Tourism with the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (KSTDC) organised a roadshow at Panjim, to promote tourist places, hotels, resorts, homestays and service providers from Karnataka amongst the people of Goa.
Herald Goa
With an aim to increase domestic footfalls from Goa the Karnataka Department of Tourism with the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation Ltd (KSTDC) organised a roadshow at Panjim, to promote tourist places, hotels, resorts, homestays and service providers from Karnataka amongst the people of Goa.
Herald Goa
Mussoorie Winterline Carnival 2022: Date, Location with Detailed information
This year, Mussoorie Winterline Carnival 2022 will return to the city at the end of December, after almost two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Bringing back the tourism-attracting festival is expected to include shows by artists, nature walks, heritage walks, and a traditional food festival.
Tusk Travel
This year, Mussoorie Winterline Carnival 2022 will return to the city at the end of December, after almost two years due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Bringing back the tourism-attracting festival is expected to include shows by artists, nature walks, heritage walks, and a traditional food festival.
Tusk Travel
Scoot attains IATA Membership
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has attained full International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership. Only airlines that meet IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards for safety in airline operations are eligible for IATA’s membership.
Travel Trade Journal
Scoot, the low-cost subsidiary of Singapore Airlines Group, has attained full International Air Transport Association (IATA) membership. Only airlines that meet IATA’s Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards for safety in airline operations are eligible for IATA’s membership.
Travel Trade Journal
EaseMyTrip signs MoU with Assam Tourism Development Corporation
EaseMyTrip has signed an agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) during an event held recently. The objective of this MoU is to share resources and collectively collaborate to boost the growth of tourism in Assam.
Travel Daily Media
EaseMyTrip has signed an agreement through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) during an event held recently. The objective of this MoU is to share resources and collectively collaborate to boost the growth of tourism in Assam.
Travel Daily Media
Experience Skyview by Empyrean: Patnitop’s pride and a ride to remember
When we talk about Jammu & Kashmir, the focus invariably shifts to the Valley almost giving a pass over to the vast region of Jammu which offers some stunning travel destination. Despite its snow-capped mountains, lush meadows, scenic gondola rides, Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district does not get as much hype it deserves.
Financial Express
When we talk about Jammu & Kashmir, the focus invariably shifts to the Valley almost giving a pass over to the vast region of Jammu which offers some stunning travel destination. Despite its snow-capped mountains, lush meadows, scenic gondola rides, Patnitop in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district does not get as much hype it deserves.
Financial Express
AI and CRM in the tourism industry
When you hark back to the ancient days of yore, you will find that human beings were natural wayfarers, and traveling was a primordial requirement. Rapid industrialisation, coupled with an exponential upsurge in technological advancements, engendered multitudinous purposes for travel and effectuated the genesis of the tourism industry. Cut to the Information Age, the tourism industry is a booming one though today the competition is cut-throat and severe.
ET Hospitality
When you hark back to the ancient days of yore, you will find that human beings were natural wayfarers, and traveling was a primordial requirement. Rapid industrialisation, coupled with an exponential upsurge in technological advancements, engendered multitudinous purposes for travel and effectuated the genesis of the tourism industry. Cut to the Information Age, the tourism industry is a booming one though today the competition is cut-throat and severe.
ET Hospitality
‘Luxury lies in simplicity’
From what started off as a small hotel to cater to port visitors in the 1950s at Willingdon Island in Kochi to its present collection of 20 hospitality experiences, CGH Earth has surely evolved into an unusual change-maker in the tourism domain. Over the last seven decades plus, CGH Earth has drawn inspiration from the common knowledge and practices of the local community – architecture, people, cuisine, dress, knowledge, tradition, custom and practices.
BW Hotelier
From what started off as a small hotel to cater to port visitors in the 1950s at Willingdon Island in Kochi to its present collection of 20 hospitality experiences, CGH Earth has surely evolved into an unusual change-maker in the tourism domain. Over the last seven decades plus, CGH Earth has drawn inspiration from the common knowledge and practices of the local community – architecture, people, cuisine, dress, knowledge, tradition, custom and practices.
BW Hotelier
Enchanting Kerala: Malabar Botanical Garden, Kozhikode
Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS) at Olavanna grama panchayat in Kozhikode district is a reflection of the biodiversity of Kerala. With vast tracts of wetland, it is one of the leading botanical gardens in India in the collection of aquatic plants.
Kerala Tourism
Malabar Botanical Garden and Institute for Plant Sciences (MBGIPS) at Olavanna grama panchayat in Kozhikode district is a reflection of the biodiversity of Kerala. With vast tracts of wetland, it is one of the leading botanical gardens in India in the collection of aquatic plants.
Kerala Tourism
Invoking The Spirits With Bhuta Kola
Bhuta Kola, a ritualistic performance by the Tuluvas in Karnataka, involves the invocation of local deities and spirits.
Outlook Traveller
Bhuta Kola, a ritualistic performance by the Tuluvas in Karnataka, involves the invocation of local deities and spirits.
Outlook Traveller
