TRAV BUZZ NEWS Nov 2023

Dear Friends,

Let’s Celebrate the New Era of Travel Business….

Yes, you heard it right. Travel is being celebrated. The way the industry is flourishing again, it’s a moment to celebrate. Celebrations are everywhere, to welcome back travel, tourism and hospitality businesses.

We at Trav Buzz News are welcoming industry through TMEX (Travelomanthan Expo) to celebrate the occasion with us. The event is committed to connect you with the right set of partners from the industry. Do check out the event details inside the magazine.

The industry is growing at a larger pace than we all expected, based on the travel trends visible in the market. Various associations from the industry are going ahead with their annual conventions within India and overseas. TAFI concluded with one in Malaysia. TAAI recently organized one in Almaty and IATO is coming up with their annual convention in Lucknow in December.

Moreover, the election process which was on halt due to covid is coming back at these associations. Ms Jyoti Mayal is re-elected as President of TAAI. ICPB recently organized the election process, selecting Mr Amaresh Tiwari as Vice Chairman again. ADTOI also held the elections, selecting a few new members for the community. Congratulations to all new leaders.

For the industry, there are still few issues which are bearing the “Same As Before” status. During our recent survey, cut throat competition on price front still prevails to pick up the business. One of the industry experts shared with TBN “Where most of the businesses work on 25 to 30% margins, here in travel business we are even working at 2 to 5% margins and even in some cases at No Profit Basis” That seems strange to us. So to get more views on the same topic, we invite industry views via email to news@travbuzznews.com Do share what you think, and how this process can be made easy for everyone in the trade.

Look forward to hear from you all sort of suggestions and views

Best Wishes

Sachin Monacha

ADTOI Elections 2022 Results

A DTOI Elections 2022 was conducted peacefully by the appointed Returning Officer to constitute XIII Managing Committee of the Association comprising of the 14 posts (six Office Bearers and eight MC Members) as per prevailing MOA 2019, on 14th October 2022 at Hotel Metropolitan & SPA, New Delhi. The contest was restricted to elect one post each of Sr. Vice President and Vice President as for other posts, only one nomination for each post was received as a result all the contests filed nominations to the post were declared elected uncontested. Also due to short of two nomination for Managing Committee Member post, the elections will be conducted separately to fill the vacant posts at an appropriate time. The final result of the ADTOI Elections 2022 is as under:

Name of Elected Candidate

MR. P P KHANNA, DIPLOMATIC TRAVEL POINT PVT.LTD., NEW DEHI

MR. RAJAT SAWHNEY, RAVE TOURS & TRAVELS, NEW DELHI

MR. ASHISH SEHGAL, HORA TOURISM CONSULTANCY SERVICES, NEW DELHI

MR. DALIP GUPTA, DGS TRAVEL HOUSE, NEW DELHI

MR. VED KHANNA, TOURWALA ENTERPRISES PVT.LTD., NEW DELHI

MR. MANOJ VARSHNEY, TULSI TRAVELS PVT.LTD., NEW DELHI

MR. ASHOK CHANCHLANI, INTERNATIONAL TOURS & TRAVELS, NEW DELHI

MR. D.R. CHOUHAN, MANKA HOLIDAYS PVT.LTD., NEW DELHI

MS. EKTA WATTS, EQUATOR TOURS, NEW DELHI

MR. NEETISH GUPTA, SPARROW WING TRAVELS, NEW DELHI

MR. VIJAY MOHAN, HOLIDAY WORLD, VISAKHAPATANA

MR. VINAY AHUJA, CITY LINKERS TOURS & TRAVELS, NEW DELHI

Name of Post

President

Sr. Vice-President Vice-President General Secretary Treasurer Joint Secretary

Executive Council Member

Tigris Valley in the foothills of the Western Ghats in Kerala, WINS NATIONAL AWARD

Samman for promoting Ayush practices in wellness sector

When we call upon nature with an open heart, we realize that name and fame call upon us in return. This is very true of the Tigris Valley Wellness retreat centre, situated amidst the splendid green environment of the Western Ghats, one of the eight biodiversity hotspots of the world. Older than the Himalayas, the Western Ghats is home to over 10000 varieties of rare and unique flora.

The activities at Tigris Valley centre around wellness enhancing herbs and medicinal plants and this has won it a prestigious national awardthe APN-Swadesh Samman for their contribution to the health and wellness sector. The award was received by Dr. UK Muhammed Shareef, Managing Director and Chairman of Tigris Valley, at a prestigious function held in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The Central Tourism Minister Shripad Naik, Uttarakhand Tourism Minister Satpal Maharaj and Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte graced the occasion with their presence.

Tigris Valley near the Thusharagiri waterfall is blessed with rain for more than nine months a year. The lush greenery and the herb laden breeze from the Western Ghats energizes

people from within. Tigris Valley offers a holistic package that includes wellness care and different varieties of Ayush treatments. It offers gentle ways to embrace holistic wellness practices that lead to a rejuvenation of body and spirit. This private, cozy place hosts state of the art facilities like swimming pools, health spas with medicated massages, fitness centre, Yoga & meditation hall, a Herbs House (A natural pharmacy), laboratory, a physiotherapy & rejuvenation centre and a dental studio.

A stay at Tigris Valley promises a relaxed routine with holistic food at the multicuisine wellness restaurant, and soothing spaces like the library, a large board room, the café, walking tracks, gazebos, an organic farm and vegetable garden, an amphitheatre and sprawling gardens. Tigris Valley retreat centre offers the best of AYUSH treatments, and is a source of rich wisdom from Ayurveda, Unani, Homeopathy, Yoga, Sidha and Naturopathy solutions. Ancient Chinese techniques like Acupuncture is also effectively included in their treatments. The wellness-treatment

package at Tigris eyes a medicine-free vision. Tigris Valley is blessed with experts in different areas of treatment and wellness care. This enables Tigris Valley to be a foremost place for those globally seeking to build health, rejuvenate their system and experience internal bliss.

Today, Tigris Valley is a globally appreciated wellness retreat centre with people coming from foreign countries like Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Russia, Ukraine, Germany, France, Italy, Belgium, Austria and Switzerland besides India. At a time when people are increasingly going back to nature for healing, Tigris Valley, by syncing modern facilities with pure, untouched nature attracts people worldwide.

About Tigris Valley: Tigris Valley offers the world, a transformational healing journey with a totally holistic approach. In the foothills of Wayanad, and a short drive from the much famed Thusharagiri waterfalls, bordered by the charming Western Ghats, one among the eight mighty biodiversity hotspots of the world –Tigris Valley stands tall, casting a magical spell of wellness.

Swadesh

Introducing a brand new EV Charging Station at Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun

Fairfield by Marriott Dehradun recently installed an electric vehicle fast charging station on its premises. Located at the base of Mussoorie hills in Dehradun, the hotel is equidistant from Rishikesh and Haridwar as well and is ideal for tourists traveling in their Electric Vehicles from all of Northern India.

The station is made by Charge Zone, a company that has partnered with Marriott International and has been installing EV charging stations across the country. Post the pandemic, there has been an increase in travel, especially to nearby destinations. With an increasing need to move towards a more sustainable future, this is one of Marriott International’s many initiatives taken towards building a greener & sustainable future.

The EV charging station had been inaugurated in the presence of Marriott International’s Area Vice President for South Asia Mrs Ranju Alex, Market Vice President for North India, Nepal and Bhutan Mr Arun Kumar and General Manager Mr Shankush Mahajan.

Even though the charging station is located inside the hotel premises, it is open to the public. Owners can now charge their EVs at the station while recharging themselves at the hotel’s all-day dining multi-cuisine restaurant, Pano. The EVs can be charged using the Charge zone app which monitors the charging activity and the payments can be made using the application directly. This 60kW CCS2 dual-gun charging station can charge two electric cars simultaneously, with a DC output of 30kW per gun.

Two more Indian Beaches enter the coveted list of Blue

In yet another recognition of India’s commitment to protect and conserve the pristine coastal and marine ecosystems through holistic management of the resources, the globally recognized and the coveted International eco-label “Blue Flag”, has been accorded to two new beaches – Minicoy Thundi Beach and Kadmat Beach- both in Lakshadweep. This takes the number of beaches certified under the Blue Flag certification to twelve.

Announcing this proud moment in a twitter message, Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav expressed happiness and congratulated everyone stating that it is a part of India’s relentless journey towards building a sustainable environment led by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.

The Thundi Beach is one of the most pristine and picturesque beaches in the Lakshadweep archipelago where white sand is lined by turquoise blue water of the lagoon. It is a paradise for swimmers and tourists alike. The Kadmat Beach is especially popular with cruise tourists who visit the island for water sports. It is a paradise for nature lovers with its pearl white sand, blue lagoon waters, its moderate climate and friendly locals. Both the beaches have designated staff for beach cleanliness and maintenance; and for safety and security of swimmers. Both the beaches comply with all the 33 criteria as mandated by the Foundation for Environment Education (FEE).

The other Indian beaches in the blue list are Shivrajpur-Gujarat, Ghoghla-Diu, Kasarkod and Padubidri-Karnataka, Kappad-Kerala, Rushikonda- Andhra Pradesh, Golden-Odisha, Radhanagar- Andaman and Nicobar, Kovalam in Tamil Nadu and Eden in Puducherry beaches.

Beaches India now has 12 Blue Flag beaches, an eco-label given to the cleanest beaches in the world Blue Beaches give a sense of pride to the community and attract tourism New entrants a testimony to PM Modi’s vision for sustainable environment

The 37th IATO Annual Convention is going to be held from16 to 19 December 2022 in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh

Mr. Ravi Gosain-Vice President will be the Chairman of the convention along with Mr. Sunil Mishra-Hony. Treasurer and Mr. Prateek Hira-Chairman, IATO Uttar Pradesh Chapter as the Co-Chairmen. This was announced by Mr. Rajiv Mehra President of Indian Association of Tour Operators in the 40th Annual General Meeting held in New Delhi yesterday.

The inaugural function will be held at Indira Gandhi Pratishthan, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow and Hon’ble Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Yogi Adityanath has given his kind consent to grace the occasion with his presence and inaugurate the convention. The Centrum Lucknow will be the venue hotel and all other activities including registration for the convention, business sessions and evening programmes will be held at The Centrum, Lucknow.

"We expect about 900-1000 delegates from all over the country to participate which will include senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India and States, industry leaders, tourism and hospitality professionals, travel trade media. Added attraction for this year convention would be Post Convention Tours to Ayodhya and Varanasi. There are 5 post convention tours being organised on various sectors. This year we expect larger participation from the state Government as every state is keen to re-instate inbound tourism to their respective states, said Mr. Rajiv Mehra.

During the 3 days convention there will be deliberations on burning issues during the business sessions being finalised and we will have experts in all fields, said Mr. Rajiv Mehra.

JUMEIRAH BALI BRINGS PREMIUM

WOOD-FIRED DINING CONCEPT TO BALI’S ULUWATU WITH AKASA

Situated on the topmost level of Jumeirah Bali, the newly opened signature restaurant AKASA places diners in the midst of nature, sea and sky with awe-inspiring views across the island’s gin-clear waters and romantic sunset panoramas.

Inspired by the Majapahit era, the golden age of Java, the elegant restaurant invites guests to relax over lunch in the sun or an alfresco moonlit dinner to make the most of Bali’s balmy climate. Inside, the chic décor evokes a stately banquet hall where a royal Javanese family would entertain an intimate group of friends amid the splendour and royal ceremony.

AKASA’s Asian fusion menu created by Chef Joan Achour delights with rich, smoky flavours of Bali while referencing Thai, Japanese and Korean cuisines as well. By focusing on dishes that are perfect for sharing, Chef Joan pays tribute to Bali’s time-honoured tradition of serving family-style meals on large platters and inviting everyone to help themselves. Starting with a crudo selection that includes flame-grilled tuna tartare with Timut pepper and wood-fired veal katsu, Chef Achour’s menu is also an ode to nourishing dishes of Bali cooked over an aromatic, wood-fired flame that uses seasonally-changing local firewood.

To whet their appetites before the main course, guests can begin with a plate of grilled Jimbaran prawn, charcoal Wagyu beef salad and fresh oysters, or take their pick from the robata selection that includes salmon with miso and yuzu; chicken with fiery panca paste and burnt cumin; and seared teriyaki lamb. Chef Joan’s mains are an inspired showcase of the bounty of the sea. The standout dishes range from giant blue river prawns with mango and passion fruit and whole scallop with red bean cream to the perfectly local seabass cooked in a banana leaf with freshly grated coconut, turmeric, mustard seed and lemongrass.

Meat lovers, meanwhile, will delight in a mains selection that features corn-fed spring chicken marinated with organic chilli; wagyu tenderloin MB 8/9 with Chinese apple and truffle; tender lamb rack with yakiniku sauce; and premium T-bone and tomahawk steaks served with a choice of sides and sauces. Following a French tradition, guests can customise their peppercorn sauce by perusing a chef’s selection of premium peppercorn varietals, including citrusy Lampung pepper from Indonesia, Vietnam’s Phu Quoc peppercorns, Timut variety from Nepal, and others.

Desserts are another major draw. Pandan crème brûlée with homemade kaya jam masterfully marries French cooking techniques and local ingredients, as do pain perdu and a selection of ice cream flavours ranging from chocolate and vanilla to ginger and sesame. Chef Achour joins AKASA from Jumeirah Maldives and, prior to that, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam in Dubai, bringing with her years of experience working at the finest restaurants in Europe, including at Michelin-starred Il Carpaccio in the Parisian Palace Le Royal Monceau.

For a grand tour of AKASA’s signature dishes, guests can book the Chef’s Table experience – an exclusive celebration of local and global flavours with a set menu featuring such highlights as seaweed foie gras, lobster ravioli, marble cod with seafood, chicken ballotine with truffle jus, and a selection of cheeses and desserts.

The food menu is complemented by a comprehensive cocktail list from a resident mixologist and a vast wine selection from AKASA’s underground wine cellar accessible via a glass elevator, while a musicologist takes care of live music programming every night.

INDIA’S FIRST THE ST. REGIS GOA RESORT APPOINTS R. SRIJITH

AS DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING

The St. Regis Goa Resort - the first resort and the second St. Regis branded property in India – appoints Mr. R. Srijith as Director of Sales and Marketing. Srijith brings with him over a decade of experience and will be responsible for driving revenue through targeted strategies and overseeing all aspects of the sales and marketing department at The St. Regis Goa Resort.

Having secured his MBA in Marketing and Hospitality Management from the Srinivas Institute of Management Studies, Mangalore University, Srijith began his journey, in the year 2008. Prior to The St. Regis Goa Resort, Srijitha seasoned hospitality professional, has worked with many established hotels in India including The Leela Group, IHHR Hospitality Private Ltd, and Ginger Hotels.

He is a true believer and enforcer of providing wholesome experience to guests, and does so by ensuring comprehensive training for each member of his team. To further fulfill this belief, he also worked with the Mahindra Group as a pioneer and Centre Head for their project Mahindra Namaste - a self-sustaining business to mentor young individuals starting their journey in hospitality. This vision has resulted in shaping many young leaders in the country.

Srijith is known to be a result-driven professional who is analytical and passionate about marketing, sales, and revenue management. With his expertise and knowledge about international markets and business verticals in India, he will work towards establishing The St. Regis Goa Resort as the ideal location for business, wedding, and leisure travellers.

Mr. R. Srijith

While away from work, Srijith loves to visit his hometown in Kerala and spend time with his family over indigenous cuisines from the area. He is also an avid nature enthusiast and loves being surrounded by local fauna and scenic landscapes.

H.E. Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi Director General of the Ajman Department of Tourism Development

his appointment as the Director General of Ajman Department of Tourism Development, Mahmood Khaleel Alhashmi,

Tourism’s journey

His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, has issued Emiri Resolution No. 14 of 2022, appointing Mahmood Khaleel Ahmed Al Sayed Alhashmi as the Director General of the AjmanDepartment of Tourism Development.

Alhashmi joins the Ajman Department of Tourism Development (ADTD), to continue his journey of success with governmental departments and taskforces, to achieve the department’s vision to further develop the tourism sector, attract local and foreign tourism investments to the emirate, in addition to reviving the holding several positions at the Central Bank of UAE between 1990 and 2008.

Alhashmi boasts a proven track record and a wide professional experience covering governmental, public, and private sectors which includes economics (macro and micro), finance, commercial projects, and the development of special zones such as economic zones, free zones, industrial zones, and logistic zones; which resulted in his mastery of general and specialized management fields such as strategic planning, business development, management of international investment funds, marketing, corporate governance, corporate excellence, risk management, project management, research and development, feasibility studies, management of corporate operations, and many others, which puts him among the Emirati leaders with a pioneering and sustainable vision.

Alhashmi will work on completing the strategy of Ajman Department of Tourism Development and its progressive journey, in line with the wise vision of His Highness Sheikh Humaid bin Rashid Al Nuaimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ajman, guidance of His Highness Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Crown Prince of Ajman and Chairman of Ajman Executive Council, and the directives of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Ajman Department of ourism Development, to boost Ajman’s position on the international tourism map, develop talents and distribute resources to enhance its tourism scheme, support the development of the tourism sector and provide all the facilities needed for that, and encourage investments related to tourism projects in the emirate.

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is set to extend the success of Ajman

KENYA LAUNCHES ITS GLOBAL CAMPAIGN

Kenya has introduced the latest tourism attraction campaign to increase the destination awareness whose travel is now back on track after recovery from the covid-19 pandemic.

Through the destination marketer, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) Kenya has unveiled its global marketing campaign – ‘The Real Deal’ that will carry vivid visuals across key digital platforms to maximize reach and destination awareness and accelerate Indian arrivals in Kenya in the upcoming years.

The Real Deal campaign has been conceptualized to exhibit the multiple facets of destination Kenya and spread awareness of its latest tourism products and experiences through promoting on - chosen OTT platforms PAN India, Theatre screens and digital billboards across select areas in Delhi and Mumbai.

To ensure the campaign’s holistic reach while also driving conversions, KTB has also collaborated with Kenya Airways and five leading tour operators including Thomas Cook, SOTC, Yatra, Make My Trip and Ease My Trip.

The partners will be influential in promoting Kenya through varied packages and discounted airfares, which will be communicated across their websites and social media pages. This will be with an aim to redirect the interested travelers to the landing page from which they can plan their upcoming travel to Kenya. Collectively, the partners and their respective platforms will be instrumental in executing the campaign and positioning Kenya as ‘The Real Deal’ amongst holidaying destination.

India is ranked fifth as a source market following USA, Uganda, UK and Tanzania.

Kenya has recorded consistent footfalls from the India market even during the past two years owing to multiple favorable reasons including – direct flight connectivity from Mumbai, ease in visa application, flexible COVID-19 entry-exit rule while maintaining health and safety measures and lastly the destination’s array of adventurous activities and unique cultural attractions.

‘THE REAL DEAL’ IN INDIA MARKET TO REINVIGORATE TOURISM THROUGH INCREASED ARRIVALS

Since January 2022 to October 2022, Kenya has witnessed 924,303 tourist arrivals out of which Indian arrivals were 55,761. Provided the positive numbers and India as an exponentially growing market for outbound tourism, KTB aims to capitalize on the luxury and family segments and direct the traffic to Kenya by establishing it as an ideal long-haul holiday destination.

KTB CEO Dr. Betty Radier, expressed, her confidence in the campaign stating that India was one of the key destinations showing great promise in the recovery of tourism in Kenya and that the campaign will give impetus to the existing interest amongst Indian travelers on the destination.

“India was one of the most hit countries by Covid-19, especially the delta virus that said, they have critical steps that create confidence to travel, for example they are the country with the most vaccinated people. We chose India for the launch because of the immense potential as a key source market and also the fact that

Indians love our products, from Safari to Beach and also adventure,”

Said Dr. Radier Adding to it

Ms. Neeti Sharma, Director, Intrepid Marketing & Communications, said,

“Kenya as a destination is brimming with aspirational quotient owing to its gamut of once-in-a-lifetime and authentic experiences. ‘The Real Deal’ campaign is a true expression of Kenya’s vast canvas, and we are certain that the strategic activations across media channels along with the efforts of our key partners, will tempt the travelers and result in accelerated rate of arrivals.”

‘The Real Deal’ campaign has been executed in the USA and UK markets and has been successful in positioning Kenya and driving footfalls to the magical destination.

Ms. Neeti Sharma, Director, Intrepid Marketing & Communications,

Dr. Betty Radier

ITB Asia returns as Asia’s Largest Travel Trade Show bringing together industry heavyweights, top buyers and international exhibitors

ITB Asia, ‘Asia’s Leading Travel Trade Show’, now in its 15th year, gracefully opened today at the Sands Expo and Convention Center, Marina Bay Sands, Singapore. Co-located with MICE Show Asia and Travel Tech Asia, the 3-in-1 show will run as an inperson event until Friday, 21 October 2022.

Reflecting renewed confidence in MICE events, ITB Asia 2022 has attracted over 80 National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs). Under the anchor theme, “Go Big & Go Forward: Travel Industry on the Road to Recovery and Growth”, travel leaders who are at the top of their respective industries will share insights on key trends and how to stay competitive and quickly maximise growth potential.

Commenting on this year’s in-person event, Dr Martin Buck, Senior Vice President, Messe Berlin GmbH, said: “With the industry in Asia optimistic again, we are delighted to bring international travel professionals back to Singapore for meaningful business, networking and learning through face-to-face interactions. It remains crucial for us to offer a balanced mix of geographic markets and sectors such as MICE, leisure, corporate travel and travel tech to ensure a high-quality buyer-seller experience, thus maintaining ITB Asia's position as the leading business platform in the APAC region”.

The 100+ session themed agenda, led by over 180 leading industry speakers and innovators will have over 3950 minutes of high-powered content across three conference tracks: Knowledge Theatre, MICE Show Asia & Travel Tech Asia. This year’s conference programme has been specifically curated to support the travel industry and will discuss topics critical to the future of MICE, corporate travel, leisure travel and travel technology.

Over the course of the next three days, the strong exhibition and attendee participation continues to facilitate business appointments for attendees around the world to engage with key clients and partners. The show welcomes participation from over 80 National Tourism Organisations (NTOs) and Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) including Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, Business Events Perth, Busan Tourism Organization, Coahoma County Tourism Mississippi, Czech Tourism Authority, Department of Tourism and Creative Economy of Jakarta, Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, Dubrovnik Tourist Board, Gangwon Tourism Organization, Gyeonggi Tourism Organization, Ho Chi Minh City Tourism Promotion Center, Istanbul Airport, Japan National Tourism Organization, Jeju Convention & Visitors Bureau, Jeonbuk Culture and Tourism Foundation, Karnataka Tourism, Kerala Tourism, Korea Tourism Organization, Louisiana Office of Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Malta Tourism Authority, Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism Lao PDR, Papua New Guinea Tourism Promotion Authority, Penang Global Tourism, , Sabah Tourism Board, Sarawak Tourism Board, Saudi Tourism Authority, Saxony Tourism Germany, Seoul Tourism Organization, Silk Road Samarkand Tourist Complex, Singapore Tourism Board, Taipei City Government, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), Tourism Fiji, Tourism Ireland, Tourism Promotions Board Philippines, Tourism Seychelles, Tourism Development Support Fund of the Kyrgyz Republic, Ulsan Tourism Organization, Vanuatu Tourism, Visit Almaty, visitBerlin, Visit Brussels, Visit Estonia, Visit Finland, Visit Guam, Visit Iceland, Visit Jordan, Visit Levi, Visit Maldives, Visit Monaco, Visit Rovaniemi, Visit Sarajevo, Visit Turku Archipelago and Zagreb Tourist Board.

The organisers are delighted to count on strong partners in the revival Asia’s leading travel tradeshow. Marina Bay Sands is the Official Partner Hotel, Saudi Tourism Authority is the Official Partner Country and Berlin Brandenburg Airport is the Official Partner Airport of this year’s in-person show.

As part of the Day 1-keynote line up (19 October), Michael Dykes, Vice President, Marketing Management (APAC), Expedia Group will provide insights on what will disrupt and change the way we travel and do business in his keynote, titled, “Travel in Action, Digitally”. Named, “Rebuilding Confidence: How COVID-19 Fostered a More Resilient Future for Travel”, Rajeev Menon, President, Asia Pacific (Excluding Greater China), Marriott International will deliver a keynote speech on the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic that paved the way for remarkable moments of resilience, new business models, and ingenuity across travel sectors.

The morning keynotes conclude with a Keynote Fireside Chat on “Looking Toward 2025: Where Travel Will Be” featuring the keynote speakers Michael Dykes and Rajeev Menon who take a look ahead in three years’ time or even further. Together with moderator Monica Pitrelli, Editor at CNBC Travel, the two industry leaders will figure out what challenges will come next, what innovations will take place, and how the industry can adapt and evolve in a fastchanging world.

Tomorrow (20 October), attendees can look forward to hearing a panel discussion on Meaningful Tourism as the new paradigm for the post-pandemic development of global tourism. Titled, “Beyond Sustainability –Meaningful Tourism as the “New Normal” Offering Benefits for All Stakeholders” the session welcomes Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Georg

As a global stage, the 3-in1- show presents a strong participation from NTO and RTO

ITB Asia 2022 has assembled a top-notch conference programme

Arlt, CEO, Meaningful Tourism Center as Chairman and Burkhard Kieker, CEO, visitBerlin and three winners of the Meaningful Tourism Award 2022, as expert speakers, exploring best practice examples of Meaningful Tourism that can provide quality, benefits and satisfaction for all industry players. The names of the 18 winners of Meaningful Tourism Awards 2022 will also be announced at this session.

Travel Tech Asia Partners with Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA)

Since its launch in 2019, Travel Tech Asia has been a must-attend event for all Travel Tech industry professionals. The face-to-face exhibition and conference offer both B2B appointments and thought-provoking conference programme for travel tech decision-makers and suppliers.

Travel Tech Asia partners with the Singapore Venture & Private Capital Association (SVCA) to co-organise a panel discussion session featuring executives from its member venture capital firms to discuss the investable opportunities in the “TravelTech” space in Southeast Asia. Titled “VC Opportunities in TravelTech in Post-Pandemic SEA”, the panel discussion will be led by moderator Sang Han, Partner, Cento Ventures, and hear first-hand sharing from Tiang Lim Foo, Co-Founder and Partner, Forge Ventures, Murli Ravi, Co-Founder, Tin Men Capital and Joe Zhang, Principal, TNB Aura, on what venture capitalists in the region are looking to explore to broaden the industry's understanding of the venture capital perspective.

Over the past three years since the COVID-19 pandemic began, travel tech innovations have gone from futuristic to familiar, shaping the way people travel throughout their entire journeys. The Tech Leaders' Panel, titled "The Future is Digital" will bring together experts from across the travel ecosystem to talk about the latest innovations that will impact travellers' next journeys, as well as strategies for travel brands to up their 4.0 game. Confirmed speakers include Khang Nguyen Trieu, Group Chief Technology Architect at Accor, Terence Eng, CTO at FCM Travel Asia, Bryant Kok, Director, Digital Transformation & Information Technology at Gardens by the Bay, Wong Ming Fai, CTO at Singapore

Tourism Board (STB) and Jane Lim, Vice President, Global Markets at Tripadvisor. The panel will be moderated by Jeff Pan, Venture Builder at McKinsey & Company.

MICE Leaders to Reconnect and Schedule Meetings at MICE Show Asia With a strong international participation and long-standing support from speakers and partners from world renowned MICE associations and leading MICE companies, MICE Show Asia 2022 will bring together industry suppliers, meetings & events professionals and emerging MICE innovators to connect and build the future of MICE.

The MICE Leaders’ Panel, titled “Return to a World Transformed: Revitalising MICE for a New Era”, will feature a discussion where professionals, buyers and sellers of travel and meetings services explore how different players in the MICE ecosystem can work together to deliver a better bottom line and future for the industry. The panel will be moderated by Richard Ireland, President, Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (SACEOS). Confirmed panellists include Patricia Cheong, Managing Director Asia, International Conference Services (ICS), Waikin Wong, Regional Director Asia Pacific, ICCA - International Congress and Convention Association, Wee Min Ong, Vice President of Conventions & Exhibitions, Marina Bay Sands, Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO, Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau and Arnold T. Gonzales, Head, MICE Department, Tourism Promotions Board Philippines.

JAMAICA TOURIST ARRIVALS UP FOR OCTOBER 2022

approach by players in the industry who have been putting in considerable work to market the destination.

“These figures underscore a unified commitment of all stakeholders to putting our best foot forward and innovating in the marketplace to come out better on the other side of two years of disruption,” he said.

“While due to the pandemic, we had updated our growth target to achieve five million visitors, US$5 billion in earnings and 5000 new rooms by 2025. Based on our current performance, we are projected to meet these targets ahead of the timeline,” Minister Bartlett further stated.

However, he pointed out that despite the recent successes, even greater unity, and collaboration among tourism stakeholders is needed to “innovate and solve complex pandemic related challenges that are still affecting the tourism sector”.

Jamaica tourism sector is on track for record arrivals for the month of October 2022, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. According to Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, preliminary figures released by the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) 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, a significant decline because of the COVID-19 pandemic, but increased to 72,203 for the same three-week period in October 2021, when the sector began to show recovery from the pandemic.

“Overall, 2022 is proving to be a record year for arrivals. Our numbers continue to grow, and October is also shaping up to be another record-breaking month,” he said at the Jamaica Hotel and Tourist Association’s (JHTA) 60th anniversary gala dinner held at the Hilton Rose Hall Resort and Spa, St. James.

The Minister said he expects the figures for October “to be even more impressive when the cruise figures are tallied.”

The Tourism Minister noted that the sector continues to recover at a faster than anticipated pace, which he attributes to the unified

Mr. Bartlett said these include supply chain disruptions that have not only impacted goods and services, but also human capital.

He congratulated the JHTA on its 60th diamond anniversary, noting that the organisation has played a pivotal role in the successful development of Jamaica’s tourism industry over the years.

Meanwhile, President of the Private Sector Organisation of Jamaica (PSOJ), Keith Duncan, describes tourism as an important pillar of Jamaica’s economic development.

He stated that the industry continues to outperform other sectors in the economy and “has been Jamaica’s mainstay over the past three decades, even as our economy face many challenges and bouts of macro-economic instability”.

“Tourism drives Jamaica’s economy. Economic data shows that tourism is the fastest growing sector in the Jamaican economy. Over a five-year period from 2015 to 2019 tourism grew by an average of 2.6 percent per annum while the rest of the Jamaican economy grew at an average rate of 1.2 percent. Now tourism doubled the rest of the economy,” he shared.

Cheval Collection breaks ground in Glasgow

Cheval Collection has started work on a 70-unit development, the Cheval Maison – West Regent Glasgow. Cheval Collection and 141WRS marked the occasion with a signing ceremony in Cheval Collection’s London office. The property is due to open in 2025.

The group is in talks with a number of other owners in dynamic cities around the world, with a particular focus on the UK, Italy, Spain, France and other key countries in Europe, as well as the Middle East, where demand is growing. The Cheval Maison – West Regent will be Cheval Collection’s fifth property in Scotland.

Simon Mullen, Managing Director, 141WRS, said: “Cheval Collection’s decades of experiences in serviced apartments made it the obvious choice for this development, which we hope will reinvigorate this corner of the city centre.

“We expect the Cheval Maison property in Glasgow to attract international guests and appeal to the local community with restaurants on the ground floor and roof terrace.”

The property will be located at 139 & 141 West Regent Street.

The 70 apartments will be split into 27 standard studios, 15 large studios, 23 one-bedroom apartments and five two bedroom apartments. Mohammed S Alawadhi, Managing Director, Cheval Collection, said: “We are thrilled to be working with 141WRS on this project in a city we love.

“After 40 years of operating serviced apartments we have gained the knowledge which delivers results for owners, loyalty from guests and qualifies us for our next phase of expansion. “Being also owners means that we have learned to be flexible and treat each site as unique, multipurpose accommodation where guests can live their lives, whether travelling for business or leisure.

“A growing number of investors are attracted to products which can offer a high rate of return, with efficient operations, which has grown in importance as cost and staffing pressures have also grown. We have significant amounts of projects under discussion for our full range of brands, with consideration given to both urban and resort locations.”

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini celebrates its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, an upscale business brand of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, today celebrated their Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. This ceremony is traditionally done to celebrate the beginning of winter festivities along with arrival of Christmas.

The chefs at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, created a vibrant and colourful atmosphere at their poolside area with their annual cake mixing ceremony. Ingredients such as different variety of dried fruits along with liquor, juice, lemon zest, orange zest and spices like cinnamon powder, cloves powder and cardamom powder were placed around two large containers. This set up made it easier and enjoyable for the guests to participate.

The list of attendees included Residential and Non Residential guests from the hotel along with people from the corporate fraternity Amidst the ceremony Mr. Kapil Vig, General Manager, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, explained each and every aspect of the event and said, “Cake Mixing is a traditional ceremony. Over the years this has become a ritual that people really look forward to.

Also present on the occasion were Director Food & Beverage, Chef Ashish Tiwari supported by Head of all Departments and the F&B team, whose presence made the entire event a success. Finally, the event was concluded with High Tea.

COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT,

Agra celebrates its Annual Cake Mixing Event

The cake mixing is a rich tradition celebrated all over the world that rings in the joy of Christmas season. To unveil the spirit of the festive season, Courtyard By Marriott, Agra celebrated the event on 5th November, 2022.

Spreading the joy of the upcomimg season, the ceremony saw an array of guests including prominent socialites, food influencers and key personalities from the city and also our in-house guests.

With a delectable collection of different fruits, spices, liquors, the cake mix was hosted & prepared by our Executive

Rawat and his strong culinary team. As per the tradition, it has now been left to mature until around Christmas when the mixture would be blended with the cake batter and baked into delectable christmas cakes.

The event was also attended by young kids, where another interactive space has been designated for the little ones to join in on the fun ceremony, orange juice and syrup was mixed with candied dry fruits. The enthusiastic participants were also offered small bites of refreshment as food and drinks, our culinary team had prepared some delicous cakes and canapes.

Chef Sanjay

CROWNE PLAZA

Greater Noida kicks off Christmas Festivities with traditional Cake Mixing Ceremony

To bring in the Christmas season, Hotel Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida (CPGN), hosted a fun filled Cake Mixing Ceremony here at the hotel premises recently. The festivities kicked off with CPGN team handing over the aprons, gloves and Santa caps to the guests present. The team led by Hotel GM Sharad K. Upadhyay, Executive Chef, Saurabh Singh Chandel, Pastry Chef Chandan, Chef Hardev Singh along with the guests came together to mix the ingredients.

The age old traditional Cake Mixing was done amid stunning ambience with students from Father Angel School performed carols and other traditional music. It’s also known to celebrate the advent of Christmas and beginning of winter festivities, an usher for good tidings and happiness.

The cake mixing ceremony, cashew nuts, almonds, raisins, figs and an array of aromatic Indian spices along with candied orange peels, ginger and colourful tutti frutti were soaked in liquor and spirits.

said, “Cake Mixing is a traditional ritual hails from Europe and this tradition is followed all across the globe, and without Christmas cake, the heralds of Christmas season is incomplete. We are very excited to host this Cake Mixing Ceremony as at CPGN we seek to provide our guests both local and cultural experiences. CPGN is all set to bring in the festivities by bringing together families and keeping traditions alive, he said. Cake Mixing is a long-awaited celebration of an ageold tradition, and it’s a fun to be a part of such fun filled activity, said Executive Chef CPGN, Saurabh Singh Chandel. He said, there is a belief that preserved fruits and the process of mixing attracts good luck and harmony, we tend to attract our patrons and people around to come and enjoy the festivities with us here at CPGN.

Sharad K. Upadhyay, General Manager, Crowne Plaza, Greater Noida

We plan to make this bigger with grand plans for our patrons and guests: Sharad K. Upadhyay

It will take about 45 days for the cake mixture to soak up the liquor and spices after the mixing ritual is complete and CPGN will offer an array of goodies such as Plum Cake, Plum Pudding and others for the Christmas weather, Chef Chandel added. Chandel said, the cake with this traditional ritual is different than other cakes as it is prepared in a distinct way, the more the ingredients get soaked in good quantity of spirits, the taste gets better.

Amit Chawla, Director FB, CPGN said, to be a part of an ancient culture is quite fascinating, we all are excited for the Christmas season, apart from Christmas cakes, we have a lot in store for our patrons and guests. Especially in the F&B segment, we plan to make this bigger and grand for all the foodies, guests and others visiting CPGN this Christmas.

‘JINGLE AND MINGLE’ at the traditional Cake Mixing ceremony at

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla

It is beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla, as the hotel hosted the timeliness traditional of Cake Mixing Ceremony to usher into the X-Mas festivities.

The event also marked the launch of ‘Soulful Suppers’- the musical evenings at ChaoBella for the guests to enjoy the power packed performances by popular music artists in the Delhi circuit. With winters being the best time for socializing, the melodies will add its charm to your romantic dates, barbeque evenings with friends, wine dinners and corporate get togethers.

Pradipt Sinha, Director of Food and Beverage kick started the spectacular show of Cake Mixing by narrating fables and history around the Cake Mixing ceremony. He informed that the activity marks the arrival of harvest season and onset of Christmas festivities.

“In olden times, a lot of dry fruits and nuts were harvested during the autumn season and were used in the preparation of traditional Christmas fruit cakes. They used to store the mix for the coming year with a hope of another fulfilling and abundant year. Later, this ceremony became a family affair where everyone got together and soaked the harvested fruits in wine or rum which are further dried and stored.” he shared.

Now it was time for the most awaited moment of evening –The Cake Mixing ceremony. Amidst the refreshing autumn breeze, the alfresco area of ChaoBella was decked up with twinkling lights, Santa’s hut and shining props, ushering the spirit of festivities. However, the star of the show was the mesmerizing assortment of dry fruits such as cashews, prunes, pistachios, almonds, figs, apricots, raisins, nuts, black current etc. in a boat shaped cauldron. The hotel patrons and team members rolled on their sleeves and wore the aprons to participate in a hearty mixing of the dry fruits with spices and spirits. The live music, varieties of Christmas bakes, Sangrias and Mulled Wine added to the charm of the ceremony.

Post the ceremony, the mixture was put into airtight container so that it soaks up the spirits and spices. The same mix would be used by the Chefs to bake array of goodies such as Plum Pudding, Plum Cake Dandee cake, Mince pie, Christollen, Christmas cookies which will be available at French Heart - patisserie of the hotel. Guests will also have option to customize delectable Christmas hampers for gifting and indulgence.

Shuvendu Banerjee, General Manager, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Okhla said, “Although the cake mixing ceremony is a warm-up to the festive holiday season, it has far more significant in the current times. The underlying essence of the ceremony is also a reminder of the cross-cultural impact of celebrations. The festivities come wrapped with hopes and revival for a happier tomorrow.”

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini celebrates its Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony

Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, an upscale business brand of the Intercontinental Hotels Group, today celebrated their Annual Cake Mixing Ceremony. This ceremony is traditionally done to celebrate the beginning of winter festivities along with arrival of Christmas.

The chefs at Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, created a vibrant and colourful atmosphere at their poolside area with their annual cake mixing ceremony. Ingredients such as different variety of dried fruits along with liquor, juice, lemon zest, orange zest and spices like cinnamon powder, cloves powder and cardamom powder were placed around two large containers. This set up made it easier and enjoyable for the guests to participate.

The list of attendees included Residential and Non Residential guests from the hotel along with people from the corporate fraternity

Amidst the ceremony Mr. Kapil Vig, General Manager, Crowne Plaza New Delhi Rohini, explained each and every aspect of the event and said, “Cake Mixing is a traditional ceremony.

Over the years this has become a ritual that people really look forward to.

Also present on the occasion were Director Food & Beverage, Chef Ashish Tiwari supported by Head of all Departments and the F&B team, whose presence made the entire event a success.

Finally, the event was concluded with High Tea.

Minor Hotels Announces William Costley as Senior Vice President of Operations - Asia Senior Vice President of Operations for Asia

Minor Hotels (MH), a hotel owner, operator and investor, currently with a portfolio of 530 hotels and resorts in 56 countries across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, the Americas, Africa and the Indian Ocean, has announced the appointment of William Costley as the new senior vice-president of operations for Asia effective as of September 2022.

Costley, who is based in Bangkok, joins MH from Hilton Hotels. A passionate hotelier, he started in the hospitality sector in his native Scotland in 1983 and built a stellar career spanning 32 years with Hilton. He moves from Dubai where he was based out of Hilton’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) regional office in the position of Senior Vice President Operations overseeing the group’s Arabian Peninsula and Turkey region.

Costley moved to the Middle East in 2017 from Asia Pacific where he was based in Singapore as Hilton’s Vice President Operations for Southeast Asia and India for seven years; with a portfolio of 35 hotels spanning 11 countries. Over the years, Costley managed properties in first-tier city and resort destinations from London, Istanbul, Egypt, Sri Lanka and Malaysia.

In his new role with Minor Hotels, Costley, who is known for his conceptual thinking and strategic execution will oversee all MH brands, including Anantara, Avani, Oaks, Tivoli, NH

Hotels and NH Collection throughout Asia. “As Minor Hotels continues on its path of regional and global expansion, we couldn’t have asked for a more experienced addition to our Asia team,” commented Dillip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer Minor Hotels and Group Chief Executive Officer –Minor International.

“William’s understanding of Asia’s hospitality and tourism sectors, his global outlook and stellar operational credentials make him the perfect choice for this crucial leadership position. We look forward to working together as the company branches out into medical tourism and brings new brands from our global portfolio to Asia Pacific.”

Over the years, Costley has attended leadership, commercial and strategic programs at Cornell University, IMD Business School Lausanne, EHL Lausanne, University of Michigan’s executive HR strategy programme in Singapore and the London Business School. He is also a Fellow of the Institute of Hospitality in the UK. William Costley is married and has two grown children.

Minor Hotels Announces First Avani Branded Property in The Maldives Bringing Laid-Back Luxury to the Baa Atoll

Minor Hotels’ Avani brand will make its Maldives debut with the opening of Avani+ FaresMaldives Resort in early Q2 2023. Located in the Baa Atoll UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the resort will be Minor’s sixth property in the country, increasing the hotel owner, operator and investors current presence in this paradisiacal setting. The first hotel opening in this highly coveted area of the Maldives for more than three years, the arrival of Avani+ Fares in the ubiquitous Baa Atoll will shake up the hospitality landscape. A stunning new private island resort, Avani+ Fares will offer all the attention to detail, experiences and unparalleled service that one would expect of a premium Maldivian escape without the ostentation.

A new-build property on a natural tropical island showcasing the very best that Avani has to offer, Avani+ Fares will be home to a variety of accommodation options. From beach pool villas and four-bedroom beach pavilions to picture perfect three-bedroom over water villas sitting across the island’s large turquoise bay, the accommodation will offer a stylish modern sanctuary, maximising breezy spaces and ergonomic lighting, as well as tech focused amenities to suit the needs of the most discerning guest. Avani+ Fares will appeal to couples, families and friends with an array of dining, fitness, water sport recreation and pampering spa treatments.

Resting on a naturally protected island on the western edge of Baa Atoll, the resort will provide easy access to the world renowned Hanifaru Bay, home to what is regarded as the Indian Ocean’s best biodiversity and underwater ecosystem and one of the best places to see manta rays. With twelve individual dive sites off the beach at Fares, divers are spoilt for choice. In addition, guests will

have access to the Avani house reef, a 220-metre reef teeming with marine life including turtles and dolphins and the nearby Fares reef which is 600 metres off the shore.

One of the stunning islands that make up the Maldivian archipelago, Fares boasts a 2.6- kilometre lagoon in front of the island, offering privacy and serenity as well as playing host to an abundance of reefs and marine life and of course serving as the backdrop for incredible sunsets. Due to the perfect positioning at the edge of the atoll, the resort enjoys zero light pollution for unforgettable stargazing. A picturesque paradise of stunning turquoise waters and white sandy beaches, Avani+ Fares Maldives is only a 35-minute journey by seaplane from Velana International Airport. Throughout their stay, guests will be treated to a wide selection of Maldivian and international- inspired cuisines at each of the seven restaurants, in addition to private beach and in-villa dining. Each aims to expand guests’ taste horizons with a variety of choices to push the boundaries of island dining whilst minimising carbon footprint with seasonal ingredients. Organic produce will be sourced from the resort mini farm and catch of the day delivered daily by local fishermen. Young guests will have the run of the first kids-only restaurant in the Maldives serving nutritious, universally loved food.

AvaniFit new gym concept keeps guests in tip top condition offering fitness programmes designed in partnership with a high-performance coach. Those seeking to bliss out and indulge in some pampering can hide away from the world in style at AvaniSpa, which will offer various rejuvenating treatments alongside thoughtful wellness options. AvaniKids provides everything to keep children and teens happy and entertained so adult guests can enjoy some ‘me’ time.

The arrival of Avani+ Fares in the Maldives meets a growing niche in demand for guests seeking alternatives to traditional luxury by providing a contemporary new offering, enabling a wider audience to experience one of the world’s most exclusive destinations,said William Costley, Minor Hotels’ Senior Vice President of Operations for Asia. Avani+ Fares will continue to highlight Avani as a trailblazing hotel brand, filling a gap in the Maldivian hotel landscape and delivering exceptional products in a fresh and accessible manner.”

Between swimming, snorkelling and diving at the protected house reef and discovering the island native flora, guests can fully enjoy a slice of paradise steeped in biodiversity and natural beauty.

Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organized

“AMAZING THAILAND GOLF ROADSHOW” in India

Thailand also has Amazing Golf facilities. Ideally located more than 250 golf courses throughout the country, Golf courses by the sea, by the mountains, by the lakes, inside the cities even besides the airports. Top quality courses, reasonable green fees, friendly caddies. From the beach resorts in the south such as Phuket to the mountainous surroundings in the Chiang Mai, north of Thailand or the bustling cities of Bangkok and Pattaya, there are golf courses to suit every preference.

To promote the Amazing Golf Experience, Tourism Authority of Thailand, New Delhi office held a Golf Roadshow at the Qutab Golf Course and The Delhi Golf Club.

The event attended by more than 100 golf travel specialists from India. Special offers for the participants and presentations being made by

MBK Public Company Ltd: https://www.mbkgolf. com/ Red Mountain Golf Club, Phuket Loch Palm Golf Club, Phuket Riverdale Golf Club, Bangkok Bangkok Golf Club, Bangkok

Gassan Group: https://www.gassangolf.com/ Gassan Khuntan Golf & Resort, Lamphun Gassan Legacy Golf Club, Lamphun Gassan Panorama Golf Club, Lamphun Her Excellency Ms. Pattarat Hongthong, Ambassador of Thailand to India graced the occasion, addressing the delegates she said “We thank all Indian partners who have been working closely us for many years and supporting Amazing Thailand. Thailand is fully opened and ready to welcome guests from India returning to Thailand once again”

Speaking on the occasion Mr.Vachirachai Sirisumpan, Director, Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) New Delhi Office said “ Thailand has welcomed almost 7 lakhs Indian tourist from January to October, 2022, Due to proximity and direct connectivity between two country and we see many golfers stating visit to different part of Thailand from Chiang Mai to Phuket”

The event in both the golf courses had a networking Golf event followed by a prize distribution Lunch and a Lucky draw wherein the winners got a Chance to play at Some of the attending Golf Courses in Thailand. When it comes to hospitality no country comes closer to perfection than Thailand, offering something for everyone of diverse interest, every age and every budget. From pristine sandy beaches to lush jungles, bustling busy cities to traditional villages, Micheline star menus to roadside noodle stalls, historic Buddhist temples to 21st century sky scrapers, Thailand has it all from A2Z.

ITA Airways is now available on BSP (India) with its

new flight from New Delhi to Rome

ITA Airways is now available on BSP (India), and ready for sale by IATA travel agencies across India. The flag carrier of Italy shall be commencing non- stop flights from New Delhi to Rome effective Sunday, 4th December 2022.The New Delhi to Rome flights shall operate three times a week, and the route shall be operated by A330 aircraft offering three-class configuration - Business, Premium Economy, and Economy. The aircraft is equipped with state-of-the- art modern facilities and space for travelers for long haul routes. The food offering for the Business class on board is designed by Michelin-starred Chef Gian Piero Vivalda, who has selected for ITA Airways 4 signature dishes from the menu of his restaurant, Antica Corona Reale at Cervere, Italy (an appetiser, a first course, a main course and dessert), highlighting his autumn recipe book, the richest, most evocative and traditional par excellence.Schedule for the ITA Airways’ New Delhi to Rome flights is given below:

ITA Airways has now completed one year of operations, serving more than 9 million travellers across the world. The Airline is now available for sale in India; and offering very attractive promotional offers for travel from New Delhi to Rome, and many onward destinations in Italy, Europe, North & South America.