Mumuksharatna Shri Setukbhai
Anilbhai Shah, diamond merchant Sewantibhai Shah along with other members of the Jain community were present were also present during the occasion.
Hon. Tourism Minister Shri. Mangal
Prabhat Lodha said, "Recently the tourism department launched a tour circuit based on the life of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, which showed the significant places related to him. Similarly, at Nanded, a special activity was conducted for Sikh community on the occasion of Veer Bal Divas. Now the 'Holy Jain Pilgrimage Circuit' program has been taken up. This includes 9 major Jain pilgrimage sites in the state and programs will be implemented to provide security, pilgrimage anddevelopmentoffacilitiesintheseareas.”
Jainismisoneoftheworld'soldestreligions,believedtobeoriginatedinIndiaatleast 2,500 years ago. The spiritual goal of Jainism is to become liberated from the endless cycleofrebirthandtoachieveanall-knowingstatecalledmoksha(salvation).
9 important Jain pilgrimage sites (Jain Tirth Darshan Circuit) Shri Mangi Tungiji Digambar Jain Siddha Kshetra Devotion at Satana (District Nashik)- Mansamandir (Shahpur Jain Shrine) at Shahapur (District Thane)-Sri Balsana Shwetambar Jain Shrine at Sakri (Dhule District)- Sri Jagavallabh Parswanath Jain Shwetambar Temple at Bahubali (Dist. Tantric)- Kumbhoj Bahubali Jain Temple at Bahubali (Kolhapur District)- Sri Amizra Sankheshwar Parshwabhyudaya Tirtha at Vani (Td. Dindori, Distt. Nashik)- Padma and Jain Shrine at Pabal (Shirur, Dist. Pune)- Shri Godiji Parshwanath Shrine at Paydhuni (Mumbai)- Lord Parshvanatha at Shirpur (Malegaon, Distt. Washim) these are the major sacred Jain Pilgrimage sites in 'Holy JainPilgrimageCircuit’.
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10 The luxury cruise will sail 50 days covering 3,200 kilometres along 27 river systems in India, including the Ganga-Bhagirathi-Hooghly, Brahmaputra, and West Coast Canal And will visit over 50 tourist spots including World Heritage Sites, National Parks, river Ghats, and major cities like Patna in Bihar, Sahibganj in Jharkhand, Kolkata in West Bengal, Dhaka in Bangladesh and Guwahati in Assam This will be the single largest river journey that a cruise will cover The MV Ganga Vilas can accommodate 36 passengers at a time. The cruise has 18 suites which are elegantly designed and are equipped with a variety of facilities like a bathroom with a shower, convertible beds, a French balcony, an LED TV, a safe, smoke alarms, life vests and sprinklers. Apart from this it has restaurant, spa, and sundeck too. The cruise’s restaurant serves Continental and Indian cuisine at few buffet counterswith40-seatsontheMainDeck.TheUpperDeckalsohasabar Speaking on the occasion, Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush said, “Under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, we are exploring the immense wealth that our rich river system has to offer This avenue of sustainable development via inland waterways has received a tremendous boost as efforts to augment cargo traffic as well as passenger tourism has borne fruit with encouraging results The MV Ganga Vilas cruise is a step towards unlocking the huge potential river tourism in the country has to offer Our rich heritage will get further transcended in the global stage as tourists will be able to experience the spiritual, the educational, the well being, the cultural as well as the richness of the biodiversity of India From Kashi to Sarnath, from Majuli to Mayong, from Sunderbans to Kaziranga, this cruise packs an experience of a lifetime I believe that this wonderful initiative, under the guidance of Prime Minister Modi ji, is the beginning of a new era in river cruise tourism in India and strengthening our government’s commitment to enable Act East, both through policy and practice ”
Uttar Pradesh Global Investors S u m m i t ( U P G I S ) 2 0 2 3 scheduledfrom10-12February 2023atLucknow,istheflagship Investment Summit of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. The 3-day long Investors Summit will bring together policy makers, corporate leaders, business delegations, academia, think-tanks and Political and Government leadership from across the globe, to collectively explore business opportunitiesandforgepartnerships. UPGIS 2023 is an initiative aligned to the vision of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India, of making our country a USD 5 Trillion economy, towards which the GovernmentofUttarPradeshhassetan aspiration target of making the State a USD1Trillioneconomyinnext5years.
The Tourism focus SECTORAL SESSIONS in the Summit on the first day isTourism – Leveraging a Cultural Heritage for Modern & Progressive Uttar Pradesh. UPGIS 2023 will witness participation of more than 10,000
delegates (Domestic and International) from over 20 countries, generating widespread influence and will serve as a unique forum for business networking, knowledge sharing and strategic partnerships by bringing together business leaders, political and economic dignitaries, entrepreneurs, & industry associatesfromacrosstheworld.
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has set a target of attracting investment intents of worth INR 10 Lakh Crore at UPGIS 2023 and has come out with a newonline system for signing MoUs and monitoringtheirimplementation. LeadingtoUPGIS2023,theGovernment
of Uttar Pradesh had organized roadshows at 16 Countries and the ongoing roasdshow are planned in 8KeyIndiacities ,topropagatethe investment attractiveness of Uttar Pradesh and garner investment intents Many progressive economiesliketheUnitedStatesof America, United Kingdom, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Germany, The NetherlandsandUAEhavealready committedtobethe‘PartnerCountry’
Inviting the investor to state, Shri Yogi Adityanath, Hon’ble Chief Minister, Uttar Pradesh said, “Uttar Pradesh, with its inherent strengths, present demographics and future growth potential is an attractive investment destination. Our policies aim to foster the goal of inclusive, sustainable and balanced development. We provide one of the best business environments and responsive policy frameworks in the country I invite you to be a part of Uttar Pradesh’s journey of powering New India with Invest UP as your true partner!”
Ravine Trek, one of the leading Tour operators specialized in camping and adventure tours, this year relaunches its Summer Camps for kids Children have been severely impacted by two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, disconnected from the world of learning,limitedsocialinteraction,andonlinelearning;it'shightimetoreturnbackto normalcy The mask has hidden those cute smiles and has filled small hearts with fearstogreetstrangersorinteractwiththem.
HowdoSummerCamphelppreparechildrentoreturntoLIFEsomebenefits-
1. Learning Social Skills- Opportunity to express them and interact with new and differentpeoplearound.
2. Ice Breaker – The activities in the camp are designed keeping in mind that the kids should come out from their nut-shell and explore nature and socialize freely and expresstheiremotions.
3. Work as a team – They must work as a team and realize the importance of every individual to overcome an obstacle or solve a problem. They must use their skills creativelytowingamesandcompete.
4. Creative Play- children will have the moments to gain, regain, or refine their skills—criticalthinking,communication,collaboration,andcreativity
5. Developing Confidence - At camp, children are encouraged to go outside their comfort zone and take risk through activities that teach kids it's okay to fail sometimes and helps them recognize their limitations. At camp, obstacles can be seen as challenges that kids canovercome.
6. Love Nature - Away from gadgets and smartphones they will bond with nature and understand its value, which is sorely missing in the lives of many children today Children need nature for the healthy development of their senses, and therefore, for learningandcreativity
Explainingtheimportanceofcamp,Mr KamleshLalan, Owner of Ravine Trek said, “According to the study Summer camp fosters emotional intelligence, selfconfidence, independence, healthy living, environmental awareness, learning, leadership, and
other skills that prove beneficial for growing kids. The development that occurs through camp includes physical exercise and a break from screens and technology which is essential for today's generation”
He added, “Don't miss theopportunitytogive your children a headstart this summer It's time for new friends, new activities, and new experiences. Do enroll your kids for
SummerCamp2023.”
TheCampisof9DAYS'MANALICAMP-BRIGHULAKETREK'Cost: INR24000perChild(ExDelhi)+Train/AirFare.CostIncludes:·To & fro by A/C Volvo Coach (Delhi – Manali – Delhi) · Transfers from Manali bus stand to Vashisht & back. · Accommodation in Triple sharing (Girls – Boys, separate room / tent & Washroom) with sleeping bag & mattress · All Meals (Starts with Dinner on Day 01 & end with Breakfast on last day) · Services of Trekking Guide, Cook, Helpers during trekking & camping. · Female Trek Manager forcompletejourney ·01Walkingpolestickforeachparticipant.
· Porter to carry luggage's during trek. · Adventure activities –Rock Climbing, Rappelling, River Crossing · ATV Bike ride + River rafting at Beas. · Emergency Medical Kit with one Oxygen Cylinder ·DomesticTravelInsuranceforeveryparticipant.
ForBookingContact:9967009904orravinetrek@gmail.com
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this Rs 5,00,000croreindustrytoRs15,00,000croreinthenextfewyears.
Uttarakhand Tourism Minister & Chairman of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board (UTDB) Shri Satpal Maharaj is ensuring the development of further infrastructurefortheconstructionofsmoother&widerroadsaswellasmoreresorts & open marriage gardens in such places as the famous Triyuginarayan Temple The local population is being offered subsidies for building these resorts, banquet halls & marriage gardens as a means of self employment. There's also a plan to develop GeorgeEverestinMussoorie&otherunexploredsitesfordestinationweddings.
The Minister recently Tweeted about the construction of Uttarakhand's very own Film City that is in the pipeline. He wrote that the film city will further popularize the breathtaking splendour of the state all over the world & will also give a huge boost to itstourismdepartment.
DestinationthatarepopularforWEDDINGBELLS
The state is full of such beautiful locations as Ramnagar, Dehradun, Mussoorie, Rishikesh,TriyuginarayanTemple.
Auli as a popular winter wedding & holiday destination. Surrounded by coniferous and oak forests, with a panoramic view of the peaks of the Himalayas. Also a renownedhiking&skiingplaceinthehighreachesofUttarakhand.
Brahmatal with colossal mountain peaks shimmering against a star-studded sky, the
campsitenearBrahmatalLakeoffersexcellentstargazingopportunities. Triyuginarayan temple, is a popular wedding spot for couples aiming for an eternal union. The gushing Songanga & Mandakini rivers are like the perfect wedding dholakislendinganenthrallingvibeunderthestar-studdedsky ItisbelievedthatLord ShivaandGoddessParvatigotmarriedatthisplace Itisalsobelievedthatthesacred fire that witnessed the eternal union of Shiva and Parvati has been burning inside the templeforthepastthreeyugas,hencethetemplenameisTriyugi-Narayan.Insidethe temple premises lie three bath kunds , it is believed that deities, saints and sages who attendedthemarriageceremonytookbathinthesekunds Thesekundsstillexistand are known as Rudrakund, Vishnukund and Brahmakund The water in all these three kunds comes from Saraswati Kund. As per the local belief one who bathes in any of thesethreekunds,hiseverywishisfulfilled.
Other than that, there are also various marriage gardens surrounded by majestic hills & over 1000 resorts all over for intimate weddings such as Bhimtal, Almora, Mukteshwar,Ramgarh&Ranigarh,otherthantheaforementionedpopularspots.
Jim Corbett & Naukuchiatal are other preferred locations for pre-wedding shoots & Mandap ceremonies amidst the backdrop of lush green flora, mesmerizing lakes & echoinghills.
Lying on the outskirts of Nainital, Saat Taal is another perfect wedding destination In one of the Tweets, Uttarakhand Tourism describes it as a group of 7 pristine mountain lakes nestled within a dense oak forest Unexplored spots & trails that can be discovered through delightful nature walks
The delectable cuisines of Uttarakhand have an old-world charm proving as Live magnetsforweddings&thevarioustraditionsprovidetheperfectsetting.
Meghalaya's tourist industry has the potential to grow significantly, and the state's leaders have set their sights on making the most of this opportunity by establishing it as a regulated sector of the economy Since Meghalaya became anindependentstate,theTourismDepartmenthasworked tocultivatefavourableconditionsthatwouldenticevisitors from all over the world to come and enjoy the unique culture of the region. More capital must be invested in the industry, and there must be stronger ties to financial institutions as well as a focus on capacity training for the different stakeholders. There is a wealth of educated people and resources in Meghalaya that might help support the delivery systems, and the state's natural scenery is stunning. Because of this, the government has made it a priority to foster tourism's growth so that it may becomeasignificantcontributortotheState'sGDP Meghalaya is widely regarded as one of the most visually appealing states in the nation, and the state possesses sufficient tourism content and the potential to attract tourists with a wide variety of interests. As a result, it is anticipated that an increase in the number of tourists who travel to the state, as well as an acceleration in the flow of domestic and international tourists, will occur in the nottoo-distant future. Foot traffic from tourists was 12.7 lakh in2019,anditisanticipatedthatthisnumberwillexceed15 lakhbytheyear2024.Whilethenumberoftouristsvisiting the area is growing, efforts are being made to enhance the facilities in a way that is environmentally friendly A comprehensive study of the tourism industry has shed lightonanumberofproblems,oneofwhichisalackofadequateinfrastructureinthe formofaccommodationsfortourists.
ThefederalandstategovernmentsarealsomakingeffortstopromoteMeghalayaas a travel destination, with a focus on a variety of elements including adventure, culture, and sustainable and ethical tourism. The government of Meghalaya, together with a number of other government and non-government organizations, has put on a number of events designed to entice tourists. The government has implemented a number of different initiatives, such as encouraging ecotourism and locally developed products, with the goal of making tourism more sustainable. Some
recent examples can be seen on the Cherry Blossom Festival and the ShillongLiterary Festival. The major festival location, Polo Ground, is situated within easy walking distance of ShillongGolfCourse,oftenknownasGolflink.
In addition, Meghalaya hosted the great "Megha Kayak festival" in October 2022. This area receives some of the heaviestraininthecountry,whichhelpstofillthemanyrivers in the region during the monsoon. This is the promised land forthosewhotraveltheriversontheirfeet.Therunoffcauses dangerousrapidsandimposingcascadesthatonlyaseasoned navigator should attempt. You may rest guaranteed that you will feel elated and fulfilled after completing each run. Meghalaya, with its varied landscape and perennial rivers fed by the strong monsoon and glacier melts, is emblematic of India's potential as a global kayaking destination. That's why some of the best kayakers in the world have been flocking there in recent years. Nouria Newman and Adrian Mattern were among the international kayakers that flocked to the Umtrew river in the East Khasi Hills in October 2022 for the MeghaKayakFestival.
This year, some of the most well-known bands in the country and abroad will perform at The Hills Festival in Meghalaya. Organizersofthefestivalhavenowreleaseddetailsabout the performers and other attractions they have planned for the event's attendees. The impressive line-up features musicians from all around the world, including Taba Chake, Bloodywood, Hanumankind, Featherheads, Karan Kanchan, The F16S, DBryn, Trance Effect, and Daminot. This year's event organizers have made a number of environmentally friendly changes in order to fulfil their duty to protect the environment. Everything at the venue, from the advertising backgrounds to the art installations,willbemadefromeco-friendly,cutting-edgetechnology Homestay Scheme was launched to provideopportunity to the skilled citizens to start their own venture by constructing and managing a homestay The Homestay Scheme was designed with convergence with the PMEGP Program to facilitate construction of 2500 Homestays across the state to give an impetus to the tourism ecosystem of the state. With a subsidy of upto 70%, the scheme will facilitate faster creation of the tourismfacilitieswithinthestate.
ThisyearIATOrecordedthehighestnumberofdelegates(1000+)attendingtheevent across India. Hon’ble Chief Minister of the state Shri Yogi Adityanath graced the conventionwithhispresenceduringtheValedictorySessionon18thDecember2022. He talked about the UP Government plans about development of tourism and incentivesthathavebeenannounced bytheUPGovt.Hegavemoreemphasison the SafetyandSecurityoftouristsandassuredthatUttarPradeshistodaythesafeststate inIndiaforthetourists.
ShriDayashankarSingh,Hon’bleMinisterforTransport,GovtofUP,ShriArunKumar Saxena, Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Govt. of UP and Shri Mukesh Kumar Meshram were also present at the event. Shri Mangal Prabhat Lodha,Hon’bleMinisterofTourism,Govt.ofMaharashtrathroughhisvideomessage invitedallforthe38thIATOAnnualConventionscheduledtobeheldinAurangabad inSeptember2023.
Mr Rajiv Bansal, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Mr Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Mr. S.P. Singh, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways, Govt. of India, Mr Mukesh Kumar Meshram, Principal Secretary & DG Tourism, Govt. of Uttar Pradesh, Mr. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal
Secretary,Tourism,&MD,MPTourismBoard, Mr SachinRJadhav,DirectorTourism& MD - Odisha Tourism Development Corporation,
General, Service Export Promotion Council were the key government
the business sessions. The business sessions were on the following subjects:- Ø INBOUND TOURISM- What Lies Ahead ! Ø
Operators Ø OPPORTUNITIES IN UTTAR PRADESH – Spirituality, River Cruise, New circuits, story telling Ø NEED OF THE HOUR -Tourism Marketing and Promotion Ø LAST MILE CONNECTIVITY – Air, Rail & Road Ø EXPLORE THE UNEXPLORED - Rural, Agriculture, Responsible & Sustainable Tourism and Ø SEARCH FOR NEW IDEASWhatnext?
IATO Run for Responsible Tourism which was organized on 18th December 2022. The conventionwassupportedbytheMinistryof Tourism,GovernmentofIndiaandUttar Pradesh was the host state. Besides the Ministry of Tourism, Govt. of India and Uttar Pradesh there were 17 other states who participated in the convention i.e. Bihar Tourism, Chhattisgarh Tourism, Goa Tourism, Gujarat Tourism, Karnataka Tourism, Jammu & Kashmir Tourism, Kerala Tourism, Ladakh Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism, Maharashtra Tourism, Manipur Tourism, Odisha Tourism, Punjab Tourism, RajasthanTourism,TamilNaduTourism,TripuraTourism,UttarakhandTourism.
On19thDecember2022delegatescheckedoutandabout300delegatesdepartedfor post-convention tours to various cities which included Ayodhya, Varanasi, Dudhwa, Allahabad&ChitrakootandAgra&Mathura.
The12theditionofGreatIndianTravelBazaar(GITB)willbeorganizedfromApril23 to 25, 2023 under the joint aegis of Rajasthan Tourism Department, Ministry of Tourism and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce (FICCI) GITB will be inaugurated on April 23rd, while exhibition and B2B meetings will commence from April 24th and continue till 25th April at the Jaipur Exhibition and Convention Centre (JECCCampus),Sitapura,Jaipur
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Secretary, Tourism Department Smt. Gayatri Rathod (IAS) said, “All the foreign delegates participating in GITB would be brought from Delhi to Jaipur by the ‘Palace on Wheels’. The year 2023 has been declared by the United Nations as the International Year of Millet, and as such a series of millet food products along with Rajasthan's traditional food will be made available for the foreigndelegatesduringtheinauguralsessionofGITB”
FICCI President, Shri. Deepak Deva who was also present at the meeting said, “More than 230 delegates will be participating at the 12th edition of GITB this year and the number is likely to increase further by mid of April. Foreign delegates from several countriesincludingAustralia,Germany,FranceandSpainwillbepartoftheevent.”
While concluding the meeting, President of FICCI Rajasthan Chapter, Shri. Randhir VikrasSinghthankedeveryonefortheirsupportandcooperation.
He is one of the leading figures in excellence performance in travel tours expeditionholidaysinNepalwithhisvastexperiencesandknowledgeonthe above fields thus he was officially conferred on the date 28 December 2023 inManila,Philippines.
Dr Umesh Gupta has also received the Humanitarian Excellency Award 2023 for his Par Excellency Service he has rendered during COVID-19 and post COVID’sforthebenefitsofmillionpeopleinNepalfarremoteandruralareas distributingfoodrelief,blankets,medicinesandotherreliefmaterials.
Distance-12kmroundtripTime-7-9hoursLevel-Easy
Packed with lush green views, the Tadiandamol trek is located in Karnataka’s Kodagu region which is extremely popular for producing India’s best coffee. This trek offers amazing scenic scenes of misty green hills painted by swirls of clouds. One can begin trekking from Nalakunad Palace which is 3hrs from Mysuru. While en route, travellers get to witness Brahmagiri Wildlife Sanctuary, a protected area of stunted tropical shola forests, beautiful grasslands, and tinkling streams The best time to hike here is September to March and it is completely easy to do thiswithoutaguide.
Distance-18–20kmroundtripTime-2daysLevel-Moderate
Known as 'the bathing place of the gods', Deoria Tal and ChandrashilaTrek is the best hike for winter scenery It is accessible all year round and the route towards Deoria Tal starts in a village called Sari. It's easy to follow the trail without a guide and follows a wellmaintained path surrounded by rhododendron trees that bloom with bright pink flowers in spring. Chandrashila, on the other hand, is the ridge that rises above Tungnath Mandir and is only 20km fromSari, to the tiny village of Chopta which is also the trail head for the pilgrim trek to the world’s highest Shiva temple. On your way back down, keep an eye out for the colourful Himalayan Monal pheasant, the state birdofUttarakhand
Hiking and Mountaineering are growing on to become one of the most thrilling adventure activities and something a lot of people have been opting for recently.The beautiful trails help one escape into the lap of nature and reconnect the mind, body and soul together.
“India has seen immense growth in the number of people interested in hiking activities.The country’s rich landscape has multiple locations packed with some of the most mesmerising mountain ranges where aspiring adventurers and travellers can go for a hike. Hikers/Mountaineers can opt for these based on their experience and slowly increase the level of difficulty.” shares ace mountaineer and fitness coach,GayatriMohanty. For those who are keen on planning their next hiking trail,here’s a list of the must-visit mountains from beginner's level to advanced.
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Distance - 11 5 km round trip Time-6-7hours Level-Easy As one of the most popular treks for beginners, Triund Trek has one of the most serene views and a gorgeous view of the lofty Dhauladhar ranges on one side and the gorgeous Kangra valley on the other Just 18km from Dharamshala, this hike gives you amazing panoramic views throughout the day including gorgeous sunsets. One can also enjoy star gazing belowintheKangraValley March to June is the best time to visit as the weather has a balance and is cosy and comfortable. The hike is not available in January and February because of extreme snowy conditions. The path begins with Galu Temple in Dharamkot or you can also begin from McLeod Ganj. Although this is only a day trek, tents, sleeping bags and food are available at the camp summit so one need not carry extraluggagewiththem.
Distance-7kmroundtripTime-1dayLevel-Moderate A hike located amidst the rich local community of Meghalaya NongriatTrek is the best hike to see the indigenous culture here. The Khasi villagers’ ‘suspended living root bridges’ situated between hidden valleys, natural pools and waterfalls mark the excellent ancient engineering and attract many visitors throughout the year The trail starts from the village of Tyrna, near Cherrapunji – also listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the wettest place on earth. One needs to carry raincoats, jackets, waterproof shoes and a bag cover as it rains a lot in this region. There are also many butterflies, moths and insects here so make sure you come prepared forthat.
Distance-91kmTime-10daysLevel-Difficult Goecha La Trek is one of the best high-altitude hikes for adventurers and one needs to book this through a trekking agency. The main highlight is the former Buddhist kingdom of Sikkim along with the giddying views, which include sweeping vistas across northeast India. After a gentle beginning, the trail becomes increasingly strenuous as you gain altitude and hence needs experienced hikers. Indian spring and fall months are the best times to visit and while on the trek, you may get lucky and spot red pandas, musk deer, blue sheep and blood pheasants on high-altitude sections of the trail.
Pride Hotel Group has announced the signing of "Pride Hotel Greater Noida". The hotel, prominently situated 30 kilometers to the southeast of the nation's capital, New Delhi, is easily accessible to places of business, leisure, educational institutions, hospitals, and entertainment venues It will feature 80 guest rooms, an 8000 sq ft banqueting space, a 24-hour coffee shop, a gym, and a patisserie shop The hotel will also boast of a rooftop poolwith a restaurant and bar It is expected to welcomeguests bymid-2023
Announcing the signing, Atul Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Pride Hotel Group said, “Greater Noida is a bustling commercial destination that hosts leading technology companies,manufacturers,andcorporateestablishments Ithastransformeditselftoa major economic corridor that witnesses a steady inflow of business travelers from acrosstheglobe However,thereisanacuteshortageofupscalehotelbrandstocaterto thedemandsofthecustomers Ourgrouphasservicedtomorethan53globalnational citizens since 1987 We are delighted to bridge this gap with the signing of "Pride Hotel GreaterNoida”whichwillpredominantlyappealtocorporatetravelerstotheregion” “WearethrilledtofurtherscaleupoperationsinNorthIndiawiththesigningof"Pride HotelGreaterNoida”intheNewCapitalRegion(NCR) Onceoperational,thenewhotel will ensure optimum business traveler comfort with its strategic location, imposing décor,delectablefoodoptions,banqueting,andhostofhospitalityservices PrideHotel Group is a trusted brand since 36 years We look forward to serving the large slice of domestic and international travelers alike here and continue to expand our footprints acrossprominentdestinationsintheregion”saidShoebMohammad,AVPNorthIndia, PrideHotelGroup
Pride Hotels Group has announced the launch of Pride Biznotel Haldwani in Uttarakhand. Conveniently located at Haldwani Nainital Road, the business hotel is easily accessible to prominent tourist & leisure destinations, key establishments, and marketplaces. Well-connected through rail and road to all major cities,the hotel gives youthebestofthecityofHaldwani.Theregionoffersmesmerizingviewsofthequaint valleywithsomeofthepopularsightseeingattractionsincludingNainital,Bhimtal,Jim Corbett,andHanumanDhamlocatedincloseproximity
Announcing the launch Atul Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Pride Hotels Group said, “We are thrilled to launch our second property in Uttarakhand. Haldwani has emerged as a major economic hub with the presence of large commercial, industrial, andmanufacturingestablishments.”
The property offers elegantly designed deluxe, premium and suite rooms. All the rooms air-conditioned are filled with modern amenities like LED Television, Work desk, Tea & coffee maker, Mini-bar, Wardrobe, in-room safe, Iron & Iron Board, Hair Dryer, high-speed internet connectivity, and much more. Guests can enjoy a magnificentculinaryjourneyatCaféPrideservingdiverseIndianandOrientalcuisines, an Open Grill restaurant with Rational Cooking/ Live counters, and an Outdoor Glass bar with a wonderful view of the Naini Hills. The 2 state-of-the-art banquets Imperial and Chancery can host 500 guests and 100 guests respectively in a floating-style area. These are ideal to host weddings, private parties, birthday parties, corporate events, and other intimate gatherings. Senate, the Board room with a capacity ranging from 25 persons to 30 persons is best suited for corporate meetings and training & developmentprograms.
During the closing session of the World Travel & Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Global Summit in Riyadh, the Rwandan capital of Kigali, was announced as the host city for 2023,markingthefirsttimetheeventwillvisitAfrica.
Suba Group of Hotels, expands its footprint in the city of lakes by opening Comfort InnTM in Udaipur, Rajasthan. Comfort InnTM is a business hotel located near Pratap Circle in Pratap Nagar, aprimeareainthecity Thisis the 100th hotel by the group in India and 63rd Choice HotelinIndia.
WTTC closed its largest ever Global Summit with more than 3,000 delegates attending the event in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The most influential Travel & Tourism event in the calendar, WTTC’s record breaking Global Summit, was attended bymore than85countriesandover50ministers.Morethan250mediadelegatesfromaround theworldattendedtheevent.
Addressing delegates during her closing speech, Julia Simpson, WTTC President & CEOsaid:“SaudiArabiawillbethenextmajordestinationforvisitorsasitinvests$800 billion in showcasing the Kingdom to the world. From the Red Sea to snow-capped mountains, Saudi is full of surprises. We are incredibly excited that Rwanda will host our next Global Summit in 2023. An amazing country famous for its conservation work,Rwandaisbuildingitsreputationasamust-seedestination.”
Comfort InnTM Udaipur is designed to meet the needs of busy business and corporate travellers. There are35well-appointedrooms, a multi-cuisine fine dining restaurant, a roof-top bar, a restaurant and a banquet hall, which makes a perfect venue for hosting corporate events and meetings. The coffee shop serves multicuisinefoodthroughouttheday Part of the Choice Hotels Asia Pacific Group, Comfort Inn™ Udaipur is managed by the Suba Group of Hotels. Commenting on the occasion, Mr Mansur Mehta, MD of Suba Group of Hotels, says, “The launch of Comfort Inn, Udaipur is special as we cross a milestone and account for 100 hotels in India. As a growing hotel chain, we endeavor to offer a great hospitality experience to all our guests every time across all properties.” He further adds, “Comfort InnTM Udaipur is a business hotel at reasonable prices at a premium location. It is designed to meet all requirements of a businesstravellerandensuresthattheircomfortiswell-takencareof”
Being centrally located, the guests at Comfort Inn™ Udaipur can also visit famous historicalpalacesandfortseasily Theycanexplorethemuseums,traditionalfairsand art galleries and visit City Palace, lake Pichola, Saheliyo ki Bari, Fatehsagar, Srinath Ji ka Temple, Sajjangarh Biological Park, Sukhadia Circle, Jagmandir, Haldhighati, Kumbhalgarh,andmanymoreamazingplacesallwhileattendingtotheirbusiness.
ArchesNationalPark will implement an updated timed entry system pilot in 2023. Based on feedback received from the public, stakeholders, and local community members, visitors to Arches in 2023 will have additional flexibilities to enter the park,includingtheabilitytopurchaseentrancefeesorannual passes in advance and to access the park without a reservationduringextendedhours.
ArchesNationalParkhadimplementedtimedentrysystemin 2022 and it will continue to implement the same in 2023 summerseason.
- Once again, this will be effective from: April 1 2023-October 31,2023
-Hours:7:00AM-4:00PM
- Tickets can be purchased on the 1st of the month, 3 monthsinadvance.
- Tickets can be purchased on: recreation.gov OR over the phoneat+1-435-719-2299
- Purchase a park pass OR pay the entrance fee when you arrive
- A limited number of next-day tickets will be released at 6:00PMdaily Thesecanbefoundonrecreation.govorover thephone.
-Anyonecanentertheparkwithoutaticketbefore7:00AM andafter4:00PMdaily
“Duringthe2022pilotatArches,timedentryticketshelped pace visitation into the park, lessen congestion, and enhance visitor experiences. This year, Arches will use another timed entry pilot to test operational improvements, which should provide more opportunities
The only cost associated with booking a reservation is a $2 Recreation.govprocessingfee Forthosewithoutearlyreservations,a limitednumberofadditionalticketswillbeavailablestartingat6p m MDTonthedaybeforeentrythroughRecreation.gov Ticketsmustbe bookedonlineorbycallingRecreation.govbeforeenteringthepark Park Entrance Fees - Admission to Arches National Park is good for sevendays.Youcancomeandgoanytimewithyourseven-daypass.
Private Vehicle Fee - $30.00 - Admits one private, non-commercial vehicle(15passengercapacityorless)andallitsoccupants.
Motorcycle Fee - $25.00 - Admits a private, non-commercial motorcycleanditsriders.
Per Person - $15.00 - Admits one individual with no car Typically used for bicyclists, hikers, and pedestrians. Youth 15 and under are admittedfree.
for access while protecting Arches' extraordinary landscape,” said ArchesNationalParkSuperintendentPatriciaTrap.
Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) and Thai Airways InternationalPublicCompanyLimited(THAI)signadealon2023marketing collaboration through trade shows and road shows. The target is quality meeting and incentive travellers from Asia and Europe The collaboration will attract at least 500,000 travellers and generate 33 billion baht in revenue.
The collaboration aims promoting Thailand as a preferred meetings and incentive travel (MI) destination, both quantitatively and qualitatively, for corporate markets and, thus, driving the national economy along with the developmentoftheMIsector Thetwopartieswillinvolveinjointmarketing tocreatenewbusinessopportunitiesandinternationalmarkets.
Mr.ChiruitIsarangkunNaAyuthaya,PresidentofTCEB,statedthat“Wewill focus first on overseas market of meetings and incentive travel. This sector has been a huge market source of travellers for Thailand since the middle of this year Our targets are both short-haul market in the Asia Pacific region andlong-hauloneinEurope.TheparticularfocusisthemarketswhereTHAI and THAI SmileAirways operate flight services, for example, Europe,India, Australia,Japan,Korea,China,HongKong,Taiwan,Philippines,Singapore, Indonesia,Malaysia,LaoPDR,Vietnam,CambodiaandMyanmar Thecollaboration will also entail forming partnership to support other key MICE events. It is expected that the collaboration will create confidence and incentives and make it easier for travellerstochooseThailand”
Mr Korakot Chatasingha, THAI Chief Commercial Officer, stated that “We are preparingnextyear’splantoboostandpromoteThailandasameetingdestinationof corporateclients.ItwillbuildconfidenceandtrustamongMICEtravellersinselecting Thailand because the services of THAI and THAI Smile Airways are covering global routes due to their Star Alliance network. This means more convenience for holding meetings in Thailand. In order that THAI and TCEB are aligned to each other in travel promotion,acollaborationdealhasbeensignedtodaytopromoteandsupportMICE industryin2023”
In this connection, TCEB and THAI will be involving in pro-active marketing activities whether they are trade shows and road shows in key markets or other kind of
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For the road shows, the first targets are Cambodia and Vietnam. Australia is a highspending market, thus, the planned road shows in Sydney and Melbourne in May More pro-active marketing activities are in the pipeline for TCEB overseas representativestotapintoIndia,Singapore,EuropeandUK,whileplansforChinaare preparedforimmediateactiononcethecircumstancespermit.
This collaboration will help revive the meetings and incentive travel markets to achieve60%growthwhencomparedtotheyear2019.Basedontheprojectedgrowth figure, an estimated 500,000 travellers generating 33 billion baht in revenue is expected. In line with the prospect, TCEB and THAI are designing new campaigns for 2023tohelpspeedupThaiMICEindustrytoreturntonormalcyassoonaspossible.
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With seamless customization, direct connect, transparent pricing, destination knowledge iDMC has a lot to offer to its agents which has helped them to grow rapidly acrossthecountryin12months.
iDMC is coming up with fixed departures & flight series for the Upcoming Holiday season 2023, which are priced very aggressively.
iDMC vision is to have a large ecosystem of travel agents, harnessing the digital power to book holiday packages with ease and scaling up their business through iDMC
