Indian Railways to operate “North East Discovery: Beyond Guwahati”, specially designed tour to cover the North eastern states of India by Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist train. The train tour will start from Delhi Safdarjung railway station on March 21, 2023 and will cover Guwahati, Sivasagar, Jorhat & Kaziranga in Assam, Unakoti, Agartala & Udaipur in Tripura, Dimapur & Kohima in Nagaland and Shillong & Cherapunji in Meghalaya in 15 days tour.
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) is set to organise PATA Travel Mart 2023 in New Delhi, India from October 4-6. The event will be hosted by the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The announcement was first made by Mr Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India on March 7 at India Night during ITB Berlin.
“After a hiatus of three years due to the pandemic, we are extremely delighted to be organising PATA Travel Mart 2023 in person in India, particularly since the country will be hosting the G20 Summit later this year. India is proving to be an important market in the recovery of travel and tourism within the Asia Pacific region and with its many initiatives in sustainable and inclusive tourism activities, it has the potential to be a preferred tourism destination, loved by both global and domestic tourists,” said PATA Chair Peter Semone . “With its rich culture and beautiful natural landscapes, it is the perfect setti ng for people to access decision makers, meet new clients, expand their networks, establish new relationships and consolidate existing business partnerships, and I would like to welcome members and non-members to join us at this very special destination.”
As guests travel across the country, they are greeted by diverse nuances of cuisines, faiths, arts, crafts, music, nature, lands, tribes, history and adventure sports. India has a mesmeric conflation of the old and the new. As the bustling old bazaars rub shoulders with swanky shopping malls, and majestic monuments accompany luxurious heritage hotels, the quintessential traveller can get the best of both worlds. Head to the mountains, enjoy a beach retreat or cruise through the golden Thar, India has options galore for all.
For more information or to register for PATA Travel Mart, please visit www.PATA.org/pata-travel-mart-2023 or email PTM@PATA.org.
Spanning over 14 nights and 15 days, the first stop of this train is Guwahati where tourists will visit Kamakhya Temple followed by Umananda Temple and a sunset cruise on the Brahmaputra. This train will further depart on overnight journey for Naharlagun Railway Station which is 30 kms from the next destination Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh. The next city to follow is Sivasagar - the old capital of the Ahom Kingdom in Eastern part of Assam. The famous Shiva temple at Sivasagar, Sivadol is a part of the itinerary besides other heritage sites. Further the tea gardens at Jorhat and an overnight stay at Kaziranga followed by an early morning jungle safari at Kaziranga National Park will be experienced by the tourists.
The Deluxe AC Tourist Train next departs from the Furkating Railway Station for the state of Tripura where the sightseeing of famous heritage site of Unakoti and of Agartala including the famous Ujjayanta Palace. On the next day, the Neermahal
palace and Tripura Sundari mandir at Udaipur will be covered in the itinerary. Post Tripura, the train departs to Dimapur for visiting the state of Nagaland. The scenic train journey between Badarpur station to Lumding Jn can be witnessed by the guests in the early hours of the morning from their seats. From Dimapur station tourists shall be taken to Kohima by buses for visiting the local sites including a tour of the Khonoma village to experience the Naga way of life. The next halt for the tourist train will be Guwahati and tourist will be taken to Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya by road with a pit stop at the majestic Umium Lake enroute. The next day starts with an excursion to Cherrapunji nestled in the East Khasi Hills Shillong Peak, Elephant Falls, Nawkhalikai falls and Mawsmai caves are a part of the day’s sightseeing. From Cherrapunji the tourists travel back to Guwahati Station to board the train for the return train journey to Delhi. Guests will be travelling roughly 5800 Kms in this entire tour by train.
Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train launch is in line with the Government of India initiative “Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat” and “Dekho Apna Desh” to promote domestic tourism. At a price range starting from Rs.1,06,990/- per person in AC 2 Tier, Rs.1,31,990/- per person for AC 1 (Cabin) and Rs.1,49,290/- Per Person for AC 1 (Coupe) the IRCTC tourist train will be a 15 days all inclusive tour package and the price will cover train journey in respective class, Night stay at AC hotels, All meals (VEG ONLY), all transfer & sight-seeing in buses, Travel Insurance and services of guide etc. All necessary health precautionary measures will be taken care of and IRCTC will make efforts to provide a safe and memorable experience to the guests.
For more details you can visit IRCTC website: https://www.irctctourism.com
IATO team led by Mr. Rajiv Mehra, President and Mr. Ravi Gosain, Vice President met the Hon’ble Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Eknath Shinde, Shri Ambadasji Danve , Hon’ble Leader of Opposition of Maharashtra Legislative Council and Shri Mangal
Prabhatji Lodha Hon’ble Minister of Tourism of Maharashtra yesterday in Mumbai to invite them for the 38th IATO Annual Convention scheduled to be held in SAMBHAJINAGAR (formerly Aurangabad) in September this year. Hon’ble Chief Minister assured his full support from his office and also from the Directorate of Tourism, Maharashtra Government for the convention.
Before meeting the Hon’ble Chief Minister, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between President IATO and Mr. Saurabh Vijay, Principal Secretary (Tourism), Government of Maharashtra in the presence of Shri Ambadasji Danve and Shri Mangal Prabhatji Lodha, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism of Maharashtra. IATO delegation also met Hon’ble Shri Rahul Nalurekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly and
invited him for the convention.
Mr. N.S. Rathor, Chairman, IATO Western Region, Mr. Sunit Kothari, Chairman, Civil Aviation Committee & Public Relations Committee, ATDF and Mr. Jaswant Singh, President, Aurangabad Tourism Development Foundation (ATDF) were also part of IATO delegation.
With the support from Directorate of Tourism, Govt. of Maharashtra and District Planning & Development Council (DPDC), Aurangabad and District Administration –Sambhajinagar (District Collector/Municipal Corporation of Sambhajinagar), 38th IATO Annual Convention is going to be held with great pomp and show, believes Mr. Rajiv Mehra, President IATO.
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Ministry of Tourism has formulated a National Strategy and Roadmap for Medical and Wellness Tourism in order to boost Medical Tourism in the country. The Strategy has identified the following key pillars:
• Develop a brand for India as a wellness destination
• Strengthen the ecosystem for medical and wellness tourism
• Enable digitalization by setting up Online Medical Value Travel (MVT) Portal • Enhancement of accessibility for Medical Value Travel • Promoting Wellness Tourism • Governance and Institutional Framework
The Government of India liberalized the e-Tourist Visa Scheme pursuant to the Cabinet approval on 30.11.2016 and the e-Tourist Visa (eTV) scheme was renamed to e-Visa scheme and at present it has e-Medical Visa and e-Medical Attendant Visa as sub-categories of e-visa.
In the case of e-Medical Visa and for e-Medical Attendant Visa, triple entry is permitted and extension may be granted up to 6 months on case to case basis on merits of each case by the Foreigners Regional Registration Officer (FRRO)/Foreigners Registration Officer (FRO) concerned. Medical Attendant Visa was co-terminus with the validity of the principal e-Visa holder. Further, as conveyed by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, it is coordinating with other Ministries and stakeholders to promote medical value travel in the country. Several rounds of stakeholder consultations have been conducted with line Ministries, Hospitals, MVT facilitators, Insurance Companies and NABH etc. to identify the challenges and opportunities in the sector.
Stated by Minister of Tourism Shri G Kishan Reddy
Ministry of Tourism organised a roundtable interaction with heads of mission in New Delhi as a run up to first Global Tourism Investor’s Summit.
As an initiative under India’s G20 Presidency, the Ministry of Tourism, Government of India shall be organizing the country's first Global Tourism Investors’ Summit (GTIS) in New Delhi from 17-19 May 2023.
The FHRAI in its 66th Annual General Meeting on 16th March 2023 in New Delhi elected the new Executive Committee; a twenty-four member team comprising of six representatives each from East, North, South and West of India to manage the affairs of the apex industry body.
The AGM was followed by the first meeting of the new Executive Committee of the Federation which has elected Mr Sudesh Poddar as the new President of FHRAI. He has previously served in the position of Hon. Treasurer in the Federation. Mr Poddar is a veteran of the industry and has been in the hospitality business since 1977. He owns multiple restaurants in Kolkata including the iconic 70-year-old Chinese restaurant - Songhai and a 4-star hotel in Assam under the banner - Satya Hotels Pvt Ltd. Mr Surendra Kumar Jaiswal, Mr K. Nagaraju and Mr Pradeep Shetty were elected as the Vice Presidents from Hotel & Restaurant Association of Northern India (HRANI), The South India Hotels & Restaurants Association (SIHRA) and Hotel & Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI), respectively. Mr DVS Somaraju has been elected as Hony. Treasurer and Mr T.S. Walia as the Hony. Secretary, while Mr Gurbaxish Singh Kohli and Mr Amarvir Singh will serve as Jt. Hony. Secretaries of the Federation.
“The industry has seen its most challenging times over the last couple of years and it’ll be my endeavour to work towards creating a conducive environment for the hospitality sector and to make as much progress as possible in the shortest timeframe. We will continue to engage with the Government and policy-makers to align our goals to make India’s tourism and hospitality sector one of the best in the world,” said Mr Sudesh Poddar, President, FHRAI.
The interaction was chaired by Shri G.Kishan Reddy, Minister of Tourism, Culture and DONER. He stated that the current investment landscape of the country makes it an appropriate destination for investment in various sub sectors of the Indian tourism industry such as Hospitality & Lodging, Wellness tourism, Adventure tourism, EcoTourism, Rural Tourism and others. The Minister thanked all the participating Missions for attending the Roundtable Interaction and invited them to actively participate in the forthcoming Investors Summit and be a part of India`s growth and development in the tourism sector.
Shri Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism mentioned that in order to showcase investible opportunities to investors, till now 25 states have shared 350 plus investable projects with a total investment potential of around Rs. 64,000 Cr. (USD 7.7 billion) with the Ministry of Tourism. He stated that GTIS will also have several knowledge sessions focused on topics such as sustainability, digitalization, technology, insights, state-specific issues, and other sub-sectors of tourism. These sessions will facilitate business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-government (B2G) engagements.
100% FDI in the tourism and Hospitality sector is allowed under automatic route. In the last 8 years from 2014-2022, India has received FDI inflows worth USD 9.2 billion in the hotel and tourism sector whereas India had received FDI inflows worth USD 7.2 billion from 2000-2014. States are also actively working on policies and providing incentives and concessions to attract private investments for Homestays, MICE infrastructure, Wellness tourism, Eco tourism etc. In line with the push towards streamlining of approvals, the Ministry of Tourism is integrating with National Single Window System (NSWS) platform and reduce the number of approvals required to setup a new project in Tourism & Hospitality sector. 7 States are actively working with NSWS to provide a unified interface to identify and apply for approvals required for setting up a hotel.
Sunset is one of the most beautiful and romantic wonders of nature. And the best place to admire the sunset is sailing through the waves, on a boat, from the sea. If this is also on your bucket-list as mine, then come and experience it on the shores of Mumbai City with Aquasail.
Aquasail is headed by Mr. Shakeel Kudrolli, Managing Director, and Ms. Zia Hajeebhoy, Mr. Director. Shakeel is India's first gold medalist on international waters in sailing. He is a former corporate lawyer with decades of experience. With his extensive expertise in operations and product development, he is the driving force behind Aquasail.
Ms. Zia is a leader, mentor and marketer. Aquasail provides experiences whether you want to explore sailing, take a certificate course, join the club, use sailing as a team- building activity or host
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corporate sailing events. The company has 80 boats, managed by a highly professional and carefully selected crew and supported by a team in the Mumbai, Mandawa and Goa offices.
Safari Plus, Intalk with Ms. Zia Hajeebhoy
She expresses her true commitment, not only her love for sailing, but more importantly her commitment to the safety of her clients. She says that sailing is driven by experience and passion. And anyone can sail, whether he/she knows how to swim or not.
She said, “We have something for everyone, from fun sailing to certified courses. The Aquasail Yachting Academy (AYA) offers numerous courses for adults and children, ranging from basic to advanced courses, and built according to internation al standards. One can charter a yacht to celebrate special occasions at sea.
You can also opt for Aquasail Club Membership .
Aquasail has a fleet of boats ranging from KEEL BOATS to Beach Dinghies, Beach Catamarans, Kayaks, Windsurfers and Kite Surfers.”
“The company such Axis Bank, Shoppers Stop, Vini Cosmetics, JSW Paints and Capgemini recently concluded their corporate event with us. We also curate sailing activities as per the occasion like birthday, anniversary, reunions, pre-weddings shots and meditation on boat. We have three sailing locations Iconic Gateway, Magical Mandwa and Sun-drenched GOA (Grand Hyatt GOA)” she added.
Concluding the talk she said, "We are determined to bring even more innovation to the design and create an unparalleled yachting experience for Indians." Thanks to her passion and dedication, we were able to sail for the first time against the backdrop of the iconic Gateway. It was an experience to be at the helm and learn some basics of sailing with the wind.
For more info - Ms. Geeta (+91 90044 93209)
E: geeta@aquasailindia.com Website: https://www.aquasailindia.com/
Mumbai based, Lohanas Tours Pvt. Ltd. along with their hospitality partner Tamara Resort and Evolve Back organised a Familiarization & Education trip to South India for 30 Travel Agents.
There were 2 Fam - 1. Coorg & Kodai - 5 nights / 6 Days (Date 19 to 24 Feb) 2. Hampi - 3 nights / 4 Days (Date 25 to 28 Feb).
Built at a picturesque location, The Shakti Vilas is one of the most possessed luxury resorts by Trulyy India in Udaipur. It is one of the top few resorts in Udaipur with mesmerizing mountain views and the perfect getaway for a relaxing trip from your monotonous life. Set amidst the beautiful Araavali hills
Among captivating, billion-year-old granite rock formation, where leopards roam wild and free, coexisting comfortably with the alluring communities, is put in place by Trulyy The Jawai Leopard Kingdom A luxury wildlife Resort.
Magnificently set in a striking wilderness, the camp celebrates the great outdoor with flamboyance. Spend unforgettable days in the wilderness tracking leopards and other wildlife, blending luxury and ecology, creating a wonderful env ironment to discover India's most delightful and breathtakingly beautiful landscape. A wander with fascinating Rabari
landscape, this luxury resort offers absolute comfort with a rustic charm and royal infrastructure with the core of unmatched hospitality services.
The property caters to all your needs with ultimate and outstanding facilities and amenities. They offer luxurious accommodation to leisure travelers and corporate clients. The property also has a multi-cuisine restaurant serving delicious dishes, a conference hall for your corporate meetings, a garden area with sit-out for social gatherings, a pool to freshen up your body & soul and a spa to pamper yourself while you are staying with us. The perfect location for a destination wedding in Udaipur as well as an ideal place to enjoy a serene stay with your family and friends to cherish forever.
For reservations call on - +91 9328016886 /7 | www.trulyy.in
herdsmen is a great chance to immense yourself in the local culture.
Luxury Pool Villas - The perfect space to relax and unwind in after a thrilling day spent leopard spotting in the neighbouring jungle. Inspired by the royal Shikhar tents in travelling caravans from a bygone era, these spacious villas are furnished with a canopied king size bed, a large writing desk and plush armchairs and adding heritage touch are comfortable jharokas.
SIXTEEN LUXURY Pool VILLAS overlook a ruggedly beautiful landscape that is home to abundant wildlife. Elegantly furnished, the villas are positioned to ensure utmost privacy, each with their own sun deck and private plunge pool, ideal for watching passing bird life.
The other amenities - Air conditioning, Private plunge pool, Housekeeping, Private balcony, Room service, Refrigerator/mini bar, Electric kettle, Flatscreen TV, Complimentary, toiletries, Safe, Telephone, Wardrobe, 24-hour Housekeeping
Royal Thai Vacation Co. Ltd. a destination management company (DMC) based in Thailand, is an integral part of RIV Group Of Companies that specializes in Special Interest Groups Tours & Activities operator, as well as Corporate Travel Management.
Ms. Niti heads the company, says, “We manage a range of products & services at popular destinations all across Thailand with impeccable services at the most competitive rates. We provide a safari trip, coach tours, cruises, catering or just about any other travel service you can think for Thai Vacation. We help you to explore stunning places, interesting sights and unique attractions with our expert guides. The motto of the company emphasizes of providing quality standard and superior personalized services Supervised by a professional management. Innovative concepts and a global outlook are ultimately the hallmarks of Royal Thai Vacation Co. Ltd.”
She can be connected on whats app +66 97 071 1208
Ms. Sharmila Kafle founded Apoorva Tours in September 2015. Following her passion for travel, and experience as a freelance travel guide, she realised that to meet her dream of transforming tourism she needed to create her own company working ethically, efficiently and enthusiastically to help visitors to achieve their dreams.
She says, “With an energetic and experienced team, we offer countless Nepal tour packages along with India and Bhutan. The journey was far from easy but we persevered through pandemics, earthquakes and many challenges whilst maintaining our belief in the importance of tourism in broadening minds and promoting it worldwide. Breaking the barriers, we came up with “Women Adventures” in Nepal for the women seeking adventure, but furthermore to encourage and train women for a better future, greater equality, independence and empowerment in our region.”
She can be reached on - +977 9851168573(WhatsApp) apoorvaholiday03@gmail.com
The Travel Cube, a DMC based in Bangalore-India also having their base in Kathmandu, Nepal is founded by Ms. Suparna Dasgupta. The company is been awarded by Indian Achievers Forum. Suparna works closely with WICCI Niche Tourism Karnataka as Secretary and also holds a position of Karnataka Head for ABTO.
She says, “A vast knowledge of the destination is really essential in the Hospitality industry. Either a small tour or a Luxury Holidays we make your trip to be recalled lifetime. We specialise in Nepal, Bhutan, Sri Lanka and within India our expertise are in - Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, South India with Kerala, Andaman. Giving personal touch we have professional ground handling operation team in each destination.”
Connect to her on - Email info.thetravelcube@gmail.com WhatsApp +91 9986858009
From spreading the spirit of travel through her travel stories to guiding people gearing up for their travels, Neha’s passion for travel is evident in every aspect of FeetBeyondRoadsproud owner of a top blog website for travel enthusiasts. She is also WICCI State President for Karnataka Tourism. She has also been recognized by various State Tourism boards for her contribution in the field of tourism. She holds an experience of over 10 years in the travel industry and has worked with various top brands including Agoda, MakeMyTrip, Klook, StayVista & Luxury Escapes. She has won numerous awards and been recognized for her work for over a decade now. Having travelled to over 31 countries and covering almost all States Of India, she documents the minute details of her journey, for others to learn, get inspired and travel.’ Connect her through - feetbeyondroads@gmail.com
Rudraksh Tours, a B2C travel company started their journey in 2015, based in Thane (an upcoming smart city), Maharashtra. Ms. Mikeeta Nisar founded this company out of her passion to travel and her social network. She was runner up for Mrs Queen of INDIA in the year 2021 and she holds degree in interior designing.
Telling more about her company she says, “We cater to domestic & international destination and customise the tour according to the need of our clients. Very recently we took 450 pax to Phuket & Krabi. We do package tours for leisure and corporate travelers, we have also stepped into group tours for moms and kids and kids camping. Our services are - Car on rent, Hotel bookings and Tour Packages.” She can be connect on - Email: rudraksh.tourss@gmail.com
With an experience of more than 7 years in Travel Industry, Mitali Singhadia now owns two company Crown Wonnders Tourism LLC for Dubai DMC and Travelsglobe a B2B partner for Maldives, Bali & Tanzania. Travelsglobe was founded in 2018 & soon expanded with Crown Wonnders. The company is dedicated and delivers top quality service to the travel partners & have severed more than 3820 happy customers & counting on.
Mitali Singhadia, CMD, Mob: +91 72198 57660 / +971 50 559 2634 Crown Wonnders Tourism LLC for Dubai DMCEmail: mitali@crownwonnders.ae Web: www.crownwonnders.ae
Travelsglobe a B2B partner for Maldives, Bali & TanzaniaEmail: info@travelsglobe.in Web: www.travelsglobe.in
Naina started Bangalore Escapades in 2019 and represents Adventure Quarry & Woodpecker Estate in Coorg & a standalone semi luxury villa in Weligama, Sri Lanka. Area of specialty Karnataka, Kerala & Africa. She is board member of Ashraya Children's Home since 2007. Co-admin of Travel Heels, member of IWH - Indian Women in Hospitality & IATTE since 2020. G100 Karnataka State Chair India - Hospitality & Tourism since 2022.
She started her career in 1988 with People's Travel. The First Agency in India to be recognized as the “Preferred Partner” for Sun International, South Africa. Then affiliated to companies such as FCM Flight Centre Management (Travel Management Company), American Express Banking Corp, Abercrombie & Kent India Private Travel Outbound (Luxury Holiday Company) to name a few. Handled the ground and travel arrangements for the prestigious FICCI Ladies Delegation to South Africa in 1996 for meet with President Mr. Nelson Mandela. Connect her on - naina@bangalorescapades.com
Sonariya Trips was founded in 2015, by two sisters Riya Johari & Sonal Johari having 8 years of rich experience in tourism industry, are giving new dimensions to Tourism sector.
Introducing herself Ms. Riya says, “Sonariya Trips, is a platform where you need to forget all your trouble & doubts. Our highly expertise team will be there to take care of your vacations from starting to end. It was quite difficult to make a place among big players in this business, but we started walking on our own path paved by the hard work of our qualified professional team having indepth knowledge in the field and making happy faces of our customer. At present Sonariya Trips is a well-known name in the industry, specially when it comes to customization of trips with specific need.
Connect with heron - Riyasonariyatrips01@gmail.com
Shivansh Holiday is Ahmedabad based Destination Management Company specialise for Gujarat and Rajasthan. They are B2B consolidator having pre purchase deals for the hotels in both the states and have in-house fleet of 27 vehicles ranging from sedan, suv, tempo traveller, luxury Bus.
Nisha is sole proprietor and believes is costumer satisfaction is the foremost integral part of becoming the successful Tour Operator. The company is the member of Tour Operator Association (TOA) and Nisha acts as State co-ordinator for Gujarat.
Connect with her on - shivanshholiday04@gmail.com
Dr Kuku S Kumar started her entrepreneurial journey in 1990 with Travel Mate India. Under her stewardship, the company was consistently amongst the topmost performing travel companies in North India, between 2005 and 2018. Having realised the dearth of trained human capital with skills and competencies in the Industry, she started TMI Academy of Travel, Tourism and Aviation Studies in 2002 to meet the Industry needs. Nearly 14000 students have been trained and we'll placed in their career.
From Entrepreneur to Social Entrepreneur, her latest project is a CSR venture called "Support A Skill". A peer-to-peer fund raising campaign to train needy and disfranchised sections of Society to get equipped with skills to work in the Industry or start entrepreneurial ventures in travel services. She has been felicitated with many awards and accolades-
1.Leading women entrepreneurs of the world, supported by Harvard, Goldman Sachs & Herald Tribune
2. Women Entrepreneur of the year by PHDCC, 2004.
3. Women Entrepreneur of the year, FICCI, 2006.
Established in 2015, Explore MP LLP , is a leading B2B Travel Company for tiger state of India, Madhya Pradesh . It is certified and approved by Ministry of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board.
The face behind the company is Ms. Naina, she explains more about what her company and her specialisstion, “We had started with just few FIT bookings, slowly and steadily now we are now known for group bookings. Sampoorna Madhya Pradesh and Narmada Parikrama, Jain Temple Tour, students groups, ladies, senior citizen groups and corporate groups are some of our services. Our achievement - is when we are referred for Madhya Pradesh as the best player by the experts of the states.” She can be reach on -: exploremp.mumbai@gmail.com
Tulsi Tours and Travels is one of the reliable and leading Tour Operator based in Pune, India. Taking forward her passion of travelling, Ms. Harshali founded this company in 2012. Telling more about her company she says, “We are an upcoming travel company and serve our clients at the most competitive prices. We cater to both leisure and corporate travelers. We are also the authorized agent for Rann Utsav. We are members of renowned trade bodies such as the Travel Agent Association of Pune.”
The services of the company are - Car & Coach Rental, Domestic Hotel Reservations and Holidays Packages. Ms. Harshali also has the in-depth knowledge of the destinations she is serving and provides any travel related services for Gujarat and Maharashtra. She can be connect on - Email: tulsitourstravels@gmail.com
Trulyy India is a chain of boutique hotels and resorts strategically spread throughout Rajasthan and Gujarat. From Jungle Safari camps in Sasan Gir, Jawai and Ranthambore to Heritage properties in Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, and Kumbalgarh, company aims to provide a unique hospitality experience. Trulyy India was founded 10 years ago, starting with only 4 hotels. With determination and a sharp focus on growth, Trulyy India now has 18 properties under its name. All the properties are located in some of the most picturesque locations which are ideal for destination weddings.
Post graduation Ms. Aarushi joined her father’s dream and business, taking it to new horizons. She commented, “All our hotels and resorts are in the leisure segment. Trulyy India consistently end up on Traveler's choice on TripAdvisor. We have recently been awarded by the title of Fastest Growing Boutique Hotel Chain and we aim to keep growing in other states of India. We are preparing to acquire hotels in Goa and Himanchal Pradesh. We will continue to preserve Heritage and Culture of India through our Hospitality Standards.”
Taniya Sumrani, Director, Sales & Business Development Manager at Walker Corporation Co. based in New Delhi, specialises in Thailand. Its purely a B2B Thailand DMC and caters to India Trade with their prompt services and competitive prices.
Taniya informed, “We are committed to deliver a quality experience to the travellers with our industry partners and associates. Our Portfolio consists of Leisure FIT, Leisure Groups and MICE, incentives, conferences and weddings. We offer the complete set of services. And have dedicated and highly motivated team of professionals, who are service oriented. We also cater to the special needs and if someone needs to book exclusive excursions in Thailand, that also can be book through us.”
P lease feel free to connect with them for your Thailand query on Emailthai@walkercorporationco.com or call for 24hrs services on 9999638823z
Taking forward the legacy of InORBIT Tours Pvt Ltd, pioneers in Business Tours serving the travellers for the last 37 years actively participating and arranging packages for trade fairs across various industries - across various countries. Honey Setia takes over as Business Development Manager (B2C FIT/MICE - Domestic & International). She cherishes over 28 years as a seasoned travel and tourism professional. She has extensive knowledge of many premium travel products and destinations. She says, “Being gifted with an eye for detail, I strive in keeping into account comfort, quality and the required budget of the client. I am very enthusiastic and passionate about travelling and driving. I am an ardent learner and always look for opportunities to learn new things that make a big difference to my knowledge bank. We are well equipped with updated booking software to serve our client with no hassle. Our mission is to serve our customers with respect, honesty and dignity, and provide unforgettable and an enjoyable travel experience.”
Mumbai-based, Global Holidays is a travel company that was founded in 2013. Ms. Deepti says, "The journey of ten years was fantastic gained lot of experience and will continue to strive to learn something new every day in order to grow and reach our goals. Every clients is significant to us, and with the skilled team we manage various segments. We cater both the local and international tours and bring a unique flair to every itinerary we offer. We make sure that we are just a call away to our clients, serving around-the-clock so they feel protected and secure. The Middle East, the Far East, Europe, and exotic locales are among our areas of expertise in the global market. We have particular expertise in domestic markets that includes Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Kerala, the Northeast, and the Andaman Islands.” She can be reached on Email - deepti@global-holidays.in
Ms. Shikha started her career in tourism industry in 2011, worked with Australian company as their Indian representative to handle inbound clients. In 2012 she started her own venture as Ascend Global Travel Services Pvt Ltd. Sharing her experience as an entrepreneur she told, “I was the first to introduce Amritsar Culinary Tours in Punjab way back in 2016. We work in collaboration with Mohini Solutions pvt Ltd. We are specialists in outbound, visas, holiday packages. Visit Punjab is our brand to promote Punjab Tourism worldwide. We are IATA , ETTA and IATTE certified based in Amritsar. Also we are DMC for PUNJAB & HIMACHAL.”
You can connect with her on - visitpunjab10@gmail.com
The amazing journey began way back in 1994 with the guidance and support of her father late Ramesh Mhalgi and now company celebrates 29 years in Tourism Industry. Ms. Gauri Mhalgi Yadwad, Owner, followed her passion for travel, ventured into her own organisation at the age of 19. Gauri with her Rich experience in travel industry have been catering to customised Domestic and International sectors and creating happy memories for people. To continue her association further, she is also representing DMC, Luminous Kashmir Travels Srinagar as a Director Sales, which is J&K Tourism approved register DMC and well known for its trustworthy services and competitive B2B rates. Gauri strongly believes in providing the best quality services to her customer and trade partners. Contact Gauri on what's App : 9730571678/ 9422303419
AirAsia India commenced operations from Surat, Gujarat, making it the 19th airport in the airline’s domestic network. AirAsia India is now operating daily direct flights connecting Surat with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata. The flights will also connect Surat through convenient one-stop itineraries to other airports on its network, such as Bagdogra, Bhubaneswar, Chennai, Guwahati, Goa, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Lucknow, Ranchi, Srinagar, and Visakhapatnam. The airline has offers special fares and benefits for Corporates, SMEs, families, defence personnel and dependants, doctors and nurses, senior citizens and students.
Speaking about the commencement of operations, Mr. Ankur Garg , Chief Commercial Officer, AirAsia India, said, "We are thrilled to commence operations in Surat, Gujarat. Surat is one of the fastest growing cities in India and holds tremendous potential for future growth. The region's continued economic growth, combined with its impressive tourism potential, made Surat the ideal choice for AirAsia India's next destination. With 21 weekly direct flights at convenient timings connecting Surat with Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata, we are committed to delivering exceptional value and a comfortable flying experience for our guests."
Akasa Air, announced the addition of its 14th destination – Varanasi to its fastgrowing network. The airline will operate non-stop daily flights between Varanasi and Bengaluru starting 18th February 2023 with a ramp up of frequency on the route from 1st March 2023. Varanasi will also be connected to Goa by a daily flight via Bengaluru (with no change of aircraft required at Bengaluru) providing seamless onestop connectivity between the two popular tourist hubs.
The launch to Varanasi will be Akasa Air’s second destination in Uttar Pradesh, after flights from Lucknow connecting Mumbai and Bengaluru started at the end of December 2022. Within six months of commencing operations, the airline has built a strong national presence with its growing network connecting metros to tier 2 and tier 3 cities, with a fleet expansion plan that adds one new aircraft in operation every 15 days.
Commenting on the announcement, Praveen Iyer, CoFounder and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are delighted to strengthen our nation-wide connectivity and announce our second des tination in Uttar Pradesh with Varanasi. This is the 14th destination on our fast-expanding network. The city is a popular cultural hub of India and a place of pilgrimage for many devotees.
Since its launch in August 2022, Akasa Air has carried over 1 million revenue passengers and crossed the milestone of operating over 575 weekly flights with an announced network of 21 unique routes connecting 14 cities, namely Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, Agartala, Pune, Visakhapatnam, Lucknow, Goa, Hyderabad, and Varanasi. Bookings for flights on Akasa Air are available on its website – www.akasaair.com, Android & IOS app as well as through travel agents and several OTAs across the country.
Air India, continues to spread its wings in the global network, having resumed nonstop flights between Delhi and Vienna, the Music City of Austria, on 18th February, 2023.
Air India Flight AI153 now operates on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from Delhi, taking off at 1435 Hrs and arriving in Vienna at 1845 Hrs (local time). The flight is operated by Air India’s Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner aircraft with a two-class cabin configuration, featuring 18 Business Class and 236 Economy Class seats. With this service, Air India’s India-Europe frequency has now increased to 69 non-stop flights per week.
Air India had suspended flights on the Delhi-Vienna-Delhi route in March 2020 following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Mr Nipun Aggarwal, Chief Commercial and Transformation Officer, Air India, “A key element of Air India’s Vihaan.AI transformation is to keep enhancing connectivity between India's major cities and leading global destinations. Adding this new service to Vienna, following the recent service to Milan reiterates our commitment to this mission.”
This non-stop service enables travellers from India to easily access several other popular destinations around Vienna, including Hungary, The Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and France. A sizeable population of the Indian diaspora in Austria as well as Europeans intending to visit various cities in the Indian subcontinent or travel onwards to other cities in South Asia, Southeast Asia, Far East, and Australia will benefit from this non-stop service.
Vistara inaugurated its daily non-stop service between Mumbai and Dammam. This is Vistara’s second destination in Saudi Arabia, complementing its 7x weekly connectivity between Mumbai and Jeddah . Deploying its A320neo aircraft with a three-class cabin configuration and enhanced features, Vistara is the only airline to offer travellers the choice of Premium Economy cabin in addition to Business and Economy Class on this route.
Mr. Vinod Kannan , Chief Executive Officer, Vistara, said, “We are delighted to commence operations to Dammam, a major administrative hub in Saudi Arabia and home to a large Indian diaspora. The addition of Dammam to our growing international network is in line with our goal to further strengthen our presence in the Middle East. Dammam will be the fifth Vistara destination in the region – after Dubai, Jeddah, Abu Dhabi and Muscat. We are certain that, Vistara, with its award-winning product and services will be a preferred carrier on the MumbaiDammam route.”
Mumbai – Dammam | UK 0237 |Daily |21:20 hrs | 23:10 hrs
Dammam – Mumbai | UK 0238 | Daily | 23:55 hrs | 06:15 hrs (+1)
Vistara will accept all eligible customers meeting visa/entry requirements in both countries, as specified by the respective government bodies. Vistara strongly encourages its customers to fully understand these guidelines before making their bookings.
Shree Hari Hotels Group has announced the opening of its new Hotel 'Hotel Luxurio' in Amritsar. The property is conveniently located in the heart of city which is close to the Amritsar Main Market, 5 minutes away from Golden Temple of Harmandir Sahib, the public garden Jallianwala Bagh, the Durgiana Temple, the Sikh Gobind Singh Fort. Take a stroll through the nearby Rose Garden and Sakatri Bagh Park.
Hotel Luxurio offers wellappointed luxurious rooms with all the modern amenities. The hotel boasts one multi-cuisine restaurant 'Lazzez', that serves some of the finest regional, north Indian & Chinese cuisine. And is well equipped to host Family gatherings, Social gettogethers, Kitty Parties, Corporate Events and small Receptions.
The young and dynamic, Founder & Managing Director of Shree Hari Hotels, Mr. Dharun Sahrma, said, "Not only the Golden temple, but Hotel Luxurio Amritsar is also in close proximity to many of the city’s temples, popular religious tourist attractions, famous locations, and commercial places. The location of this hotel makes it an amazing stay to attract more and more guests once it starts providing services. And for Foodies, we have inhouse restaurants and dining experiences."
For every beautiful tourist destination in India, there’s an equally attractive alternative that remains unexplored. “India Dekho with Pride” is an initiative in the direction of promoting India as a safe and viable destination for tourism and MICE by Pride Hotels Group. From majestic mountains, quaint villages, city highs, spectacular landscapes, pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, captivating history, and unique culture to delectable food, ‘India Dekho With Pride’ helps you find the best, beyond the beaten path.
“The tourism sector in India has staged a significant revival post-pandemic giving a much-needed fillip to the domestic travel segment. “India Dekho with Pride” is an attempt, as a responsible industry partner- to assemble & exhibit attention for domestic tourism and also cater to a wide range of travelers,” said Mr. S.P Jain, Chairman and Managing Director, Pride Hotels Group.
“To make the campaign further interesting and indulge youths and families with restricted travel budgets, we’ve introduced a special offer of Book 2 room nights & Get 1 room night FREE*. It’s our way of pushing the ecstatic beauty of destinations to fellow countrymen” said Atul Upadhyay, Senior Vice President, Pride Hotels Group.
The "Dekho Apna Desh" initiative has been successful in promoting domestic tourism, and similar efforts are being made to revive international tourism. The G20 presidency has also opened up fresh commercial possibilities for travel and tourism companies to help stimulate the economy. It was also a platform to discuss and promote initiatives related to eco-tourism, sustainability, and climate change.
Pride Hotels Group has a presence in around 51 great locations with 5,075 rooms, 102 restaurants, 134 banquets, lawns, and conference halls. Booking valid until 31st Mar’23, Stay valid until 30th Apr’23, Subject to availability, T&C For more info visit: www.pridehotel.com 2023
Shimoga - 8th & 9th July 2023
Belgaum - 16th & 17th September 2023
Madurai - 8th, 9th & 10th December 2023
Nagpur - 26th, 27th & 28th January 2024
Udaipur - 15th & 16th March 2024
Resorts World Genting (RWG) highlighted its venue Resorts World Awana to target the Big Fat Indian Wedding. The RWG team was in SATTE, Delhi to interact with trade partners to showcase the upcoming events and avenue as Family Holiday Destination and Wedding Destination.
Resorts World Awana - Discover the embrace of pristine nature
Located just 35 minutes from the Kuala Lumpur city centre, the resort is an ideal destination for a refreshing break from the bustling lowlands. Popular activities include golf at our iconic 18-hole mountainous course, multi-level trekking through our 130-million-year-old rainforest and exotic bird watching.
Resorts World Awana is also home to AYU Awana, Malaysia’s first tropical lifestyle restaurant and poolside lounge located in the highlands.The resort is only a twominute drive from the Genting Highlands Premium Outlets. Free shuttle service to the premium outlets is provided at regular intervals from the hotel lobby.
Ms. _____ said, “Resorts World Awana’s wedding banquet packages for 2023 have been specially crafted to reflect the iconic, stylish distinction and serene tranquility of the premier integrated resort; and can be tailored-made to suit a variety of budgets!” For more info log on to www.rwgenting.com
IITM Bengaluru: 28 – 30 July 2023
IITM Chennai: 4 – 6 August 2023
IITM Delhi: 28 - 30 September 2023
IITM Mumbai: 11 - 13 October 2023
IITM Pune: 24 – 26 November 2023
IITM Hyderabad: 1 – 3 Dec 2023
IITM Kochi: 19 - 21 Jan 2024
IITM Ahmedabad: 9 - 11 Feb 2024
IITM Kolkata: 16 - 18 Feb 2024
The USA Consulate Commercial Service, Mumbai and Discover Destinations organised a Travel Trade Partner Meet in Mumbai on 20 January, 2023. The event was designed to highlight Discover Destinations’ new products along with their preferred partners - Experience Kissimmee, Florida, Carnival Cruise Line and Madame Tussauds New York.
The United States is one of the most popular travel destinations worldwid e and every year, the country's famous cities, national parks, and entertainment options attract millions of visitors from around the globe. According to WTTC, India ranked 5th in the tourists inflow to USA, despite visa delays and sky-high airfares.
Carnival Cruise Line is represented by Discover the World in India. The Carnival Cruise International Team from London Mr Iain Baillie, Vice President, International Sales & Mr. Luke Smith, Director, UK & International Sales, International Division were in Mumbai from Feb 15 – Feb 17,2023. The Carnival team along with India team Ms. Dipti Adhia, Director, Discover the World, India and Nitin Sharma, Senior Sales Manager, Discover the World- India met with multiple partners to thank them for their support, discuss & plan the way forward for 2023-2024.
They also hosted a fun evening for the Trade on February 17, 2023 in Mumbai at Someplace else, Jio World Drive - BKC. There was a 30-minute product presentation, followed by cocktails and dinner. They made it a very informative and interactive evening with some fun elements such as Carnival Bingo and rounds of some fun nonalcoholic shots.
The Utah Office of Tourism organised a series of roadshows and media meets in Mumbai and Delhi from 16-20 January 2023. Ms. Rachel Bremer, Global Markets Director and Mr. Zach Fyne, Global Markets Specialist, were seen enthusiastically interacting with the travel fraternity and media professionals, while assuring them about the importance of the India market for Utah's tourism industry. U.S. Commercial Officer Mr. David Pasquini and Ms. Ruma Chatterjee were also present in Mumbai, while Commercial Attaché Ms. Debra Martin and Ms. Aashima Sachdeva attended Delhi event.
Speaking on event Zach Fyne said, "Bringing a new destination on the other side of Earth to a market as massive as India is a challenge we've been thrilled to take on. Our India representative AVIAREPS have created the brand awareness and had partnered with affluent consumer media to the reach the consumer market".
In 2023, the Utah Office of Tourism will aim at doubling down on the achievements it accomplished in 2022, by continuing to collaborate with top wholesalers in building out new Utah product, host more travel trade and media across the state to absorb and learn our destination offerings, attend roadshows in partnership with Indian DMCs to spread awareness of their Utah-based tours, and opt in to the Brand USA roadshow in March for additional exposure. The Utah Office of Tourism has also been working on developing a new training platform, Utah Specialist Academy, for the travel trade to become certified as Utah Specialists, with a heavy emphasis on showcasing beautiful imagery and video assets to drive home the gorgeous landscapes each region of our state has to offer across the platform. The platform will be launched in early 2023. For further info visit www.visitutah.com
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of beautiful islands located in the Bay of Bengal, India. The place is blessed with stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, lush green forests, and rich marine life. Despite the natural beauty of Andaman, the region still remains untapped and unexplored.
Corbyn’s Cove beach is the coconut-palm fringed beach, six kilometers away from Port Blair town is ideal for swimming and sun-basking. Facilities like hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room, adventure water-sports are available here
Swarjdweep (Havelock Island) Situated 70 K.M from the capital Port Blair, the Havelock Island has been at the spotlight of the Andaman Tourism for more than a decade. The island boasts some of the most well defined spots of attraction with a perfect mixture of tropical jungle and white sand beaches.
famous for its natural wonders; from impressive Limestone Caves and dense mangrove creeks. There are tidal swamp forests and small but fascinating Mud Volcanoes. It is the first gateway up north from the capital city, located between the Middle and South of Andaman. Due to its distance from Port Blair (approximately 100 km), it is a popular one-day trip destination, especially for those who come with limited time on hand.
Shaheed Dweep (Neil Island) Known for its magnificent biodiversity, unexplored coral reefs, white sandy beaches, and tropical woodlands, Neil Island is perfect for a peaceful time off. This
Island has an area of 13.7 square kilometers only. Given the flat landscape and the small area, Neil can be bicycled around with minimal effort. With its laid-back vibe, and lucid charm the island is soothingly different from its neighboring Havelock. Neil Island is best suited for those who want to spend a relaxed time among long deserted beaches. With little bustle, few activities to take up, and few resorts, this island is best for those who want to explore the island’s villages.
Spend quality time at the named after mythological characters from the Ramayana, or indulge in water sports in the crystal clear water – Neil Island is Andaman’s rustic masterpiece. Andaman has some of the most vibrant coral reefs. Scuba Divers from all over the world visit
One of the most intriguing things about the Havelock Island is it's lack of urban density. This island, with beautiful sandy beaches fringed with green canopy of the rain-fed forests beckons everyone to enjoy the frolic and fun at the azure sea.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands is blessed with stunning beaches, crystal clear waters, lush green forests, and rich marine life. Despite the natural beauty of Andaman, the region still remains untapped by the Indian tourism industry. Hence to bridge the gap and familiarise the destination insight to travel agents AATO in association with Andaman Tourism and IndiaTourism, Kolkata brings TOURISM ROAD SHOW IN ANDAMANS an opportunity to explore and network with the Local Travel Trade and Hoteliers of Andaman Island. The main objective of this road show is to bring together mainland agents and influencers to promote Andaman as a potential tourist destination in India. The prominent enlisted tour operators of Ministry of Tourism, IATO, TAAI, ADTOI attended the road show held on 16 to 19 March 2023.
