On the occasion of World Environment Day (5th June) The Fern Hotels & Resorts, an environmentally sensitive hospitality brand opened its 100th hotel, The Fern Shelter Resort at Palghar (1 hr from Mumbai).
The property has 81 well appointed rooms, located on Nh48 (Mumbai-Ahmedabad).Eachroomhasbeenthoughtfullydesignedto provide the utmost comfort and convenience to discerning travelers. The Fern Shelter Resort, Palghar boasts top-of-the-line banquet facilities, including a picturesque lawn. This makes it an ideal destination for weddings, social events, and corporate offsites, offeringaseamlessblendofluxury,comfortandconvenience.
The group celebrated its 100th Hotel Milestone with a Green Gesture by planting 100 tree saplings at The Fern Shelter Resort, Palghar They also launched ‘100 Hotels 100 Voice’ an appreciation videofromtheguests
Mr Suhail Kannampilly, MD, The Fern Hotels & Resorts, said, “We are grateful to our valued guests, dedicated team members and esteemed partners who have played a significant role in our growth and success As we celebrate this achievement, we remain dedicated to expanding our presence and setting new benchmarks inthehospitalityindustry "
Mr Rahul Chaudhary, MD & CEO, CG Corp Global and CG Hospitality Holdings said,
“This momentous milestone solidifies our position as the second largest management companyinIndiaforfiveconsecutiveyears Additionally,forthreeconsecutiveyears,we havebeenrecognizedasthetoporganizationforopeningthehighestnumberofhotels, ranging from 15 to 20 annually The Fern Hotels & Resorts has been recognized as the trailblazer of the 'green hotel' movement in India, setting industry standards for sustainability and eco-friendly practices With the launch of The Fern Shelter Resort, we continue our legacy of spearheading the concept of responsible hospitality, even two decadesafterintroducingthistrendtothenation”
Speaking on the occasion, Mr Harish Shetty, MD, Shelter Group of Hotels & Resorts Pvt Ltd said, “We are absolutely delighted to partner with The Fern Hotels for our flagship hotel and are doubly proud to be their 100th hotel.Our hotel willsurelybenefit from The Fern’s operational processes and their strong sales & marketing focus and reach across India ”
The achievement of reaching 100 hotels in India reflects the relentless dedication and hard work of The Fern team. The brand has consistently aimed to provide unparalleled hospitality experiences while maintaining a strong focus on sustainable practices This milestone showcases their commitment to expanding their service offerings to diverse destinations across the country.
Splash 2023, is a joint venture by Kerala Tourism, Government of Kerala & the WayanadTourismOrganisation The11theditionoftheeventisscheduledtobeheld onJuly9to15,2023inWayanad,Kerala.
SplashshowcasethenumerousTouristattractions&activitiesinWayanadDistrict This is an eagerly awaited event - being Second being largest gethering in the Tourism Industry of Kerala The Splash B2B Meet is an excellent opportunity for meeting & interaction of Buyers & Sellers Hotels, Resorts, Homestays, Tour Operators, Medical Tourism,AyurvedaResorts&PlantationResortswillexhibittheirproperties &products
This year, Resorts & Homestays from neighbouring areas like Coorg,Nilgiris,Mysore, Kannur, Kasargod & Bekal will also participate in the event. Destination visit, Property visit, Outdoor activities, Adventure activities, Cultural programmes, Sponsoredprogrammesaresomeoftheothermajorhighlightsoftheevent.
Selected Buyers are entitled to Complimentary Accommodation for 3 Nights/4 Days (July 9 to 12) and transfers (Calicut Airport/Railway Station, Kannur Airport to Wayanad and return). They will also be provided with transport for FAM Tours & will beourguestsattheCultural&otherSponsoredProgrammes.
One of the key attractions of splash 2023 is the Business to Business meet (B2B) More than 400 travel agents participate in Splash B2B meet section and interact with variouspropertyownersinWayanadeveryyear
Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2023. The MartisbeingjointlyorganisedbytheDepartmentof Tourism, Government of Rajasthan and the Federation of Hospitality and Tourism in Rajasthan (FHTR) It is also to be supported by Hotels and Restaurants Association of Rajasthan (HRAR), Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA), and RajasthanAssociationofTourOperators(RATO).
Rajasthan state’s policies and schemes such as Rajasthan Rural Tourism Scheme 2022, Rajasthan Guest House Scheme 2020, Rajasthan Film Tourism
Promotion Policy offers a conducive environment for investment in the State. The State is also developing as an important MICE and wedding destination The numerous heritage properties in the state serve as great venues for weddings and MICE events. Golf courses are also being developed to boost golf tourism. RDTM brings the perfect opportunities to the travel trade of the state to work under PPP modeltosynergizeeffortsofthepublicandprivatesectortoboosttourism. With this event the trade partners are hopefull. And to be recalled that the second edition of the RDTM last year was a huge success with over 5000 B2B meetings across 2 days. Almost 200 sellers exhibited over 800 properties, agencies and experiences. Apart from the knowledge sharing sessions, the mart was followed by 4 FAM trips for over60travelagents.Theeventgaveamajorfilliptodomestictourism.
As part of its ongoing bilateral and cultural ties with its Indian counterparts, Sri Lanka Tourism organised a series of Road Shows in key South Indian cities ( C h e n n a i , C o c h i n a n d Bangalore) with an aim to promote the destinations and tourismproducts.
Over 30 Sri Lankan Travel partners led by the Hon. Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism and accompanied by Mr Chalaka Gajabahu, Chairman Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau and Mr Thisum Jayasuriya, Chairman Sri Lanka Convention Bureau, Ms. Shirani Herth, Junior Manager, Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) and Ms. Malkanthi Welikla, Manager – Marketing, Sri Lanka Convention Bureau. A touch of glamour was added to these events with the participation of celebrities such as Cricket legendSanathJayasuriya.
Hon. Harin Fernando, Minister of Tourism, said “In the first three months of 2023, we welcomed 46,432 Indian tourists. With an ambitious promotional campaign underway, we are aiming to attract 2 million Worldwide tourists this year This increase in visitors has had a positive impact on tourism earnings,withSriLankaearningaround530millionU.S.dollars in the first quarter of 2023, compared to $482.3 million in the same period last year We expect to generate a total of $3 billionintourismrevenuethisyear”
He further added, "Sri Lanka values the Indian outbound market since it has been instrumental in driving tourism to our country The country features a varied range of attractions and
offerings, including wellness and yoga, beaches, shopping, cuisine, adventure, and wildlife, in addition to its extensive legacy dating back 2500 years. Furthermore, the Ramayana circuit, a religious travel initiative, is a strong draw for the Indianmarket."
Mr.ChalakaGajabahu,ChairmanSriLankaTourismPromotion Bureausaid,"SriLankaisanidealdestinationforfamiliesandis suitable for travel throughout the year Through our representatives and stakeholders from hotels, resorts, DMCs, and event management companies, we aim to build a strong relationshipwithourtravel-tradepartnersinIndiaandfostera mutuallybeneficialassociation."
Mr ThisumJayasuriya,ChairmanSriLankaConventionBureau said, “Sri Lanka is quickly becoming a popular destination for meetings,conferences,andincentives,alsoknownasMICE.To showcase this promising destination, we hosted the first-ever MICE expo in Sri Lanka in March 2023. We were excited to welcome 80 participants from India alone. Sri Lanka's proximity and excellent connectivity make it an attractive and cost-effectiveoptionforMICEtravellers.”
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Everyjourneyhasastartandataletotell;wehavewithusMr RajeshArya,whobeganhiscareer inthetravelindustryinJune1998withafirmcalled‘IndiaInternationalTours&Travels’.Hewill mark 25 years in Travel Industry as a tour operator in June 2023, having transitioned from a mechanicalengineerLet'slearnabouthisadventurousjourneyfromhim
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Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) on the invitation from the Sri Lankan Tourism Promotion Board (SLTPB) will be holding its 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 6 – 9, 2023 in Association with Sri Lanka Association of Inbound TourOperators(SLAITO).
Mrs. Jyoti Mayal, President, of TAAI, says, “We have been waiting for almost a year to host our ConventioninSriLankaandweare really glad that this is finally happening. Sri Lanka is a beautiful country, and we are positive that our members will create good synergy with the local tour operators in Sri Lanka and collectively we will be able to increase the tourist traffic between the two countries that are already bound bythe Spiritual thread. SLTPB wants India Tourism Industry to be part of its growth story and witness the revival of the island country Sri Lanka has already welcomed around 75,000 Indian visitors this year (up till April 30) making India its biggest source market. They are excited to roll out the red carpet for around 500Indiandelegates,includingmedia,whowouldbeattendingtheConvention.With thefocustoformulateaVisionPlanforthefutureofTAAI,theConventionwillwitness meaningful discussions and debates that will help our members become stronger in theirbusinessarea.”
TAAI disclosed the theme of the Convention as – Transcending Borders –TransformingLives.
Mr Jay Bhatia, Vice President, TAAI shared the schedule of the Convention with the media. “As per the tentative schedule, delegates will arrive in Colombo on July 6 and there will be a media briefing between 3 – 5 pm for the local as well as Indian media. Theopeningceremonywilltakeplaceat7pmatBMICH.OnJuly7and8,therewillbe BusinessSessionsandKnowledgeDiscussionsfrom10am–1pm.From2–5pm,there
The Bengal Travel Mart (BTM), is North-East's biggest Travel & Tourism Fair and is scheduled from 9th to 11th September, 2023 in Siliguri, West Bengal. BTM brings together business enthusiast with their tourism products and services from across theregiontopromotetheoveralltourismprosperityinthisbeautifulregion.Siliguriis the gateway to Northeast and it is a very big tourist hub. Bengal Travel Mart is the biggest platform to boast tourism within this region and also to the neighbouring countries like Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh. And also combining tourism of West Bengal with that of neighbouring states such as Sikkim, Bihar, Assam, Chattisgarh, Arunachal,MeghalayaandOdisha.
Bengal Travel Mart was conceptualized by Eastern Himalayas Travel and Tour Operators’ Association (EHTTOA) and was made possible by the blessings from Hon'bleChiefMinisterofWestBengal,Smt.MamataBanerjee&thethenMinisterin Charge,NorthBengalDevelopmentDepartment(NBDD),Hon'bleShriGoutamDeb.
The three-day event will enhance the tourist inflow to West Bengal and will focus on to showcase the state as a destination for domestic and international tourists.
will be B2B Meetings for around 200 delegates while the balance of delegates will go on city tour and sightseeing on both days.AthemeDinnerisplannedforJuly7at Temple Trees, the official residence of the PMofSriLankaandonJuly8,aGalaevening is planned at the Heritance Negombo Hotel, which is a beautiful property, where delegateswillbeabletoenjoyafunevening on the beach. On July 9 the delegates can opt for day excursions from Colombo to Bentota / Kandy / Galle. They can also go for an overnight tour to the said places. 50 delegates per excursion/ post tours shall be accommodated on first-cum-fist basis More details on Speakers and Sessions will be shared as and when will be decided,” he outlined.
Mr Lokesh Bettaiah, Hon Secretary General, TAAI sharing details of the Convention registration said that it is mandatory for all delegates to register online for this Convention. “We have made the process extremely user-friendly with all details regarding hotels and airlines clearly listed on the website along with all payment gateways. The Online Registrations will start from May28(Sunday)andweencourageyoualltoregisteringoodnumbers,”hesaid. Mr Paras Lakhia, Mananging Committee Member, TAAI will be handling the airline’s bookings and sharedthat theyhavenegotiatedthepricingwithfour partnerairlines–SriLankanAirlines,AirIndia,IndiGo,andAirVistara.
“The Inauguration is at BMICH, Day 2 Sessions are at Cinnamon Grand and Day 3 Sessions are at Shangri – La, followed by the B2B sessions in the respective hotels. Sri Lankan Tourism Ministry along with TAAI has made a request to the Hon. President of Sri Lanka for Free Visa for all Convention delegates & further going for all Indian Tourists.Weareawaitingconfirmationonthesame,”saidMrs.Mayal,adding,thatshe has seen a heart-warming dedication and commitment by the young and dynamic Sri LankanTourismMinisterHarinFernandoalongwiththeverycommitted&hospitable teamofSLAITOtohostTAAIforasuccessfulconvention.
BTM gives the platform to the local travel trade to showcase the tourism products, state’s infrastructure and the facilities to the national and global audience and especially to the trade people for better marketing of tourist and tourism facilities throughout West Bengal. The motto of this endeavour is to showcase the tourism infrastructure and facilities to the national and global audience and specially to the trade people for better marketing of tourist and tourism facilities throughout West Bengal. This is the 7th edition of the show and has plans to promote tourism, cultural programmes and business-to-business meetings. The participation from the neighbouringcountriesisalsoexpectedduringtheshow
The organiser EasternHimalayas Travel and TourOperators’ Association(EHTTOA) is one and only Tourism based association in Eastern Himalayan Region with its headquarter in Siliguri. Its membership reflects trust, quality and transparency in service.EHTTOAislookingforwardforrestoringbeauty,uniformityandimplementing better project in the region. It is a non profitable association connecting platform between Tourism, Travel & Hospitality sector and Industry stakeholders to create sustainableresponsibleTourism.More info - https://www bengaltravelmart in
Damodar Ropeway Infra Limited (DRIL), is set to wow the visitors to the Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhubaneswar (Odisha) with a ropeway that celebratesthebestinropewaytechnology,highlightsthenaturalbeautyandtribalart formsfromtheregion.
Thesoon-to-be-inauguratedropewaywillenticevisitorswithitsuniqueartisticvision thatincorporateslocalflora&fauna.TheNandankananropewayhasbeendeveloped aroundthe‘jungletheme.’ThisRopewaywillhelpinboostingtourismasthisropeway starts within Nandankanan Zoological Park and ends at Botanical Garden. The total length of the ropeway is 628 m, and its carrying capacity is 400 persons per hour The systemconsistsoftwotowersand12cabins.Eachcabinhasacapacityofsixpersons. Even the cabins are given a wooden finish to fit into nature and its beauty The cabins have some openable windows and air vents to help with air circulation. The wooden look cabins have a luxurious rose gold edging to give a hint of luxury while staying firmly in touch with its natural surroundings. The cabins are adorned with colourful tribal art-inspired digital art, representing different animals that inhabit NandankananPark.
Pride Hotels Group announces the launch of Pride Biznotel at Whitefield’, Bengaluru. Located in the vibrant Whitefield area of Bengaluru, Pride Biznotel offers a perfect blend of comfort and convenience for business travelers. With its strategic location near major business hubs, IT parks, and entertainment centers, the hotel caterstotheneedsofmodernprofessionals.
Announcing the launch Satyen Jain, CEO of Pride Hotels said, “Expanding our Pride Biznotelbrandtomultiplelocationsisatestamenttoourcommitmenttomeetingthe discerningneedsofbusinesstravelers.WiththelaunchofPrideBiznotelBengaluruat Whitefield, we are strategically catering to the thriving business community in the IT hub of the city We look forward to creating memorable experiencesfor our guests at PrideBiznotelBengaluru”
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Damodar Ropeways is India’s leading ropeway construction and operation company with a pan-India presence. Some of its major projects installations are located across many states in India, including in the states of Madhya Pradesh, Jammu & Kashmir, Rajasthan, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, Odisha, etc. DRIL is conducting successful operations in Guwahati (Assam), Hanumandhara (Chitrakut, Madhya Pradesh), Vaishno Devi (Jammu), Dongargarh (Chhattisgarh), Pushkar (Rajasthan) and Darjeeling(WestBengal).
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VITS Hotel and Resorts announces a major expansion plan, with the opening of new properties in key locations across the country The move comes as the renowned hotel chain seeks to meet the growing demand for popular tourist and businessdestinationsinIndia.
The three newly launched properties are located at Sector 44 in Noida, Dhava Road in Sasan Gir, and Kudroli in Mangalore. Each property will offer an exceptional guest experience,withworld-classamenitiesandunparalleledservice.
“We are thrilled to be expanding our portfolio of hotels and resorts," said Dr Vikram Kamat, The Founder and Chairman of the Vitskamats Group. "Our goal is to offer guests unforgettable hospitality experiences in some of the most beautiful locations in the country We believe that our new properties will help us achieve this goal and meet the growing demand for comfortable accommodation and excellent food and service ”
With the leadership of Dr Vikram Kamat, VITS Hotels and Resorts have a strong track record of successful hotel and resort developments, and its expansion plan is a testamenttoitscommitmenttoexcellenceandinnovationinthehospitalityindustry
This expansion plan is set to create thousands of jobs in the hospitality industry, providingopportunitiesforlocalresidentsandcontributingtothegrowthofthelocal economiesineachdestination.
The All-India Association of Authorized Money Changers and Money Transfer Agents demands inclusion of foreign currency cash, wire transfers through banks, pre-paid forex cards and other international payments into the TCS exemption ambit offered to the overseas transactions using debit and credit cards under the Liberalized RemittanceScheme(LRS).
The Union Ministry of Finance recently stated that, from July 1, transactions carried out overseas using debit and credit cards will be exempted from the 20% Tax Collected at Source (TCS) up to Rs 7 lakh per financial year However, no specific guidance has been issued regarding other widely-used international payment options, including foreign currency cash, wire transfers through banks, prepaid forex cards, and various modes of international transactions frequently usedbyindividualsduringoverseastripsforbothleisureandemploymentpurposes
The Money Exchange industry expects the Central Government to ensure a levelplaying field for all overseas transactions, regardless of the mode of payment or instruments used Travellers use various options like foreign currency cash (within the permitted limits of $3,000 or its equivalent), prepaid Forex Travel Cards, wire transfers, as well as debit and credit cards It is important to note that the common man, particularly first-time travellers, often lack awareness about the forex requirements while traveling abroad. Normally, they carry INR cash and seek destination currency upon arrival at an airport terminal. According to immigration datapublishedbytheDirectorateGeneralof CivilAviation(DGCA),over60%overseas travellers are first-time flyers, primarily from blue-collar backgrounds and falling outside the income tax bracket. This economically weaker section of society, with limitededucationandhavingnodebitorcreditcardfacility,deservesequaltreatment withthedebitandcreditcardholders.
The industry requests the government to extend the exemption of TCS to the purchase of cash, wire transfers, and prepaid forex cards The association remains committed to advocating for a fair and equitable environment for all individuals engaged in overseas transactions It is imperative to address the concerns of economically weaker sections, first-time travellers, and the labour and working classestoensureinclusivepoliciesandpractices
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
Eastern Arunachal Pradesh is truly a paradise unexplored. This part had remained comparatively untouched due to limited connectivity However, in the last couple of years connectivity improved drastically after two of India's longest bridges came into existence over the river Brahmaputra connecting Eastern ArunachaltoAssam.
This part makes a great holiday destination round the year One can arrive in Dibrugarh airport in Upper Assam, spend a night or two here exploring the Tea Gardens or directly proceed to Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh. The main attraction here is the Golden Pagoda of Namsai The Pagoda is perched beautifully on top of a hill on the banks of a river overlooking the Eastern
Himalayan mountains. The temple has a beautiful jade Buddha A tourist complexnearthepagodahasdecentaccommodationofindividualcottages.
From here one can drive to Parshuram kund. Parshuram kund located in the scenic Dibang valley is a natural water body fed by the Lohit river It is an important place as per Hindu mythology with beliefs that one can wash away theirsinsbybathinginthisKund.Thousandsofpilgrimsvisitthisplaceeveryyear on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, it becomes a busy hub with thousands of peoplecominginfromotherstatesofIndiaandNepal.
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Mayodia, a small “hill station” and is known for its natural beauty It is situated at analtitudeof2,652metersabovesealevelintheLowerDibangValleydistrictand is surrounded by dense forests and snow-capped mountains. The place is located around 56 km from Roing. It receives ample snowfall starting from the month of November till February/March. From Roing visitors can come back to Dibrugarh crossingIndia'slongestbridgetheBhupenHazarikasetuwhichis9kmslong.The view from the bridge is a sight to behold with the mighty Brahmaputra flowing majestically and the mountains of Eastern Himalayas in the horizon. Dibrugarh airportiswellconnectedtoallmajorairportsinIndia.
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IndiGo, India’s leading carrier, has announced new flights from North Goa to Patna, Bhopal, Vadodara, and Dehradun, effective May 22, 2023. The airline will connect North Goa to Ranchi via Patna, effective May 24, 2023. These flights are aimed at strengthening domestic connectivity and offering customers with increased flight options,toIndia’smostpopulartouristdestination,Goa.Theadditionoftheseroutes willtakethetallyoftotal22flightsbeingoperatedfromNorthGoa.
These flights are designed to cater to business and leisure travellers who are constantlyonthelookoutfornewandaffordableflyingoptionstoaccessdestinations which help in building businesses and are known for their tourist attractions. Customers who wish to plan their travel can book tickets via our official website www goIndiGo.in. The introduction of these flights will further bolster the airline’s domesticconnectivity
VietJet connects on direct flights Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) and Kochi (India) from August 12, 2023. Constantly expanding the flight network connecting India with Vietnam, the airline will operate with a frequency of four flights/week on every Monday,Wednesday,Friday,andSaturday FlightfromKochiwilldepartat23:50(local time) and land in Ho Chi Minh City at 06:40 (local time). Return flight will depart from HoChiMinhCityat19:20(localtime)andarriveinKochiat22:50(localtime).
Furthermore, VietJet expands its fleet to meet growing travel demand: Receives 6th A330 and Adds 3 A321 neo ACF Aircraft in May 2023. The new additions prioritize fuel savings, emission reduction, and environmental protection. These modern aircraft will replace older ones, enhancing operational efficiency, cost savings, and delivering exceptionalflightexperiencestopassengersataffordablefares.
Additionally, the airline has also announced international route, connecting Hanoi (Vietnam)withHiroshima(Japan)
Starting from July 19, 2022, the airline will launch a twice-weekly service between HanoiandHiroshima,withflightsoperatingonWednesdaysandSundays:Withaflight time of approximately 4.5 hours, passengers will depart Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi at 02:15 (local time) and land in Hiroshima International Airport at 08:45 (local time). The return flight will depart Hiroshima at 09:45 (local time) and arrive in Hanoiat12:35(localtime).
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Shimoga - 8th & 9th July 2023
Belgaum - 16th & 17th September 2023
Madurai - 8th, 9th & 10th December 2023
Nagpur - 26th, 27th & 28th January 2024
Udaipur - 16th & 17th March 2024
Star Air, the aviation arm of Sanjay Ghodawat Group, announced its operations of the Embraer E175 jet on the Bangalore-Hyderabad-Jamnagar route, becoming the firstregionalconnectivityscheme(RCS)operatortoofferbusinessclassonthisroute. "With the introduction of E175, Star Air becomes the only operator offering a Business Class product on UDAN-RCS routes, setting a new standard for regional air travel.Wearealsooneofonly3carriersofferingabusinessclassinIndia"saidShrenik Ghodawat, Director of Star Air "We are thrilled to introduce the E175 jet aircraft on the Bangalore-Hyderabad route, offering our passengers the highest level of comfort andconvenience,"saidCaptainSimranSinghTiwana,CEOofStarAir
TheEmbraerE175isastate-of-the-artregionaljetthatisknownforitsfuelefficiency, low noise, advanced technology and has a spotless safety record. Its interiors are equipped with state-of-the-art features, offering 12 Business Class seats in a 1 - 2 seating layout with a luxurious 36” seat pitch and 64 Economy Class seats in a 2 - 2 seating layout with a spacious 31” seat pitch. The seats are ergonomically designed andwillofferamplelegroomandspacetorecline,andyetnomiddleseatprovidingan unparalleled level of comfort. Business Class passengers will enjoy complimentary seat selection, a generous 20 KG baggage allowance, priority check-in and boarding, allowingyoutobreezethroughtheairportwithouthassle.Onceonboard,theywillbe treated to a premium in-flight meal service complete with hot meals and cool beverages,servedbyourfriendlyandprofessionalcabincrew
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Garuda Indonesia (GA) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) announced plans to enter into a joint venture arrangement that would deepen the cooperation, increase passenger capacitybetweenSingaporeandIndonesia,andoffercustomersmoretraveloptions. Subjecttoregulatoryapprovals,theproposedjointventurewillcoverroutesbetween SingaporeandDenpasar,Jakarta,andSurabaya ThiswillexpandontheMoUthatthe twoairlinessignedinNovember2021.
Mr Irfan Setiaputra, President and CEO, Garuda Indonesia, explained, “The joint venture agreement is also a part of our effort to improve our company’s performance through our network strategy by optimising our network through partnernship with our strategic airline partners, especially Singapore Airlines. With this initiative, both airlines agreed to further explore more advantages for both our customers, allowing them to enjoy various flight schedules with enhanced value services within the networksofGarudaIndonesiaandSingaporeAirlines.
Mr Goh Choon Phong, CEO, Singapore Airlines, said, “This joint venture will be a winwin arrangement that elevates the long-standing partnership. It reflects our firm commitment to grow the aviation markets in Indonesia and Singapore, facilitating a greater level of business and people connections and promoting both countries as regional tourism destinations. Our customers will also enjoy even more benefits, including an improved level of network connectivity, enhanced travel convenience, andadditionalfareoptions.”
Vistara, inaugurated its non-stop, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and London (London Heathrow). The inaugural flight, operated by the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, departed from Mumbai at 14:35 Hours (IST) and is scheduled to arrive at London Heathrow Airport at 19:55 Hours (BST). Vistara’ s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is known for its distinctive features such as comfortable
three-class seating, modern interiors, wireless connectivity on-board, cutting-edge in-flight entertainment system with live TV at 35,000 feet and wellness lighting solutiontonameafew
Vistara celebrated the launch of the new international route with a ceremonious lamp lighting ceremony at the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport. Customerswillbeofferedthemeddelicaciesontheinauguralflightincludingregional favourites – pav bhaji and keema pav, and London’s speciality beer – Brewdog Punk IPA,onthereturnflight.
FlyBladeIndia(“BLADE India”), a joint venture between HunchVentures and BLADE Air Mobility, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLDE), has launched same day return helicopter services connectingBengaluru toTirupatiAirportaspartofitsexpansionplan.Theflightsare available‘ondemand’basisandareavailableatINR3,50,000+GSTaccommodating5 guests at a time which can be crowd sourced and/or booked via charter Onward journey from the Bangalore airport shall start in the morning hours between 09:15 am to 09:30 am from HAL, whereas the return flights will be in the evening between 04:00pmto4:15pm.
The service aims at enhancing the connectivity to Tirupati and making travel more convenient and time effective for pilgrims, especially the elders. This route is now operational and open for bookings on the BLADE India website or through the Flier Relationsteamat18001025233.
BLADE India also expanded to Karnataka by connecting Bangalore to Coorg and Kabini It providesby-the-seat helicopterservicesto CoorgandKabinistartingat INR 20000perpersonandconnectingBIALtocitycenterforINR4500perperson. Shortly afterwards, BLADE India launched its first intra-city service, BLADE Airport route, with flights connecting Bengaluru airport to key locations within the city such as HAL. Within the three months of the launch of BLADE Airport route, BLADE added Hosur in their intra-city network to ease the commute between North and South Bengaluru.FlightscanbebookedlikeanyotherairticketataninitialcostofINR4500* per person. In the coming months, more landing points will be added within the city aspartofthecompany’sexpansionplan.
Radisson Hotel Group continues its ambitious growth and development plan in India with the signing of 11 new hotels across brands between January and April 2023. Locatedinkeygatewaycitiesandemergingdestinations,thesenewhotelsarepresent across Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Ujjain, Raipur, Sonamarg, Manali, Kerala, and Visakhapatnam.
The full list of signings between January and April 2023 includes: 1) Radisson Collection Hotel Hyderabad Financial District (300 room-key) 2) Radisson Blu Resort Hyderabad Chevella (160 room-key) 3) Radisson Hotel Sonamarg 4)Radisson Hotel Sonipat (120 room-key) 5) Radisson Hotel Ujjain (150 room-key) 6) Radisson Hotel Raipur (130 room-key) 7) Radisson Hotel Visakhapatnam (120 room-key) 8) Palchan HotelandSpa,amemberofRadissonIndividualsRetreats.
Ramzy Fenianos, Chief Development Officer, APAC, Radisson Hotel Group said “India is an important market from a global strategy standpoint and solidifying our footprint here is our long-term goal. Strong wins in 2022 established a robust path for growth this year We are focused on doubling our footprint by 2025 and remain invested in identifyingtherightpartnersforsigningandopeningbrand-defininghotels.”
Commenting on the development, Zubin Saxena, Managing Director & Area Senior Vice President, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group said “2023 marks a significant milestone for us at Radisson Hotel Group as we have successfully completed our 25yearjourneyintheIndianmarket.Totranslateourambitiousfive-yearexpansionplan, we have signed 11 new hotels since January and have a strong pipeline ahead for this year. Our focus remains on strengthening our brand structure while enabling quality hospitalityforguestsacrossIndia.”
StarAlliance, the world’s first and largest global airline alliance, announced that Theo Panagiotoulias has been chosen to becomeitsnextCEO
Mr Panagiotoulias has more than 25 years’ international experience in the airlineandaviationindustry HejoinsStar Alliance from Hawaiian Airlines, where he had been Senior VP for Global Sales and Alliances since 2014. Previously, Mr Panagiotoulias was VP and GM (Asia Pacific) at travel technology provider Sabre Corporation, as well as a 15-year veteran of American Airlines, where he held several commercial, operational andmanagementpositions.
“On behalf of the board of Star Alliance, I would like to congratulate Theo for being named the next CEO of Star Alliance,” said Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines and Chairman of the Star Alliance Chief Executive Board “Theo’s international commercial and airline experience have given him a good understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing our industry today IbelieveheistherightpersontoleadStarAllianceintothefuture.”
“Star Alliance connects the world,” said Mr Panagiotoulias. “More than 200 million customers fly with its 26 member airlines each year, on more than 16,000 flights each day The Alliance has also led the revolution to promote a more seamless passenger experience. I am honoured that I’ve been chosen to lead the Star Alliance team and work directly with our 26 member carriers, as we continue to innovate as the world’s leadingairlinealliance.”
