Tourism Breaking News

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) has become the first Indian hospitality association to be awarded both the ISO 9001:2015 as well as the ISO 27001:2013 certifications. Sherry Bhatia, President, HRAWI, says, “This accreditation is assurance that we have robust, clearly-defined procedures in place across all areas … Read More »

Edesia, the global cuisine restaurant at Crowne Plaza New Delhi is hosting a one of its kind food fest ‘The Culinary Renaissance’ to celebrate the occasion of ‘World Tourism Day’. This week-long festival attempts to celebrate tourism’s ability to drive inclusive development and the role it plays in promoting respect … Read More »

Air India Chairman Rajiv Bansal named as the new aviation secretary. Bansal, a 1988 batch lAS officer of Nagaland cadre, will replace Pradeep Singh Kharola, upon his retirement this month-end. As per Personnel Ministry order: Rajaraman will take over the charge from Anshu Prakash who will retire on September 30. … Read More »

Goa’s historic churches which are maintained by the ASI will be developed by the central government, which will also fund events related to the 60th anniversary of the state’s Liberation from Portuguese yoke, Union Minister for Tourism and Culture G. Kishan Reddy. Speaking at a helipad inauguration in Old Goa, … Read More »

The wait is finally over. South African Airways (SAA) is set to return to the skies on September 23. The South African national carrier will resume flights after 16 months of being grounded due to viability challenges, in spite of repeated government bailouts and implementation of business rescue plan. Resumption … Read More »