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Vietnam tourism to prepare customised products for Indian market

On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and India, the Embassy of Viet Nam in India, organised the Vietnam Tourism Forum in India. HE. Ambassador Nguyen Thanh Hai emphasized that the forum was also an opportunity for Vietnamese service providers to understand more about Indian tourists’ demand so to prepare customised products for Indian market.

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MP Tourism identifies 15 new sites to develop water-based tourism projects

Madhya Pradesh kickstarted the two-month mega event, Jal Mahotsav, to promote water-based tourism in the state. Due to its popularity and potential opportunities for investors and visitors, the state tourism board wants to create more such projects that will offer the same experiences like Jal Mahotsav. Principal Secretary Tourism and Culture Department and Managing Director, MP Tourism Board Sheo Shekhar Shukla added that 15 similar sites have been identified in the state now where the work will start soon.

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Unmanned check-in counters causing congestion at airports: MoCA

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on Tuesday said check-in counters left unmanned by airlines were leading to congestion at major airports in the country. ‘Airlines are therefore advised to deploy sufficient manpower at all check-in/baggage drop counters well in advance to ensure decongestion and smooth flow of passengers at airports,” the MoCA’s said in the letter. A surge in air travel – airports have seen over 400,000 domestic flyers a day for 10 consecutive days – has strained the infrastructure at the country’s busiest airports such as Delhi and Mumbai and forced the MoCA to order a reduction and shifting of peak-hour flights. “It has come to the notice of the MoCA that the airline check-in counters at certain airports are found unmanned or inadequately manned during early morning hours leading to congestion at the airports, thereby causing inconvenience to the passengers,’ MoCA’s letter stated, requesting airlines to place real-time data on their social media feeds regarding waiting time at respective airports’ entry gates.

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62% plan to attend music festivals to celebrate the holidays this year: AmEx report

With the revival of the Indian tourism industry post pandemic, AmEx has released a report which furnishes valuable and relevant information on key indicators of tourism statistics. As per the report, 62% plan to attend music festivals to celebrate the holidays this year. Almost 87% people agree they would rather purchase experiences as gifts for their friends and family rather than material gifts.

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Tripjack launches MICE vertical, to create space in market by leveraging existing network

Seeing huge opportunity in MICE, Tripjack has launched a MICE vertical. Amit Parkar, Business Head – MICE, Tripjack, says, “We expect demand for MICE in India to grow rapidly. This was the idea behind launching a new MICE vertical at Tripjack. We will create space in the segment by leveraging our existing network. Since TripJack is a tech-driven organization, we are also exploring how our expertise can help us deliver a seamless experience to our customers,” Parkar says.

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Switzerland Tourism to conduct webinar on Lucerne today at 3pm

Located on the banks of Lake Lucerne and surrounded by a gorgeous Alpine landscape, Lucerne is a gateway to many popular mountain excursions and offers exciting activities and shopping experiences. This webinar will highlight the unique offerings in and around Lucerne. Attend all webinars for a chance to win a trip to Switzerland in 2023. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

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India opens e-visa facility for British national once again, website to be ready soon

Vikram Doraiswami, High Commissioner of India to the United Kingdom, has just confirmed that the e-visa facility will again be available for UK nationals travelling to India. He said, “The big news today is we are rolling out e-visas once again. This servie will be made available to you forthwith. System upgrade is underway and the visa website will soon be ready to receive applications from friends in the UK.”  

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GO FIRST enters into an exclusive GSA with EaseMyTrip for their sales in Saudi Arabia

GO FIRST has announced that it has signed an exclusive General Sales Agreement with EaseMyTrip to sell, promote and market passenger tickets and other services to passengers in Saudi Arabia effective from this month. To establish a fruitful commercial relationship and expansive grip within one of the biggest travel markets in Western Asia, EaseMyTrip will be extending operations of GO FIRST by opening an independent branded office and representing the airlines in Dammam and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and other locations. The three-year exclusive partnership deal provides an opportune time for both brands to expand and bolster their service range in Saudi Arabia. EaseMyTrip and its sweeping reach, comprehensive marketing interventions, and knowledge of the locals would help GO FIRST provide suitable schemes for Saudi tourists and locals, enhancing their experience. Furthermore, this association would necessitate all the other travel agents within the vicinity to create a purchase circuit from EaseMyTrip when they will be buying GO FIRST tickets from Saudi Arabia. Articulately summing up the agreement, Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder said, “At EaseMyTrip, we understand that Saudi Arabia attracts millions of tourists every year, and the locals love to travel as well. It is a significantly crowded travel market that is yearning for a better travel experience. With our successful endeavours in most associations and businesses around the world, we want to enter the market here in Saudi Arabia and serve the tourists with utmost dedication. We are overjoyed to begin our journey as a GSA partner with GO FIRST, one of the most popular and affordable airline services in multiple international destinations.”

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ITA Airways launches New Delhi to Rome direct flight, only carrier to operate direct connection

ITA Airways’ first flight from New Delhi to Rome Fiumicino departed on Dec 4 at 03:50 am local time. The new connection marks a step forward in the expansion of the Company’s network towards the Asian market, while confirming its commitment to attracting connecting customers. The ribbon-cutting ceremony at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport was attended by Pierfrancesco Carino, Vice President International Sales ITA Airways and Fabio Bigotti, Country Manager India ITA Airways. “We are happy to inaugurate today the ITA Airways’ Rome Fiumicino – New Delhi connections, the only direct flights between these two capitals” – said Emiliana Limosani – Chief Commercial Officer ITA Airways and CEO Volare. “With the opening of this new route for the transport of passengers and cargo between Italy and India, ITA Airways is further contributing to the cultural integration and development of the economic relationship between the two countries, which have developed a solid political and commercial collaboration in recent years, with the presence of more than 600 Italian companies in India and a bilateral interchange that in 2021 reached a record value of more than 10 billion euros. We have thus taken an important step forward in the project of expanding our intercontinental network towards a fascinating destination and a market full of opportunities. In addition, thanks to the flight departing from New Delhi to Rome, our Indian customers will be able to visit not only Italy but all of Europe thanks to convenient connections offered from our Rome Fiumicino hub” concluded the Chief Commercial Officer. This is the first time ITA Airways operates in the Indian market and, more importantly, the Company is the only airline to operate a direct …

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