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Cygnett Hotels & Resorts Pvt. Ltd. has announced the opening of a new property in Jaipur, marking it as the hotel chain’s second property in the vibrant ‘Pink City.’ The new hotel offers proximity to both the Jaipur airport and the Sitapura industrial area. Blending ‘Cygnetture’ service with cutting-edge technology, the new property promises a seamless and sophisticated experience for travellers. Cygnett Style Ganga features 45 well-appointed rooms, meticulously equipped with modern amenities and comforts. With its strategic location and exceptional culinary offerings, Cygnett Style Ganga serves as an ideal destination catering to the needs of both business travellers and leisure tourists alike. This full-service budget hotel offers a decorative and stylish atmosphere, ensuring an unforgettable stay. Sarbendra Sarkar, Founder & Chairman, Cygnett Hotels & Resorts, said, “We have redefined economy to mean affordable comfort at its best. We assure maximum value at minimum rates, ensuring consistency, top-notch quality, and utmost satisfaction for our valuable guests.” “Our focus has been to open our hotels in both known and upcoming tourism destinations of the country. Rajasthan is one of the most known global tourist destinations. We already have a Cygnett Park brand in the city and the addition of Cygnett Style Ganga in our portfolio has further strengthened our presence in the Pink City,” he further noted. The forthcoming additions of a Rooftop Restro Bar, Spa, and Gym promise to elevate the hotel experience to new heights. Moreover, the rooftop swimming pool provides a serene escape for relaxation and rejuvenation amidst the city’s hustle and bustle. Additionally, the hotel offers versatile spaces for gatherings and events. The hotel’s event spaces are thoughtfully crafted with contemporary aesthetics, cutting-edge technology, and flawless connectivity. These …

P A Mohamed Riyas, Kerala Tourism Minister, mentioned, “Heli-tourism endeavour enables tourists to save time during their visits to destinations. Travellers may sometimes face a few hiccups with surface travel in the state. Thus heli-tourism will be of immense benefit”.

Sheo Shekhar Shukla, Principal Secretary Madhya Pradesh Tourism said, “Long distance, intra-state cruises will be a new attraction for 2024. We have a buoyant plan for cruise tourism in 2024. The main attraction will be the nearly 130 km inter-state cruise on river Narmada.”

P A Mohammed Riyaz, Tourism Minister of Kerala, urges and says, “There is a huge potential for beach tourism in Kerala, and 580-km coastline will be utilised effectively. It will also investors has expressed their intent to investing in beach tourism and it would be under the public-private partnership model”.

Sriharan Balan, Managing Director, Madura Travel Service, said, ‘Weddings have emerged as significant game-changers post-COVID. Europeans are increasingly interested in embracing the South Indian way of getting married. Pondicherry, in Tamil Nadu, is attracting numerous French nationals to wed in the South Indian style with a touch of beachside ceremonies. This trend has just begun, and we anticipate it to become a market worth a minimum of $10 million solely in Tamil Nadu by 2025.”

Himachal Assembly passed the HP Tourism Development and Registration (Amendment) Bill, 2023, mandating registration for tourism units. CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu introduced the bill, requiring existing units to register within 30 days without fees until the current license expires.  

In order to provide impetus to the development of adventure tourism in the country, MOT has set up a National Board for Adventure Tourism under Secretary (Tourism) and comprising Central Ministries, states and industry stakeholders to provide guidance for the development of the sector. Seven strategic pillars have been identified for development of sustainable tourism, adventure tourism and ecotourism. These include state assessment, skills, marketing, strengthening safety framework, national and state level rescue grid, destination and product development, and governance and institutional framework.

Skyscanner’s Travel Trends and Destination Expert, Mohit Joshi, says, “The value of experiences and cultural exploration will be key considerations, with price no longer solely ruling decision-making for Indian travellers. We expect this momentum to only grow next year as the 2024 report also highlights that 86% of Indian travellers plan to take the same number, if not more, trips abroad in 2024 compared to 2023. We also predict Nice in France to be a great-value destination for Indian travellers in 2024, with airfares having dropped by over a third over the past 12 months. 2024 will also see Indian travellers heading abroad to see their favourite artists play, with a third of fans saying they would travel to short-haul destinations to hear their favourite artists live, while 20% would fly long-haul.”

Uttarakhand is set to revolutionize tourism with the launch of India’s first-ever Himalayan AirSafari using gyrocopters. This pioneering venture promises to offer an unparalleled experience, blending adventure with breathtaking panoramas of the Himalayas. Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, in collaboration with Rajas Aerosports and Adventures Pvt Ltd is introducing gyrocopters – compact, agile aircraft- as a novel way to explore its stunning landscapes. The state marks a new chapter in tourism with the successful completion of the first gyrocopter trial flight from Bairagi Camp, Haridwar, on December 16, 2023. Under the innovative Himalayan AirSafari scheme, part of the visionary Breakfast Tourism initiative, tourists will embark on a journey unlike any other. They will soar across the skies, enjoying aerial views of the majestic Himalayan ranges and serene rivers, transitioning smoothly from one exotic location to another. Additional Chief Executive Officer of Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board, Col. Ashwini Pundir who was part of this trial flight, said that the Himalayan Air Safari scheme of various tourist places of the state will soon be launched through Gyrocopter. In this scheme tourists will fly from one place in a Gyrocopter, enjoy the natural beauty of the Himalayan peaks and rivers, reach another destination and after some time at the destination, return back to their place of origin. This venture is more than just a scenic tour; it’s a bridge connecting tourists to the lesser-known, remote jewels of Uttarakhand. It offers a unique opportunity to explore hidden destinations, all within a short, exhilarating gyrocopter ride. Get ready to experience the Himalayas like never before – from the skies! Join us as we unveil a new era of travel and exploration in India.  

The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department has launched a new star hotel classification portal to boost the tourism and hospitality industry in the state. Under the new system, the hotels and resorts in Uttar Pradesh will now be classified under five categories — platinum, diamond, gold, silver and bronze. State Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said that the classification of hotels and resorts in the state will be done based on their quality, services and overall facilities and guest experience.