According to FCM, Google Flights data shows, on average, flights that depart on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday have been 12 per cent cheaper than weekend departures. This hack will be useful for business travellers who have the flexibility to book early-week meetings.
Read More »All G20 destinations attracted global attention and put India on global tourism map: GK Reddy
G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, has said that all destinations where G20 meetings were held, have attracted global attention and put India on the global tourism map. “G20 meetings have fostered collaboration between governments, private sector and other stakeholders.”
Read More »FTAs from Jan-Apr 2023 touched 79 per cent of FTAs during the same period in 2019: MOT
According to provisional data received from Bureau of Immigration, the Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India during January to April 2023 reached 79 per cent of FTAs during the same period in 2019, revealed G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, in Rajya Sabha.
Read More »Auckland, Jeddah & Colombo most popular destinations for Indians with 3 digit growth
There is increased attention from Indian travellers to Auckland, Jeddah, and Colombo with an upswing in flight searches of about 320%, 195%, and 191% as compared to 2022, respectively. Major reason behind this footfall in these destinations is low airfares & stability.
Read More »Indians’ curiousity for authentic cuisines will lead to growth of food tourism, says Goyal
Subhash Goyal, Chairman, STIC Travel Group said that food tourism sector is on a sudden rise. He mentioned, “The sector will be an enduring trend amongst travellers. Indians are curious to try different authentic cuisines whether domestic or international food.”
Read More »Charter operators facing problems due to shortage of private terminals in India: Sharma
Santosh Sharma, Founder, BookMyJet, has said that barring only few airports in India like Delhi, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Cochin, we have no other airports in India, which has the availability of private terminal for charters which causes inconvenience to private charter operators.
Read More »India poised to become domestic cruise hub; urgent action on infra & regulations required
Naveen Kundu, MD, Ebixcash pointed out “India is set to become a domestic cruise hub, but regulations, cruise lines, and infrastructure need immediate attention”. Additionally, he informed cruises will come to India if there is favourable environment and infrastructure
Read More »Espire Hospitality Group’s upcoming ‘Country Inn Premier’ hotel in Dehradun appoints Sarthak Mathur as the Operations Manager
Country Inn Premier – The Prominence, Dehradun, planned to open in August 2023, appoints Sarthak Mathur as the Operations Manager. With over 13 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Sarthak brings a wealth of expertise in transforming strategic visions into tangible results across various renowned hotels Sarthak has a commendable track record of working with esteemed brands in the hospitality industry like Marriott International and Radisson Hotel Group. His extensive experience in hotel operations and food & beverage makes him an adept professional in optimizing efficiency and streamlining processes.
Read More »Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels forays in upmarket Mumbai with launch of ‘Regenta Place The Emerald’, Juhu
Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels today announced their arrival in upmarket Mumbai with the launch of its 68 rooms boutique property ‘Regenta Place The Emerald’ in Juhu. The property is strategically located at the Tara Juhu road making it an ideal choice for both leisure and business travelerrs. Chander K Baljee, Chairman and Managing Director, Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels said, “The launch of ‘Regenta Place The Emerald’ in Mumbai is in sync with our continued vision of strengthening presence in key domestic markets. Maharashtra has always remained a critical market in terms of tourism and business potential”. Philip Logan, (COO), Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels, said, “Our diverse portfolio of accomodations are testament to the fact that we are well poised to set new standards in hopistality industry. While we already have presence in Navi Mumbai, the launch of ‘Regenta Place The Emerald’ in Juhu, at the heart of Mumbai marks an exciting beginning for the brand. We are delighted to add a new landmark in this city and are certain that the elite, urban positioning of the excuisite property will welcome our loyal as well as new guests not only locally but from all over the world.” The property will host a range of fully equppied rooms including exquisite superior rooms. Spacious deluxe rooms, stylish studio rooms, sophisticated one- bedroom apartments, and spacious two- bedroom apartments. ‘Sapphire’, the veg Indian Specialty Restaurant & Bar at the hotel will be offering low cholesterol, fat- free, zero oil delectable vegetarian cuisine for the very first time in India setting a new benchmark in healthy dinning. The other dining options include a stylish lounge bar and Café 49 & 49 Bakers …
Read More »New ‘shell-shaped’ terminal worth ₹710-cr to serve 50 lakh pax per year at Port Blair Airport
Noting that boosting connectivity infrastructure has been a major focus of the government, the Prime Minister’s Office said the new facility, built at a cost of around Rs 710 crore, will play a key role in enhancing connectivity and accommodating 50 lakh visitors annually.
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