Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, in a press conference recently, has said that 13 routes were proposed in the International UDAN Scheme, of which 4 have been awarded viz: Guwahati-Dhaka, Guwahati-Bangkok, Imphal-Mandalay and Agartala-Chittagong.

Hospitality & Marketing Services (H&M Services) has been appointed as exclusive sales and marketing company to handle all the sales activities of The Tattwaa Corbett Spa and Resort. Geeta Maheshwari, Owner, Hospitality & Marketing Services sharing some information about the property said, “The addition of this property is part of our strategy to spread wings in the current financial year. Uttarakhand is an abundance of cultural properties and we are extremely lucky to find this gem and add to our existing portfolio”. She also added that luxurious resort offers the entirety of the unique Corbett experience, imbibing from the five elements of the universe. These elements are the building blocks of the Resort and our guest experience. Moreover, property has close proximity to Delhi/NCR, we expect to see the business flow from this part of the country, especially during the weekends. This also happens to be our first property in the state of Uttarakhand. The resort features 41 cozy living spaces across five categories – Standard Rooms, Jungle Cabana, Superior Rooms, Cottage Rooms and Suite along with 7 Ultra Luxury Rooms. Each of these rooms and suites are fitted with a myriad of modern amenities and offer our guests a pleasant stay near Jim Corbett National Park. The resort offers a multi-cuisine restaurant that serves a buffet and can accommodate 60 people indoors and another 20 in the adjoining open garden and a Barbeque- which serves barbequed/grilled food and beverages and is situated near the swimming pool.  

In a bid to promote and prioritize tourism, the Govt of Nepal has declared 2023 to 2033 as the tourism decade. Announced during Nepal’s annual budget, the tourism decade will focus on activations across the sector and closely involve private players as well.

Ministry of Tourism initiative ‘Travel for LiFE’ highlights how tourism stakeholders share a collective responsibility towards actions that will help in mainstreaming sustainability in Indian tourism sector make a difference via responsible tourism to create a greener future

According to a recent report by IATA, India witnessed a significant surge , with RPKs surpassing 2019 levels by 14.7 % and experiencing an 18.3 % year-on -year increase. Growth in international air traffic continues to be stable this month.

Jyotiraditya Sciindia, Civil Aviation Minister, said, “Civil aviation is expected to grow from 14.5 cr passengers to 45 cr passengers by 2030. There is a huge potential in the aviation sector to be explored both in terms of passenger traffic and infrastructure”.

IRCTC announced the launch of Zoop, a Google Chatbot for food delivery on trains. Railway passengers can simply google “Zoop India” and click on the “Chat” option for ordering food on train, track their PNR status, and orders within the chat itself. From checking the PNR Status on Google Chats to selecting their desired items to track their orders, users can carry out the entire process without the app or website can be done with AI assistance. The entire food ordering process is very smooth and user-friendly. Here’s how to use the Zoop Google Chat for Indian Railways: 1. Type “Zoop India” on the Google search bar 2. Select the “Chat” option – this will open a pop-up for chat with a live agent 3. Select “Check PNR Status” or “Order Food” as per your needs. Puneet Sharma, Founder, Zoop, comments “Our goal is to provide our customers with quality meals from a wide variety of options, including full-course meals, snacks, and drinks. Upon ordering, passengers can track the progress of their orders in real-time”. He commented that Zoop not only offers convenience but also flexibility, as travelers can choose to order anything from a light snack to a full meal. With the introduction of Google chatbot, passengers don’t have to choose between pantry car snacks or waiting until getting off the train to get a good meal.

Cross Pattaya Pratamnak under the umbrella of Cross Hotel & Resorts, have won the Travelers’ Choice Award Best of the Best: World’s Hottest New Hotel. From leisure & luxury to sunsets and seascapes. From its majestic location overlooking the beach, Cross Pattaya Pratamnak offers comfort for those seeking leisure and relaxation with activities both in and around the hotel. The hotel’s exquisite design takes inspiration from colonial-style architecture. Situated on Pratamnak Hill, the property features delightful interiors and fully modern facilities.   Seven Hotels under Cross resorts have won Travelers’ Choice Award are 1. Cross Chiang Mai Riverside 2. Cross Bali Breakers Resort 3. Cross River Kwai 4. Cross Vibe Bangkok Sukhuvmit 5. Away Chiang Mai Thapae – A vegan Retreat 6. Away Bali Legian Camakila 7. Tanadewa Resort & Spa Ubud by Cross Collection What is Travelers’ Choice Award – Every year, it is awarded to travelers’ favorite destinations, hotels, restaurants, and things to do around the world, based on reviews and ratings collected over the past 12 months. So our Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best winners are decided by you: real travelers from all over, sharing real opinions and stories.  

Vistara has started non-stop, 5x weekly flights between Mumbai and London (London Heathrow), to be operated by the state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Vinod Kannan, CEO, Vistara, recently said that London has been the most lucrative route in Europe for them.

Shuja Bin Mehdi, B2B Manager- India , VisitBritain, has said that this year they have seen very good numbers coming in from Jan to March. “We hope to break all records of 2019 and 2022 this year of visitation from India,” he adds speaking about ease in visa processing.