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MoT celebrates National Tourism Day with focus on Rural & Community Centric Tourism

Marking the National Tourism Day on 25th January 2023 under the aegis of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, seminars, cultural events and other programmes are being organised by the Centre where several states are conducting events to promote tourism in their region. The Indian government established January 25 as the National Tourism Day to raise awareness about the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. The day is observed to cultivate awareness among the global community on the importance of tourism and its social, political, financial and cultural worth.

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THAI Smile Airways reintroduces direct flight service between Jaipur and Bangkok

THAI Smile Airways continues expanding international routes by launching Jaipur – Bangkok flight to underscore its aviation standards and excellent service. The new flight aims at accommodating those targeted groups who are looking for convenient travelling from a full service airline, while opening a new window of adventure for the Thai passengers to explore the Pink City of India. It also offers exclusive travelling experience for Indian passengers with the best services. The A320-200 Airbus will fly directly from Jaipur to Bangkok where passengers can continue travel connections to other cities in Thailand and other countries conveniently. The service flight operates 4 flights a week and starts on January 5, 2023 onwards. Thamanoon Kuprasert, Acting Chief Executive Officer of THAI Smile Airways, a subsidiary airline of THAI Airways International Public Company (THAI), stated that “We are proud and ready to reintroduce the another route to India, that is between Jaipur – Bangkok. This is to underscore our proactive strategy in expanding international routes while encouraging passengers from both countries to explore the new travelling experience. Apart from being the capital and largest city of the Indian state of Rajasthan, with more than 3 million of populations, Jaipur is globally recognized as the Pink City of India. There are plenty of interesting tourist attractions, especially for the art and cultural activities and resources. Opening this new route is to answer to the demands of the Indian tourists who love the charming of Thailand. The excellent services are provided by our flight attendants who are committed to serving the passengers with humble and smile, which is the unique of Thainess that is recognized worldwide.” Vachirachai Sirisumpan, Director of Tourism Authority of Thailand …

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Outrigger Resorts and Hotels expand association with Global Destinations, to position self for future growth in India

Global Destinations will now assist the Outrigger team on further increasing brand awareness and sales amongst Indian travelers and the travel fraternity for its collection of premier, award-winning beach resorts across Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives. Outrigger prides itself on its world-class hospitality rooted in local culture and has some of the most iconic locations such as Bel Ombre nature reserve in Mauritius, South Ari Atoll Maldives and Koh Samui Beach in Thailand. With a range of new offerings, openings and refurbishments over the last six months across Fiji, Maldives, Hawai‘i and Thailand, Outrigger Resorts & Hotels is a must-visit accommodation option for those wanting to escape to a tropical getaway. Sean Dee, Chief Commercial Officer, Outrigger Hospitality Group comments: “India is an important source market for Outrigger’s properties in Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives and we are pleased to collaborate with Global Destinations on this expanded role.” He added, “Outrigger is constantly striving to elevate its brand with new properties, technology and amenities – we look forward to welcoming more guests from India and providing them with authentic experiences in iconic beach resort destinations.” Pranav Kapadia, Founder, Global Destinations comments “We are delighted to be working with Outrigger Hospitality Group as their India partner. Over the last year, we have been privileged to work with Outrigger Mauritius Beach Resort and do some good work, so to work along with their Thailand and Maldives resorts is a fantastic opportunity for us at Global Destinations.” He also highlighted,” Outrigger Resorts & Hotels are looking at steadily increasing their footprint in India and we aim to achieve this for them by building a strong brand presence as well as taking their sales …

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Ministry of Tourism participates in FITUR, one of world’s largest international tourism trade fairs in Madrid

The Ministry of Tourism, Government of India participated in FITUR from the 18th to 22nd of January in Madrid which is one of the world’s largest international travel exhibitions. In cognizance of the situation after the pandemic, This participation is significant to step up the recovery of inbound tourism to pre-pandemic levels. The Ministry of Tourism took a space of 253 sq. meters, with over 30 participants co-exhibiting with the India Pavilion to participate in the Exhibition. The India Pavilion was graced by the presence of the King and Queen of Spain and was formally inaugurated by His Excellency, Mr Dinesh K. Patnaik, Dr Abhay Sinha, DG SEPC, Indian Ambassador to Spain, Mr Mohammed Riyas, Hon’ble Minister of Tourism, Kerala, and Mr Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India. The Inauguration of the India Pavilion was done with Ribbon Cutting followed by Indian cultural performances and Yoga sessions. After the inauguration, the Indian delegation and participants went around the India Pavilion and booths of various participating states and tour operators. The participation was coordinated by Services Export Promotion Council (SEPC). During the day, Incredible India organized various Culture Performances, Yoga Sessions, Mehndi and Bollywood Dance Performances. The Indian Delegation led by Mr Rakesh Kumar Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism participated in key business meetings with senior leadership from Melia Hotels International, Palladium Hotel Group, Expedia Group, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), Cushman & Wakefield, and the Indo-Spanish Chambers of Commerce. These meetings facilitated by the dedicated Industry Development & Investment Promotion (IDIP) Division at the Ministry of Tourism managed by Invest India, had discussions around investment opportunities in the Indian tourism & hospitality sector. …

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Need to overhaul taxation & compliance structure to boost domestic travel industry: Rajesh Magow, MMT

Rajesh Magow, co-Founder & Group CEO, MakeMyTrip, has said that there is a need to overhaul taxation and compliance structure to boost the domestic travel industry. “We suggest that tourism exports be treated at par with other exports and services and such transactions may be zero rated for GST without stopping the flow of input credits,” he added.

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Tripjack expands, launches new office in Chennai

Tripjack is excited to announce the opening of a new office in Chennai, India. The office will act as a focal point for the business operations in the area and offer a variety of services to local travel partners. It will be led by a team of experienced travel professionals who are committed to delivering the highest level of service and will look at new avenues to explore business growth in the region. The team will work closely with local travel partners servicing them across all categories including Flights, Hotels, Cruises, Holidays, Rail and Visas. Speaking on the announcement, Hussain Patel, Director, Tripjack said, “We are thrilled to open a new chapter in Chennai, which is an important hub for both business and leisure travel. We believe expanding our footprint will enable us to serve our travel partners in a more personalized and direct way. Along with our high-quality service we look to explore new avenues of growth in this region.”

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One Rep Global appointed India representative for De L’Europe Amsterdam

One Rep Global has been appointed India representative for Netherlands’ iconic hotel De L’Europe Amsterdam which opened its door to patrons 127 years ago in 1896. Dedicated to luxury Amsterdam hospitality the hotel has 105 beautifully designed guest rooms including 55 suites and a peerless six-bedroom penthouse suite. With luxurious comfort at its heart, each room is an amalgamation of classic design, contemporary amenities, and the authentic Amsterdam spirit for a stay beyond compare. Home to three of the finest restaurants and the charming gentleman’s pub in Amsterdam, De L’Europe is a culinary delight to be explored during one’s stay. Flore, a two Michelin Star restaurant led by chef Bas van Kranen takes its guests on a culinary adventure with conscious and high-quality cuisine that moves with the pace of the seasons. Marie, a casual yet chic restaurant on the waterfront terrace overlooking the Amstel river serves French cuisine. For Italian cuisine lovers, there is Trattoria Graziella which serves up inspired Italian dishes in a charming space. Last but not least, one cannot miss going to Freddy’s Bar, a gentleman’s pub named after Alfred ‘Freddy’ Heineken. With an old-world charm, this place is a perfect setup for socializing for guests and locals alike. Robert-Jan, Managing Director, De L’Europe Amsterdam said, “One Rep Global provides a 360-degree approach within the luxury hospitality and luxury lifestyle industry. With De L’Europe being an independent luxury hotel, we admire the core values of One Rep Global as one of the leading hotel consultancies in India and Middle East. With their in-depth knowledge and their tailor-made services, we are looking forward to re-open the doors of De L’Europe to this inspiring and upcoming market and …

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