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Building on its robust presence in India, Lufthansa today announced the introduction of two new routes – Munich to Bangalore and Frankfurt to Hyderabad.  The new flights on the Munich-Bangalore route will be operational three times a week, with the first flight scheduled on November 3, 2023. The flights from Frankfurt-Hyderabad will commence operations in the coming winter and combined these flights represent the first new routes in Asia Pacific for the Group. This expansion underlines Lufthansa’s long-term vision to strengthen its footprint in the Indian market by catering to the growing population of young working professionals. The brand intends to make the best of India’s untapped growth opportunity – especially in the post-COVID era – by providing consumers with the most premium travel experiences during their international trips, be it for business or leisure. With more than 50 weekly services to India, the Lufthansa Group tradition in India dates back nearly a century, and these new routes will strength its position as the leading European airline group on the subcontinent.

Rezlive.com, TravTalk & Turning Point will host a unique Red Carpet Desert Networking Event on 2 May in Dubai. This will happen on the sidelines of ATM at Camp – Al Awir with dinner. Attendees will have the option to also indulge in dune bashing. For more information, please write to Sonia Butalia at Sonia.butalia@ddppl.com or call +91-9650311174.

Delving into the dilemma dividing sustainable travel in 2023, Booking.com finds that a majority of Indian travellers (97%) say they want to travel more sustainably, while 84% think the global energy crisis and rising cost of living is impacting their spending plans. However, 66% of Indians believing more sustainable travel options are too expensive.

Holiday Moods announce the release of our 2024-25 Air-Cruise programs operated aboard Magellan Explorer and Ocean Nova. The 2024-25 season is now open for reservations. we are celebrating our 20th anniversary and offering promos including an early booking promotion that provides savings of $2,000 per person on all Classic Antarctica Air-Cruise departures of Ocean Nova, available until March 31, 2023.

Minister of Culture, Tourism & DoNER, G Kishan Reddy, has said that India needs private investments in a big way to develop tourism. Referring to the first Global Tourism Investor’s Summit to be held in May, he said, “We have asked the states to present their required investments for tourism development in their areas. The aim is to promote our tourism industry as an investment destination.”

According to the government’s provisional estimates, the foreign exchange earnings from tourism in the country increased by 107% from ₹65,070 crore in 2021 to ₹1,34,543 crore in 2022. Latest data from the Bureau of Immigration show that India received 6.19 million FTAs during 2022 as compared to 1.52 million during the same period of 2021.

Educational trips are a great learning tool for travel consultants and first-hand experience gives them a better understanding of the destination. Keeping this in mind, ETAA organized an educational trip to Nepal in association with The Travel Cube Bangalore and Nepal office head. The Travel Cube have their own set up in Nepal and ensure that itineraries are designed as the requirements of the clients and deliver quality service. About 33 members from India joined the trip. Team ETAA is thankful to The Travel Cube for their efforts in taking good care of members and making the trip a memorable one.

SMA Sheeraz, Director, Sheeraz Tours, has said, “Travellers from Tier II & III cities want to explore places with longer itineraries for this summer, eg. Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, ALULA in Saudi, or destinations like Hua Hin & Chiang Mai in Thailand & Malaysian Kota Kina Balu, Radang. Regular itineraries are not trending anymore.”

The fastest, most convenient and comfortable way to navigate your way in and around Switzerland is through the country’s efficient public transport system. The system’s Swiss Travel Pass (STP) is a single ticket that enables visitors to explore Switzerland from end-to-end seamlessly by train, bus or boat. From April 15, 2023 – May 14, 2023, travellers can avail a special offer that will enable them to stay longer and discover more of Switzerland! The two most popular Swiss Travel Pass categories are now on sale. With the purchase of a 4-day Swiss Travel Pass, get one extra day free and for the price of an 8-day Swiss Travel Pass, travellers can get up to 2 extra travel days and can spend a full ten days exploring Switzerland in a hassle-free manner. Valid across all modes of transportation in Switzerland’s dense and interconnected public transport network, travellers can be assured of a hassle free and seamless travel experience with a Swiss Travel Pass. Most routes don’t need a reservation and you can hop on and hop off as you wish. Trains, boats and buses all connect with each other, and timetables are created in such a way that there are no long wait times between connections. With ease of travel and increased connectivity central to the purpose of the Swiss Travel Pass, one can also download the Swiss Travel Guide app which provides on the go information for your next bus, boat or train trip with real time updates to the timetables and schedules. With unlimited travel by train, bus or boat to more than 90 cities and towns and free admission to more than 500 museums, the Swiss Travel Pass …

Esna Holidays, one of the most competitive Destination Management Companies, was established to promote the paradise islands of Sri Lanka, designate Intrepid Marketing and Communications to promote the destination across significant regional source markets and enable an increase in sales through developing strategic plans and sustained efforts. A noteworthy trajectory of strong foothold in the industry, Esna Holidays’ expertise is driven by passion and knowledge of island-life, which ensured delivery of qualitative experience as well as pricing. India continues to be one of the key markets for Esna Holidays and to multiply conversions, the team is committed towards providing personalized travel experiences that cater to the unique preferences of Indian travellers. With smart pricing, value-for-money travel experiences, unmatched service standards and a team to support the clients 24×7, Esna Holidays aims to become the #1 DMC for all Indian Travellers to Sri Lanka. Although Sri Lanka is a well-established destination, Esna Holidays curates a range of unique experiences to cater to the appetite of varied set of travellers. Historic tours that cover ancient cities such as Anuradhapura and Polonnaruwa, as well as iconic landmarks like Sigiriya rock fortress along with thrilling activities such as white-water rafting, hiking, and camping in national parks are some of the most promoted itineraries in addition to luxury resorts and beach escapades. Even for religious travelers and mythological enthusiasts, designed Ramayana Tours are available for exploring. Senaka Weerasinghe, Head of Operations, Esna Holidays, said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Intrepid Marketing and Communications to promote Sri Lanka in the Northern, Eastern and Western belts of India. The team’s counsel based on comprehensive understanding and decades long experience of the destination will be pivotal for …