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CSN Developers Pvt Ltd is thrilled to announce signing with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts for an upper midscale hotel project in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, India. CSN Developers Pvt Ltd, a renowned developer in Jamshedpur, is pleased to announce its partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open a world-class Wyndham Garden Hotel at Adityapur in Jamshedpur. The signing of this franchise agreement emphasizes upon CSN Developers Pvt Ltd.’s commitment and dedication to elevate the hospitality experience in India’s first industrial city and major manufacturing hub. CSN Developers Pvt Ltd, Director – Mr. Dhirendra Prasad is an icon in the field of real estate in the city exclusively supported by the prestigious customers for its quality and design. This affiliation with the internationally recognized Wyndham brand further reiterates our endeavor to enhance world class standards in the city.”. Wyndham Garden Jamshedpur, Adityapur will have about 55 rooms. Other facilities would include All Day Dining & Bar Lounge, Meeting Rooms, Business Centre, Fitness Centre, Swimming Pool. The hotel is currently in the advanced stage of construction and is expected to open by February 2025. Jamshedpur is the largest city in Jharkhand and the first planned industrial city of India. Beyond its industrial business significance, the city is also well known for its royal palaces, ancient temples and forests attracting tourism travelers alike. Our hotel is strategically located in the micro-market of Adityapur industrial area that has varied and powerful industrial base. Expressing his excitement, Mr. Dhirendra Prasad, at CSN Developers Pvt Ltd, stated, “We are pleased to join hands with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, World’s largest hotel franchising company to bring the ‘Wyndham Grand’ brand to Jamshedpur.” Mr. Dimitris Manikis, President EMEA, Wyndham …

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, Tourism, has said that TCS is a fair point raised by outbound sector, because people who are doing business in India are getting disincentivised and who travel abroad can make the payment and obviate the entire necessity of paying the tax. “We will be taking it up with the Ministry of Finance,” he added.

OTOAI had a follow-up meeting with Suman Billa, Addl. Secretary, Tourism after heads of travel trade associations met new Union Minister of Tourism. “We have been assured that the ministry will take our issues. We will meet again to discuss how outbound tourism is benefiting inbound tourism,” said Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI.

Speaking about the suggestions HAI proposed to the MOT, KB Kachru, Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group (RHG), and President, HAI, said, “Government has to tweak some of the policies, particularly to give infrastructure status to the tourism sector, and for talent development.”

Abu Dhabi Tourism invites the Indian outbound travel trade to attend an exclusive webinar on Al Ain city, the thrilling new attractions it has to offer, exciting adventures, and authentic Emirati hospitality that your clients can enjoy. Tune in on July 4 at 3 pm. To register and get more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Addressing the ‘Eco-Tourism Samvad,’ Yogi Adityanath, CM, Uttar Pradesh, said, “There is immense tourism potential in UP. Last year, the state witnessed the arrival of 48 crore tourists. UP offers a myriad of offerings such as spiritual tourism, heritage, and eco-tourism. An average of 1.5-2 lakh tourists alone visit Ayodhya daily.”

Following the 39th IATO Convention, Madhya Pradesh aims to claim the top spot in India’s tourism, under the guidance of Sheo Shekhar Shukla, MD of State Tourism Board. Highlighting the preparedness for 1,000 inbound operators, Mahendra Pratap Singh, Chairman, IATO MP Chhattisgarh Chapter, expressed belief that they will achieve the target.

FHRAI reiterated one of its key requests in the pre-budget meeting conducted by the Finance Ministry to grant infrastructure status for hotels across all categories and convention centres built at a project cost of ₹10 crore and above to give a fillip to the budget segment in the industry, along with 12 per cent GST rate across all hotels.

From January to May 2024, Singapore welcomed over 5 lakh Indians. “To draw more visitors from the country, Singapore will hold a multi-city roadshow from July 8-12 in Chennai, followed by Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Ahmedabad,” said Markus Tan, Regional Director, India, Middle East, South Asia and Africa, STB.

Oman Air has been named Best Airline Staff is the Middle East at the Skytrax 2024 World Airline Award. The prestigious accolade was accepted by Con Korfiatis, the airline’s Chief Executive Officer, during the award’s 25th anniversary in Windsor, UK. It’s the seventh time Oman Air has claimed the title. “Oman Air’s consistent success in this category underscores our unwavering, dedication to fostering a service-oriented culture that is deeply rooted in the rich traditions of Omani hospitality. I am extremely proud of the Oman Air family, both onboard and on the ground for providing time and again their dedication to service excellence and commitment to deliver an unmatched quality experience at every touchpoint,” said Korfiatis. The Skytrax World Airline Awards are considered one of the most prestigious in the industry, with travellers across the globe taking part each year in the world’s largest airline passenger satisfaction survey.