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Sanjay Kumar, President & CEO, InterGlobe Technology Quotient said, “Indian aviation for the next 5-10 years is poised to grow significantly. We anticipate a growth rate of 10-12% in the domestic market and 13-15% in the international market. Over the next 5-10 years, our fleet size is projected to increase to 2,000 planes, up from the current 700”. 

Aloke Singh, MD, Air India Express said, “In terms of capacity, we are going to be adding almost 40% compared to last year’s capacity. We have about 30 aircraft coming in by December alone. Additionally, we already have 20 aircraft that have joined the fleet. Another 30 are on the way, and then next year, we will enter another phase of growth”. 

Recently, two MOUs were signed at UP Tourism Directorate, Lucknow, aiming to boost rural tourism and livelihoods in Uttar Pradesh. The first agreement between UP Tourism and UPSRLM focuses on infrastructure development, community empowerment, and financial services access. The second MOU with Manyawar Kanshiram Institute targets sustainable food enterprises. These partnerships aim to transform Uttar Pradesh’s tourism sector, benefiting both tourists and locals by promoting authentic rural experiences. 

As per WeddingWire India report, Indian wedding industry, valued as the second-largest globally. The average cost of hosting a wedding celebration in India surged to Rs 28 Lakhs in 2023, representing a significant increase from Rs 25 Lakhs in 2022. This indicates a substantial 12% growth in wedding expenditures within just one year.   

Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR invites families to create unforgettable memories this Father’s Day with its exclusive “Culinary Sunshine” brunch. Set for June 16, 2024, from 12:30 PM to 4:00 PM, the event promises a perfect blend of sumptuous cuisine and heartfelt celebration at the hotel’s renowned restaurant, Latest Recipe. The special event is thoughtfully curated to honour the cherished bonds between fathers and their loved ones. In the spirit of Father’s Day, Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR aims to blend the elegance of fine dining with the warmth of family gatherings, offering both alcoholic and non-alcoholic buffet options. Guests can indulge in a non-alcoholic buffet priced at INR 3200/- plus taxes and an alcoholic buffet at INR 4250/- plus taxes. Adding to the festivities, the hotel is also offering a flat 50% discount on surprise goodies for fathers, making the day even more special with thoughtful gestures and gifts. “Father’s Day is a celebration of love and gratitude for the special men in our lives,” said, General Manager at Le Meridien Gurgaon, Delhi NCR. “Our ‘Culinary Sunshine’ brunch is designed to provide an exquisite dining experience that fathers and their families will remember for years to come. We are excited to host our guests and offer them the quality and service that Le Méridien is known for.” Reservations for the Father’s Day brunch are now open. Guests are encouraged to reserve their tables early to ensure availability. For reservations, please contact +91 7065011521.

The menu features over 45 unique and varied meal options to cater to diverse dietary and culinary preferences • Exciting fusion meals that blend the best of global cuisines with traditional Indian flavours • Industry-first options like Chaat, and Malabari Wrapper launched in June followed by Basil Shikanji and Khow Suey to be launched in July. Akasa Air, India’s fastest-growing airline, has announced an enhanced inflight food and beverage menu for Café Akasa, its onboard meal service. The new menu has been thoughtfully curated to include a variety of gourmet meals, snacks, and refreshing beverages to ensure there is something to cater to a wide range of dietary and culinary preferences. The menu refresh is a result of an extensive exercise undertaken by the airline, to understand customer preferences and consumer dining trends while staying true to its promise of delivering a unique and differentiated gastronomic experience in the skies. Elaborating on the menu refresh, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing & Experience Officer, at Akasa Air said, “India’s rich food heritage and cultural diversity have been at the heart of our Café Akasa offering since inception. We constantly upgrade our menu in line with our promise to share the diverse essence of India and provide a memorable experience to our valued customers. With a commitment to inclusivity and culinary creativity, the new menu features over 45 meal options including fusion meals, appetizers with a regional twist, and decadent desserts – all of which present a unique fusion of Indian flavours and international favourites. Each dish has been meticulously craftedand is served with Akasa’s signature warm service to deliver an unforgettable gastronomic journey”. A fusion of global flavours and regional …

Caroline Bremner, Senior Head of Travel Research at Euromonitor International, said destinations that deliver safety, relaxation, value, good quality food and drink and access to natural attractions would continue to do well. She noted that younger (Gen Z) travellers, much preferred personalised, authentic local experiences, with price not so much of a consideration, relative to much older baby boomers who seek value.

Highlighting a finding from its consumer data trends for 2023, Rajeev Kale – President & Country Head, Holidays, MICE, Visa – Thomas Cook (India), says, “We see a 40% surge in demand for big-ticket global sporting events – and topping the list is the cricket World Series, Wimbledon, the Olympics and F1 (Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, Singapore, etc.) It’s not surprising then that we have received approx 200 queries.”

Pushing the agenda for the hospitality sector, Pradeep Shetty, President, HRAWI, says, “Apart from our longest standing demands for Industry and Infrastructure statuses, we urge the Government to streamline regulatory processes to facilitate Ease of Doing business. Simplifying license procurement, reducing bureaucracy and clarifying regulations will promote growth and innovation within the sector.”

Mauritius Tourism invites the Indian outbound travel trade to attend an exclusive webinar on the destination and get valuable insights and updates for your clients today at 11:30am. Join the webinar and stand a chance to win a fam trip! For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.