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Over 90% of women respondents expressed confidence in its safety measures, while 100% of them prefer and recommend NueGo for future travel. GreenCell Mobility, India’s pioneering force in shared electric mobility, proudly announced the findings of an independent survey performed by DNA Consult Advisory, which evaluated women’s customer experiences with intercity bus operators across the country. The survey, which focused on female passengers aged 18 to 40 years, found that most of women respondents felt safe and secure during their rides, demonstrating NueGo’s consistent commitment to passenger security. NueGo is GreenCell Mobility’s a premier intercity electric bus service. The survey provides a comprehensive picture of female passengers’ preferences and provides valuable insight into issues such as safety, security and hygiene, all of which are critical in the transportation industry. 100% of women passengers surveyed feel safe when traveling with NueGo, and 93% have expressed high confidence in NueGo’s safety features. Equally notable is the fact that all respondents showed a readiness to suggest NueGo to their family, friends, and coworkers, demonstrating the brand’s high consumer loyalty and advocacy. Devndra Chawla, CEO and MD of GreenCell Mobility, reaffirmed NueGo’s dedication to passenger well-being, said, “NueGo’s commitment to providing a safe and comfortable travel experience for all its guests, especially women, is evident in the survey findings. Women travellers tend to carry a mental burden heavier than their physical luggage—the weight of countless worries that linger in their minds long before the journey begins. NueGo aims to alleviate these concerns and provide our women guests with a worry-free journey, ensuring their safety and peace of mind, as well as for their loved ones.” The survey results highlight NueGo’s success in making women …

~Ushers In A New Era Of Air Travel, Expanding Capacity From Delhi And Elevating Passenger Experience~ The flag carrier of Vietnam is thrilled to declare the introduction of the cutting-edge Airbus A350 from New Delhi to Vietnam. Strategically bolstering its presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing international markets, this marks the official launch of the Airbus A350 by Vietnam Airlines for travel buffs in India to experience unparalleled comfort and state-of-the-art technology. A paragon of aviation innovation, the wide body aircraft A350 promises an unparalleled journey characterized by comfort and tranquility at 36,000 feet. Renowned for its safety standards and optimized cabin altitude ensuring the highest air quality, the A350 marks a significant leap forward in redefining air travel for Indian patrons. To further enhance the traveling experience, passengers onboard will be treated to a specially curated Indian food menu, enhancing the gastronomic voyage as they savor sumptuous delights amidst the clouds. Mr. Nguyen Trung Hieu, Country Manager India, Vietnam Airlines, said, ‘’We have always been invested in India and when looking for further expansion, New Delhi seemed to be a natural fit. Vietnam Airlines has always been known for its hospitality and providing superior traveling experience to its guests and bringing the A350 aircraft to our travelers in India is another step in enhancing the travel experience and providing them with superior hospitality.‘’ Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director of Aeroprime Group said, ‘’Bringing the world-class state-of-the-art A350 to the Indian market demonstrates a greater commitment to customer experience by Vietnam Airlines. This will further help our guests enjoy award-winning Vietnamese hospitality, amazing in-flight food, and best-in-class comfort onboard.’’ The A350 aircraft will have a two-class …

Sarovar Hotels is pleased to announce its partnership with Shriya Holdings to open a new hotel under the Sarovar Portico brand in Hubli, Karnataka. This 60-room property will be located on Gokul Road and is scheduled to open in 2026. The hotel will offer modern amenities and cater to both business and leisure travellers. This partnership marks another significant milestone in Sarovar’s expansion strategy, and will be the ninth Sarovar-managed property in the state of Karnataka. The company is delighted to strengthen its presence in the state and believes that the growing number of travellers to the area presents significant opportunities for quality accommodation. Sarovar is a well-established brand in the hospitality industry, and the company is confident in its continued success in these markets with the support of its trusted partner, Shriya Holdings. Sarovar Hotels wishes to express its gratitude to Mr. Suraj Alavandi, Director Shriya Holdings for choosing them as their trusted partners and looks forward to working together to provide an exceptional guest experience.

Ranking Shared as Digital Travel Platform Launches 1M USD Eco Deals Program To mark the launch of Eco Deals 2024, Agoda’s flagship US$1 million partnership with World Wide Fund for Nature, the digital travel platform has compiled a list of some of Asia’s favored nature destinations across Asia, based on searches made on Agoda in January 2024. Top Nature Destinations across Asia: Ooty India, Lombok Indonesia, Hakone Japan, Miri Malaysia, Siquijor island Philippines, Jeongseon-gun, South Korea, Hualien, Taiwan, Khao Yai, Thailand, Dalat Vietnam. Enric Casals, Vice President Southeast Asia, Agoda, shared, “I’m incredibly proud and excited that with this third edition of Eco Deals, Agoda pledges to donate up to one million US dollars to WWF’s diverse conservation projects across Southeast Asia. The Eco Deals program helps travelers ‘give back’ to protect for future generations some of the wonders that the world has to offer.” To enthuse travelers about the unique and remarkable beauty to explore throughout Asia Pacific, Agoda looked at some of the top nature destinations across nine markets to come up with ideas to reconnect with nature through ancient forests, deep valleys, and serene lakes. Gently experience these great destinations: Ooty, India Ooty, also known as the ‘Queen of Hill Stations,’ is nestled within the Nilgiri Hills, which form part of the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve. It is India’s largest protected forest area and boasts a picturesque town with beautiful lakes and gardens. Ooty is a serene haven for nature enthusiasts who enjoy boating, safaris, and hiking, making it a perfect getaway to experience India’s natural beauty. Lombok, Indonesia Mount Rinjani-Lombok UNESCO Global Geopark in Indonesia features diverse landscapes, including savannahs and tropical forests shaped by volcanic rocks. …

The Ramada by Wyndham at Alleppey today declare that Ajai Raman has been named general manager for the hotel, effective 21/02/24 Mr. Raman will be responsible for over all hotel operations, increasing revenue potential, enhancing guest experiences and creating positive work environment for team members. Alleppey being a tourist destination famous for its back waters, he would be required to promote Ramada Alleppey in all Tourism markets Mr. Reji Cheriyan, owner of the Ramada, Alleppey said, ”Ajai is a talented and experienced hospitality professional and will play a key role in ensuring that the Ramada by Wyndham, Alleppey continues providing guests with the same high-quality service and exceptional value that it has become known for in the Alleppey community,” Mr. Raman is a native of Aluva, Ernakulam and a 2004 graduate of Oriental School of Hotel Management in Wayanad, Kerala where he received his Diploma in Hotel Management in all operational aspects of hotel The Ramada by Wyndham, Alleppey is a 121-room hotel offering guests single, double and suite accommodations. Property features such as pool, Health club, meeting space, Convention Centre, House boat, Lounge BAR, multicuisine restaurant and various backwater activities. Rooms feature flat screen televisions, Wi-Fi connectivity, mini bar and bath tubs in suite rooms.

To delve deeper into the dynamics of sustainable tourism, KPMG in India, in collaboration with HAI and FHRAI, has released a report titled ‘Sustainability in Tourism: Reimagining India’s Sustainable Tourism Evolution’. It stated that eco-tourism, one of the key segments of sustainability, in India is expected to grow at 15.7% between 2019 and 2027.

Deep Kalra, Chairman, WTTCII and Founder, MakeMyTrip, has said that there is a big pick up in religious tourism spurred on by Ayodhya. “A lot of people are looking at this, and not just seniors, we see a lot of younger people also looking at spiritual tourism in different parts of the country,” he added.

Sunny Sodhi, Managing Director of FCM Travel India suggestion to the corporate travel managers out there is to focus on content and user experience. “We are heavily investing in these two areas to ensure we have quality data and can use these insights to craft relevant business travel policies and programmes,” he says, adding, “With regards to corporate travel, we see a lot of inclination around consolidating the travel spends through use of technology where everything is available on a single platform.”

From a macro perspective, bleisure is continuing to gain traction. According to Allied Market Research, the global bleisure travel industry was estimated to be worth US$315.3 billion in 2022 but is anticipated to grow to US$731.4 billion by 2032, registering a compound annual growth rate of 8.9 per cent.

Amitabh Kant, G20 Sherpa, India in his inaugural speech at FHRAI Summit in Delhi, said, “In due course, India will become the third country in the world to have the third-largest greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, India must become the first country in the world to grow its GDP through decarbonization.”