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Brij Hotels organized a specially Curated wellness retreat for wellness travelers, and corporate guests in association with Sarvesh Shashi, a celebrity yoga guru and the visionary founder of Diva Yoga. This retreat was organized at the Brij Bageecha, an experiential property nestled in the serene landscapes of Kukas, Rajasthan. The retreat was attended by celebrities like Harleen Sethi, Regina Cassandra, and Deepti Alapati. This retreat was meticulously crafted to provide participants with a holistic experience, seamlessly blending various wellness practices. Through yoga, meditation, creative activities, and a supportive community of like-minded individuals, the retreat aimed to foster rejuvenation and personal well-being. There were several activities such as nada meditation, journaling, hatha yoga, sound healing, and kindness meditation planned to bring balance between mind and body.  To get the digestive system in order a sattvic diet was designed, based on the ancient Ayurvedic principles that were strictly followed. Anant Kumar Co-Founder Brij Hospitality shares, “We are immensely pleased with the response our wellness retreat garnered. We have consciously designed our garden resort to provide a unique and immersive experience, with a focus on seamlessly merging nature, wellness, and relaxation. The property is surrounded by lush greenery, water bodies, orchards in bloom, an organic vegetable farm and manicured lawns. This helps our guests in disconnecting from the virtual world and reconnecting with the self, to get their natural balance back. We further plan to conduct such retreats on Brij’s other properties.” Brij Bageecha Kukas has 20 spacious and tastefully designed Villa Suites, that feature indigenous elements of the finest that Jaipur has to offer. Villa offers a lake view from private verandas, ensuite he/she washrooms, individual shower area, rooms with a view …

The Navi Mumbai International Airport, an ambitious greenfield project underway in Ulwe is officially scheduled to commence operations on March 31, 2025. However, Union Minister for Civil Aviation Jyotiraditya Scindia said on January 13 that he is pushing to start commercial operations by December 2024. After a recent assessment, Scindia spoke about the five phases in which the airport is expected to be opened. With 60% of the project already completed, commercial operations of the airport are on track to begin on March 31, 2025.

Applauding the Atal Setu project, Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, says, “As the longest sea bridge in the country, it not only enhances Mumbai’s connectivity but also symbolizes the nation’s commitment to pushing boundaries in engineering excellence. It is poised to transform not only Mumbai’s landscape but also provide an unprecedented boost to tourism in Maharashtra. With improved connectivity, we foresee a significant surge in tourist footfall to Mumbai’s neighbouring tourism destinations like Lonavala, Matheran, Alibaug, Mahabaleshwar and other scenic locales across the state.”

According to latest analysis from WTTC and ForwardKeys, the leading travel data and analytics company, international arrivals in France for the first half of 2024 are at 93% of the same period in 2019, with France cementing its position as the world’s most popular destination. Olivier Ponti, Vice President Insights at ForwardKeys, added: “With flight bookings on the rise and air carriers set to introduce a record number of seats, France enters 2024 in a strong position. “Capitalising on the successful hosting of the Rugby World Cup 2023 and on the growing exposure provided by the upcoming Olympic Games, the country is set to be one of most thought-after destinations this year for both regional and long-haul markets.”

Mahendra Vakharia, Executive Committee Member, Immediate Past President – OTOAI, & MD, Pathfinders Holidays, says that understanding the WHY before a client’s holiday is key to creating a more meaningful and wholesome luxury experience. “Many times we as luxury advisors have to inform the client that what looks good or luxury on social media is not necessarily what will suit you or you may not fit in well in that luxury getup because of the cultural difference, living lifestyle, food habit etc. Luxury should not force you to change just so that you fit into a particular situation,” he explains.

Tourism Ministry organised a Conference on Mahabharat Circuit on 10 January followed by a familiarisation trip to Kurukshetra, Jyotisar, and Thanesar. The conference was organised to create awareness about tourism potential of these regions for tour-operators, opinion makers, and influencers.

Puri Jagannath Heritage Corridor project will be inaugurated on 17 January, 2024. The project with the investment of ₹3,700 crore aims at redevelopment of Shree Jagannath Temple with modern facilities and green buffer zone, and a reception centre for 6,00 devotees.

AAI has issued a notice informing Delhi International Airport will be closed daily from 19 January to 26 January, 2024 between 10.20 am to 12.45 pm in view of Republic Day celebrations. The closure of Delhi’s airspace on these days will impact the flight operations of all airlines.

Kerala is all set to kick-start four international events in 2024. The events include International Paragliding Festival, Surfing Festival, International Mountain Cycling Championship, and Malabar River Festival. More than 15 countries will participate in these events, says State Tourism Minister.

Darshana Seth recently launched her own passion project called ‘Polaris Tourism’ that caters to the high-end (luxury) tourism brands from a representation, sales and marketing perspective. She has partnered with the following ITO/DMCs for the given destinations to help curate aspirational luxury offerings to elite Indian consumers.   CHR Travel: UK + Europe: Adhoc groups/MICE groups etc  CHR Travel has an enthusiastic team with a combined experience of over 40 years, focusing primarily on handling specialised group tours across UK and Europe. CHR provides services catering to leisure groups, Meetings & Incentives groups, Special Interest groups & European Van tours and much more. https://chr-travel.com/   Take Me 2 The World, New Zealand: High End Luxury customers Take Me 2 The World designs itineraries for the free independent traveller (FIT), upto 30 pax high-end family & friends’ groups. TM2TW provide services catering to honeymooners, family travellers & education & sports tours. With their association with Massey University Sports & Rugby Institute and well-known New Zealand sportsman Jacob Oram, TM2TW can organize tours for sports clubs and academies, with a focus on training in different conditions and playing against New Zealand local teams. https://dmc.takeme2theworld.com/   Take Me 2 The World, Wholesalers for Latin America: FIT+ Luxury Covering South and Central America plus Mexico (Peru, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador & Galapagos, Bolivia, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua and Mexico). https://takeme2theworld.com/