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Experience the rich flavors of Kashmir without leaving the heart of New Delhi as JW Marriott New Delhi proudly presents “A Flavorful Heritage: The Cuisine of Kashmir” at K3 – New Delhi’s Food Theatre. Immerse yourself in a 10-day gastronomic extravaganza from November 17th to 26th, where every bite unveils the rich tapestry of Kashmiri cuisine against the backdrop of the luxurious JW Marriott ambiance. As the vibrant hues of autumn grace Delhi, K3 invites you to relish the warmth of Kashmiri hospitality, offering a mouthwatering selection of traditional dishes that echo the snow-capped peaks and charming valleys of the ‘Paradise on Earth.’ Enjoy the delightful Delhi Autumn by savouring the famous Nadru Kebab and Kabargah in the cosy setting of JW Marriott New Delhi. Plant-based enthusiasts can cherish the creamy Chaman Qaliya, delectable Dum Aloo and hearty Haakh, while the meat connoisseur can indulge in the tender Rogan Josh, flavoursome Chicken Yakhni, and succulent Muji Gaad. To compliment these dishes, the enticing menu also includes aromatic Subuz Pulao, Mujj Chetin and Doyn Chetin. Conclude your journey with a cup of soul-soothing Kahwa and the exquisite Kong Phirni, a perfect finale to your comprehensive Kashmiri culinary experience. The menu caters to diverse palates and dietary preferences, ensuring each dish is not only a treat for the taste buds but also a comfort to the soul. Preserving the age-old techniques and authentic flavours of Kashmiri Pandit cooking, the food will be cooked in mustard oil without onion, garlic, and tomato. It will feature a rich assortment of aromatic herbs and spices, including asafoetida, fennel seed powder, saffron, dried ginger and dried fruits. To make the evening more engaging and entertaining, a …

Patricia Yates, CEO, VisitBritain, said, “India is one of our most important inbound visitor markets, also boasting strong airline connectivity including to regional destinations and we know there is pent up demand for travel. Working with travel trade is extremely crucial in India”.

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has allocated 1.5 cr for land based activities and 1cr for training with an aim to promote Tehri as paragliding capital of the world and not just India, says, Ashwin Pundir, Additional CEO (adventure), Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board”

Bertrand Saillet, Managing Director, FCM Asia, said, “Asia has continued to show a double-digit recovery for the first quarter of FY24 in corporate travel. India showed a strong performance with continued gains in both market share and profits”.    

Cross Hotels & Resorts Bangkok is organising an exclusive webinar for the travel trade highlighting the offerings of the property on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 3pm. Get ready to win exciting prices and register to attend the webinar. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

According to JLL’s Hotel Momentum India Q3, 2023, the six markets of Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi, Goa, Hyderabad, and Mumbai continue to display strong growth driven by in Average Daily Rate (ADR) on the back of sustained demand from corporate travel. Delhi leads with a 36% growth in ADR, followed by Hyderabad (22.2%) and Mumbai (16.7%).

Sharing its data on the global top 10 busiest domestic airline routes in November 2023, OAG has found that the Mumbai – New Delhi route ranks tenth on the list with 596,440 seats in total on the route. This is the only Indian airline route that figures on this list. Number one is Jeju International – Seoul Gimpo route with 1,200,905 route.

Rikant Pittie, Co-Founder, EaseMyTrip.com, has revealed that in the months to come, the company plans to add new travel-related business verticals inorganically which are asset-light, tech-based and synergistic. It’s Q2-FY24 results shows highest-ever quarterly PAT of 47.2 Cr (YoY growth of 67.2%) with Profit Before Tax of INR 64.7 Cr.

The ninth edition of the annual Travel M!CE and Corporate Show organised by DDP will be held in January 20-21, 2024 at Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre. The two-day show will offer exhibitors and attendees a chance to network with experts, forge business connections and be a part of the niche fraternity. For more information, contact ritul.malhotra@ddppl.com or 9810191852.    

Oman Air has been awarded the 2024 Five-Star Major Airline rating by the Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) for the fourth consecutive year. The APEX Five Star and Four Star Airline Awards, formerly APEX Official Airline Ratings™, were created based on neutral, third-party passenger feedback and insights gathered through APEX’s partnership with TripIt from Concur, the world’s highest-rated travel-organising app. Nearly one million flights were rated by passengers across more than 600 airlines from around the world using a five-star scale, and are independently certified by a professional external auditing company. The award is the latest in a string of accolades Oman Air has received from APEX, including the 2022 Passenger Choice Award® for Best Seat Comfort in the Middle East, as well as the Five-Star Major Airline rankings for 2023, 2022 and 2021. The airline was also recently named ‘Best Airline Staff in the Middle East’ at the Skytrax 2023 World Airline Awards, a testament to its unwavering commitment to setting new benchmarks for guest experience, year on year.