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Grand Central Hotel Private Limited, a hotel development and investment company based in Nepal, today declare the signing of a franchise agreement with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to open a new Ramada by Wyndham hotel in Itahari, Nepal. The hotel, which will be called Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, is scheduled to open in 2024 . The property will provide contemporary rooms, an all-day restaurant, a bar and lounge, a health club, spa and outdoor swimming pool. It will also offer banquet facilities and a meeting room. Itahari is the largest city in Nepal’s Sunsari district and is considered the business hub of eastern Nepal. The city provides easy access to both the Indian border and Biratnagar, the province capital. Mr. Desh Bandhu Basnet, Chairman – Grand Central Hotel Private Limited said, “We are proud to be associated with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, which is the largest hotel franchising company in the world, and to introduce its popular Ramada by Wyndham midscale brand in Nepal. Wyndham is one of the fastest growing hotel chains in Asia and have significant presence in major source markets for Nepal and we are look forward to a successful collaboration.” Mr. Nikhil Sharma, Market Managing Director Eurasia, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts said, “Itahari is a strong trading hub in eastern Nepal near the Indian border. Being close to the Indian States of Bihar and West Bengal, we believe Ramada by Wyndham Itahari Pashupati Marg, Nepal will be a best venue for weddings and groups, and for guests visiting several important locations in the area.  We look forward to our collaboration with Mr. Desh Bandhu Basnet and welcoming our guests to this beautiful property.” Through …

PATA India chapter is organizing an exclusive webinar on Artificial Intelligence (AI) & ChatGPT on 4 August 2023 at 11:00 AM (IST). The speaker of the event will be Matt Gibson, CEO – UpThink, a digital agency specializing in content, SEO, influencer marketing, and AI integration for the travel industry.

Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State for Tourism, has said Ministry of Tourism, Government of India also lays great focus on development of rural tourism destinations that aim to preserve and promote cultural and natural heritage while also making sure that tourism leads to sustainable development

Julia Simpson, President and CEO, WTTC, has said that in 2022, there were 37.2 million people employed in the travel and tourism sector in India. “By the end of this year, we expect 39 million people to be employed in this sector,” she added.

The 8th edition of travel wedding show was held at Momentos by ITC Hotels by Ekaaya Udaipur from 24-25 June. Rajeev Jain, Founder & MD, Rashi Entertainment, said that India is the largest wedding industry, projected to grow at 30% followed by UAW at 20%.

In June 2023, New Delhi well known for introducing distinctive hotel and resort brands to the Indian travel market, ISA Tourism Pvt Ltd has introduces ‘The Greatest All Inclusive resort’ from Maldives – the newly opened Oaga Art Resort, located in North Male’ Atoll just a quick 45 minutes distance by speedboat from Velana International airport! A contemporary, homegrown brand driven by a Maldivian team to curate an experience elevating the collective story of the Maldives islands with a platform for local artists and craftsmen. Aanlheoa !, For centuries, it has been customary in Maldives to welcome guests with ‘Aanlheoa’, exclaimed with open hearts on the arrival of a traveller to one’s island. Oaga Art Resort is all about feeling and being in the moment, through hospitality that feels authentic and is truly Maldivian. Oaga Art Resort represents an eclectic blend of activities and vivid impressions for curious travelers, with something for everyone around the corner – inspired by the best of Maldivian history, art, culture, and heritage. On the island of Oaga, where the magic of stories comes enchantingly to life, discover what the real Maldives has to offer as you write your own tale. Speaking on the appointment of ISA Tourism as the Indian partner for representation, marketing, sales and PR services, Mr. Manas Sinha, Director of ISA Tourism said – this alliance is of ‘like-minds’ and ‘shared-vision’. Oaga Art Resort, a truly Maldivian Resort joins a truly Indian company to augment the business from the Indian stakeholders and increase the Indian arrivals at this amazingly designed, happening and off course the greatest All-Inclusive stay plan offer in the Maldives. Boasting of largest art collection in the Maldives, …

VFS Global has entered strategic partnership with Radisson Hotel Group in India. Through this alliance, VFS Global aims to operate UK Premium Application Centres at the brand’s properties properties in Amritsar, Ludhiana, Mohali in Punjab, and Noida in Uttar Pradesh.

MOT constituted National Tourism Advisory Council, will have Minister of Tourism as Chairman and Secretary as VC. Other ministries, stalwarts and associations are part of this council. It will be a ‘think tank’ to advise Govt on policy matters relating to tourism.

Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, is organising exclusive webinar to help attendees learn more about beautiful city of Salalah in Oman, on 28 June 2023 at 11:30 am. Register to get chance to win free trip to Oman. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com, 9650196532.  

WTTC’s Economic Impact Research 2023 reveals India’s travel & tourism sector is recovering &  touching pre-pandemic levels. Int’l visitor spend in India will reach more than ₹2 trillion with domestic visitor spend forecasted to reach ₹ 12.6 trillion.