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Europamundo Vacations has created new Facebook and Telegram Groups, exclusive for travel agents. Through  this exclusive community, travel agents can receive updated content from publications, videos, photos, and = much more. This material can be used on social media, shared with customers as well as on travel agencies’ own websites. This is an original, simple, and very practical way to be up to date and not to miss any news from Europamundo Vacations. In addition, as part of this community, agencies can participate in a draw to win an Europamundo tour—Maximum of an 8-day trip for European or North American trips. Low or mid-season departures in a double room with 50% discount for one companion.

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has shared that the MOT has participated in WTM London and now they are planning to participate in Fitur and ITB Berlin. “In both the events, we will participate along with the industry and the states,” he added.

Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) concluded its multi-city sales mission at Radisson Blu Plaza Hotel, Hyderabad, where Young Geul Choi, Director- KTO India, said that they will be going to focus on young generation, including students and women. “Luxury is our main focus, and we will aim at premium destinations for HNIs,” he added.

Shuja Bin Mehdi, B2B Manager – India, VisitBritain, has said that they are using sports as a hook to showcase the popular destinations with Indian Experience-Seekers, such as London, Manchester, Liverpool & Lake District. “We are also keeping the spotlight on West Midlands region who were hosts to the Commonwealth Games recently, with Birmingham as the gateway to the heart of England,” he added.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said that Amritsar and Chandigarh together have 42 air traffic movements internationally per week, including 33 in Amritsar and nine in Chandigarh. He expressed confidence that whenever Indian carriers will expand, Punjab will be a very key element of that. “We have international connectivity from Amritsar and Chandigarh to almost 7 countries: UK, Qatar, Dubai, Malaysia, Sharjah, Singapore and Italy. As far as Amritsar is concerned, we have 17 air traffic movements per week to Singapore, Doha, Kuala Lumpur, as well as to Tibilsi and Milan Malpensa.”

Rajnish Kaistha, Hon Secretary, IATO, said, “We have been pushing for more than 8 months now to allow e-tourist visas for many countries which had not been original list. This has caused lots of heartburn among our members and has been loss to all of us as tour operators, hotels and of course revenue loss for the Govt. I am glad that in the last one month the Govt finally started seeing our point of view with e-visa for UK, followed by Malaysia and now much needed Canada. This will help us for 2023 and beyond from these tourism generating countries. We continue to push for remaining countries like South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, etc for e-visas.”

Akasa Air has announced the addition of Goa, the 12th destination to join the airline’s fast-growing network. It offers two daily flights from Goa to Bengaluru, increasing to three daily flights from February 1, 2023, and two daily flights from Goa to Mumbai. Commenting on the new destination announcement, Praveen Iyer, Co-Founder, and Chief Commercial Officer, Akasa Air, said, “We are pleased to announce our 12th destination, Goa with flights from New Goa Manohar International Airport (Mopa), one of the newest airports that was inaugurated by our Honourable Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi-ji on December 11, 2022. We are really excited to connect Goa with two of our strong metro cities in the South and West, Bengaluru & Mumbai. We launch Goa with five daily departures connecting to Bengaluru and Mumbai. The city of beaches, Goa, has played a significant role in putting Indian tourism on the global map and is one of the most popular tourist destinations within India, all year round. It has also emerged as a manufacturing base for several leading companies, that constantly require greater connectivity to metro cities. The commencement of this route will enable us to enhance connectivity between these cities while offering our signature warm and efficient service to our passengers. Our operations from the city will cater to business and leisure travellers who are on the lookout for convenient and affordable flying options.” Akasa Air, which commenced operations in August 2022, has been progressively scaling up its operations and has taken delivery of 10 aircraft, carrying over 5 lakh revenue passengers in less than six months from the start of its operations. By end-December 2022, the airline expects to cross over 500 …

After positioning itself in travel markets in major parts of India and becoming a name that is recognized for its accountability and dedication, One Above Global DMC has expanded its journey of success by opening a new branch in Chennai on 14 December 2022. The aspiration is the same, offering travel products at affordable rates along with flawless services. It is planning to grow its business on an all India level and its Chennai office is one of the attempts for the same. The inauguration was graced by many travel agents followed by a Thanksgiving networking dinner to all the potential partners. As per Rahim Aslam, Director and Founder of the company, “Our branch office in Chennai will ensure that our customers going for International holidays will not face any kind of difficulty and we shall be able to provide them value for money vacation. On receiving so many holiday queries from Chennai on a daily basis, opening a branch office was essential for us.”

According to an official order, those Canadian passport-holders who wish to visit India for tourism, business, medical or conference purposes, may apply for eVisa at https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/evisa/tvoa.html and follow instructions contained therein. Canadian passport-holders seeking to travel to India for any purpose, not qualifying for eVisa, may apply for paper visa at https://www.bisindia-canada.com/. The same process is applicable to Laissez-passer travel document holders. Those who have applied for visa through various BLS Centres in Canada are advised to wait for issuance of the same. All such applications will be processed on priority. Those applicants who wish to withdraw their respective visa applications may do so by visiting the website https://www.bisindia-canada.com/ and choosing the option for Application Withdrawal’. Those who have booked appointments to apply for tourist, business, medical or conference visa at BLS Centres in Canada and would, now, like to apply for eVisa instead, are requested to vacate/cancel their appointment siots so that the same becomes available to others seeking visa/consular services.

Spree Hospitality expand its footprint in Delhi, announced the opening of its new luxury hotel, Zip by Spree Hotels Delhi. This 4 – star property is located in Greater Kailash, one of the most sought after and posh residential areas in Delhi, known for its wide selection of attraction, this place is must see for the travellers. Commenting on the opening, Sagar Khurana, Vice President of Spree Hospitality said “We are delighted to extend our Spree Hospitality portfolio in Delhi with the addition of Zip by Spree Hotels Delhi. Delhi is a major business and cultural centre and we remain committed to growing our presence in North India. We are delighted to partner with Mr. Mittal.” Spree Hospitality acquired by EaseMyTrip is fastest growing hotel chain having 30 plus properties across India in business of Hotels, Clubs and Guest house known for its gorgeous interiors and rooms with relaxing ambience. The nearest airport is Delhi International, 19.3 km and railway station, 4.46 km away from the property. The property has 40 cool spaces. The hotel also features all day multi – cuisine restaurant, banquet hall the perfect venue for meetings, seminars and other business functions. Spree Hospitality is set to welcome guests from January 2023.