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Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia expects more domestic and international flights in a month and said the new UDAN scheme will provide last mile connectivity using helicopters and small aircraft is in the making. He said that regional connectivity is the focus of the government, with provision of last mile connectivity, adding that UDAN is a mission to connect every single citizen, and make flights accessible to common man.

For the first quarter of 2022, international flight bookings to Southeast Asia overall have increased and have showed upward trajectory with the Philippines taking the lead by achieving 42% of its international bookings in the first quarter of 2019 prior COVID-19 pandemic. The Philippines and Thailand were among the earliest countries in Southeast Asia to reopen their borders, and travellers are already clamouring to visit. In the first quarter of 2022, these two countries alone represent over half (51%) of all international flight bookings to the region.

A rise in dark tourism—where travelers visit historical sites of death and disaster—is creating ethical challenges for authorities, according to GlobalData. The data and analytics company notes that site managers should tread carefully to avoid trivializing the event being memorialised. The report reveals that the ethical implications is one of four main challenges for dark tourism, alongside keeping experiences authentic, over tourism, and questions over integrating technology. Steps should be taken to ensure that the tours are responsible and educational. For instance, the 9/11 Ground Zero Museum Workshop hosts student and educational tours on a regular basis.

This summer, World Architecture Travel (WAT) will take guests on an exuberant self-driven tour through the landlocked country in the heart of Balkans. This less-explored beauty of a place reveals many untold stories, cultures and ethnicities as you pass by. It’s chaotic past and the hustling present is just a flight away. From Belgrade’s world-class nightlife to the diverse cultures of Kladovo, Nis, Novisad, explore Serbia in all its glory. Watch the landscapes unfurl as you drive by the Danube River. The food and the exotic cuisines adds to the magic of this trip. Drive on your own and start your adventure with an experienced team of travelers.  Explore the country like never before, in the comfort of premium cars and excellent hotels. Embark on an unforgettable 7-day trip road trip and drive at your own pace with a route map guide, a fully equipped luxury cars with all mechanical support and necessary backup across Serbia. This drive is over 1500 Km in about 7 days through the natural sceneries. An experienced team shall brief you at the beginning of each day and will be present on route for any assistance throughout the travel.

On 11th April 2022, Spree opened a new resort Yantra Resort by Spree. Located in the prime location of the city just 3.5 Km away from Ooty Bus Stand. Spree Hospitality lists more than a million customers, 30 operating properties, 974 keys including hotels, resorts, clubhouses, and guest houses across India. The properties focus on modern decor, a full-service, cutting-edge technology, and a deep respect for the environment into the experience that it carefully crafts for its customers. Spree Hospitality remains profitable even during the pandemic, as it boasts a debt-free, cash surplus and an asset-light portfolio- a rarity in the hospitality sector. The new property Yantra Resort by Spree at Ooty provides an open lawn , bonfire, badminton court, restaurants, indoor game room, banquet hall and rose garden. This resort has 31 rooms with heater facilities. Their premium rooms provide fireplace along with jacuzzi.

Malaysia has finally lifted sanctions on its border on 1st April 2022, marking the end of travelling restrictions into the country. Leveraging this new development, Tourism Malaysia has decided to embark on its first roadshow to six major cities in India from 18th until 30th April 2022, after more than two years of hiatus. The roadshow kicked off in Delhi, followed by Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. The mission is headed by Manoharan Periasamy, Senior Director of the International Promotion Division (Asia & Africa) together with Malaysia’s tourism fraternity which consists of three Malaysia-based airlines, 22 travel agents, four hoteliers, and four product owners. India remains and has been one of the top market sources for Malaysia and has contributed 735,309 arrivals (+22%) in 2019. Apart from its objective to instil confidence among Indians to feel safe to visit Malaysia once again, the roadshow aims to provide a platform for the industry community to bounce back and steer the tourism sector back to its former glory, if not better. “This is the right time to be back in India, and planning for this roadshow is very opportune. The resumption of scheduled international flights from India coincides with the reopening of Malaysia’s international borders,” said Manoharan. “We are thrilled and enthusiastic to welcome Indian travellers back on exciting, new value-driven and action-packed itineraries to witness the best and latest of what Malaysia has to offer. There is so much to explore after two years, especially with the newly opened outdoor theme park, Genting SkyWorlds, the wedding venues such as refurbished Sunway Resort in Kuala Lumpur, Desaru Coast situated on Eastern Coast of Johor, Lexis Hotels and Resorts at Port Dickson …

New Delhi based 25 years old experiential and adventure tour operating company Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt Ltd has been appointed distributor in India by the Havila Kystruten Operations AS (Norway) for its Havila Cruise bookings. Managing Director, Tejbir Singh Anand of Holiday Moods Adventures Pvt Ltd says- “It’s a great honour and a proud privilege to be associated with the Havila group and the journeys ahead seems very exciting to distribute Havila cruises inventory in India.”

Qatar Airways and IndiGo announced the reactivation of their strategic cooperation following the lifting of the suspension on international scheduled flights by the Indian government. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Akbar Al Baker, said: “The reactivation of our strategic partnership with IndiGo is another milestone in the development of aviation between the State of Qatar and India. Together, both Qatar Airways and IndiGo will offer over 340 flights per week to 13 destinations in India. Never before has our partnership with IndiGo been stronger and the resumption of our strategic cooperation demonstrates the resilience, agility and commitment both partners have shown in overcoming the challenges of the pandemic.” 

The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) had earlier imposed a fare cap for 15 days due to the pandemic, in order for the government to control any fare hike on the sale of air tickets. As the ministry announced operations at 100% capacity after a gap of two years, airline companies have called for the removal of the fare limit. “If we talk about the fare caps, then it is my responsibility to the passengers as well as to the airlines,” Scindia said. 

“Welcome Back to Thailand is an initiative of TravelBullz in association with the Tourism Authority of Thailand and over 40 Hotels in Thailand to enhance the number of Travellers to choose Thailand as a destination this summer of 2022” said, KD Singh, Founder & President, TravelBullz. This pan India campaign is to engage with the B2B as well as Thailand partners to focus on new segments.