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Evoke Experiences is proud to introduce “White Rann, The Tent City” in Dholavira, offering travellers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore the breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural heritage of Kutch. Located in the heart of this ancient land, Dholavira is not only a gateway to the stunning White Rann but also home to some of India’s most captivating historical sites. The White Desert, with its vast salt flats, shines under the moonlight, creating a magical glow that amazes visitors. At sunrise and sunset, the desert changes colours, with shades of pink and orange spreading across the sky, offering a picture-perfect view. The White Desert is also famous for the Rann Utsav. This yearly festival celebrates the local culture, arts, and food, giving travellers the chance to experience the vibrant traditions of Kutch against the breathtaking white salt plains. Nestled amid the surreal beauty of the Great Rann of Kutch, “White Rann, The Tent City” promises an immersive experience that blends luxury with adventure. The journey to this extraordinary destination is as remarkable as the stay, thanks to the newly opened “Road to Heaven.” This 30-kilometre scenic route connects Khavda to Dholavira. It takes travellers through the endless white salt desert of the Great Rann, where the horizon seems to merge with the sky, creating a surreal and almost otherworldly experience. As one traverses the ethereal “Road to Heaven,” the landscape not only enchants with its endless white salt flats but also comes alive with the vibrant presence of flamingos. With their striking pink hues, these graceful birds create a beautiful contrast against the stark white backdrop of the Great Rann of Kutch. During certain times of the year, the Rann becomes …

Clarks Safari enters Ahmedabad by signing a 50 rooms property near Kheda Gujarat. The luxury property will cater to luxury travelers, corporates, and families looking for a day outing, along with clients seeking out destination weddings. The brand already has multiple properties spread across the country but Ahmedabad being the business hub and one of the busiest cities of Gujarat, propelled the brand to open doors here. The newly signed property is centrally located and enjoys good connectivity. It is spread over an area of more than 5 acres, and has all the facilities inside it. The property has a banquet hall with a seating capacity of 800 pax. There is a dedicated kids zone and play area, where one can enjoy rain dance. In order to spread awareness around nature and animal life, there is a birding zone, and a pond with various water animals. It is good for those who want to spend their whole day in a luxury setup while enjoying different activities at the resort. They also have a swimming pool and inhouse gym on the property.The property has a Gaushala, from where organic milk products are generated. There will be 50 rooms spread across categories, each room will be furnished with all the amenities, such as a safe box, indoor games, seating area, deck area, pantry, etc. They also have a main lawn to conduct weddings or other functions with 600 pax capacity. Various experiential will be curated targeting different sets of audiences. Apart from solo travelers, and families, the brand is heavily eyeing the wedding segment, corporate, and MICE. The in-house restaurant will serve multiple cuisines, chiefly North Indian, continental, and also Gujarati food. …

As slow travel gains traction as a prominent travel trend, Agoda shares insights into the top Asian destinations ideal for prolonged stays. It showed Ahmedabad as the top slow travel destination in India and Asia to discover. The concept of slow travel advocates for a leisurely approach to exploration, encouraging visitors to extend their time at a destination.

Clarks Collection enters Ahmedabad by signing 100 rooms property named The Cube. The luxury property will cater to luxury travelers, corporates, and families looking for a day outing, along with clients seeking out destination weddings. The brand already has many properties across the country, but Ahmedabad as a business hub and one of the busiest cities in Gujarat has prompted the brand to open its doors here. The newly signed property is centrally located and enjoys good connectivity. It is spread over an area of 350 acres, with a man-made lake inside the property. The property has a theatre with a seating capacity of 50 Pax. It is suitable for individuals who want to spend the entire day on the resort participating in various activities in a luxurious environment. In addition to the restaurant, the place will have different options like live music, Zorba ball, snooker parlor, pool party, drum circle, and many more. There will be 100 rooms, divided into several categories, each room will be furnished with all the amenities, such as a safe box, indoor games, seating area, deck area, pantry, open sky shower area, etc. All rooms will have a private garden with an open sky shower area, with a focus on privacy. The resort is equipped with all the facilities, for a family picnic, or for a memorable outing. They will also have two lawns to conduct weddings or other functions. Various experientials will be curated targeting different sets of audiences. Apart from solo travelers, and families, the brand is heavily eyeing the wedding segment, corporate, and MICE. The in-house restaurant will serve multiple cuisines, chiefly North Indian, continental, and also Gujarati food. Mr. Prakash …

Global Panorama Showcase is all set to begin its 2022 edition in Mid-September, and will be covering a total of 10 cities till March 2023. The cities are: Nagpur, Chandigarh, Lucknow, Indore, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Bhubaneswar, Vizag and Kochi. It will be a two-day event for each city.

Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia, the new Cabinet Minister for Civil Aviation, has shared that starting July 16, eight new flights will connect the state of Madhya Pradesh to other destinations in India via SpiceJet. The planned routes are Gwalior-Mumbai-Gwalior, Gwalior-Pune-Gwalior, Jabalpur-Surat-Jabalpur and Ahmedabad-Gwalior-Ahmedabad. Scindia says that his Ministry and the aviation industry are committed to taking UDAN to greater heights with these routes.

In its monthly overview of the hotels and hospitality sector, HVS ANAROCK reveals that while hotel occupancy in most cities witnessed month-on-month decline in May due to restrictions and lockdowns in various states, Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Chennai observed the highest occupancy in the country (31-35%) during the month.

HVS ANAROCK’s monthly report titled ‘Hotels & Hospitality Overview’ reveals that in the month of January 2021, Ahmedabad, Kolkata and Goa witnessed the highest increase in occupancy compared to the previous month. In fact, for the Indian hotel sector, occupancy remained between 46-48% on average, almost a 2% growth over December 2020.

Union Minister for Culture & Tourism, Prahlad Singh Patel, was the Chief Guest at the inauguration ceremony of Udaipur Science Centre in Tripura. Late last year, it was announced by Government of Tripura that the state will have its first Science City by early 2021, while a sub-centre of the science city will also be inaugurated around the same time. Also present at the inauguration was Tripura Governor Ramesh Bais. The Ministry of Culture operates Scheme for Promotion of Culture of Science (SPOCS) which provides for setting up of Science Cities and Science Centres in all the states of the country. Science Cities are already established in Kolkata, Kapurthala, Ahmedabad and Lucknow.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has flagged off eight new trains from various destinations to Kevadiya in Gujarat, boosting connectivity to the Statue of Unity town. These trains connect Kevadiya to Varanasi, Dadar, Ahmedabad, H. Nizamuddin, Rewa, Chennai and Pratapnagar.