Addressing the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) 2024 in Jaipur, Diya Kumari, Deputy Chief Minister, Rajasthan, said, “Our Tourism Unit Policy will be out soon. We are planning to organise roadshows overseas to promote Rajasthan and for that, we need your participation and involvement. A lot more is in the pipeline for the future.”
Read More »Accor ties up with Sofitel to launch a new property in Jaipur
Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is proud to announce the signing of a partnership agreement with EBU Estate Developers Private Limited for the development of a Sofitel hotel in India, the Sofitel Jaipur Jawahar Circle. This new-build luxury hotel is scheduled to open its doors in 2028 and promises to redefine hospitality in the vibrant city of Jaipur. Strategically located at Jaipur’s Jawahar Circle, the hotel will feature 275 exquisitely designed and spacious rooms, each offering the utmost comfort for guests. Joining Sofitel, the only French luxury hotel brand with a truly international footprint, the hotel will be a great addition to support Jaipur’s tourism expansion, bringing French joie de vivre and gastronomy, with four distinct restaurants and bars, where guests will savor a varied culinary experience tailored to their preferences. Furthermore, the hotel will offer over 5,000 square meters of state-of-the-art meeting and banquet venues, providing the perfect setting for exquisite weddings, grand events and outstanding gatherings. Jaipur, known as the Pink City, is a jewel in India’s tourism crown, attracting domestic and international tourists alike. As part of the renowned Golden Triangle tourist itinerary, which also includes the cities of Agra and Delhi, Jaipur offers a rich tapestry of culture, history, and architectural wonders. “We are delighted to partner with EBU Estate Developers Private Limited to bring the Sofitel brand to Jaipur and to celebrate a new chapter in our journey in India. Accor’s offering is uniquely positioned to harness the power of Indian travellers and this new signing is a great illustration of our commitment to bring meaningful experiences, today with the well-known Sofitel’s French art de vivre. With our unparalleled portfolio of brands, Accor plans to …
Read More »Asapian Hotels opens a new property Hotel Dodas Palace in Jaipur
Asapian Hotels after making a successful entry in different states, now they are entering into Rajasthan market by opening the first property under the group Management Model. They are already present in 40 locations and have 35 fully operational properties on different working models for budget travelers. This newly owned property is a full-service hotel located in the heart of the city. With the addition of this new property, the group wants to increase its reach in the budget segment. They are targeting business and regular travelers. The hotel has 47 rooms spread across categories, each room is furnished with all the amenities, such as a safe box, television dishing out all the channels, etc. To cater to the MICE audience the property has the Avenue Banquet, which is designed in theatre style with a capacity of hosting 150 guests. The banquet hall is equipped to handle large gatherings and has state-of-the-art infrastructure. It is perfect for conducting corporate and social events. Apart from solo travelers, and families, the brand is heavily eyeing the wedding segment, corporate, and MICE. The first 24-hour air-conditioned restaurant Hive and Shack will serve multiple cuisines, chiefly North Indian, continental, Italian, Chinese, and also Rajasthani food. They will offer a round-the-clock menu with custom arrangements and a buffet layout for groups. Another attraction is Atmos Rooftop Lounge, the open-air rooftop lounge and bar that provides a city view and serves food with live music. Mr. Ankush Doda, Owner of Hotel Dodas Palace shares, “We are pleased to associate with Asapian Hotels, with this association we want to provide value for money to our guests, without hurting the environment. To boost the local economy, our focus …
Read More »NIMA holds 3-day M!CE Forum 2022 in Jaipur, scouts opportunities in M!CE
NIMA held M!CE Forum 2022 in Jaipur from 29-31 July. Anand K Tripathi, Addl. Director, Rajasthan Tourism said that M!CE has huge potential. Jagdeep Bhagat, National Coordinator, NIMA, said, “The event offered a good networking opportunity to the members from across India. The idea behind this forum is to update the members about the opportunities in the industry and what’s going on in the world.”
Read More »Jaipur becomes India’s first city to get two leopard reserves
Jaipur has become India’s first city to get two leopard reserves – Jhalana Leopard Reserve and the newly-added Amagarh Leopard Reserve. The reserve forest of Amagarh is an important leopard habitat and is spread across a total of 1,524 ha. It is home to 15 leopards.
Read More »March is the cheapest month to visit Jaipur with savings of up to 822%: Study reveals
With many people eager to get back on the road, new research from Bounce finds that the cheapest month to visit Jaipur is March. The study looked at the average nightly cost of a 3* hotel in 70 of the world’s most popular tourist sites, comparing both months of the year and days of the week. Jaipur is the second most cost-effective location in the world, with Dubrovnik, Croatia, in first position and Santiago, Chile, in third.
Read More »Registrations open for India City Walks Festival™
Pan-India domestic tourism revival initiative has been introduced in the form of India City Walks Festival™ (ICWF™). It is supported by United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and Incredible India (Ministry of Tourism, Government of India). This initiative is in line with the ‘Vocal for Local’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ missions of Hon’ble Prime Minister. The focus of India City Walks Festival™ is on heritage, monuments, history, tradition and city sightseeing destinations for walks, storytelling sessions, events, and experiences both on-ground and virtual. The Festival is the initiative of India City Walks (ICW®), three-time National Award recipient and Hall of Fame award recipient operating under parent company City Explorers Private Limited. The India City Walks Festival™ is being organised, and on-boarding of locals is ongoing to register as Hosts. It begins with the curtain raiser walks (virtual and on-ground) in Delhi, Jaipur, Indore, Gwalior, Chandigarh, Agra and Varanasi. In February 2021, successful training and events took place in the state of Uttarakhand with Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board. More events in India City Walks Festival™ are lined up for March and April, 2021. India City Walks Festival™ (ICWF™) aims to take people on a journey of exploration around cities of India to reveal iconic locations and little-known facts and best-kept secrets. Join the biggest heritage and cultural festival of all times to celebrate your city and your neighbourhood. To register, fill the Google form: https://cutt.ly/submit-entry For more information, check https://www.indiacitywalks.com/festival/ or get in touch at +91 9899692790 | indiacitywalksfestival@gmail.com
Read More »Adani signs concession agreement for 3 airports
The Adani Group signed concession agreements with the Airports Authority of India, for the management, operations and development of Guwahati, Jaipur and Thiruvananthapuram airports. The agreements were exchanged between N.V. Subbarayudu, Executive Director, Strategic Initiative Unit, AAI & Behnad Zandi, CEO Adani Airport in the presence of AAI Chairman, Arvind Singh, AAI Board Members & senior officials and Adani Enterprises.
Read More »Tripjack Travel Agent Fantasy League winner: Avneet Singh
Avneet Singh, Owner, Adarsh Communication based in Jaipur, has been thoroughly enjoying playing the Fantasy League. “This is something new that a B2B travel company has started to engage us. I have been associated with Tripjack since a long time now. I am impressed with their competitive fares and their back-end support. It’s the best portal that I have come across for travel agents. So far, their service has been top notch,” he says. Top winners every week also get Jalesh Cruise Package, Air Tickets, & Hotels Stays. Visit tripjack.com now!
Read More »SpiceJet starts flights from Dubai to 5 Indian cities till 31st August
SpiceJet has started scheduled flights to Dubai from 5 Indian cities—– Delhi, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Madurai and Mumbai— starting August 17 till 31st August. The airline made the announcement through a Tweet, which said, “We are back, Dubai! SpiceJet is operating scheduled flights between Dubai and 5 Indian cities – Delhi, Jaipur, Kozhikode, Madurai and Mumbai, from 17th to 31st August 2020.” According to guidelines issued by SpiceJet, all types of visas will be acceptable for these flights. Flight schedule from India to Dubai City (origin) Dates Delhi to Dubai August 17,19,23,25,26,31,31 Jaipur to Dubai August 20,23,27,30 Kozhikode to Dubai August 18,19,20,23,25,26,27,30,31 Madurai to Dubai August 17, 19 Mumbai to Dubai August 18,20,25,27 Flight schedule from Dubai to India City (Destination) Dates Dubai to Delhi August 17,19,23,25,26,31,31 Dubai to Jaipur August 20,23,27,30 Dubai to Kozhikode August 18,19,20,23,25,26,27,30,31 Dubai to Madurai August 17, 19 Dubai to Mumbai August 18,20,25,27
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