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The Fern Hotels & Resorts, India’s leading environmentally sensitive hotel chain has opened-The Fern Residency, Satara in Maharashtra. This takes the tally to 61 hotels managed by the company. Commenting on the opening of the hotel, the COO of the company, Suhail Kannampilly said, “We are increasing our presence in Maharashtra very rapidly and people of the state are responding to our hospitality in a very positive manner”. The Fern Residency, Satara is a 60-room hotel offering contemporary accommodations, a finely-designed roof top restaurant with 2 banquet halls and a gym. The hotel is situated on the Pune-Bangalore National Highway, ... Read more

Summer Escapes by Cinnamon opens a window into an interactive and engaging environment for children to explore their talents, learn new skills and create wonderful memories while becoming well-rounded individuals. Besides teaching a unique skill set, each camp will also help children unleash the leader within, learn how to be team players, think creatively and out-of-the-box, become more confident and independent with participating in fun-filled activities, games, excursions and lessons. The camps will also be facilitated by local and international experts, who will be devoted to bringing out the best in each child and giving them valuable one-on-one input and ... Read more

With the rising mercury signalling the onset of the holiday season, families across the country are busy zeroing in on exciting holiday destinations. The hullabaloo over the perfect holiday haunt is sure to lead you to Chandigarh, a peaceful green city nestled in the foothills of the Shivaliks which offers the best of everything. Combine it with the signature hospitality of JW Marriott Chandigarh and its holiday packages catering to the entire family, and you need not look beyond Chandigarh for that perfect getaway. JW Marriott Chandigarh’s ‘Summer Getaway Packages’, which include ‘Summer’ and ‘Family’ packages with luxury services and ... Read more

Authentic, Compact and Diverse; That’s what Sri Lanka is all about. Only 66,000 square km in area, yet a treasure trove of diverse and astonishing surprises. Sri Lanka is a cornucopia of magnificent beaches, rain forests, charming villages, hill country tea plantations, centuries old cities, emerald green paddy fields, fascinating cultural traditions, spectacular pageants and festivals, spicy, exciting cuisine and so much more. All this is contained in a compact, tropical island in which its people have been justifiably renowned for their warmth and hospitality. Due to its compactness and diversity, you can behold world’s largest animal (Blue Whale) and ... Read more

“Yoga is discipline, dedication, and it has to be followed throughout your life. Yoga is beyond the distinction of age, colour, caste, creed, creed, cult, rich-poor, province, frontier. Yoga belongs to everyone and everyone belongs to yoga,” he said. “Yoga is ancient and modern. It is constant and evolving. For centuries, the essence of yoga has remained the same. Healthy body, stable mind, spirit of oneness. Yoga provides a perfect blend of knowledge, work and devotion.” The Prime Minister was speaking on the fifth edition of the International Yoga Day. The event began in Ranchi’s Prabhat Tara ground at 6 ... Read more

TikTok, the world’s leading platform for short-form mobile videos, announced the India edition of its global in-app travel campaign, #TikTokTravel. The local in-app campaign #YehMeraIndia showcases India as a key global travel destination by inviting TikTok users to share their travel moments with the world. As part of the campaign, Kerala Tourism (@KeralaTourism) launched their official account on TikTok and will be leveraging the platform to promote the state’s tourism. “We are thrilled to be one of the first state tourism boards to come onto TikTok and be part of #TikTokTravel and #YehMeraIndia. We truly believe that TikTok as a ... Read more

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal has said that World Food India 2019 will be the biggest gathering of all global and domestic stakeholders in Food Processing Sector. Speaking to media she said WFI 2019 will be held from 1-4th November 2019 in New Delhi and will position India as Food Processing Destination of the World. The Minister chaired a meeting with various stakeholders of WFI 2019 including the associated Ministries and Departments, CEOs of major food processing companies and Industry Associations. This was followed by a second meeting with the Ambassadors/High Commissioners of leading food processing/food ... Read more

In conjunction with the International Day of Yoga, The Flag Island, One of the popular leisure, tourist and family destination in the United Arab Emirates, will curate a special yoga event on 22 June, 2019. The event will be held from 05:30 p.m. to 07:00 p.m., in collaboration with Fitness First, Sharjah Triathlon, and Indian Association Sharjah. The activity is aimed at promoting awareness about yoga and its benefits for physical, mental and psychological health. Many other activities are also organized in the Flag Island this summer. With women’s run sessions and roller skating available, children, youth as well as ... Read more

For an impressive ninth consecutive year, Protea Hotels by Marriott has been named South Africa’s Coolest Hotel Brand in the Sunday Times Generation Next Survey for 2019. This coveted recognition further re-enforces the brand’s deep understanding of a rapidly evolving market and its growing traction in South Africa. “Designed for the progressive yet pragmatic traveler seeking a high-quality travel experience, Protea Hotels by Marriott has been redefining and leading the evolution of travel in a highly competitive and dynamic market exceeding guest expectations consistently,” said Neal Jones, Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, Middle East and Africa, Marriott International. “We are ... Read more

As a city known for its free-spirited drive and vibrant culture, Los Angeles has something for everyone. While the City of Angels hosts some of the most splendid museums to cater to history buffs and artistic masterpiece lovers, LA also its share of bizarre and wacky museum experiences to break from the obvious and try something new. Here is a look at some of the most quirky museums in Los Angeles that are certainly worth a visit. The Museum of Death Established in 1995, the gory Museum of Death displays an extensive variety of art and artifacts surrounding the subject ... Read more

JetPrivilage, an award-winning loyalty & rewards programme, part of the Etihad Aviation Group has unveiled its latest consumer campaign, which reiterates that the reward currency, JPMiles, is “More powerful than ever”. The brand campaign seeks to educate all – about the innumerable opportunities for members through its platform for earning and redeeming JPMiles across airlines worldwide, any hotel booking across the globe, every time one shops online or at a store, using any of its –co-brand cards, at hundreds of restaurants or thousands of petrol pumps. The campaign remains true to the brand ethos of fulfilling aspirations by creating an ... Read more

Vistara has announced a significant network expansion with the addition of 62 new flights to and from Mumbai and Delhi. These new flights represent an over 50 per cent increase in the size of the airline’s network, with 170 flights a day across 24 destinations operated by a fleet of 23 Airbus A320 and 6 Boeing 737-800NG aircraft. “Our frequent fliers have often expressed their wish to see Vistara add more flights and frequencies from Mumbai and Delhi to key destinations, and we’re happy that we are now able to announce these new flights and additional frequencies. These new flights ... Read more

The exciting and electrifying cricket season is here again to capture the hearts and the souls of people at all ages. The ICC World Cup 2019 matches are building up the enthusiasm among people all over the world and especially in Kerala. For cricket lovers in the Kerala capital, Thiruvananthapuram, Vivin Suites is presenting an offer just as exciting as the World Cup! Enjoy coffee, snacks and light meals as you catch the action at a special price. Make it more happening and experience the real excitement in cricket by watching it live on a Big Screen at the Cherry ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: CNN In an effort to ease travel and increase the number of Saudi visitors to the country, the Indian government has made e-visas available for Saudi nationals. All applicants will need are valid identification documents, like passports, and a debit or credit card with which to pay the e-visa fee. E-visa application confirmations will be filed within a 24-hour period of submission, approval granted within 72 hours, and the visa will be valid for one year. The e-visa will then be sent via email, and can be used digitally or printed. The e-visas are issued for a period ... Read more

The Jammu & Kashmir government has said that the Kargil Airport will be developed into a full-fledged airport for commercial flight operations. BVR Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary, Jammu & Kashmir government held a meeting in New Delhi with Union Secretary, Civil Aviation and other Airport Authority of India (AAI) officials including Member Planning, AAI for development of existing Kargil Airport for full operation of commercial flights including Boeing, Airbus, etc. The MoU with AAI is expected to be signed by July, 15. The foundation stone for the extension of the runway is expected to be laid by the end of August, ... Read more