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The Airports Authority of India (AAI) who manages 125 airports in the country, has made 35 of its airports single-use plastic free while 20 more will soon follow the suit. The state-run airport operator has declared Indore, Bhopal, Ahmedabad, Bhubaneswar, Tirupati, Trichy, Kolkata, Varanasi, Chennai, Patna, Coimbatore, Ranchi, Trivandrum, Goa, Lucknow, Vijayawada, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Vadodara, Madurai, Raipur, Vizag, Pune, Udaipur, Srinagar, Imphal, Jammu, Mangalore, Amritsar, Port Blair, Guwahati, Bagdogra, Agartala, Calicut and Jaipur, single-use plastic-free terminals. “On the basis of a third-party assessment carried out by Quality Council of India, 35 airport terminals have been declared as single-use plastic-free,” an ... Read more

The Association of Domestic Tour Operators (ADTOI), along with the Govt. of Gujarat is set to organise its next convention in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from August 16-18, 2019. The information was announced PP Khanna, President, ADTOI at their General House Meeting and GST session held at Hotel Samrat in New Delhi. PP Khanna will be the Convention Chairman, while Anil Rajput and Sanjay Saxena will be the Co-Chairman. The venue of the convention has not been decided. Right now, committees are being made for the convention. Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI) will have its seventh annual convention in ... Read more

IndiGo is planning to introduce 12 ATR flights on the Buddhist circuit, which would include daily non-stop ATR flights between Kolkata, Gaya and Varanasi. Starting August 8, 2019, IndiGo will commence flight operations on Kolkata – Gaya, Kolkata – Patna, Kolkata – Varanasi and Gaya – Varanasi routes along with additional frequency on Kolkata – Varanasi route. Bookings are already open for these routes, with fares starting at Rs 1499. “As a part of our endeavour to enhance domestic connectivity, our ATR fleet helps us serve regional operations efficiently. We are delighted to have launched these flights on the Buddhist ... Read more

Paying taxes is inevitable. Perhaps, it’s the only certainty of your work life. So, while you work hard to pay multiple taxes — how about you have a little fun on the way? Here’s introducing fuel allowance — a tax-saving employee benefit that’ll help you save up to Rs 12,000 in taxes annually. Your employer is likely to offer this benefit as part of the salary structure. It covers fuel claims, vehicle maintenance, and a driver’s salary too. According to the Income Tax guidelines, it’s a called the motor car allowance or perquisite; and it can be offered to all ... Read more

Club Med, the leader in premium all-inclusive holidays, has announced the evolution of their Asia Pacific (APAC) organisation into two specialised Business Units – APAC Markets and APAC Resorts. As of 1 July 2019, the new APAC Regional Organisation includes Greater China, Japan, Korea, India, South East Asia and the Pacific. This reorganization allows Club Med to put the best teams closer to the guests and deliver better customer experience. “Club Med is in a growth acceleration phase with the openings of three to five resorts per year,” said Henri Giscard d’Estaing, President of Club Med. “This significant moment in ... Read more

Palladium Hotel Group celebrated World Environment Day and World Oceans Day with initiatives in all its hotels throughout last week and a campaign aimed at raising awareness of the role that people and companies play in fighting climate change and preserving the environment. The Spanish hotel company, which belongs to Empresas Matutes Group, has been promoting environmental initiatives and projects for years within the framework of its Corporate Social Responsibility policy which, this year, has been reinforced with new commitments. Among them, the priority objective of eliminating single-use plastics stands out. Since 2018, and with a significant step forward this ... Read more

Photo Courtesy: Guy Yechiely Tel Aviv is a diverse city with multicultural influences and open-minded locals. Every June, in honor of Pride month, people of all genders, religion and color flood the streets of Tel Aviv in support of love, diversity and freedom to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. With a series of events across the city, Pride is that time of the year when the city takes on a new life with vibrant colors and an intoxicating atmosphere that cannot be ignored. With parties, lectures and art exhibitions, Tel Aviv Pride Week presents an effervescent celebration in a creative and ... Read more

While Sri Lanka gets worldwide attention drawn to its natural world, tourists flock to experience Sri Lanka’s jewels in the wild. Thus, it is imperative to develop a sustainable model to showcase Cinnamon’s stewardship towards environment and conservation. Cinnamon even bagged the title ‘Best Wildlife and Marine Tourism Service Provider’ at the PATA InSPIRE Awards 2015. As one of the leading hospitality chains in Sri Lanka, Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts is honoured to showcase Sri Lanka’s natural world as a sustainable tourism product. Project Leopard An on-going project in its fifth year of operation, Project Leopard in Yala is supervised ... Read more

IndiGo has launched non-stop daily flight on Kolkata – Hong Kong route, effective from August 20, 2019. Bookings for the flight are open and the one-way fare would be Rs 10,999. The aircraft on the route would be an Airbus 320, with a capacity of 180 seats. “As part of our international expansion plans, we are happy to announce the launch of a daily direct flight on the Kolkata – Hong Kong route. We are committed to strengthen and grow our international network, in line with our overall growth strategy to meet the requirement of both business and leisure travellers. ... Read more

Shangri-La Hotel, Colombo has partially reopened on June 12, seven weeks after the property was attacked by a suicide bomber on Easter Sunday. The Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo was one of three hotels hit by the suicide attacks on April 21 and suffered extensive damages. While the other two hotels reopened in recent weeks, most of the sections of the Shangri-La Hotel remained closed. “From 12 June onwards, popular dining establishments, including Sapphyr Lounge, Capital Bar & Grill and Kaema Sutra are open for service. Guests will be able to enjoy room stays and Chi, the Spa from 15 June ... Read more

India and the Maldives have decided to launch a passenger-cum-cargo ferry service between Kerala’s Kochi and Male, the capital of Maldives, via Kulhudhuffushi atoll in a bid to strengthen connectivity between the two countries and boost tourism. On his recent state-visit visit to Maldives, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Maldivian President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih have asked officials to expeditiously work towards starting the regular passenger-cum-cargo ferry service between the two countries. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed between the two sides for the establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea. The distance between Kochi and Male is about 700 ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, is inviting groups of friends to enjoy fun-filled breaks together, with a new package that lets BFFs experience interesting local activities and create their own high-end slumber parties. Under the “Great Mates Escapes” offer, groups of pals can stay at five-star hotels and resorts in Phuket, Hua Hin, Bangkok or Chiang Mai, with luxurious accommodation in a choice of stunning suites, standalone residences and spectacular pool villas. In these exquisite surroundings, friends can create their own personal holiday’s actions with daytime discoveries, evening activities, F&B offers and more. During the ... Read more

Marriott International, Inc. has announced the opening of its second Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Tanzania, Four Points by Sheraton Dar es Salaam, New Africa Hotel. The original New Africa Hotel was built as the official residence of Kaiser Wilhelm II in 1896. It was used as a hospital during World War I before being converted into a hotel during the British Empire. Sitting at the heart of the central business district of the city, overlooking the Harbor the hotel has since emerged as a landmark and an integral part of the burgeoning city. With the renovation and the ... Read more

Travelstart continues its growth trajectory in Africa in terms of a deal to wholly acquire the Club Travel Group. The acquisition will boost Travelstart’s offering by adding Club Travel’s established complementary corporate and franchise divisions, creating a formidable full-service African travel group. “We love Club Travel because like us they have a long history in discount travel,” said Travelstart’s CEO Stephan Ekbergh. “Travelstart is strong in the consumer segment and we want to bring consumerization to the corporate and government sectors, where Club Travel is an emerging star.” “Travelstart shares a common mission which is to make travel easier for ... Read more

വാഹനങ്ങളുടെ ടയര്‍ പഞ്ചറാകുന്നതു മൂലമുള്ള ദുരിതത്തിന് എപ്പോഴെങ്കിലുമൊക്കെ ഇരയാകാത്തവര്‍ കുറവായിരിക്കും. എന്നാല്‍ ഈ പ്രശ്‌നത്തിന് ശാശ്വത പരിഹാരവുമായെത്തിയിരിക്കുകയാണ് ഫ്രഞ്ച് ടയര്‍ നിര്‍മ്മാതാക്കളായ മിഷേലിന്‍. ഇതിനായി വായു ആവശ്യമില്ലാത്ത ടയറുകളാണ് മിഷേലിന്‍ വികസിപ്പിച്ചെടുത്തിരിക്കുന്നത്. ഈ ടയര്‍ ഒരിക്കലും പഞ്ചറാകില്ലെന്നാണ് കമ്പനി പറയുന്നത്.   യൂപ്ടിസ് പ്രോട്ടോടൈപ്പ് (യൂണിക് പഞ്ചര്‍പ്രൂഫ് ടയര്‍ സിസ്റ്റം) എന്നാണ് മിഷേലിനൊപ്പം ജനറല്‍ മോട്ടോഴ്സും കൂടി ചേന്ന് വികസിപ്പിച്ചെടുത്ത ഈ എയര്‍ലെസ് വീല്‍ ടെക്നോളജിയുടെ പേര്. ഈ ടയറുകളുടെ പരീക്ഷണയോട്ടം ഷെവര്‍ലെയുടെ ഇലക്ട്രിക് വാഹനമായ ബോള്‍ട്ടില്‍ പുരോഗമിക്കുകയാണെന്നും ഇതിനുശേഷം മറ്റ് വാഹനങ്ങളിലേക്കും പരീക്ഷണം വ്യാപിപ്പിക്കുമെന്നാണ് റിപ്പോര്‍ട്ടുകള്‍. കഴിഞ്ഞ അഞ്ച് വര്‍ഷമായി ഇത്തരം ടയറുകള്‍ നിര്‍മിക്കാനുള്ള ശ്രമത്തിലായിരുന്നു മിഷെലിന്‍. പ്ലാന്റിനായി 50 മില്ല്യണ്‍ ഡോളറാണ് ഇതുവരെ നിക്ഷേപിച്ചത്. റബറിനൊപ്പം ഉറപ്പുള്ള മറ്റ് മെറ്റീരിയലുകളും ഉപയോഗിച്ച് വേറിട്ട രീതിയിലാണ് ഈ ടയറുകളുണ്ടാക്കുന്നത്. മികച്ച ബ്രേക്കിങ് നല്‍കുന്ന ഗ്രിപ്പിനൊപ്പം ടയര്‍ ഡ്രെമ്മിന്റെ സുരക്ഷയും ഈ ടയര്‍ ഉറപ്പാക്കുമെന്നാണ് നിര്‍മാതാക്കളുടെ വാദം. 2024-ല്‍ ഈ ടയറുകള്‍ ... Read more