Category: Round Up

Denarau Island Convention Centre The Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association’s (FHTA) organizes the annual industry trade show – “HOTEC 2018” on November 1st and 2nd at the Denarau Island Convention Center (DICC) in Nadi, Fiji. “This year, along with exhibitor booths, a range of tourism specific interactive programmes are planned for industry participants to attend and learn from it,” said Fantasha Lockington, FHTA’s Chief Executive Officer. HOTEC is organized so that suppliers to the industry can showcase and demonstrate their latest products and services, meet with industry partners, customers and competitors and get first hand updates on the latest market ... Read more

“Cultural diversities and their richness have put northeast altogether on a higher position,” said Jagdish Mukhi, Assam Governor.  He was speaking at the 2nd Regional level National Song Competition organised by the Bharat Vikas Parishad at Shilpagram, Guwahati on 7th October 2018. The Governor said that it is because of the unique cultural qualities of the northeast, the region can claim to be a treasure trove and epicenter of cultural tourism of the country. He congratulated the participants for their delightful display of different cultural facets of the region and advised them to dedicate themselves for the art forms and ... Read more

Meghalaya, the northeast state of India, is planning to explore the potential of Ayush treatment in the state to promote tourism. It was informed by the Health and Family Welfare Minister Alexander Laloo Hek, after his recent visit to Kerala, where he has discussed with the Kerala government the prospects of Ayush in promotion of tourism, “Meghalaya government would like to take up Ayush treatment in a big way like Kerala and the idea is to attract more tourists to the state,” said Hek. The state envisages promoting Ayush by way of developing hospitals and clinics of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, ... Read more

Etihad Airways has decided to increase frequency to London for the festive season. Effective 15 December 2018 – 13 January 2019, Etihad Airways will increase its flights from Abu Dhabi to London Heathrow, from three to four daily services, to meet peak demand this festive season. The flights will be operated by a two-class Boeing 787-9, featuring 28 Business Studios and 271 Economy Smart Seats. “We are thrilled to announce more flights to London over the festive period. This is a busy time for local guests travelling between both capitals and the extra service will allow more choice and flexibility in ... Read more

Tourists will have another reason to visit the The ‘Gandhi Mandap’ atop the Sarania Hill in Guwahati. The authorities have hoisted a gigantic National Flag on a monumental flagpole, which is claimed to be the tallest in the country. It was earlier planned to install the flagpole any of the national days, including independence day; however it the flag could unfurl on 150 birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, on 2nd October. The flag was hoisted by Sarbananda Sonowal, the Chief Minister of Assam, with the presence of state Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary and other dignitaries. Sarbananda Sonowal, the Chief ... Read more

Emaar Entertainment, the pioneer of innovative entertainment, leisure and retail concepts, and a business of global developer Emaar Properties, is redefining the luxury cinema experience with its Reel Cinemas in Dubai. Reel Cinemas has brought never-before-seen experiences to the world by elevating its cinemas to the next level of operational excellence, technology innovation, luxurious amenities and the highest standards of service. These are also driven by several global-first partnerships including with Dolby Cinema, ScreenX and its association with international restaurateur Guy Fieri. Recently, the all-new Reel Cinemas – The Dubai Mall, located in the world’s most visited retail and leisure ... Read more

The eighth edition of Kerala’s premier hospitality equipment exhibition, HotelTech Kerala, will be held from September 26 to 28, at the KTDC Bolgatty Palace Event Centre in Kochi. The event will provide a unique opportunity for the hospitality sector in the state to identify suppliers related to their sector. HotelTech Kerala will showcase hotel supplies, hospitality and technology, equipment for hotels and restaurants, cleaning equipment and services, hospitality information systems and other services. The exhibition is supported and endorsed by various associations adding strength and value to the event and including Association of Approved & Classified Hotels of Kerala, SICA-Kerala, HPMF-Kerala ... Read more

Budapest, Hungary Tourism has become one of the major contributors to the GDP of Hungary these days. It was informed by Péter Szijjártó, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade. He was talking to the media at the Dubrovnik Ministerial Conference on cooperation between China and 16 central and eastern Europian Countris. “Chinese are the world’s most affluent tourists; as per last year’s records they have spent around USD 258 billion, worldwide. So having more Chinese tourists to Hungary is highly beneficial for the country,” said Szijjarto. The inbound tourists form China last year were around  227,000, which was 34 per ... Read more

The Hotel Concord, a 38-room lifestyle hotel has opened its lobby, dining spaces and 21 rooms to guests, bringing world-class accommodations and service to visitors of the Granite State’s capital. Located within Capital Commons, a signature six-story Class A mixed use building overlooking the Merrimack River and the New Hampshire State House, the hotel will open 17 additional rooms in January 2019. When complete, The Hotel Concord guestrooms will occupy the fourth and sixth floors of Capital Commons as well as a portion of lower floors for the Hotel’s lobby and fitness facility. “We’re pleased to bring an entirely new ... Read more

Aguada Fort, Goa As part of the Paryatan Parv (Tourism festival) celebrations, a rally was organized at Aguada Fort by the Goa Tourism Department in Association with the India Tourism Goa and Institute of Hotel Management on Monday. Over 100 officials from India Tourism Goa, Goa Tourism and students from IHM and other local stake holders have participated in the rally. The history of Aguada Fort was explained to the participants by the Assistant Director of India Tourism Goa. He exhorted the locals the need of keeping the fort and surroundings clean. Students from IHM have participated in a cleaning ... Read more

The Marriott India Business Council has donated Rs 50 lakh towards Kerala Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund, opened in order to help the flood victims in the state. The funds were raised from the Marriott hotels in India for granting relief to families and individuals distressed in the recent floods. Neeraj Govil, Area Vice President- South Asia, Marriott International; Ranju Alex – Multi Property Vice President, Bengaluru & Kochi and General Manager, Bengaluru Marriott Hotel Whitefield; Nasir Shaikh, Chairman of Marriott India Business Council & General Manager –The Westin Pune Koregaon Park and Lizanne Pinto, Cluster Director, Human Resources, Bengaluru & ... Read more

Kofi Annan’s Funeral Ceremony in Ghana Catherine Afeku, Minister for Tourism, Arts and Culture of Ghana, said that Kofi Annan will be honoured forever. She was speaking to the media persons at the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC), where the seventh UN Chief has been laid-in-state. “Annan was an excellent diplomat and an honourable person who will forever remain in history,” she said. Though his demise is a great loss for the whole world, Ghana will be benefited from his demise, as it will be known as the final resting place of the world renowned diplomat. “He has made his ... Read more

Obra Dam in Sonabhadra Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, instructed his officials to make Sonbhadra a developed district within two years. He was reviewing the developmental works in a meeting at the collectorate. “The district has immense potential for tourism. There should be a focus on developing it as a tourism hub. It will create employment opportunities,” said the CM He asked the authorities to make sure all the developmental projects envisioned for the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes are reaching them. He further said that youths who underwent skill development training should get employment in the industrial ... Read more

Alphons K J inaugurating the laser show in Rohtak on September 12 We all might have seen numerous laser shows, but this one in Rohtak is something special. The show, organised by tourism department, depicts the story from Mahabharata to the 1857 revolution. The first laser show was inaugurated by Union Tourism Minister K J Alphons at Rohtak’s Tilial lake on September 12. At a cost of Rs 540 crores, it took almost 4 years to complete the multimedia light and sound system in Tiliar. The one hour show, starting at 7 pm, will also show the cultura and history of ... Read more

Tomb of Mehu Egypt has allowed the public to visit a 4000-year old tomb in the Saqqara necropolis near Giza on Sunday, 9th September, for the first time, as part of tourism promotion. The tomb was discovered in 1940 by Egyptologist Zaki Saad, which is said to be belongs to an ancient Egypt high-ranking official named Mehu who was related to the first king of the 6th dynasty. “It is a beautiful tomb, and it was discovered in 1940. We are making sure to persistently to showcase our cultural contents for tourists. This is why we open tombs for visitors ... Read more