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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

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

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

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