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SpiceJet has introduced a daily non-stop flight on Mumbai-Jeddah-Mumbai sector from July 5. Mumbai is the third destination after Hyderabad and Kozhikode which is being connected by SpiceJet with the pilgrim city of Jeddah. SpiceJet’s flight SG 68 will depart from Mumbai at 7.30 pm and arrive in Jeddah at 10.15 pm on the same day. The return flight SG 69 will depart at 11.30 pm and reach Mumbai at 6.20 am on the following day. Celebrating the launch, SpiceJet has announced a special fare of Rs 12,399 (all-inclusive) for Mumbai – Jeddah and Rs 15,399 (all inclusive) for Jeddah ... Read more

BLESS Hotel Ibiza, the new hotel from the brand BLESS Collection Hotels, part of the Palladium Hotel Group, opens its doors in Ibiza next month on 1 June 2019. The hotel, which forms part of the prestigious collection, Leading Hotels of the World, is located in Cala Nova, one of the most exclusive areas of the island, and boasts 151 rooms with stunning sea views, a range of restaurants, vermouth bar,two infinity pools, and state-of-the-art spa. The BLESS Collection Hotels brand has been built around the concept of Hedonist Luxury, a unique proposition designed for citizens of the world – ... Read more

Seychelles Tourism Board has successfully conducted workshops in Pune on 21st February, in Bangalore on 19th March and in Chandigarh on 9th May to train potential travel trade partners and equip them with detailed information about various offerings in Seychelles. The workshops enabled Seychelles Tourism Board to meet many potential travel agents in the three cities and lay the groundwork for future sales visits with potential operators. These workshops included a destination presentation, question and answer round followed by networking session that was attended by around 45 – 50 tour operators in each of the three cities. “Seychelles has so ... Read more

Israel Ministry of Tourism recently conducted a familiarization trip to Israel for a special women’s only group of travel agents from India. The week-long hosting from 3rd to 11th April witnessed participation by 12 leading travel companies from Mumbai, New Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. Senior management from Stratos Lifestyles, Signature Breaks, FCM Travel Solutions, Europamundo Vacations, Panache World, Evershine Holidays, Luxury Roots, Vay2Go Travel Pvt. Ltd, Redchilli Holidays Pvt. Ltd, Aspen Vacations, Yatra Online Pvt. Ltd and Skyroutes India Private Ltd explored various sites in Israel. The group visited Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Akko, Caesarea, Haifa, Dead Sea, Masada and ... Read more

South African travel company Club Travel has relaunched its leisure brand with several new features aimed at making it easier for people to travel. With the re-brand, Club Travel is pleased to announce that South Africans can now book holiday escapes, sports-oriented travel packages and flights, and pay for them on an installment basis with zero per cent interest and no additional fees. Dubbed “Pay Your Way”, the service gives customers complete control over their repayment plan by letting them choose the term and installment contributions and offers flexible ways to pay including bank and credit card debits. In addition, ... Read more

If you thought exploring Vivid Sydney’s three-kilometre Light Walk on foot was the only way to be amazed by the creativity and innovation of this year’s installations, think again. There are an array of ways to explore the largest festival of light, music and ideas in the Southern Hemisphere and still ensure you capture the most social-worthy snaps along the way. “For 23 days, Vivid Sydney transforms the city of Sydney into a mesmerising kaleidoscope of colour with awe-inspiring light sculptures and large-scale projections. It really is a world-class event that has to be seen in person,” said Sandra Chipchase ... Read more

Emirates has demonstrated its commitment to fostering innovation in the global aviation industry by signing MoUs with three teams from the sixth cohort of the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) programme. The companies, hailing from the USA, Germany and the UK, were selected from the pool of seven participant teams that worked with Emirates through DFA for nine weeks between March and May 2019. The MoUs were signed by Adel Al Redha, Emirates’ Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer and by representatives from the shortlisted companies – Opinsta (UK), Predapp (Germany) and Verusen (USA). The DFA programme builds on Dubai’s ... Read more

Two young women Sajna Ali and Tuna Bastin, who are on the course of creating history by completing a road trip around India on a span of 21 days covering 20 major cities and 10,000 kilometers, get warm welcome at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, where the ride concludes. The ride named as, “Ride 4 Blood” that began on April 21st, has come to its epic closure today at Gandhi Park. Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Kerala, along with the city Mayor V K Prasanth, welcomed the riders near the Greenfield stadium at Kariavattom. During the Bloodcon2015, the major stakeholders ... Read more

The Foreign Exchange Earnings (FEE) from tourism stood at USD 28.9 billion (Rs 1.97 trillion) in 2018, which accounted for 5.4 per cent of the total exports, according to a latest FICCI-Yes Bank report. The contribution is further expected to increase by 6.8 per cent in 2019 and rise by 5.6 per cent p a by 2029 to reach Rs 3.63 trillion. However, India ranks 14th in terms of absolute FEE and 122nd in terms of share of visitor exports in total export. India is also the third largest globally in terms of investment in travel & tourism with an investment ... Read more

Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India is conducting a one day workshop on Adventure Tourism in association with Kerala Tourism, Kerala Adventure Tourism Promotion Society (KATPS) and with the support of Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) and Tourism India Magazine at UDS Kovalam on May 16, 2019, from 10 am to 1.30 pm. The event will be followed by an interaction between Kerala Adventure Tourism Stakeholders and Tour Operators in Kerala. Kadakampally Surendran, Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Kerala, will inaugurate the workshop. The technical session will be moderate by Dr. Rajashree AJith, Director, KITTS from 11 ... Read more

With an aim to create more awareness about Tourism and Culture aspects of Taiwan, Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA) will be dedicating a sizeable area for showcasing the cultural and tourism offerings of Taiwan at the second Taiwan Expo 2019 scheduled to be held between May 16 and 18 at Pragati Maidan, Delhi. “One-third of the exhibition will be dedicated to showcase “the unique culture” of Taiwan,” said Chung Kwang Tien, Ambassador, Taipei Economic and Cultural Center in India. “Our objective is to combine the soft power and the smart power of Taiwan. While bilateral trade between India and ... Read more

Budget-carrier of Singapore Airlines, Scoot has launched its daily non-stop flight from Singapore to Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The airline also announced to cease its operations from Lucknow by June-end owing to weak demand on the route. The inaugural flight took off from Singapore on Tuesday with a 180-seater Airbus A320 aircraft at around 8:40 pm local time and reached the Thiruvananthapuram airport at around 10 pm local time, said the airline in a statement. After Thiruvananthapuram, Scoot is planning to start flights to Coimbatore and Visakhapatnam later this year. “The transfer of SilkAirs services to Scoot is intended to further optimise ... Read more

Central Beacon Hotel, Surat is the newest addition to the portfolio of Concept Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., India’s fastest growing hotel management company. This is the eleventh hotel managed by the company under the Beacon brand. Over all this takes the figure to 59 hotels managed by the company. “We are very happy to mark our presence in this diamond manufacturing and exporting hub and we are looking forward to serve guests in this very important business destination,” said Suhail Kannampilly, the COO of the company. Central Beacon Hotel, Surat is a 48 room smart hotel which provides comfortable stay. The ... Read more

Marriott Mena House Cairo Marriott International has unveiled an enticing offer across 250 hotels and 21 brands in 29 countries across Middle East and Africa. As more and more travelers are increasingly seeking out enriching local experiences, Marriott International is inviting guests to explore spectacular destinations and experiences across the region and save 25 per cent until 30th September 2019. And yes, non-members can join for free and enjoy the benefits! Whether escaping to cooler climates, seeking summer sun or traveling for business, the region’s boundless experiences tick every travelers bucket list. From culinary getaways, a couple’s retreat, family fun, ... Read more

AKARYN Hotel Group, Thailand’s award winning luxury boutique hotel specialist, has become one of the first Asian hospitality companies to catch the cycling bug, as it launches a series of fully-equipped bicycle tourism adventures through the spectacular scenery of southern Thailand. The group is positioning its two luxurious beach resorts, Aleenta Phuket-Phang Nga Resort & Spa and Aleenta Hua Hin-Pranburi Resort & Spa, as “Bicycle Friendly Beach Resorts” – the perfect destinations for enthusiastic cyclists, training triathletes, Ironman hopefuls, or even just families who enjoy taking scenic bike rides together. Both of these seafront boutique resorts now provide an extensive ... Read more