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  • Marriott partners with Gurnani Resorts & Hotels to debut The Ritz Carlton in Jaipur
    on March 18, 2024 at 2:06 pm

    This venture marks The Ritz-Carlton’s inaugural presence in North India, promising a new era of luxury hospitality in Jaipur. The resort’s planned location offers convenient access to renowned tourist attractions such as Amer Fort, Hawa Mahal Palace, and Jantar Mantar, ensuring guests can immerse themselves in the city’s cultural tapestry with ease.

  • Pokhara declared Nepal’s tourism capital, to remain open round the clock
    on March 18, 2024 at 4:50 am

    Nepal’s Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ presided over the special programme which featured musical performances by veteran and popular singers. Despite being recognised as a tourism hub for quite some time now, Pokhara was designated as the tourism capital only after fulfilling all essential criteria. Meanwhile, it was also announced that business activities including discos, nightclubs, and live music venues in Pokhara will remain open all night with effect from Sunday.

  • Six heritage sites of Madhya Pradesh included in tentative UNESCO list
    on March 17, 2024 at 12:15 pm

    Many important sites of Madhya Pradesh have been included in the tentative list of UNESCO. The sites included in the new list included Gwalior Fort, the Historical Group of Dhamnar, Bhojeshwar Mahadev Temple, Rock Art Sites of Chambal Valley, Khooni Bhandara, Burhanpur, and God Memorial of Ramnagar, Mandla, the chief minister said on X.

  • ITC hotels expands to North East with Welcomhotel Gangtok
    on March 17, 2024 at 10:59 am

    The highlight of Welcomhotel Gangtok is its culinary offerings backed by the renowned cuisine expertise of ITC Hotels. The hotel will boast two food and beverage outlets: ‘Mayal,’ an all-day dining restaurant, and a pool cafe and bar. ‘Mayal’ will cater to diners with popular Sikkimese delicacies, spread across 150 covers both indoors and outdoors, providing guests with a scenic view of the valley.

  • Bhutan’s Prime Minister calls for enhanced air connectivity with India to boost tourism
    on March 15, 2024 at 7:51 pm

    “Our aim is to target 1,50,000 Indian tourists in the coming year,” stated Bhutan Prime Minister Dasho Tshering Tobgay, underscoring Bhutan’s commitment to enhancing happiness and well-being among tourists through a holistic tourism policy. Globally, Bhutan is targeting to receive 3 lakh tourists. In 2023, 72659 Indian tourists travelled to Bhutan.

  • redBus launches ‘India BusTrack’ to provide data-based insights in bus transport sector
    on March 14, 2024 at 4:18 pm

    According to the inaugural redBus India BusTrack report, Fridays emerged as the busiest travel day, with Thursdays witnessing higher footfall than Saturdays or Sundays. Tuesdays saw the least travel activity. Looking at the occupancy rates, Maharashtra & Goa recorded the highest bus occupancy at 82 per cent, while Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh reported the lowest at 67 per cent.

  • Investment in travel technology expected to boom by 14% in 2024: Amadeus
    on March 14, 2024 at 3:23 pm

    Looking ahead, the Amadeus research outlines the top priority technologies for both 2024 and 2029, with machine learning, data analytics, and cloud computing emerging as perennial favourites across all sectors. The findings emphasize a collective industry vision towards harnessing the power of technology to drive innovation and efficiency in the years to come.

  • New regional carrier Fly91 takes flight, commercial operations from March 18
    on March 13, 2024 at 8:47 pm

    The maiden journey departed from Manohar International Airport (MOPA), Goa, destined for Agatti Islands in Lakshadweep. Fly91 announced that scheduled flights will commence from March 18, 2024, connecting Manohar International Airport, Goa, with Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Jalgaon, Agatti, Pune, and Nanded. Additional routes from Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune to Sindhudurg, Jalgaon, Nanded, and Goa will be introduced in a phased manner.

  • International travel openness returns to pre-pandemic levels: UN Tourism report on visa
    on March 13, 2024 at 2:57 pm

    International travel openness has returned to pre-pandemic levels after the relaxation of Covid-19 travel restrictions. The UN Tourism Visa Openness report also provided a comprehensive analysis of visa regulations worldwide, based on different regions. The highest openness score was recorded in Asia and the Pacific, while South East Asia, East Africa, and the Caribbean emerged as the most open sub-regions.

  • Amadeus expands payment solutions with acquisition of Voxel
    on March 12, 2024 at 8:03 pm

    This strategic move is poised to enhance the payment experience within the travel ecosystem and aligns with Amadeus’ commitment to delivering seamless travel experiences. By integrating Voxel’s solutions into its portfolio, Amadeus aims to provide a broader range of payment services for travel sellers while streamlining invoice management processes for tour operators, travel management companies (TMCs), hotel aggregators, and hotels.

  • Jet Airways revival: NCLAT directs swift transfer of ownership to Jalan Kalrock Consortium
    on March 12, 2024 at 11:21 am

    In response to the tribunal’s directives, Jet Airways released a statement confirming NCLAT’s approval of the resolution plan’s implementation without deviations. The airline highlighted that NCLAT’s decision entails specific and immediate action from lenders, emphasising that no relief has been granted to them. Jet Airways, was grounded in 2019 amid mounting financial vows.

  • How technology in sports elevate fan experience?
    on March 12, 2024 at 11:04 am

    The impact of technology on sports tourism goes beyond the thrill of competition. It has revolutionised how we experience and engage in sporting events, shaping a global industry that connects individuals across borders and transcends geographical boundaries. This dynamic interplay is not merely changing the viewing experience, it is reshaping the very fabric of the sports tourism landscape. Mani Ganeshan shares more.

  • Choice Hotels abandons roughly USD 7 billion takeover bid for Wyndham
    on March 11, 2024 at 9:18 pm

    A tie-up between Choice and Wyndham would have created a US budget hotel giant, competing with upscale operators like Hilton Worldwide and Marriott International which have made a push in recent years to enter the budget segment. Rockville, Maryland-based Choice operates nearly 7,500 hotels in 46 countries in the upper-midscale and upscale segments, including brands such as Radisson, Country Inn & Suites, and Cambria Hotels. Wyndham, which franchises about 9,100 hotels in more than 95 countries, operates budget brands such as Travelodge, Ramada, Days Inn and Microtel.

  • Dwarka Expressway: Here’s why India’s first elevated highway is special
    on March 11, 2024 at 2:07 pm

    Dwarka Expressway: This section will feature several underpasses, flyovers, tunnels and elevated structures. As this part is on an alternate road connecting Delhi and Gurgaon, it will reduce vehicular congestion on the Delhi-Gurgaon Expressway. The total length of Dwarka Expressway is 29 km, out of which 18.9 km falls in Haryana, while the remaining 10.1 km is in Delhi.

  • India’s aviation soars: PM Modi lays foundation for 15 new airport terminals
    on March 10, 2024 at 9:30 pm

    In a bid to enhance air connectivity and streamline travel, Prime Minister Modi inaugurated 12 new terminal buildings at Pune, Kolhapur, Gwalior, Jabalpur, Delhi, Lucknow, Aligarh, Azamgarh, Chitrakoot, Moradabad, Shravasti, and Adampur airports. Additionally, he laid the foundation stone for three new terminal buildings at Kadapa, Hubballi, and Belagavi airports.

  • Delhi airport’s expanded Terminal 1 inaugurated, capacity to handle 40 mn passengers every year
    on March 10, 2024 at 1:54 pm

    With this development, the Delhi airport has also joined the elite club of airports having 100 million passengers per annum (MPPA) capacity globally. In addition to Terminal 1 expansion, Delhi Airport has undertaken other projects under Phase 3A to become a NET ZERO-CARBON EMISSION AIRPORT BY 2030. The expanded world-class terminal is set to elevate the passenger experience.

  • Empowering growth: Female enrollment in online skill training soars by 101% over 5 years
    on March 8, 2024 at 11:03 am

    An insightful analysis of the motivations driving women’s pursuit of online skilling courses reveals nuanced aspirations. While 52 per cent aim to enhance their employability prospects by seeking internships or job opportunities, 32 per cent are driven by a desire to acquire new skills and stay abreast of industry advancements. Moreover, 9 per cent enroll in courses with the specific objective of obtaining certification to validate their abilities and competencies in the competitive job market.

  • Women seeks offbeat international destinations 2.5x more: Scapia report
    on March 8, 2024 at 10:10 am

    According to insights from the travel fintech platform Scapia, women travellers have embarked on an average of two trips in the last six months, with nearly 56 per cent of all bookings made by women being for solo travel. Scapia’s data highlights intriguing destinations worldwide that captivate Indian female travelers’ interests.

  • Airbnb empowers women: Indian hosts earn over INR 2 billion in 2023
    on March 8, 2024 at 8:08 am

    Amanpreet Bajaj, General Manager of Airbnb India, Southeast Asia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, underscores Airbnb’s commitment to fostering an inclusive community for women Hosts and Guests. He states, “Women play a vital role in driving growth and social transformation. At Airbnb, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, equitable community that empowers women hosts and travellers alike.”

  • PM Modi unveils 52 tourism sector projects worth INR 1400 crore, launches ‘Chalo India’ campaign
    on March 7, 2024 at 8:31 pm

    Among the highlights were the inauguration of three PRASHAD Scheme projects in Hazratbal (Srinagar), Jogulamba (Telangana), and Amarkantak (Madhya Pradesh), focusing on pilgrim facilitation centers, ghat development, and other amenities. Additionally, 14 projects aimed at developing pilgrimage and heritage sites across several states were launched, with an investment of INR 320.8 Crore.

  • How will Supreme Court ban on safaris in Jim Corbett impact Tiger Tourism in India?
    on March 7, 2024 at 2:00 pm

    However, the apex court granted permission for the establishment of tiger safaris in the peripheral and buffer zones of the Jim Corbett reserve, subject to certain conditions. Additionally, the court announced the formation of a committee to explore the feasibility of allowing tiger safaris in buffer or fringe regions of national parks across the country.

  • Where India likes to Travel? Wowtickets.com data reveals top 15 destinations, insights into regional trends
    on March 7, 2024 at 1:07 pm

    Wowtickets.com conducted a search survey nationally to gather insights about the cities and routes that Indians love travelling in India. In 2023, experts anticipate that the travel and tourism industry will generate approximately USD 9.5 trillion in revenue. Furthermore, projections suggest that by 2030, the global tourism market will soar to USD 16.9 trillion, with an average annual growth rate of 5.4 per cent from 2022 to 2030. During this period, the Asia-Pacific region is poised to experience the most substantial growth compared to other regions.

  • Kenya Tourism launches strategic campaign to woo Indian travellers, to expand product knowledge through training programs
    on March 6, 2024 at 2:57 pm

    The campaign aims to instill aspiration among Indian travellers and establish a loyal customer base with travel agencies based on the total number of passengers booked within the specified timeline. Scheduled to run for four months, from February to June 2024, the campaign seeks to capitalise on the growing interest in travel to Kenya among Indian tourists.

  • Singapore conditionally approves Vistara merger with Air India
    on March 6, 2024 at 8:31 am

    The CCCS had received a joint application in November 2020 concerning the merger request between Singapore Airlines and Vistara. Subsequently, concerns were raised regarding the merger’s impact on market competition, particularly on routes between Singapore and New Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Tiruchirapalli. India’s competition commission has already approved the merger deal in September 2023.

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