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Year: 2018

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  • 2018
Industry insiders bat for roping in commerce ministry, focus on the Far East
  • Destinations

Industry insiders bat for roping in commerce ministry, focus on the Far East

  • CS Bureau
  • December 31, 2018
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Senior industry stakeholders suggested various measures, including a focus on the Far East market, bringing […]

FHRAI evokes commerce ministry norms; writes to MoT against OTAs
  • HotelScapes

FHRAI evokes commerce ministry norms; writes to MoT against OTAs

  • CS Bureau
  • December 31, 2018
  • 0

The ongoing dispute between online aggregators and key industry associations has taken a new turn. […]

Parliamentary Committee’s observations raises more questions for Indian aviation
  • Airports & Airlines

Parliamentary Committee’s observations raises more questions for Indian aviation

  • CS Bureau
  • December 28, 2018
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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture has made some stinging observations on […]

MMT in the dock as hotels in Odisha ban the OTA from making reservations
  • HotelScapes

MMT in the dock as hotels in Odisha ban the OTA from making reservations

  • S S Thakur
  • December 28, 2018
  • 0

MMT-ibibo’s alleged arm-twisting of individual hotel owners and operators to sell their inventory at lowly […]

Localised content, rise in first-time flyers big takeaways from 2018, says Aloke Bajpai
  • Travel & Tourism

Localised content, rise in first-time flyers big takeaways from 2018, says Aloke Bajpai

  • CS Bureau
  • December 26, 2018
  • 0

With growth increasingly being driven by secondary and tertiary markets, localised content and regional languages […]

5 historic hotels in Washington, DC
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5 historic hotels in Washington, DC

  • CS Bureau
  • December 26, 2018
  • 0

Washington, DC is a dream vacation for a history buff. So much of the country’s […]

OYO’s India strategy to be growth centric; China the next big frontier
  • HotelScapes

OYO’s India strategy to be growth centric; China the next big frontier

  • S S Thakur
  • December 24, 2018
  • 0

Media reports suggest that Ritesh Agarwal-headed OYO would invest USD 200 million in the Indian […]

Monica Suri, Jaipur Marriott’s GM, wins ‘GM of the Year’ Award
  • HotelScapes

Monica Suri, Jaipur Marriott’s GM, wins ‘GM of the Year’ Award

  • CS Bureau
  • December 21, 2018
  • 0

Hotel Jaipur Marriott’s General Manager, Monica Suri recently bagged the prestigious Hotelier India Award in […]

The Suryaa New Delhi celebrates Christmas festivities with guests and staff
  • HotelScapes

The Suryaa New Delhi celebrates Christmas festivities with guests and staff

  • CS Bureau
  • December 21, 2018
  • 0

The festive season is here, and there is no better way to officially mark its […]

Tourism gains more prominence in NITI Aayog’s vision for ‘New India@75’ 
  • Travel & Tourism

Tourism gains more prominence in NITI Aayog’s vision for ‘New India@75’ 

  • S S Thakur
  • December 21, 2018
  • 0

NITI Aayog has come up with a comprehensive document, more a vision statement for India […]

Destination NSW leveraging tech in its target to triple Indian outbound by 2030, says CEO Sandra Chipchase
  • India Global

Destination NSW leveraging tech in its target to triple Indian outbound by 2030, says CEO Sandra Chipchase

  • S S Thakur
  • December 21, 2018
  • 0

Technology has come to the aid of Destination NSW in reaching out to a diverse […]

Expect cruise tourism to go big in 2 years; niche market set to grow, notes Neelu Singh
  • Travel & Tourism

Expect cruise tourism to go big in 2 years; niche market set to grow, notes Neelu Singh

  • CS Bureau
  • December 21, 2018
  • 0

Tourism is in for heady days, believes Neelu Singh, CEO, Ezeego1.com. The focus on infrastructure, […]

Experience winter in Greece
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Experience winter in Greece

  • CS Bureau
  • December 20, 2018
  • 0

Greece is so much more than just a summertime destination! If you are in the […]

IHG re-enters Bangladesh market, opens InterContinental Dhaka
  • HotelScapes

IHG re-enters Bangladesh market, opens InterContinental Dhaka

  • CS Bureau
  • December 20, 2018
  • 0

IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has recently announced the opening of InterContinental Dhaka, in partnership with Bangladesh […]

Internet, personalization and social media driving Indian travellers: Sharat Dhall, Yatra.com
  • Travel & Tourism

Internet, personalization and social media driving Indian travellers: Sharat Dhall, Yatra.com

  • CS Bureau
  • December 20, 2018
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In his ‘Travel trend wrap up report by Yatra.com’, Sharat Dhall has listed out Virtual […]

Niches, thematic experiences emerging favorites for the new-age traveller, says Karan Anand
  • Destinations

Niches, thematic experiences emerging favorites for the new-age traveller, says Karan Anand

  • S S Thakur
  • December 19, 2018
  • 0

Cox & Kings has rolled out a culinary-based offering named ‘Tour to Feast’. It seeks […]

Turkey bags the ‘Favourite Country’ award at Condé Nast traveller readers’ travel awards
  • India Global

Turkey bags the ‘Favourite Country’ award at Condé Nast traveller readers’ travel awards

  • CS Bureau
  • December 19, 2018
  • 0

Turkey won the award for Favourite Country at the eighth edition of Condé Nast Traveller […]

Kapil Chopra puts his stamp on The Postcard; makes the much-anticipated announcement
  • NB Blogs

Kapil Chopra puts his stamp on The Postcard; makes the much-anticipated announcement

  • Navin Berry
  • December 18, 2018
  • 0

Life has come full circle for Kapil Chopra. The much-awaited announcement has finally come. After […]

Travelport to go private; Evergreen corp. buys it off for 4.4 billion USD
  • India Global

Travelport to go private; Evergreen corp. buys it off for 4.4 billion USD

  • CS Bureau
  • December 17, 2018
  • 0

Travelport is set to be acquired by affiliates of Siris Capital Group and Evergreen Coast […]

CII Report reaffirms the need for diversifying beyond the long-haul for inbound
  • Travel & Tourism

CII Report reaffirms the need for diversifying beyond the long-haul for inbound

  • S S Thakur
  • December 17, 2018
  • 0

CII has recently unveiled a report which suggests a slew of measures to mainstream tourism, […]

Azerbaijan Tourism Board appoints Blue Square Consultants as India Representative
  • India Global

Azerbaijan Tourism Board appoints Blue Square Consultants as India Representative

  • CS Bureau
  • December 17, 2018
  • 0

Blue Square Consultants has been appointed as the representative for Azerbaijan Tourism Board (ATB) in […]

Tourism assumes a greater significance in India’s ‘Act East Policy’
  • Travel & Tourism

Tourism assumes a greater significance in India’s ‘Act East Policy’

  • S S Thakur
  • December 14, 2018
  • 0

That tourism would act as a crucial plank in India’s ‘Act East Policy’ is a […]

Usher in the Festivities at Taj City Centre Gurugram
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Usher in the Festivities at Taj City Centre Gurugram

  • CS Bureau
  • December 14, 2018
  • 0

Taj City Centre Gurugram is all set to welcome the festive season with a host […]

Tier-2 cities gaining unprecedented traction, suggests KAYAK’s India Study report
  • Travel & Tourism

Tier-2 cities gaining unprecedented traction, suggests KAYAK’s India Study report

  • CS Bureau
  • December 14, 2018
  • 0

Kayak’s recently released ‘KAYAK’s 2019 ‘Best Time To Book’ travel guide has given some interesting […]

Ambuja Neotia group brings Iconic Uno(R) Chicago Bar & Grill to Bengaluru, India
  • HotelScapes

Ambuja Neotia group brings Iconic Uno(R) Chicago Bar & Grill to Bengaluru, India

  • CS Bureau
  • December 13, 2018
  • 0

The generously spaced 125 cover restaurant has been designed to deliver Eat-entrainment driven Smart Dining […]

Admire masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci with Mandarin Oriental, Milan
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Admire masterpieces by Leonardo Da Vinci with Mandarin Oriental, Milan

  • CS Bureau
  • December 13, 2018
  • 0

Mandarin Oriental, Milan has launched a luxury accommodation package, The Genius of Leonardo da Vinci, […]

Zostel launches a sub-brand ‘ZostelX’, offers offbeat accommodation
  • HotelScapes

Zostel launches a sub-brand ‘ZostelX’, offers offbeat accommodation

  • CS Bureau
  • December 13, 2018
  • 0

Zostel, Asia’s largest chain of backpackers’ hostels, has announced the launch of their new sub-brand […]

Speakers line-up revealed for The Jaipur Literary Festival 2019
  • Destinations

Speakers line-up revealed for The Jaipur Literary Festival 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

Set to take place between 24-28 January 2019, the annual high noon of literature will […]

Check out the best new restaurants to eat in New York
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Check out the best new restaurants to eat in New York

  • CS Bureau
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

The Upper West Side has seen an influx of exciting dining destinations. Head to the […]

Live like the Aquaman at Atlantis, the Palm
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Live like the Aquaman at Atlantis, the Palm

  • CS Bureau
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

As the official hotel partner of the Warner Bros. Pictures action adventure “Aquaman”, Atlantis is […]

Hotels, travel agents lobby against OTAs for unethical practices
  • HotelScapes

Hotels, travel agents lobby against OTAs for unethical practices

  • S S Thakur
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

That the fault lines were all too visible, with OTAs rolling out the red carpet […]

IHG teams up with Wedding Sutra to deliberate wedding business trends in India
  • HotelScapes

IHG teams up with Wedding Sutra to deliberate wedding business trends in India

  • CS Bureau
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

InterContinental Hotels Group recently hosted a wedding showcase at InterContinental Chennai Mahabalipuram Resort from December […]

AccorHotels and Varun Group exchange an EOI for a hotel, convention centre in Amravati
  • HotelScapes

AccorHotels and Varun Group exchange an EOI for a hotel, convention centre in Amravati

  • CS Bureau
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

An expression of interest was recently exchanged between AccorHotels and the Varun Group for the […]

Delhi, Mumbai among the top ten cities in job creation via tourism: WTTC Report
  • Travel & Tourism

Delhi, Mumbai among the top ten cities in job creation via tourism: WTTC Report

  • CS Bureau
  • December 12, 2018
  • 0

The recently released World Travel & Tourism Council: City Travel & Tourism Impact 2018 – […]

IHCL unveils a new avatar of Ginger; enters the lifestyle segment
  • HotelScapes

IHCL unveils a new avatar of Ginger; enters the lifestyle segment

  • CS Bureau
  • December 11, 2018
  • 0

In a major shakeup in the hospitality space, Ginger Hotels has been given a makeover, […]

Change of guard at WTTCII; Rajeev Talwar is the new Chairman
  • Travel & Tourism

Change of guard at WTTCII; Rajeev Talwar is the new Chairman

  • CS Bureau
  • December 11, 2018
  • 0

There has been a change of guard at World Travel & Tourism Council, India Initiative […]

Sarovar expands footprint in Bengaluru; sixth hotel in the Garden City
  • HotelScapes

Sarovar expands footprint in Bengaluru; sixth hotel in the Garden City

  • CS Bureau
  • December 11, 2018
  • 0

Sarovar Hotels has added more teeth to its presence in South India as it has […]

HRAO caps OTA commission to 15%, decides against PLB modality
  • HotelScapes

HRAO caps OTA commission to 15%, decides against PLB modality

  • S S Thakur
  • December 6, 2018
  • 0

The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO, headed by its Chairman J K Mohanty, […]

10 restaurants with fires to cozy up to in Washington, D.C.
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10 restaurants with fires to cozy up to in Washington, D.C.

  • CS Bureau
  • December 6, 2018
  • 0

When the temperatures dip, these DC bars and restaurants heat up with roaring fireplaces, warm […]

Spot blue whales, dolphins at Cinnamon Nature Trails in Sri Lanka
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Spot blue whales, dolphins at Cinnamon Nature Trails in Sri Lanka

  • CS Bureau
  • December 5, 2018
  • 0

Sea facing resort of Hikka Tranz by Cinnamon brings the best of trance music, sea-side […]

Hotels turn up the heat against OTAs for indiscriminate discounting, exorbitant commission
  • HotelScapes

Hotels turn up the heat against OTAs for indiscriminate discounting, exorbitant commission

  • CS Bureau
  • December 5, 2018
  • 0

That the fault lines were all too visible, with OTAs rolling out the red carpet […]

In a first for Asia, MP hosts AdventureNEXT INDIA’18 in Bhopal
  • Adventure

In a first for Asia, MP hosts AdventureNEXT INDIA’18 in Bhopal

  • CS Bureau
  • December 5, 2018
  • 0

The event, hosted in association with US based Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) and ATOAI […]

Macanese culture a top draw for Delhi at the ‘Experience Macao Festival’
  • India Global

Macanese culture a top draw for Delhi at the ‘Experience Macao Festival’

  • CS Bureau
  • December 5, 2018
  • 0

To celebrate the opulence and splendid culture of Macao, the Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) […]

PATA members to get 50 per cent off on the upcoming Travolution Asian Summit
  • India Global

PATA members to get 50 per cent off on the upcoming Travolution Asian Summit

  • CS Bureau
  • December 5, 2018
  • 0

In an exclusive, PATA India in partnership with Jacobs Media Group to host the first-ever […]

Europe emerging as a top long-haul for the Chinese outbound: ITB China 2019
  • India Global

Europe emerging as a top long-haul for the Chinese outbound: ITB China 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • December 5, 2018
  • 0

At ITB China, set to take place from 15 – 17 May 2019 in Shanghai, […]

Explore North America with Air France- KLM Cyber Monday offerings
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Explore North America with Air France- KLM Cyber Monday offerings

  • CS Bureau
  • November 30, 2018
  • 0

In the mood to plan a holiday but missed out the ‘Black Friday’ deals? Worry […]

Free things to do this winter in Washington, D.C.
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Free things to do this winter in Washington, D.C.

  • CS Bureau
  • November 29, 2018
  • 0

Destination DC (DDC), the official destination marketing organization for Washington, DC, helps visitors craft magical […]

Yogendra Tripathi takes charge as the Secretary Tourism
  • Tourism Currents

Yogendra Tripathi takes charge as the Secretary Tourism

  • CS Bureau
  • November 29, 2018
  • 0

There has been a change of guard in the Ministry of Tourism as Rashmi Verma, […]

Sanjay Kumar joins Tata-backed AirAsia as COO
  • Airports & Airlines

Sanjay Kumar joins Tata-backed AirAsia as COO

  • CS Bureau
  • November 29, 2018
  • 0

Former IndiGo executive Sanjay Kumar has joined the Tata-promoted Air Asia as the Chief Operating […]

Cinnamon Elephant Project bags the PATA Gold Award 2018
  • HotelScapes

Cinnamon Elephant Project bags the PATA Gold Award 2018

  • CS Bureau
  • November 29, 2018
  • 0

Cinnamon Hotels and Resorts together with their ecotourism arm Cinnamon Nature Trails were recognized for […]

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva Offers ‘Swiss Winter Fun’ Package for a quintessentially swiss holiday
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Mandarin Oriental, Geneva Offers ‘Swiss Winter Fun’ Package for a quintessentially swiss holiday

  • CS Bureau
  • November 28, 2018
  • 0

Mandarin Oriental, Geneva has launched an accommodation package, Swiss Winter Fun, which offers guests luxurious […]

NYC & Company rolls out a new tourism campaign “Famous Original New York City”
  • India Global

NYC & Company rolls out a new tourism campaign “Famous Original New York City”

  • CS Bureau
  • November 28, 2018
  • 0

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organization, has recently unveiled its refreshed […]

Sarovar’s Africa foray gains more momentum with the launch of Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere, Lusaka
  • HotelScapes

Sarovar’s Africa foray gains more momentum with the launch of Neelkanth Sarovar Premiere, Lusaka

  • CS Bureau
  • November 28, 2018
  • 0

Sarovar Hotels recently announced the opening of its first hotel in Zambia – Neelkanth Sarovar […]

The Suryaa New Delhi hosts a Christmas cake-mixing ceremony
  • HotelScapes

The Suryaa New Delhi hosts a Christmas cake-mixing ceremony

  • CS Bureau
  • November 28, 2018
  • 0

The management of the Suryaa New Delhi, headed by Dhananjay Kumar, the GM together with […]

Madhya Pradesh gears up to showcase opportunities at AdventureNext India 2018
  • Adventure

Madhya Pradesh gears up to showcase opportunities at AdventureNext India 2018

  • CS Bureau
  • November 28, 2018
  • 0

Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board is organising its first-ever “Adventure Next India 2018”. It is being […]

Focus on trends and networking at the upcoming PATA Travel Mart 2019
  • India Global

Focus on trends and networking at the upcoming PATA Travel Mart 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • November 28, 2018
  • 0

PATA Adventure Travel and Responsible Tourism Conference and Mart 2019 (ATRTCM 2019) is slated to […]

Why Sydney remains an attractive proposition for the Indian outbound 
  • India Global

Why Sydney remains an attractive proposition for the Indian outbound 

  • CS Bureau
  • November 27, 2018
  • 0

Sydney is a city that loves to celebrate. From the world’s best New Year’s Eve […]

Booking.com will continue its India-centric approach, build locally, says Ritu Mehrotra 
  • India Global

Booking.com will continue its India-centric approach, build locally, says Ritu Mehrotra 

  • S S Thakur
  • November 23, 2018
  • 0

Ritu Mehrotra, Country Manager – India, Sri Lanka & Maldives, shares her views on Booking.com’s commitment […]

SriLankan & STIC Group together mark 25 years of the airline’s operations to Delhi
  • Airports & Airlines

SriLankan & STIC Group together mark 25 years of the airline’s operations to Delhi

  • CS Bureau
  • November 23, 2018
  • 0

SriLankan recently celebrated its 25 years of operations to Delhi at THE Park New Delhi.  […]

IHCL clocks 82% operating EBITDA growth, consolidated loss down to 5.21 cr., in Q2 of FY18
  • HotelScapes

IHCL clocks 82% operating EBITDA growth, consolidated loss down to 5.21 cr., in Q2 of FY18

  • CS Bureau
  • November 22, 2018
  • 0

IHCL has recently announced the results of the second quarter and it is sweet music […]

The ‘Experiential’ Factor: How hotels are responding to the new-age traveller
  • HotelScapes

The ‘Experiential’ Factor: How hotels are responding to the new-age traveller

  • S S Thakur
  • November 22, 2018
  • 0

Times have changed and so have the consumers. The industry defines them by different names […]

Growth in cruise numbers a prelude to the rise of cruise tourism in India: Ratna Chadha
  • Travel & Tourism

Growth in cruise numbers a prelude to the rise of cruise tourism in India: Ratna Chadha

  • S S Thakur
  • November 21, 2018
  • 0

There have some positive developments in the cruise segment. A new association has been formed. […]

9 Places to Shop and Dine in Style in New York City
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9 Places to Shop and Dine in Style in New York City

  • CS Bureau
  • November 21, 2018
  • 0

If you have a taste for the finer things, look no further than NYC’s upscale […]

SO/ Auckland opens its doors as New Zealand’s new hotspot lifestyle hotel
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SO/ Auckland opens its doors as New Zealand’s new hotspot lifestyle hotel

  • CS Bureau
  • November 20, 2018
  • 0

After much anticipation, international luxury lifestyle hotel SO/ Auckland has removed the bollards and rolled […]

Experience The Italian Winter Market at The Westin Hyderabad Minspace
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Experience The Italian Winter Market at The Westin Hyderabad Minspace

  • CS Bureau
  • November 20, 2018
  • 0

Prego is all set to provide a delightful and indulgent experience as The Westin Hyderabad […]

Ignacio Gutierrez, Director of Spain tourism in India, passes on
  • India Global

Ignacio Gutierrez, Director of Spain tourism in India, passes on

  • CS Bureau
  • November 20, 2018
  • 0

We at TourismFirst mourn the untimely demise of Ignacio Gutierrez, Director of Tourism Office of […]

IHCL receives top honours at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2018 in Paris
  • HotelScapes

IHCL receives top honours at the Worldwide Hospitality Awards 2018 in Paris

  • CS Bureau
  • November 20, 2018
  • 0

The Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL) bagged top honours at the prestigious Worldwide Hospitality Awards […]

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to be the official partner hotel for ITB China 2019
  • HotelScapes

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts to be the official partner hotel for ITB China 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • November 20, 2018
  • 0

For the second time in a row, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (WHR) announced that it […]

Coming December, Abu Dhabi Food Festival set to engage tourists and locals alike
  • Go Now

Coming December, Abu Dhabi Food Festival set to engage tourists and locals alike

  • CS Bureau
  • November 20, 2018
  • 0

Abu Dhabi Food Festival (ADFF) is all set to return with events, promotions, and culinary […]

Israel not a pilgrimage destination anymore; numbers reflecting the trend, says Hassan Madah
  • India Global

Israel not a pilgrimage destination anymore; numbers reflecting the trend, says Hassan Madah

  • S S Thakur
  • November 19, 2018
  • 0

Hassan Madah, Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism – India & Philippines has reasons to reflect […]

Backed by relationships, F&B and experiences, THE Park New Delhi is poised favourably, says Rohit Arora
  • HotelScapes

Backed by relationships, F&B and experiences, THE Park New Delhi is poised favourably, says Rohit Arora

  • S S Thakur
  • November 19, 2018
  • 0

It does not get better, location-wise. THE Park New Delhi sits on a prime central […]

OYO names Aditya Ghosh as its CEO for India, South Asia
  • HotelScapes

OYO names Aditya Ghosh as its CEO for India, South Asia

  • CS Bureau
  • November 18, 2018
  • 0

The home-grown hotel aggregator, OYO Hotels, has appointed Aditya Ghosh as the chief executive officer […]

How the Jet Airways story unfolds will have a lasting impact on the future of aviation
  • Airports & Airlines

How the Jet Airways story unfolds will have a lasting impact on the future of aviation

  • CS Bureau
  • November 18, 2018
  • 0

The media is rife with speculation that Naresh Goyal-promoted Jet Airways is likely to merge […]

Cinema tourism driving local economies across the USA; states mindful of the windfall, says Lohita Sujith
  • India Global

Cinema tourism driving local economies across the USA; states mindful of the windfall, says Lohita Sujith

  • S S Thakur
  • November 13, 2018
  • 0

There was an intense rivalry among states in the USA to attract cinema tourism into […]

The grand comeback of the old favourite! An all-new Atrium bar relaunched at Taj Lands End, Mumbai
  • HotelScapes

The grand comeback of the old favourite! An all-new Atrium bar relaunched at Taj Lands End, Mumbai

  • CS Bureau
  • November 12, 2018
  • 0

Taj Lands End, Mumbai added yet another jewel in its repertoire of culinary offerings with […]

AccorHotels rolls out the biggest-ever points Give-Away through Asia Pacific Sale
  • HotelScapes

AccorHotels rolls out the biggest-ever points Give-Away through Asia Pacific Sale

  • CS Bureau
  • November 12, 2018
  • 0

Thirty winners will each receive 500,000 points – worth over 10,000 Euros per prize AccorHotels […]

Indians travelling to leisure destinations grew in double-digits this festive season, MMT report suggests
  • HotelScapes

Indians travelling to leisure destinations grew in double-digits this festive season, MMT report suggests

  • CS Bureau
  • November 12, 2018
  • 0

Recently released travel trends observed around Diwali and the consequent long weekend by the online […]

Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital, to host PATA Travel Mart 2019
  • India Global

Astana, Kazakhstan’s capital, to host PATA Travel Mart 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • November 12, 2018
  • 0

Astana, also known as the ‘Singapore of the steppe’, will host The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) […]

Indian carriers to induct 250 aircraft by 2020; Airbus corners over half the market share, reveals CAPA findings
  • Airports & Airlines

Indian carriers to induct 250 aircraft by 2020; Airbus corners over half the market share, reveals CAPA findings

  • CS Bureau
  • November 12, 2018
  • 0

The Indian aviation industry’s stellar rise has been the stuff of dreams. Since the liberalisation […]

New York’s bustling music scene emerging as a major attraction for tourists
  • India Global

New York’s bustling music scene emerging as a major attraction for tourists

  • CS Bureau
  • November 12, 2018
  • 0

Music in New York City is many things. It is sold-out concerts in the world’s […]

Kerala bags maiden honours for responsible tourism initiative at WTM, London
  • Destinations

Kerala bags maiden honours for responsible tourism initiative at WTM, London

  • CS Bureau
  • November 10, 2018
  • 0

Kerala Tourism has won gold at the maiden International Travel and Tourism awards, presented at […]

Increased flight frequency and seat capacity adding heft to the Indian outbound
  • India Global

Increased flight frequency and seat capacity adding heft to the Indian outbound

  • CS Bureau
  • October 31, 2018
  • 0

In light of the growing demand for Israel as a tourist destination, the country is […]

In Q2 of FY-2019, Royal Orchid Hotels registers a 9% growth in operations, EBIDTA up by 20%
  • HotelScapes

In Q2 of FY-2019, Royal Orchid Hotels registers a 9% growth in operations, EBIDTA up by 20%

  • CS Bureau
  • October 31, 2018
  • 0

Royal Orchid Hotels Limited has recently reported its second quarter and half year financial results […]

Nepal’s multi-pronged outreach has helped drive numbers: Deepak Joshi
  • India Global

Nepal’s multi-pronged outreach has helped drive numbers: Deepak Joshi

  • S S Thakur
  • October 30, 2018
  • 0

Tourism in Nepal is seeing better days than it has in the past few years. […]

TAAI’s 65th convention in Yunnan expected to aid India’s foray into the Chinese market
  • India Global

TAAI’s 65th convention in Yunnan expected to aid India’s foray into the Chinese market

  • CS Bureau
  • October 30, 2018
  • 0

The 65th TAAI convention is slated to be held in Yunnan, China beginning 27th of […]

NYC & Co presenting 2019 as ‘A Monumental Year’ for New York; focus on showcasing big-ticket developments
  • India Global

NYC & Co presenting 2019 as ‘A Monumental Year’ for New York; focus on showcasing big-ticket developments

  • CS Bureau
  • October 23, 2018
  • 0

New large-scale developments, hotel and venue openings, attractions, dining, retail and culture is set to […]

AccorHotels targets EBITDA of over 700 million euros for 2018; Third-quarter revenue up by 7.6%
  • HotelScapes

AccorHotels targets EBITDA of over 700 million euros for 2018; Third-quarter revenue up by 7.6%

  • CS Bureau
  • October 23, 2018
  • 0

AccorHotels has, in the third quarter of 2018, clocked a revenue of 1,033 billion euros, […]

Stephanie Smook takes charge as the RD, ACTE; to handle EMEA countries
  • India Global

Stephanie Smook takes charge as the RD, ACTE; to handle EMEA countries

  • CS Bureau
  • October 23, 2018
  • 0

ACTE Global (Association of Corporate Travel Executives) has named Stephanie Smook as the Regional Director […]

MakeMyTrip to partner Best Western Hotels & Resorts
  • Technology

MakeMyTrip to partner Best Western Hotels & Resorts

  • CS Bureau
  • October 22, 2018
  • 0

MakeMyTrip becomes the largest Indian online distributor of Best Western Hotels & Resorts with 8000 […]

Commencing April 2019, Travelport and Jet Airways to ink a new long-term supplier agreement
  • Airports & Airlines

Commencing April 2019, Travelport and Jet Airways to ink a new long-term supplier agreement

  • CS Bureau
  • October 22, 2018
  • 0

Travelport, the leading travel commerce platform, has recently announced a renewed and long-term partnership with […]

Hyderabad’s MICE promise far from being realised: Veer Vijay Singh
  • HotelScapes

Hyderabad’s MICE promise far from being realised: Veer Vijay Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • October 22, 2018
  • 0

Despite a sense of overall stability, a steady growth in infra and a booming aviation […]

Le Club AccorHotels Elite Experiences brings valued guests up close with Bollywood stars 
  • HotelScapes

Le Club AccorHotels Elite Experiences brings valued guests up close with Bollywood stars 

  • CS Bureau
  • October 11, 2018
  • 0

AccorHotels’ loyalty programme Le Club AccorHotels members were in for treat as part of the […]

Hotelivate 2018 report affirms tailwinds in the market; occupancies up, rates not so much
  • HotelScapes

Hotelivate 2018 report affirms tailwinds in the market; occupancies up, rates not so much

  • CS Bureau
  • October 11, 2018
  • 0

The 2018 Indian Hospitality Trends and Opportunities report by Hotelivate, too, like the past retains […]

Hyatt expands brand to 23 new markets by acquiring Two Roads Hospitality
  • HotelScapes

Hyatt expands brand to 23 new markets by acquiring Two Roads Hospitality

  • CS Bureau
  • October 11, 2018
  • 0

Addition of Alila, Destination, Joie de Vivre, Thompson and tommie brands to the Hyatt portfolio […]

SriLankan Airlines declared the most punctual global airline in September 2018
  • Airports & Airlines

SriLankan Airlines declared the most punctual global airline in September 2018

  • CS Bureau
  • October 11, 2018
  • 0

SriLankan Airlines has achieved the remarkable feat of being named the world’s most punctual airline […]

Kerala Tourism ticks all boxes to woo tourists, post-floods
  • Destinations

Kerala Tourism ticks all boxes to woo tourists, post-floods

  • CS Bureau
  • October 10, 2018
  • 0

The pall of gloom that had descended on Kerala’s globally famed tourism and hospitality industry […]

New experiences, destinations driving the Indian outbound, says Neelu Singh
  • India Global

New experiences, destinations driving the Indian outbound, says Neelu Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • October 10, 2018
  • 0

The Indian outbound was flying to exotic destinations with South Africa, Turkey and Vietnam, among […]

MMT launches an Ad campaign for the festive season, ropes in Diana Penty
  • Technology

MMT launches an Ad campaign for the festive season, ropes in Diana Penty

  • CS Bureau
  • October 10, 2018
  • 0

The home-grown travel aggregator MakeMyTrip has launched its latest ad campaign ahead of festive season, roping […]

India’s first Hyatt centric hotel, designed by studio HBA, unveiled in Bengaluru
  • HotelScapes

India’s first Hyatt centric hotel, designed by studio HBA, unveiled in Bengaluru

  • CS Bureau
  • October 5, 2018
  • 0

Design Studio HBA has helped the Hyatt Centric brand make their first mark in India […]

Civil aviation ministry to press facial recognition in action at airports come 2019
  • Airports & Airlines

Civil aviation ministry to press facial recognition in action at airports come 2019

  • CS Bureau
  • October 5, 2018
  • 0

The civil aviation ministry had decided to develop standards for digital processing of passengers at […]

Air India to deploy Boeing 747-400 on domestic routes for the festive season
  • Airports & Airlines

Air India to deploy Boeing 747-400 on domestic routes for the festive season

  • CS Bureau
  • October 5, 2018
  • 0

What is generally reserved for VVIP movement and long-haul flights, the national carrier will press […]

AI, automation poised to boost hotel revenues, cut costs by 15%: ATM report
  • HotelScapes

AI, automation poised to boost hotel revenues, cut costs by 15%: ATM report

  • CS Bureau
  • October 5, 2018
  • 0

According to the latest research conducted by Colliers International, personalisation Artificial Intelligence (AI) could increase […]

Taj Mahal a global draw, but air-connectivity Agra’s major concern, says Paritosh Ladhani
  • Destinations

Taj Mahal a global draw, but air-connectivity Agra’s major concern, says Paritosh Ladhani

  • S S Thakur
  • October 4, 2018
  • 0

Despite all the bad press that the Taj Mahal has garnered in the past few […]

Dubbed as India’s largest integrated tourism location, ‘Bhorer Alo’ inaugurated in West Bengal
  • Destinations

Dubbed as India’s largest integrated tourism location, ‘Bhorer Alo’ inaugurated in West Bengal

  • CS Bureau
  • October 4, 2018
  • 0

This could well be the shot in the arm that the West Bengal tourism has […]

SE Asia connect gets a boost as IndiGo announces non-stops to KL from Delhi, Bengaluru
  • Airports & Airlines

SE Asia connect gets a boost as IndiGo announces non-stops to KL from Delhi, Bengaluru

  • CS Bureau
  • October 3, 2018
  • 0

India’s southeast Asia connect has received a major shot in the arm with the low-cost […]

Hold the visa fee hike until Incredible India 2.0 stabilises in key markets: Sunder Advani
  • Travel & Tourism

Hold the visa fee hike until Incredible India 2.0 stabilises in key markets: Sunder Advani

  • S S Thakur
  • October 3, 2018
  • 0

The hike in visa fee was a dampener for tourists heading to the Indian shores […]

Collective efforts bringing Kerala’s tourism back on track: EM Najeeb
  • Destinations

Collective efforts bringing Kerala’s tourism back on track: EM Najeeb

  • S S Thakur
  • October 3, 2018
  • 0

Concerted efforts by tourism stakeholders in the state, backed by the state and central government, […]

Arun Govada to take charge as the Director, APAC for NYC& Company
  • India Global

Arun Govada to take charge as the Director, APAC for NYC& Company

  • CS Bureau
  • October 1, 2018
  • 0

Arun Govada, belonging to an Indian descent, will take charge as the organization’s new Director, […]

India integral to Dubai’s Tourism Vision for 2020, DTCM insight suggests
  • India Global

India integral to Dubai’s Tourism Vision for 2020, DTCM insight suggests

  • S S Thakur
  • October 1, 2018
  • 0

Dubai’s three-pronged approach to reach the 20 million international visitor mark by 2020 is based […]

FM Arun Jaitley releases Amitabh Kant’s book on transformative ideas
  • Travel & Tourism

FM Arun Jaitley releases Amitabh Kant’s book on transformative ideas

  • Navin Berry
  • September 28, 2018
  • 0

The book provides food for thought and action Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog has edited […]

IHCL retains the iconic Taj Mansingh hotel, outbids ITC Hotels  
  • HotelScapes

IHCL retains the iconic Taj Mansingh hotel, outbids ITC Hotels  

  • CS Bureau
  • September 28, 2018
  • 0

The months and years of speculation and suspense, and concern for the Taj family, has […]

Priya Paul leads the celebrations as THE Park Hotels turns 50
  • HotelScapes

Priya Paul leads the celebrations as THE Park Hotels turns 50

  • CS Bureau
  • September 27, 2018
  • 0

THE Park Hotels has very recently completed 50 years of existence. The Golden Jubilee celebration […]

Turkey Tourism’s six-city roadshow to focus on leisure and wedding segment
  • India Global

Turkey Tourism’s six-city roadshow to focus on leisure and wedding segment

  • CS Bureau
  • September 27, 2018
  • 0

In the recent years, India has emerged as one of the most crucial and promising […]

Developing home-grown leasing ecosystem a major long-term challenge: CAPA report
  • Airports & Airlines

Developing home-grown leasing ecosystem a major long-term challenge: CAPA report

  • CS Bureau
  • September 27, 2018
  • 0

CAPA’s latest report stressed on the importance of developing home-grown leasing ability to cope up […]

Golf tourism in the spotlight in J&K with PHD Golf conclave and tournament
  • Destinations

Golf tourism in the spotlight in J&K with PHD Golf conclave and tournament

  • CS Bureau
  • September 27, 2018
  • 0

Golf once again took centerstage in the valley as government and private stakeholders deliberated challenges […]

Rope in MoEA, commerce ministry to boost global outreach: Sarab Jit Singh
  • Travel & Tourism

Rope in MoEA, commerce ministry to boost global outreach: Sarab Jit Singh

  • S S Thakur
  • September 26, 2018
  • 0

In a meeting with key commerce ministry officials, Sarab Jit Singh, Managing Director, Travelite has […]

Alila unveils luxurious honeymoon getaway with Alila Purnama  
  • HotelScapes

Alila unveils luxurious honeymoon getaway with Alila Purnama  

  • CS Bureau
  • September 26, 2018
  • 0

Alila Purnama, one of the most luxurious Phinisi ships in Asia, is offering bespoke private […]

GNTO undertakes three-city roadshow; culinary experiences core to India outreach
  • India Global

GNTO undertakes three-city roadshow; culinary experiences core to India outreach

  • CS Bureau
  • September 26, 2018
  • 0

German National Tourist Office (GNTO) has set its sight on driving larger leisure outbound into […]

Cal 27, The Taj Bengal’s new restaurant concept, evokes the city’s cultural elements
  • HotelScapes

Cal 27, The Taj Bengal’s new restaurant concept, evokes the city’s cultural elements

  • CS Bureau
  • September 26, 2018
  • 0

Evoking local elements and weaving them into their hotel spaces has been a Taj’s speciality. […]

Tier-2&3 markets core growth area; focus on delivering a functional hotel, says Ajay Bakaya
  • HotelScapes

Tier-2&3 markets core growth area; focus on delivering a functional hotel, says Ajay Bakaya

  • S S Thakur
  • September 25, 2018
  • 0

These are interesting times for Sarovar Hotels. Its domestic and international expansion continues at a […]

PRS Oberoi conferred with the ‘Legend of the Industry’ award by PUSA alumni at PACE 2018
  • HotelScapes

PRS Oberoi conferred with the ‘Legend of the Industry’ award by PUSA alumni at PACE 2018

  • S S Thakur
  • September 24, 2018
  • 0

Leading PUSA alumni came together under one roof to celebrate their association and to network […]

ITC makes a comeback to Goa, to relaunch its acquired Park Hyatt property
  • HotelScapes

ITC makes a comeback to Goa, to relaunch its acquired Park Hyatt property

  • CS Bureau
  • September 24, 2018
  • 0

The hotel behemoth is set to foray in the Goan market one more time, under […]

Lowly leisure inbound a major concern for the tourism industry: PRS Oberoi
  • HotelScapes

Lowly leisure inbound a major concern for the tourism industry: PRS Oberoi

  • S S Thakur
  • September 24, 2018
  • 0

In a rare public appearance, Padma Vibhushan PRS Oberoi, Chairman, EIH spoke with Kapil Chopra […]

AccorHotels announces the debut of its Novotel brand in Ulaanbaatar
  • HotelScapes

AccorHotels announces the debut of its Novotel brand in Ulaanbaatar

  • CS Bureau
  • September 24, 2018
  • 0

Novotel, AccorHotels first global brand, has announced its debut in Ulaanbaatar, the capital city of […]

Booking.com ties up with the Maharajah to boost its outreach
  • India Global

Booking.com ties up with the Maharajah to boost its outreach

  • CS Bureau
  • September 21, 2018
  • 0

It is the time for strategic alliances. Increasingly, companies are coming together better position their […]

FICCI YES BANK report backs private sector initiatives for infra
  • Travel & Tourism

FICCI YES BANK report backs private sector initiatives for infra

  • CS Bureau
  • September 21, 2018
  • 0

A FICCI YES BANK report titled ‘Tourism Infrastructure Investments: Leveraging Partnerships for Exponential Growth’ has […]

IGIA globally ranked the best on-time busiest airport but challenge looms
  • Airports & Airlines

IGIA globally ranked the best on-time busiest airport but challenge looms

  • CS Bureau
  • September 19, 2018
  • 0

It may only be for a month, but it is a significant feat, nonetheless. Indira […]

Culinary experiences to take centre stage for Abu Dhabi’s India outreach
  • India Global

Culinary experiences to take centre stage for Abu Dhabi’s India outreach

  • CS Bureau
  • September 18, 2018
  • 0

The first image that conjures in the mind of a traveller when the word Abu […]

GoI aiming to push tourism’s contribution to 10% of GDP: Rajnath Singh   
  • Travel & Tourism

GoI aiming to push tourism’s contribution to 10% of GDP: Rajnath Singh   

  • CS Bureau
  • September 17, 2018
  • 0

The e-Visa regime continued to be the game changer for the tourism sector and its […]

Air connect between Turkey and India set to grow, says Turkish envoy
  • India Global

Air connect between Turkey and India set to grow, says Turkish envoy

  • S S Thakur
  • September 17, 2018
  • 0

The Turkish Ambassador exuded confidence in the scope of bilateral ties between India and Turkey, […]

How ‘The Golden Arch’ and adventure are driving Madhya Pradesh’s tourism
  • Adventure

How ‘The Golden Arch’ and adventure are driving Madhya Pradesh’s tourism

  • S S Thakur
  • September 12, 2018
  • 0

Madhya Pradesh is gearing towards becoming a major hub for adventure activities. The effort has […]

Inbound facing headwinds, FTAs not reflective of ground reality, says CAPA
  • Airports & Airlines

Inbound facing headwinds, FTAs not reflective of ground reality, says CAPA

  • CS Bureau
  • September 10, 2018
  • 0

In an insightful report, CAPA has outlined that despite the noteworthy growth in FTAs in […]

The Indian outbound could turn Turkey into a year-round destination, says Deniz Ersoz
  • India Global

The Indian outbound could turn Turkey into a year-round destination, says Deniz Ersoz

  • S S Thakur
  • September 5, 2018
  • 0

India could play a key role in transforming Turkey into a 365 days destination, as […]

Beyond beaches, Mauritius taps the outbound with adventure, experiences
  • India Global

Beyond beaches, Mauritius taps the outbound with adventure, experiences

  • S S Thakur
  • September 4, 2018
  • 0

In a clear indication that the Indian outbound had taken to a host of adventure […]

Decoding the Taj conundrum
  • Destinations

Decoding the Taj conundrum

  • S S Thakur
  • August 31, 2018
  • 0

The Taj Mahal has been in news for all the wrong reasons. The Supreme Court […]

Odisha must tap millennials, market ingeniously: J K Mohanty
  • Destinations

Odisha must tap millennials, market ingeniously: J K Mohanty

  • S S Thakur
  • August 30, 2018
  • 0

J K Mohanty, President, HRAO and CMD, Swosti Group had some unique ideas up his […]

Second Taj Sales Mission concludes on a grander note, foreign properties join in
  • HotelScapes

Second Taj Sales Mission concludes on a grander note, foreign properties join in

  • CS Bureau
  • August 29, 2018
  • 0

The Taj Sales mission concluded a few days ago on a high note. It was […]

Culture ministry endeavours to piggyback on tourism initiatives, says former secretary Raghvendra Singh
  • Travel & Tourism

Culture ministry endeavours to piggyback on tourism initiatives, says former secretary Raghvendra Singh

  • Navin Berry
  • August 28, 2018
  • 0

Raghvendra Singh, the erstwhile culture secretary assured that the culture ministry was working in tandem […]

Hong Kong 2.0 offers nature, sampling offerings like a local to the outbound 
  • India Global

Hong Kong 2.0 offers nature, sampling offerings like a local to the outbound 

  • S S Thakur
  • August 28, 2018
  • 0

Indian outbound to Hong Kong has been steady through the years, only to suffer a […]

Boost to affordable accommodation infra, as IBIS open to the idea of brownfield assets
  • HotelScapes

Boost to affordable accommodation infra, as IBIS open to the idea of brownfield assets

  • Navin Berry
  • August 27, 2018
  • 0

Since its inception in India, IBIS’s growth strategy has been simple. It has focussed on […]

Infra, an enabling environment core concerns at Odisha Tourism Conclave
  • Destinations

Infra, an enabling environment core concerns at Odisha Tourism Conclave

  • S S Thakur
  • August 27, 2018
  • 0

A mix of new and somewhat long-persisting concerns came to fore in several panel discussions […]

Long-term outlook positive but profitless growth a concern for carriers 
  • Airports & Airlines

Long-term outlook positive but profitless growth a concern for carriers 

  • S S Thakur
  • August 17, 2018
  • 0

The aviation industry was going through a tumultuous time and was expected to remain so, […]

Indian tourists double up to ASEAN
  • India Global

Indian tourists double up to ASEAN

  • S S Thakur
  • August 16, 2018
  • 0

The Indian outbound has taken a liking to ASEAN nations. Direct and substantial air-connectivity, and […]

Setback from fuel prices a short-term pain for carriers, says Sanjay Kumar
  • Airports & Airlines

Setback from fuel prices a short-term pain for carriers, says Sanjay Kumar

  • Navin Berry
  • August 16, 2018
  • 0

Sanjay Kumar, an aviation man and former CCO, IndiGo suggested caution in route deployment, both […]

Technology is an enabler, cannot replace the experience quotient: Ashwani Lohani
  • Travel & Tourism

Technology is an enabler, cannot replace the experience quotient: Ashwani Lohani

  • S S Thakur
  • August 16, 2018
  • 0

Despite an impressive advance in technology, and its growing pervasiveness in the tourism industry, “the […]

Luxury leisure travel driving business in Central Delhi, says Vijay Wanchoo
  • HotelScapes

Luxury leisure travel driving business in Central Delhi, says Vijay Wanchoo

  • S S Thakur
  • August 8, 2018
  • 0

Despite the ascent of Aerocity as a hub for business travellers, given its impressive infrastructure […]

The Indian industry must focus on the art of storytelling in its outreach, says PATA CEO Hardy
  • India Global

The Indian industry must focus on the art of storytelling in its outreach, says PATA CEO Hardy

  • S S Thakur
  • August 7, 2018
  • 0

PATA CEO Mario Hardy suggested that the demand for authentic and unique experiences was on […]

SriLankan Airlines connects South Asia like none other, says Chinthaka Weerasinghe
  • Infrastructure

SriLankan Airlines connects South Asia like none other, says Chinthaka Weerasinghe

  • S S Thakur
  • August 7, 2018
  • 0

Regional connectivity, especially within SAARC nations, remains important for seamless movement of people, for business […]

India, Nepal come together to promote the Buddhist and Ramayana circuits
  • Travel & Tourism

India, Nepal come together to promote the Buddhist and Ramayana circuits

  • CS Bureau
  • August 1, 2018
  • 0

A long overdue idea has been finally put to implementation. Tourism minister K J Alphons […]

Conserve, nurture artisans, knowledge systems to conserve the Taj Mahal
  • Travel & Tourism

Conserve, nurture artisans, knowledge systems to conserve the Taj Mahal

  • CS Bureau
  • August 1, 2018
  • 0

The art had assumed greater significance than the artist, leading to a systematic loss of […]

Domestic traffic driving tourism in Leh, steep airfares dent MICE footfalls
  • Destinations

Domestic traffic driving tourism in Leh, steep airfares dent MICE footfalls

  • S S Thakur
  • July 31, 2018
  • 0

Leisure and adventure tourism in Leh is going strong and remains unaffected by the situation […]

Cinema tourism, leisure outbound registering steady growth, says Christine Mukharji
  • India Global

Cinema tourism, leisure outbound registering steady growth, says Christine Mukharji

  • S S Thakur
  • July 31, 2018
  • 0

Austria was steadily gaining ground as an attractive cinema shooting destination. Not only Bollywood but […]

MoCA eyeing air-connectivity to iconic tourist sites; chopper connect for the NORTHEAST
  • Airports & Airlines

MoCA eyeing air-connectivity to iconic tourist sites; chopper connect for the NORTHEAST

  • S S Thakur
  • July 27, 2018
  • 0

Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation suggested that the ministry was exploring all […]

Sensitize citizens on behavioural etiquettes, dispel misconceptions through PR campaigns, suggest insiders
  • Travel & Tourism

Sensitize citizens on behavioural etiquettes, dispel misconceptions through PR campaigns, suggest insiders

  • Navin Berry
  • July 27, 2018
  • 0

The message that India was a safe nation for women travellers needed to be amplified […]

WTTC report paints a bright picture, but government must prioritise tourism
  • Travel & Tourism

WTTC report paints a bright picture, but government must prioritise tourism

  • S S Thakur
  • July 18, 2018
  • 0

WTTC report has revealed some positive trends, indicating that tourism is increasingly contributing to the […]

Railways 2.0: Upgradation of infra, streamlining processes is our top priority
  • Infrastructure

Railways 2.0: Upgradation of infra, streamlining processes is our top priority

  • Navin Berry
  • July 18, 2018
  • 0

Indian Railways was going all out on modernizing stations, upgrading existing tracks, besides weaving a […]

High oil price, falling rupee slated to dent profit margins of airlines
  • Airports & Airlines

High oil price, falling rupee slated to dent profit margins of airlines

  • CS Bureau
  • July 17, 2018
  • 0

A rapidly falling rupee and escalating oil prices are likely to eat into the profit […]

That the govt. means business is best demonstrated by not being in the business to run Air India: Are we missing an opportunity?
  • NB Blogs

That the govt. means business is best demonstrated by not being in the business to run Air India: Are we missing an opportunity?

  • Navin Berry
  • July 16, 2018
  • 0

The much-awaited sale of the national carrier attracted no buyer. The writing was on the […]

Another chance for Lakshadweep, with 12 islands set to open
  • Destinations

Another chance for Lakshadweep, with 12 islands set to open

  • CS Bureau
  • July 16, 2018
  • 0

This one we have heard before, in fact, many times before, that we have our […]

ATTA’s Asia debut slated to be in Bhopal as AdventureNext comes to India
  • Destinations

ATTA’s Asia debut slated to be in Bhopal as AdventureNext comes to India

  • S S Thakur
  • July 10, 2018
  • 0

ATTA’s first stop in Asia will be in Madhya Pradesh, as the global adventure body […]

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