Industry ERDI Group Launches Own Academy in Melbourne Australian giant, ERDI group, has unveiled its newest venture – ERDI Academy, created with the aim of providing quality education in the field of hospitality. The institution offers four courses with Diploma of Hospitality Management as its flagship one. By Mrinal 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry UP ponders over extending bar hours To compete with the boasting nightlife of Delhi and Gurugram, the UP government has created a special committee to consider extending the working hours of the bar industry to 4 AM in Noida and Ghaziabad. By Mrinal 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Fortune Hotels Signs Second Property in Siliguri Fortune Hotels will open a brand new property in Siliguri in March next year. The new property will cater to the growing need for social gatherings and meetings in the city. By Sam 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel IHCL Announces Signing Of A New Hotel In Indore Indian Hotel Company Limited announces its fifth hotel in Indore, Madhya Pradesh – Signs a Vivanta. The 180 Keys Vivanta Indore, spread over 2.3 acres, is located at a short distance from the Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport. By Shail 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Thailand Extends Visa Free Programme for Indians Indians can now visit Thailand for 30 days without a visa this summer. Thailand has extended the free visa scheme for Indian travellers till November. By Sam 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Marriott’s 150th Hotel Opens in India One of the world's largest hotel brands, Marriott International Inc., opens its 150th establishment in India at Katra Marriott Resort & Spa, Jammu and Kashmir, a milestone achieved in around 25 years of being in the Indian market. By Mrinal 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Airline Singapore Airlines Partners with Neste for Sustainable Fuel Singapore Airlines has partnered with Neste to buy 1,000 tonnes of sustainable aviation fuel for SIA and Scoot, making them pioneers in receiving the fuel directly from Neste's Singapore refinery. By Priyal Dutta 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Aviation Market share of Indian carriers to fly internationally higher As per Credit Rating Information Services of India Limited, Indian carriers' market share could reach around 50% of the total international passenger carriage market share by the financial year 2028. By Mrinal 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Airline Qantas to pay USD 79 million in compensation and a fine Qantas, the Australian airline, has agreed to pay a USD 66 million fine as part of a settlement after a controversy surrounding "ghost flights." In addition to the fine, Qantas will compensate 86,000 affected travellers with USD 13 million. By Priyal Dutta 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Flights Thunderstorm delays 20 flights in Kolkata 20 incoming and departing flights as well as more than 3000 travelling passengers suffered scheduled delays as thunderstorm rained on Kolkata. By Mrinal 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Flights 80 Air India Express Flights Cancelled As Crew Goes On Mass Sick Leave Air India Express had to cancel about 80 flights after the cabin crew went on a mass sick leave, leaving passengers stranded. Air India has apologised for the cancellations. By Sam 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Surprise Reversal: Sri Lanka Cancels Visa Price Increase The Sri Lankan government had planned to increase the tourist visa fee from $50 to $100 which worried the travel and tourism industry. However, the decision was reversed on May 6 due to industry concerns, bringing relief to industry bodies. By Priyal Dutta 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
People New Sales & Marketing Head at Grand Hyatt Mumbai Stephanie Gururani has been appointed as Grand Hyatt Mumbai's Director of Sales and Marketing. Gururani states that she is “deeply honoured” to be selected for the role. By Mrinal 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel New Executive Chef Joins DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer DoubleTree by Hilton Jaipur Amer has appointed Tapeswar Jana as the hotel's new executive chef. Jana is an experienced and highly skilled culinary expert who brings a new level of excellence to the hotel. By Priyal Dutta 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Airline Sign Language Flies with Air New Zealand To celebrate New Zealand Sign Language Week (6-12 May), Air New Zealand flew the world’s first operating flight, where the crew communicated with the passengers using New Zealand Sign Language. By Mrinal 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Sayaji Hotels Unveils New Logo, New Hotels In Pipeline Sayaji Hotels has a brand new identity as it seeks ot increase its footprint across India. The hotel chain has at least half a dozen new properties in the offing. By Sam 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry SOS From Maldives: "Come Back India" The Maldivian Tourism Minister has made an appeal to Indians amidst the steep fall in tourists coming from India, which has hit the tourism industry hard. By Sam 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn