Hotels Pride Hotels Unveils Wellness Resort in Gujarat Pride Hotels Group has added the Pride Elite Wellness Resort Becharaji to its portfolio. The resort is located in the historic town of Becharaji, Gujarat, near landmarks such as the Sakeshwar Jain Temple and the Modhera Sun Temple. By Priyal Dutta 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Highest Ever Profits for Thomas Cook India Thomas Cook India Limited, an Indian agency providing various travel services, has announced its fiscal year 2024 financial results with it earning its highest ever profits in history. By Mrinal 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry India In Talks With Russia For Visa Free Travel The two countries are working our details to enhance their tourism cooperation by the introduction of visa-free group tourist exchanges. An announcement on this could be done by the year end. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Club Mahindra & Megalodon Shake Hands In order to utilise AI to maximise inputs, Club Mahindra is all set to partner up with Megalodon, the leading AI creative tech company in India. By Mrinal 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry PATA inks pact with EATOF To Boost Tourism in Asia Pacific To boost the travel industry in the Asia Pacific region, PATA has signed an MoU with East Asia Inter-Regional Tourism Federation (EATOF). The deal was signed at the PATA Annual Summit in Macao. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel New Hotel Manager At Four Points By Sheraton, Mumbai Chalet Hotels Limited have appointed Kiran Muniraj as its newest Hotel Manager for Four Points by Sheraton in Navi Mumbai. He was the head of operations prior this promotion. By Mrinal 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Aviation IndiGo Starts Two More Flights From Abu Dhabi IndiGo has launched direct flights to Chandigarh and Kannur. The new flights will be from the Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi. Flights to Lucknow have also resumed. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Trends Soaring Traffic, Longer Stays: Mastercard Travel Trends Travel trends are changing. The just released Mastercard report on Travel Trends shows a boom in tourism globally and travellers opting for longer stays and indulging in experiences. By Sam 17 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel IHG Signs Crowne Plaza Resort in Nepal IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Mansarovar Amusement Park & Resort to develop Crowne Plaza Resort Nepalgunj in Nepal. The resort is scheduled to open in early 2028. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel Skyscanner Launches Its New Generative AI Travel Planning Tool Skyscanner has introduced Savvy Search, an innovative AI-powered feature that uses OpenAI’s ChatGPT to provide personalized travel suggestions and detailed destination insights directly in the app. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotels Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts Unveils MAATI in Nainital Eight Continents Hotels & Resorts has announced the opening of its newest resort, MAATI - Signature Collection by Eight Continents, in the picturesque Himalayan Lake town of Nainital. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Ladun Investment Partners with Cheval Collection Ladun Investment Company and Cheval Collection have entered a new partnership to build Cheval Ladun Living, a 130-residential-unit tower in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. By Mrinal 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort Opens on the Shores of Ras Al Khaimah The Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort, managed by Al Hamra Real Estate Development LLC, opened on May 13th in Ras Al Khaimah. The 5-star resort aims to offer a luxurious experience by blending the charm of the Arabian Gulf with French sophistication. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Japan Records 3 Million Tourists for Second Straight Month Japan is set to post a record year in tourist arrivals. The fall in the yen has made Japan a bargain country for tourists. Tourist inflows in the last two months are record breaking. By Sam 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Singapore Airlines Gives 8 Months Salary As Bonus Singapore Airlines has posted a record profit and is celebrating it by giving a bonus of 8 months salary to its employees. This is one of the largest ever bonus disbursements by any airline. By Sam 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Aviation US Fed Ponders Over Criminal Charges Against Boeing The U.S. Justice Department is mulling over the decision of pressing criminal charges against Boeing for its violation of an agreement made in 2021 between the two parties. By Mrinal 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Travel UAE Announces Introduction of New 10-Year Blue Visa The UAE has introduced a 10-year "Green Visa" for individuals who have contributed significantly to environmental sustainability. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced this during a UAE Cabinet meeting in Abu Dhabi. By Priyal Dutta 16 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn