Gujarat JHM Hotels (GJHM), under the ownership of the Rama family and in partnership with U.S.-based Auro Hotels, has officially entered into a hotel management agreement with Marriott International to introduce the prestigious JW Marriott brand to Surat, Gujarat. The agreement was formalized during an owners’ meeting held at the Surat Marriott Hotel, where Rajeev Menon, President of Asia Pacific excluding China for Marriott International, and DJ Rama, President & CEO of Auro Hotels, inked the deal. The forthcoming JW Marriott Surat Resort & Spa will mark GJHM’s third collaboration with Marriott International in Surat, following the Surat Marriott Hotel…
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Sabre Corporation has appointed Samual Machado as Managing Director to oversee Sabre’s agency business across India and South Asia. With a wealth of technology experience and a proven record of success across the travel ecosystem, Sam is uniquely positioned to drive exceptional customer experiences and insightful innovation in this dynamic region. Sam is returning to Sabre, having previously joined Sabre Hospitality Solutions in 2011 as head of account management in India, progressing through varied roles before moving to Singapore to drive sales for the Asia Pacific region. He began his career in the travel and hospitality industry with renowned brands…
Finnair has appointed Turkka Kuusisto as CEO of Finnair and he will start in this role on July 11, 2024 at the latest. Kuusisto joins Finnair from Posti Group Corporation, where he has served as the CEO since 2020. Prior to his role as the CEO at Posti Group Corporation, Kuusisto served in senior leadership positions at Posti Group Corporation and in Lindorff Group. “I am happy to welcome Turkka Kuusisto to take the helm of Finnair and drive the next phases of Finnair’s strategy. Finnair has restored its profitability after the historic double crisis, and the company is well-positioned…
Credit rating agency ICRA on Wednesday said its outlook on the Indian aviation industry is stable on the back of the fast-paced recovery in domestic passenger traffic in FY2023 and nine month FY2024, and expectations of the trend continuing for the rest of FY2024. In a research report on the sector, ICRA said the industry witnessed improved pricing power, reflected in the higher yields (over pre-Covid levels) and, thus, the revenue per available seat kilometre – cost per available seat kilometre (RASK-CASK) spread of the airlines. The momentum in air passenger traffic witnessed in the current fiscal is expected to…
Brand USA, the nation’s destination marketing organisation, has shared the individuals who will make up its 2024 board of directors. Consisting of both newly appointed and re-appointed individuals, the board plays a pivotal role in steering Brand USA’s mission and operations. The 11-member board is appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce in consultation with the U.S. Secretaries of State and Homeland Security. Each director represents a travel and tourism industry sector and can serve a maximum of two consecutive three-year terms. The newly appointed [and re-appointed] members include: • State Tourism Office: Mike Mangeot, Commissioner, Kentucky Department of Tourism…
Auxilia Networks has appointed Sylvia Fernandes as Head of PR & Trade Engagement, based in Mumbai. With over 20 years of experience in the travel trade, working with international Tourism Boards as well as Events and Media organisations, Sylvia has an enviable track record of trade and media activities including famils, coordinating co-op partnership campaigns and other key promotional and marketing work. She has an impressive network of trade contacts in the travel, hospitality and exhibition spheres across all of India as well as in Europe and south-east Asia. Fernandes also maintains strong relationships with key media influencers including bloggers,…
In a strategic move to bolster its technological capabilities, FCM Travel India has appointed Shailendra Pandey as its new Chief Technology Officer. Pandey brings 17 years of experience in the technology sector, previously in roles such as a Development Engineer, Solutions Manager, and was most recently the Director of Engineering for a billion-dollar company before joining FCM Travel India. A seasoned Software Engineer, Pandey is set to synchronise the company’s corporate technology product strategy with its business objectives, ensuring a seamless and value-driven experience for both customers and users. His role will be pivotal in aligning with the India leadership…
Crisis-hit Go First has reportedly floated a company to liaise with the leasing companies. The company was floated in December and is being led by Sachin Naik, a former employee in Go First’s finance department. According to a report in the Economic Times, Go First’s resolution professional said, in letters to aircraft lessors, that the new company has been formed by ‘certain Go First’ employees for the collation of aircraft records and documents. In the letter, the resolution professional stated that Go First could also assist the lessors to engage MROs (maintenance, repair, overhaul firms) through Naik for carrying out…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) carried out 5,745 surveillance activities with respect to airlines, airports and approved organisations in 2023 as part of its efforts to ensure compliance and enhance safety standards in the aviation space. The activities included 4,039 planned surveillance and 1,706 spot checks and night surveillance. Subsequently, the findings resulted in 542 enforcement actions, the DGCA said on Wednesday. The number of surveillance activities rose 26 per cent last year compared to 2022. Also, the number of enforcement actions increased 77 per cent last year compared to 305 enforcement actions taken against non-compliant personnel, airlines,…
Etihad Airways has started daily flights from Abu Dhabi to Kozhikode (CCJ) and Thiruvananthapuram (TRV). The non-stop services to these destinations bring the total number of Indian gateways Etihad serves to 10. Antonoaldo Neves, CEO, Etihad Airways, said, “We have established a fantastic group of non-stop routes between India and Abu Dhabi, providing customers with easier access to our growing network without transiting through one of the main Indian hub airports.” Neves said, “Seamless and practical connections at Abu Dhabi ensure our guests can easily access destinations across the GCC, Europe – including our four daily services to London -…
