The Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions Authority (BTEA) has announced the final list of events and activities, themed “Celebrate Bahrain” to be held in in collaboration with partners, marking the Kingdom’s national days. The diverse arrangement implies a fusion of family, musical, cultural, and sporting events set to captivate citizens, residents, and visitors alike throughout December. The festivities begin with a series of events, such as the enchanting “Festival City,” a carnival showcasing several entertainment games, delectable restaurants, and live performances for families to enjoy. The celebration continues with the second edition of the Heritage Village, showcasing Bahrain’s rich cultural heritage.…
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Accor announced its latest addition to the Mercure portfolio in India. Developed in collaboration with Compass Enterprise Private Limited, the Mercure Rajahmundry City Centre is strategically located on the city’s main 100 Feet Road. Property is set to open in January 2028. Rajahmundry stands out for its thriving industries and prominent bullion markets and is a significant Hindu pilgrimage destination. Mercure Rajahmundry City Centre is set to bring together a seamless fusion of authenticity and comfort across its 120 rooms. The hotel has three Food and Beverage Outlets and an expansive 1,000 sqm Banqueting Facility for hosting grand events and…
Air India Express is set to launch new routes from Gwalior – Delhi and Bengaluru, starting January 16. The airline will operate daily direct flights on these routes, significantly improving the connectivity to and from Gwalior. This comes less than a month after the airline started operations from the city with direct connectivity to Hyderabad. The inaugural flight on the Bengaluru-Gwalior route, IX 1590, is set to depart on January 16, 2024, at 05:10 hours, reaching Gwalior at 07:45 hours. The return flight, IX 1592, will leave Gwalior at 15:35 hours, arriving in Bengaluru at 18:10 hours. IX 1590 on…
The Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has awarded VFS Global the global tender to provide visa and residence permit services in 52 countries, including in India. Under this new agreement, VFS Global will continue to operate on behalf of the Government of Norway in all regions worldwide – Americas, Australasia, China & Hong Kong, Europe & CIS, Middle East & North Africa, Russia, Belarus & Armenia, and South Asia. VFS Global has worked with the Government of Norway since 2014 and has successfully handled nearly 1.5 million applications on their behalf. The Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, “We…
Global business travel spending rose by 47 per cent to USD 1.03 trillion last year and is expected to grow to nearly USD 1.8 trillion globally by 2027, according to a report by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA). The 2023 GBTA Business Travel Index Report also found that the global business travel industry rebounded faster than expected in 2023. It attributed factors including pent-up demand following the pandemic and healthier economic conditions than forecasted as having significantly contributed to this recovery. It comes at a time that the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) has announced a strategic partnership with the…
The number of foreign tourist arrivals in Goa is picking up after a major drop due to Covid, but is yet to touch the pre-pandemic levels, according to official figures. For the first seven months of this calendar year, 2.81 lakh foreign tourists arrived in the coastal state, which is more compared to the figures for 2021 and 2022, when the sector was hit by the coronavirus outbreak and its aftermath. According to numbers provided in the Lok Sabha by the Union Tourism Ministry, in response to a question by Goa MP Francisco Sardinha, the year 2021 saw 22,000 foreign…
Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in India, the Health Ministry officials have stated that there are currently no plans to enforce mandatory RT-PCR testing for Covid-19 at airports for travellers in the country. India revised its guidelines in July, eliminating the requirement for RT-PCR testing of a random two per cent of incoming travellers. As per official sources, India has reported 21 cases of the COVID-19 JN.1 sub-variant, with no significant increase in hospitalization rates. Additionally, it has been reported that COVID-19 is incidentally found in individuals hospitalized for other medical conditions, rather than being the primary reason for…
As the global tourism industry is looking forward to 2024, Sphere Travel Media & Exhibitions has announced schedule of the India International Travel Mart (IITM). Schedule of Events • IITM Kochi: 19 – 21 January 2024 • IITM Kolkata: 1 – 3 March 2024 • IITM Ahmedabad: 15 – 17 March 2024 • IITM Chennai: 26 – 28 July 2024 • IITM Bangalore: 2 – 4 August 2024 • IITM Delhi: 20 – 22 September 2024 • IITM Mumbai: 18 – 20 October 2024 • IITM Pune: 29 November – 1 December 2024 • IITM Hyderabad: 6 – 8 December…
TBO Tek Limited’s wholly owned subsidiary, Tek Travels DMCC, has acquired 100% shareholding of Spain’s Jumbonline Accommodations & Services S.L.U., which has been demerged as an online business from Jumbo Tours Group. With this acquisition, TBO intends to further increase its presence in Europe. Jumbo Tours Group offers a range of services and products to tourism operators and travel agencies worldwide. The Jumbonline business distributes an extensive range of products for wholesalers and tour operators all on one single platform. The advanced API solution provides access to over 120,000 hotels with 15,000 hotels directly contracted in an unbeatable response time.…
In a bid to boost tourism, and aid international travel, the Government of Kerala has granted permission to the Beypore-Kochi-Dubai cruise service, kick-starting soon. Approval was granted after witnessing a surge in demand from non-resident Indian passengers. The report also confirmed that the first step towards introducing service is being taken, and the same has been announced by Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. Once the service is launched, it will provide great benefits to the non-resident Keralites, living overseas. It is expected to give a big relief to the soaring airfare, and will cost them half or one-third of any…
