The Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection in Dubai, which includes Habtoor Palace Dubai, Hilton Dubai Al Habtoor City, and V Hotel Dubai by Curio Collection, recently hosted an exclusive Meet & Greet event in Mumbai. The gathering welcomed prominent members of the Indian travel trade and lifestyle fraternity. The event commenced with a presentation showcasing the latest offerings from the Al Habtoor City Hotel Collection and providing insights into the Al Habtoor Group. Following this, Saeid Heidari, the Complex General Manager, delivered a speech. Heidari expressed his excitement to tap the high-potential Indian traveller market and the prospective growth that…
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Akasa Air has started operating daily flights between Bengaluru and Andaman islands via Chennai, with no change of aircraft required. The flight leaves from Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair at 10:35 am and arrives at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru at 02:50 pm, with a stop at Chennai International Airport at 01:00 pm. The airline has deployed its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on the route. “We are excited to bring the Akasa experience to Port Blair, one of the most exotic holiday destinations in the country. Akasa Air is committed to offer a distinguished flying experience to…
The Union Ministry of Tourism organised the National Conference on Adventure Tourism during the just concluded ATOAI Convention in Gujarat, with the theme ‘Viksit Bharat@2047: Making India a Global Adventure Tourism Hub’. The aim of the conference was for providing a platform to deliberate and devise strategies and initiatives to make India a Global Adventure Tourism Hub. Despite natural wealth and potential, India ranks quite low in global adventure tourism. In order to provide impetus to the development of adventure tourism in the country, MoT has formulated the National Strategy for adventure tourism. The Ministry has further notified Indian Institute…
Air India Express is set to launch its inaugural flight to Ayodhya from Delhi on December 30, with daily scheduled services starting from January 16. The inaugural flight, IX 2789, is scheduled to depart from Delhi at 1100 hours and arrive in Ayodhya at 1220 hours. The return flight, IX 1769, will depart Ayodhya at 1250 hours and land in Delhi at 1410 hours. The Maryada Purushottam Shri Ram International Airport in Ayodhya has an extended runway suitable for A-321/B-737 type aircraft. IndiGo is set to become the inaugural airline operating from the Ayodhya airport, adding Ayodhya as its 86th…
The Judgement of Paris, the historic 1976 wine tasting propelled California wine to the top of the fine wine conversation. Since then, California has unfolded as a captivating destination for wine enthusiasts, inviting travelers to not only explore its world-famous rolling vineyards and wineries but also its sun-drenched coastlines, iconic cities, diverse natural wonders. The state’s diversity extends beyond its captivating landscapes and earthy wines, weaving a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, history, and traditions. Take a sensory journey through California’s picturesque locales and uncover the layers that contribute to shaping the Golden State’s unique identity, with a particular focus…
DreamFolks Services has launched an exclusive membership program ‘The DreamFolks Club’ offering a wide range of membership packages. The packages are divided into four categories: the Aspire package, the Premium package, the Select package, and the Elite package, and each package will be valid for one year. Customers can buy new packages or top up their existing packages card after one year. The Aspire package provides premium travel with complimentary airport lounge access in India, the Premium package unlocks global airport lounges, discounted lounge purchases, and exclusive deals on various travel and lifestyle services. The Select package offers complimentary services…
Andhra Pradesh Minister for Industries and Information Technology Gudivada Amarnath has said that the international airport being constructed at Bhogapuram in Vizianagaram district would be ready by year 2025 as the works were going on at a brisk pace. Along with YSRCP Regional Coordinator Y.V. Subba Reddy and public representatives of Vizianagaram and Srikakulam districts, he visited the project site and interacted with the GMR Group senior executives. Later addressing the media, he said that the international airport being constructed in around 2,300 acres at an estimated cost of INR 4,750 crore would spur economic activity in the North Andhra…
Vistara will boost international connectivity from Mumbai by increasing frequencies to London Heathrow and Singapore. The airline will increase the flight frequency between Mumbai and London Heathrow, from 4x weekly to daily flights, starting March 1, 2024. Additionally, Vistara will introduce a second daily flight between Mumbai and Singapore from February 1, 2024, using its A321neo aircraft. Vistara also operates daily flights between Delhi and London Heathrow, and flies daily to Singapore from Delhi and 6x weekly from Pune. Bookings for the flights are open on all channels, including Vistara’s website, mobile app, and through travel agents. Vistara connects Mumbai…
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to declare Surat airport as an international airport. “This strategic move promises to unlock unprecedented economic potential, making Surat a key player in the international aviation landscape and fostering a new era of prosperity for the region,” an official release said. The decision was taken by the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “Elevating Surat airport to international status is paramount for enhancing economic growth, attracting foreign investment, and bolstering diplomatic ties. With a surge in passenger traffic and cargo operations, the airport’s international designation will provide a crucial impetus for regional…
The Saudi Ministry of Tourism has released the preliminary data for the first half of 2023 statistics, building upon achievements of 2022’s growth in the sector, in addition to informing local and international investors on the sector’s latest updates. For first half of 2023, with total number of tourists (overnight visitors for all purposes) reaching (53.6 million), including (39.0 million) domestic tourists and (14.6 million) inbound tourists. The total tourism spending reached (SAR150 billion), of which (SAR 63.1 billion) came from domestic tourism and (SAR 86.9 billion) from Inbound tourism, that indicates a new historical record for Saudi tourism. This…
