AirAsia is celebrating the recent announcement of visa-free travel from India to Malaysia with special promotional fares for a limited time only to Kuala Lumpur from all the southern Indian routes within its network. From now till December 24, 2024, flights can be booked from seven destinations in South India within AirAsia’s network for a special promotional price. Fly to Kuala Lumpur from Chennai, Tiruchirappalli, Kochi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Kolkata and soon Trivandrum for only INR 4,999, all-inclusive one-way. From Malaysia, Indian travellers can further explore the airline’s network of more than 130 destinations in 22 countries through its seamless ‘Fly-Through’…
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SpiceJet on Tuesday said it has expressed interest to acquire Go First and plans to submit its offer after carrying out due diligence of the bankrupt carrier. Go First, which stopped flying since May 3 amid financial woes mainly triggered by Pratt & Whitney engine issues, is undergoing an insolvency resolution process. In a regulatory filing, SpiceJet said it “has expressed interest with the resolution professional of Go First and wish to submit an offer post diligence, with a view to creating a strong and viable airline in a possible combination with SpiceJet”. The no-frills airline, which is grappling with…
Jumeirah Group, a member of Dubai Holding, has set out ambitious plans to double the size of its portfolio by 2030, building on its strength in the UAE and further expanding its portfolio into key global markets. Plans include upweighting its presence in Europe, leveraging its strong base in London, Capri, Mallorca and Geneva to acquire luxury properties in other major cities as well as exploring opportunities in the US. The Group will also look to capitalise on the strong growth potential of the Asia Pacific market to extend its current reach beyond its properties in China, Bali and the…
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasised on responsible tourism and appealed to the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) to “give utmost importance and initiative to promote tourism without harming ecological systems and local cultures.” Speaking at the inaugural function of the three-day 15th ATOAI convention in Gujarat, he invited the ATOAI to conduct its 16th annual convention in Arunachal Pradesh in 2024. “Arunachal has all-season adventure activities, right from water sports to mountaineering, mountain biking, trekking, birds watching, paragliding, flora and flora,” the CM said, and highlighted some of the initiatives undertaken by his government, such as…
Air India has started rolling out its recently unveiled global brand identity across guest touchpoints, beginning with a full switch to the new look across digital and online channels and rebranding at Delhi and Mumbai airports. The new identity, unveiled in August 2023, is centered around the ‘Vista’, Air India’s logo icon and a symbol of limitless possibilities and progressiveness. The new look features Air India’s new brand colours, including Air India red, aubergine, rose gold, and accents of gold, as well as the extensive usage of customised iconography and a bespoke font, Air India Sans – all crafted to…
More than 7.2 million foreign tourists arrived in India this year till October, the government said on Monday. Union Culture Minister G Kishan Reddy said this in a written response to a query in the Lok Sabha. He was also asked if the government is developing some tourist destinations for the promotion of tourism and attracting foreign tourists. Reddy shared data on foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) during the five years since 2018. Foreign tourist arrivals stood at 10.56 million (in 2018), 10.93 million (in 2019), slipping to 2.74 million (in 2020), 1.52 million (in 2021) and 6.44 million (in 2022),…
IndiGo has made history by “becoming the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar year.” In a press statement the airline said, “IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier has created history by becoming the first Indian airline to carry 100 million passengers in a single calendar year. With this achievement, it has joined a select club of global carriers to operate on such scale. This development further cements IndiGo’s standing among the 10 largest airlines in the world by passenger traffic.” Speaking on the occasion, Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, said, “We are incredibly delighted to achieve this…
Yatra Online, Inc., through its Indian subsidiary, Yatra Online Limited has opened of its new offline franchise store in Vadodara, Gujarat. The expansion of the franchise network is an extension of Yatra’s commitment to delivering convenient and hassle-free travel solutions, now in an offline setting. Recognising the immense potential of travellers from Gujarat exploring destinations both within India and overseas, Yatra has established its presence in Vadodara to provide an enhanced and personalised experience. The physical interface will allow customers to experience personalized attention-driven services for all their travel journeys. The new franchised store will be 100% digitised and…
In a significant prelude to the forthcoming Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit, a series of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) totalling over INR 770 crore were sealed at the 15th Annual Adventure Tourism Convention 2023 organised by the Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI). The convention, being held at the iconic Statue of Unity in Ekta Nagar and supported by the Tourism Corporation of Gujarat, witnessed key stakeholders converging to propel the state’s tourism sector to new heights. ATOAI President Ajeet Bajaj, during the welcome address, unveiled collaborative efforts with the Bureau of Tourism aimed at refining adventure tourism guidelines across…
The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) inaugurated its 15th annual Convention in Gujarat, against the backdrop of the State of Unity with sustainability and carbon-negative as its core agenda. The theme of the Convention is ‘Exploring New Frontiers’. Welcoming the delegates, Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI, opened the Convention, with delegates in attendance including association members, tour operators, and the media representatives. The Convention, being hosted at the cusp of Vibrant Gujarat Summit next month, will throw the spotlight on actionable points, trends, growth, challenges and opportunities in the adventure tourism space, especially with the host state of Gujarat…
