After Sri Lanka and Thailand, Vietnam may be the next country to allow visa-free entry for Indians, according to a report by the Vietnamese news agency VnExpress. Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung has called for short-term visa waivers for major markets like China and India to drive tourism recovery. At a conference chaired by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently, he also suggested waivers for visitors from wealthy countries such as Australia, Canada, the U.S., and the remaining 20 members of the 27-member EU. Currently, only nationals of Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland…
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Campbell Wilson, CEO, Air India in his letter to employees said that the third A350 aircraft just completed receiving its new livery in Singapore and is currently winging its way back to Toulouse to undergo final interior and equipment modifications. Tata-owned Air India on Friday operated its first ferry flight of A350-900 aircraft from Singapore to Toulouse with its new livery. Wilson further wrote that at Microsoft’s ‘Ignite’ conference in Seattle, its CEO Satya Nadella noted Air India’s work in deploying generative AI. “One such example is our generative- AI-powered Maharajah chatbot that, unlike traditional chatbots that generally just “answer”…
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Kerala’s first-ever Tourism Investors Meet (TIM) has come as a major boost with the state receiving investment offers worth INR 15,116.65 crore in the core sector. This included a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that Kerala Tourism signed with Tamara Leisure Experiences on a INR 250-crore houseboat hotel projects which the Bengaluru-based hospitality group will execute in Alappuzha and Kannur districts. The day-long deliberations in the state capital which ended, Thursday night also led the Tourism Department to set up a dedicated facilitation centre. The new Centre will be headed by the Tourism Secretary and will carry out time-bound actions as…
Air India Express (AIE) has started two more flights between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. As there is an increase in demand for air travel between the capital city and coastal city of Karnataka, the airline has announced these two services. AIE IX 782 and AIE IX1795 are the new two flight services adding a total of seven flights plying between two cities daily. Many airlines are adding extra flight services from Mangaluru International Airport as the coastal city has been drawing many flyers from Karnataka and even from neighboring Kerala.
In a strategic move to enhance maritime infrastructure and introduce sea-plane operations, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways (MoPSW) has identified 10 locations across the Andaman and Lakshadweep islands. The ambitious plan involves setting up vital infrastructure, including floating navigation systems and water-aerodromes, with private players managing the designated routes. The four selected locations in Andaman include Long Island, Neill Island, and Havelock Island, in addition to the existing airport at Port Blair. Port Blair has already been designated as an authorized immigration check post, and the expression of interest (EoI) process for private involvement in tourism projects has…
IndiGo has become the first carrier in India to operate over 2,000 scheduled or planned flights daily, nearly six years after the airline became the first Indian carrier to have 1,000 daily flights. The airline, which began operations in 2006, currently flies to 85 domestic and 32 international destinations. In the past six months, the airline has launched flights to over 20 international destinations across Central and Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East with a view to expanding its global footprint. “As we celebrate this remarkable milestone of surpassing 2,000 scheduled daily flights, we reflect on IndiGo’s journey of…
IndiGo has achieved a historic landmark by surpassing the milestone of over 2000 planned flights a day. This makes IndiGo, the first airline in the country and marks a significant leap in operational capacity. According to the latest OAG Data for October’23, IndiGo is among the top 10 airlines globally in both frequency and by seat capacity, further validating this achievement and showcasing the airline’s continued growth trajectory on both domestic and international stages. IndiGo now has 2000+ scheduled daily flights which include cargo operations, as well as CAPF & Army charters. The airline has achieved this figure in just…
New Orleans & Company has announced that the Americas selections of the Pastry World Cup and the Bocuse d’Or will be held for the first time in the United States in 2024. The New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center will host the two continental selections of these prestigious international culinary and pastry competitions June 11, 12 and 13, 2024, showcasing the best pastry chefs and cooks from all over the American continent. Marked by its French and Spanish influences, New Orleans has a rich and varied culinary heritage that brilliantly reflects the diversity of its history and culture. Some…
Launches Vikrama Sarovar Portico Sarovar Hotels & Resorts made its debut in the historic city of Pavagadh Gujarat, with the launch of Vikrama Sarovar Portico. Situated against the stunning Pavagadh hills and conveniently located near the revered Maha Kalika Mata Mandir, Vikrama Sarovar Portico is crafted to provide a seamless combination of comfort and exceptional service for pilgrims, as well as leisure and business travellers. With 26 meticulously designed rooms, suites, and villas, the hotel ensures a luxurious and comfortable stay for its guests. The all-day dining restaurant 762 Iksana serves delightful selection of cuisines from traditional Indian delicacies to…
