The Indian Railways is set to run Bharat Gaurav Train on 17.11.2023, starting from CSMT covering Mumbai-Pune-Solapur-Guntakal-Renigunta-Rameshwaram-Madurai-Kanyakumari- Kochuveli and back to CSMT on 25.11.2023. The Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train run by IRCTC, will leave Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus on 17.11.2023 at 04.50 hrs, will travel on a circular route covering Mumbai-Pune-Solapur-Guntakal-Renigunta-Rameshwaram-Madurai-Kanyakumari- Kochuveli and back arriving CSMT on 25.11.2023 at 16.15 hrs. Halts for boarding / deboarding: Thane, Kalyan, Karjat, Lonavala, Pune, Daund, Kurduwadi, Solapur, Kalaburagi, Renigunta( to Rameshwaram, Madurai via Melpakkam to Kudalnagar), Kanyakumari, Kochuveli and back to CSMT via above stations. With the aim of promoting the noble tourism…
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In a historic move to enhance regional connectivity, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has unanimously approved a groundbreaking unified tourist visa, allowing travellers to effortlessly explore Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on a single visa. The announcement was made during the 40th meeting of the Interior Ministers in Oman by GCC President Sayyed Hamoud bin Faisal Al Busaidi. Scheduled to take effect by 2024-25, this landmark decision is set to transform travel logistics within the region, fostering greater collaboration and economic synergy among member states. GCC Secretary General Jassim Al Budaiwi highlighted the…
Vistara yesterday inaugurated non-stop, 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt. The inaugural flight, operated on Vistara’s Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, commenced from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai at 13:00 Hours (IST) to arrive at Frankfurt International Airport at 17:30 Hours (GMT). Vistara has already been flying 6x weekly between Frankfurt and Delhi. Vinod Kannan, CEO, Vistara, said, “Sensing a need for an Indian airline offering world-class experience and connecting to long-haul destinations in Europe from Mumbai; we started 5x direct flights to London Heathrow. We are now delighted to start 6x weekly service to Frankfurt as our second European…
Following the successful launch of a direct service from Kuala Lumpur to Amritsar on November 8, 2023, Malaysia Airlines expanded connectivity between Malaysia and India by introducing a new direct flight connecting Trivandrum and Kuala Lumpur. The inaugural flight from Kuala Lumpur, bearing the flight number MH0116, received a warm welcome with a water salute upon its arrival at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TRV) at 11:00am local time. Subsequently, the flight departed TRV at 12:01am on 10 November 2023 en route to Kuala Lumpur. With this development, the airline becomes the first full-service premium carrier to offer flights to South Asia…
VFS Global has appointed Jose Manuel Aisa Mancho as its Chief Financial Officer, effective since November 1, 2023. He reports to Zubin Karkaria, Founder and CEO, and is based in Dubai, UAE, the organisation’s global headquarters. Jose joins VFS Global from Cellnex Telecom. He has over two decades of experience across the suite of finance sub-functions, including mergers & acquisitions, financial planning, investor relations, management control, treasury, and tax. He has previously worked in organisations that include Abertis Infrastructures, CriteriaCaixa and Cellnex. He was also a Non-Executive Officer in infrastructure companies such as Hispasat, Sanef or TBI Limited. He will…
In a significant move aimed at enhancing urban services and tourism infrastructure, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has granted approval for a USD 100 million loan to the state of Tripura. Expressing commitment to the state government’s priorities, ADB Principal Urban Development Specialist, Tomoo Ueda, stated, “ADB is committed to supporting the Tripura government’s priorities of improving urban services and tourism infrastructure to help boost economic development.” The approved project will focus on upgrading urban water supply systems, including the installation of 42 kilometers of new transmission and distribution pipes, the establishment of four new water treatment plants, and the…
Prashant Chaudhary has been appointed as the Kazakhstan MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) Tourism Ambassador for India. This strategic move aims to strengthen ties between Kazakhstan and India, tapping into the burgeoning MICE tourism market. Kairat Sadvakassov, a Chairman of the Kazakh Tourism, expressed enthusiasm about the appointment, stating, “We are delighted to welcome Prashant Chaudhary as our MICE Tourism Ambassador for India. With his wealth of experience and expertise in the industry, we believe he will play a pivotal role in promoting Kazakhstan as a premier destination for MICE activities.” Commenting on this appointment, Chaudhary said, “I am…
In a groundbreaking step toward modernising travel procedures, the Council of the European Union has granted approval for the digitalisation of the Schengen visa application process. This move is set to transform the way individuals apply for visas to enter the Schengen Area. VisaGuideWorld reports that the digitalisation of Schengen visa procedures will enable applicants to submit their visa applications online, eliminating the need to visit a consulate or endure long waiting periods for a response. Highlighting the significance of this decision, Spanish Minister for the Interior, Fernando Grande-Marlaska Gómez, emphasised that online Schengen visa applications would be a game…
In a profound loss to the hospitality industry, Prithvi Raj Singh (PRS) Oberoi, the revered 94-year-old Chairman Emeritus of The Oberoi Group, fondly known as ‘Biki,’ breathed his last on Tuesday. Recognised as a visionary corporate hotelier, he leaves behind a legacy that reshaped India’s hospitality landscape. PRS Oberoi, the son of the late Rai Bahadur MS Oberoi, founder of The Oberoi Group, played a pivotal role in expanding the renowned hotel chain to encompass 32 establishments during his illustrious career. His influence extended to the development of the Trident chain of hotels, solidifying his reputation as a stalwart in…
EaseMyTrip.com has launched its first offline franchise retail store in Pune, Maharashtra. This is a strategic move aligned with the brand’s expansion plans through its franchise model. With this innovative approach, EaseMyTrip intends to tap its offline customer base and offer them tailored meet-and-greet experiences. The office is situated in Parakh Capital in Pune, which is one of the prime localities in the city. The store will provide high-end services, ranging from flight and hotel bookings and purchasing bus, railway and group tickets to luxurious vacations, cruise and charter packages. EaseMyTrip’s Pune store will also offer add-on services of visa…
