Auxilia Networks, fronted by industry veteran Paramjit Bawa, has announced its partnership with Australia and New Zealand DMC Smart Travels. Headquartered in Melbourne with a sales office in Mumbai, Smart Travels is one of the leading DMCs in Aus/NZ with many years of experience of working with Indian FITs and groups. In the past they have worked with big wholesalers on leisure and MICE groups including large groups for Maruti Suzuki and Asian Paints, to name just two. They have recently handled big groups for Coca Cola at the Cricket World Cup held in Australia. Along with Auxilia, they also…
Author: Asmita Mukherjee
A four-day ‘Desert Festival – Maru Mahotsav’ will be organized in Jaisalmer from 2nd till 5th of February 2023 by Rajasthan Tourism Department in collaboration with Jaisalmer District Administration. Various competitions will be organized during the ‘Maru Mahotsav’ festival, for which applications can be obtained till January 31st, 2023 from the Tourist Reception Center, Jaisalmer office during office hours. The festival, based on historical, modern and fantasy themes, will formally start from Pokhran on 2nd February, while the official inauguration world famous festival will take place on 3rd February 2023 in Jaisalmer. Celebrity Nights will be the center of main…
‘Mono County’ and it’s only incorporated town ‘Mammoth Lakes’, were recently in India to explore the market here, engage with the travel trade and showcase their beautiful destinations for its raft of attractive tourism products, and above all, for its pristine nature, fresh air, clean water and breathtaking mountain landscape. Mono County and Mammoth Lakes are easily accessible from Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Las Vegas, some of the key gateways frequented by Indian travellers. Mono County’s key attractions are Mono Lake, nearly as salty as the Dead Sea, and the abandoned yet well preserved Bodie town, a Wild…
The Legian Seminyak, Bali and The Club by The Legian Seminyak, Bali has launched “Third Night On Us” complimentary night campaign for stay periods until March 31, 2023. For a minimum stay of three consecutive nights, guests will receive the third night complimentary. The complimentary night(s) are cumulative i.e., for a stay of six consecutive nights guests will receive two free-nights and for a stay of nine consecutive nights guests will enjoy three free-nights. The attractive offer is curated exclusively for the Indian market and aims to attract discerning travellers to visit the beach resort area. Seminyak which is home…
Hotels will be the single biggest focus area for Flipkart-owned travel portal Cleartrip following the relaunch of the vertical about seven months ago, with aims to expand its partner hotel network from 20,000 to 80,000 this year, across two- to five-star categories. In 2023, Cleartrip intends to add 60,000 more hotels to its listings, chief executive officer Ayyappan R. said in an interview. “In three years, we want hotels to be our number one business and not air. Even during the best of times, hotel had only 60-65% occupancy in the country, and is a very perishable inventory. We need…
Sarovar Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of Shyama Sarovar Portico in the spiritual and soulful gateway city of Orai , Uttar Pradesh, making it the foremost branded and theme-based hotel in the region. Located on the Kanpur- Jhansi National Highway and a 10-minute drive from the Orai railway station, within easy reach to places of religious significance, the hotel is a perfect destination for a weekend gateway, staycations, destination weddings, business meets and off-sites. Spread over close to five acres, the hotel features 72 well-appointed and spacious rooms & suites; executive cottages and honeymoon cottages; an all-day…
At a press conference held at the UP Sadan in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, the Uttar Pradesh Forest Department along with its Eco Tourism division announced the 7th edition of the UP Nature and Bird Festival, set to be held at the Vijaysagar Bird Sanctuary in Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh. Located in the Bundelkhand region, the Festival will witness an audience of national and international experts in the fields of birding, nature conservation, and wildlife tourism and photography. During the press conference chaired by Mamta Sanjeev Dubey, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest & Head of Forest Force (PCCF & HOFF) UP…
IHCL today announced the opening of Baragarh Resort & Spa, an IHCL SeleQtions hotel in Manali, Himachal Pradesh. Nestled in the lap of the majestic Himalayas, the hotel offers magnificent views of the Pir Panjal and Dhauladhar ranges. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “This opening is in line with IHCL’s strategy of strengthening its presence in Himachal Pradesh with its tremendous tourism potential. IHCL has significant presence in the state with hotels in Theog, Dharamshala and now Manali. We are extremely delighted to launch Baragarh Resort & Spa – IHCL SeleQtions.” Located on a hill…
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of its first hotel in Rajkot, Gujarat. This is a conversion and will be rebranded an IHCL – SeleQtions hotel after extensive renovations. Speaking on the occasion, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “In line with IHCL’s vision to establishing a strong foothold in Gujarat, the SeleQtions hotel at Rajkot is yet another addition to the company’s portfolio in the state. Rajkot with its rich history and economic potential holds immense travel prospects. We are delighted to partner with City Organizers Pvt. Ltd. for this hotel.” The…
IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, has signed a management agreement with Atharva Hotel Superfluities India Pvt Ltd for a new build voco hotel – voco Gurugram Golf Course Extension Road. The hotel is currently in advanced stages of construction and will open soon, adding 204 keys to IHG’s premium portfolio in the country. The signing of a voco hotel in a Tier 1 city such as Gurugram will support the company’s growth ambitions for the brand in the South-West Asia region and build on the recent debut of the brand in India. As one…
