Once again, Valmiki Hari Kishan has been elected unanimously as the Chairman of Tourism & MICE Committee of FTCCI – Federation of Telangana Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The federation is a 105 Year old organisation started during Nizam’s-era and still going strong in covering more than 35 active committees in which Tourism is one. Valmiki Hari Kishan said that this year they have plans to initiate the 2nd edition of Telangana Tourism Conclave. He also informed that apart from this the tourism committee will work closely with the Govt of Telangana in rolling out and announcing Tourism Policy ;…
Author: Asmita Mukherjee
The first of six ships in the groundbreaking Prima Class, Norwegian Prima, debuted to more than 2,500 guests who enjoyed an immersive experience in the beautiful Icelandic capital and a christening celebration like no other. “With her stunning design and unique offerings, Norwegian Prima is in a league of her own,” said Frank Del Rio, President and Chief Executive Officer of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. “As the industry’s most spacious new cruise ship featuring ‘only-available-on-Prima-experiences,’ she is continuing NCL’s legacy of industry firsts. We wanted to launch Norwegian Prima in a location just as special and unique as she…
Travellers globally are planning to make nearly as many trips by air in the next year as they did pre-pandemic, according to new research amongst frequent flyer members of Collinson’s Priority Pass. And they’re not letting the rising cost of living deter these plans – 62% of members would rather cut back on non-essential retail purchases than reduce their travel budgets. Nearly a third (30%) are prepared to give up restaurants; a quarter their gym membership; and over a fifth (21%) their streaming services. The research is extremely promising for the continued robustness of the travel industry. Despite a troubling…
The new managing director at the world-famous Hotel Adlon Kempinski Berlin is called Karina Ansos and is the first woman ever to head the historic hotel at the Brandenburg Gate in the German capital as of mid-October. After three successful years, the previous director, Michael Sorgenfrey, is handing over the reins to his successor – he himself is taking a sabbatical. A return to one of the hotels of the worldwide Kempinski Hotels at a later date is not excluded. “As an experienced hotelier, Karina Ansos instils professional, comprehensive know-how and offers an excellent track record in delivering luxury to…
The Clarks Hotels & Resorts opens its property Clarks Inn Suites in Goa. The brand strengthens its footprints down west and aims for the growing Goa business and leisure travel market. The brand is aiming optimum occupancy level by the end of the calendar year 2022. India’s rising middle class and increasing disposable income have supported the growth of domestic and outbound tourism. As per one report by 2028, Indian tourism and hospitality are expected to earn US$ 50.9 billion as visitor exports compared with US$ 28.9 billion in 2018. The travel market in India is projected to reach US$…
Travel Agent Federation of India (TAFI) is all set to organise the TAFI Convention 2022 at Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia from September 20 -23. In a recent conversation with the media, the Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak (MTCP) YB Dato Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that Indian tourist arrivals to Malaysia pre-pandemic in 2019 showed a positive trend with a 15% growth rate, while India ranked 5th in terms of visitor arrivals to Sarawak, marking a significant potential for Sarawak to tap into the Indian market. TAFI has organised their convention in Malaysia twice, in…
Waibhav Rawat joins Renest Hotels & Resorts at Manali as the General Manager. He brings with him over a decade of experience. In his role at Renest Manali, he will spearhead property operations and implement growth strategies to achieve and sustain leadership in the market. His responsibilities include but are not limited to all phases of the hotel, including sales and marketing, human resources, food and beverage, budgeting/forecasting, empowering associates to provide superior customer care to the guests, communication, and problem-solving amongst others. Waibhav has experience working with renowned brands like Lemon Tree and Fortune Hotels. Renest Hotels & Resorts…
The Clarks Group are set to open the doors of Clarks Inn Express, Udaipur from 1st October 2022. The mid-segment property is equipped with all the much-needed amenities for the guests. The brand plans to expand its footprints in the south and western part of India. They are aiming optimum occupancy level by the end of the calendar year 2022. Udaipur is the preferred tourist destination, not only for Indians but also for foreigners. This year in May the city witnessed double the amount of tourists. Generally, the destination amasses around 58,000 tourists every year, but this year the number…
The Pride Group of Hotels is presently scaling up its operations in North India with the launch of additional new properties by 2022. The new portfolio includes hotels and resorts in Agra, Rishikesh, Haldwani, Jim Corbett, Gurugram, Nainital, Dehradun, and Jaipur. The Pride Amber Vilas Resort & Convention Centre Jaipur is an exclusive resort hugely popular with domestic and international tourists & has now been extensively refurbished and set to reopen in September 2022 with the lavish convention centre and artistic lawns. Pride Suites Gurugram will be the first property under the brand Pride Suites, marking Pride group’s foray into…
Lemon Tree Hotels announced its latest signing – Lemon Tree Hotel, Hubli, Karnataka. This property is expected to be operational by May, 2023, and shall be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited. Located in Dharwad District, Hubli is one of the commercial hubs of Karnataka. Cotton and peanuts grow here in abundance and are traded across the country contributing to its economy. Unkal Lake, a beautiful water spot in Hubli, offers several recreational activities including boating, bird watching and more. Chandramouleshwara is a famous temple dedicated to Lord Shiva…
