According to TOI, With the Singapore government’s decision to extend the Vaccinated Travel Lane Programme to India, Singapore Airlines is ready to resume its flights to Kolkata. According to latest travel rules, Singapore is all set to allow vaccinated travellers from India to travel to the country without having to quarantine from November 29 onwards. The first flight between Singapore and Kolkata (post-lockdown) will also operate on November 29. India and Singapore are already operating special flights under the Vande Bharat programme. But flights between Kolkata and Singapore have not been operating since the outbreak of the virus. This will…
Author: Asmita Mukherjee
The Club White provides an extraordinary experience for every nightlife monger in the capital. The ultimate go-to party destination with a high-tech and ultramodern outdoor space, the club is here to steer your evening escapades in the right direction. Winners of multiple awards for their ventures, White is a joint enterprise of 4 business tycoons: Mr Kabir Talwar (Harpreet Talwar), Mr Suhail Ahmed, Mr Vikas Chauhan and Mr Raj Bhati. Synonymous with an odyssey of gourmet, musical roulette and carousing drenched in art decoration, it’s time to unfurl the beauty of Club White. Catering to top-notch and elite gentry, the…
Tourism Ireland in partnership with Indian actor, TV host and model Kubbra Sait launched a video series on Ireland at the Dubai Expo 2020. Leo Varadkar, Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment interacted with the actor at the Irish Pavilion at the Expo. The popular Apple TV+ Original Netflix series, ‘Foundation’ was first released in October 2021 with 9 episodes in its first season. Kubbra Sait is the first Indian star to be in an Apple Original and is a lead actor in the series. She stars alongside other famous actors including Jared Harris and Lee Pace. During…
Accor has confirmed all 55 Accor properties in India, across brands including Raffles, Fairmont, Sofitel, Pullman, Mövenpick, Grand Mercure, Novotel, Mercure and ibis, have received the ALLSAFE global certification to ensure guests of their safety and wellbeing as they resume travel. Throughout 2020 and 2021, more than 50 Accor hotels had already received the ALLSAFE global certification to ensure compliance with the new set of cleanliness protocols. All complying hotels have been recertified this year, recenlty opened properties including Raffles Udaipur, Novotel Chandigarh Tribune Chowk and ibis Mumbai Vikhroli have also been certified. “We are humbled by the trust and…
Marriott International is delighted to announce the appointment of Ms. Deepa Chandiramani as the new Senior Cluster Marketing and Communication Manager of Sheraton Grand Pune and Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa. She brings with her over 9 years of experience in the hospitality industry. Backed with a degree in Business Administration from Chennai, Deepa will oversee the marketing, public relations and social media for both the hotels. Deepa is looking forward to establish the positioning of the two properties through new and innovative strategies. Deepa began her career at Courtyard by Marriott, Chennai in the year 2012. During her…
The travel industry was amongst the worst hit during the pandemic. As most people have been vaccinated now, the travel industry is gradually witnessing a rise in demand. Sciative, a leading deep-tech startup specializing in AI-powered automated price optimization solutions, has released a report analyzing the trends in intercity bus industry during Dussehra and Diwali in 2021 compared to 2020. The findings suggest improvement in sentiments toward travel in the minds of travelers. Positive travel sentiments are foreseen during the upcoming festivals too. As per the report by Sciative, the travel industry is getting back on track as higher revenue…
Floor-fashion brand, The Rug Republic (TRR) has added another feather in its multicoloured hat. It has ventured into the hospitality business with a difference by acquiring the famous Glass Villa in Goa. Surrounded by lush green fields and the sparkling backwaters of Nachinola, The Glass Villa rises from the centre of a 25,000-square-foot plot of land. This luxury home offers a perfect getaway cocoon to those looking to soak in the charms of Goa as it used to be decades ago. Conceptualised by ace fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani and brought to life by celebrated architect Sameep Padora, the villa was…
Hyatt Place Kathmandu, the second Hyatt-branded hotel in Nepal, is officially open, expanding the Hyatt Place brand’s footprint globally in markets that matter most to guests and World of Hyatt members. The new hotel features the Hyatt Place brand’s intuitive design, casual atmosphere and practical amenities, such as Free Wi-Fi Everywhere and 24-hour food offerings. Ownership of the hotel includes Akshay Golyan, Executive Director and Shakti Golyan, Chairman of City Hotel Ltd. Because Hyatt’s efforts are grounded in listening and fueled by care, Hyatt Place hotels combine style, innovation and 24/7 conveniences to create an easy to navigate experience for…
Apeejay Surrendra Park Hotels Ltd’s upscale social catalyst brand, Zone by The Park has appointed Kiron Nair as its new Director-Operations. In his new role, Nair will be responsible for driving operating efficiencies across the Zone by THE Park Hotels. He will be focussing on positioning the brand as a market leader with his years of expertise in the hospitality sector. Upon joining Zone by The Park Kiron Nair said, “I am elated to be associated with Zone by The Park brand and looking forward to an exciting journey ahead. My primary focus would be to enhance and lead the…
Ginger strengthens its footprint in southern India with the signing of a new hotel in Coimbatore. The hotel will be designed around the brand’s lean luxe design and service philosophy of offering a vibrant, contemporary, and seamless hospitality experience to its guests. Commenting on the signing, Ms. Deepika Rao, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer, Ginger Hotels, said, “This development is in line with the brand’s growth strategy of expanding its presence in metros and key commercial hubs across India. Coimbatore is the second largest city of Tamil Nadu and a major industrial centre. We are delighted to partner with…
