SpiceJet is set to launch UDAN flights connecting Shivamogga in Karnataka with Chennai and Hyderabad, starting today. This launch marks Shivamogga’s addition as a new station on SpiceJet’s domestic network and is the airline’s first new destination following its successful INR 3,000 Crore Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP), which has bolstered the airline’s expansion and growth plans. The new flights will operate daily, except Tuesdays. Additionally, SpiceJet is launching a double daily flight connecting the key cities of Chennai and Kochi, also starting today. This increased frequency will cater to the high demand for travel between these two important destinations. Debojo…
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The portals of Kedarnath Dham will be closed for pilgrims on November 3. In accordance with the tradition, the doors of Kedarnath will be closed for the winters this year on the occasion of Bhaidooj on November 3 at 8.30 am, Chief Executive Officer of Shri Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee Vijay Prasad Thapliyal said. After the closure of the temple gates the idol of Lord Kedarnath will be carried by priests on their shoulders in a palanquin to Omkareshwar temple, Ukhimath via Rampur, Fata and Guptkashi where it will reach on November 5. Lord Kedarnath is worshipped at the Omkareshwar temple…
FCM Meetings & Events, ahead of its global relaunch targeting worldwide growth, has revealed that more than a quarter of customers allocate half their travel budgets to the MICE sector, according to its landmark global State of the Market* survey. The first-of-its-kind survey, undertaken by Flight Centre Corporate, shows a substantial portion of customers allocate more than half of their travel budget to the MICE sector. Surveying Flight Centre Corporate customers, overall, 28 per cent of businesses said more than 50 per cent of their budget goes towards travelling for MICE, with 11 per cent revealing an allocation of between…
Flyzy has invested INR 10 crore in tryvisa, their new product. This platform streamlines online visa applications. With this investment, the brand is expanding in the B2C space and aims to make this product into India’s largest ‘Made in India’ visa solutions provider, at par with global standards. At present, the visa processing sector is dominated by either international players or small scale companies. With this investment, Flyzy will provide a dedicated visa support team for documentation ensuring that the tryvisa users have a hassle free experience. Deepak Meena, CEO and Co-Founder of Flyzy, said, “tryvisa is an innovative platform…
Booking.com in collaboration with Accenture, unveiled the second edition of its comprehensive annual report, ‘How India Travels 2024 – The Inbound Edit’. The report sheds light on the inbound travel sector’s strong recovery, while uncovering evolving traveller preferences and motivations, its impact on the Indian economy and emerging trends. India’s travel renaissance: A global travel hub fuelling economic growth With over 9 million foreign tourists visiting India in 2023, the report highlights India’s transformation into a global travel hub. This is attributed to the country’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, coupled with strong rankings in price competitiveness, air transport…
Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), and Thales, a global player in advanced technologies, have entered into a strategic partnership to revolutionise AAHL’s international airport operations and passenger experience across the country. Under this partnership, Thales has already deployed the Fly to Gate solution at seven of AAHL-managed airports in India, streamlining and enhancing the journey for millions of travellers since early 2024. Extending this collaboration, AAHL has now awarded Thales an additional contract to deploy at all its airports, the innovative Airport Operation Control Centre (APOC) to optimise overall airport management and enhance passenger experience securely. The seven airports operated…
The ties between India and the Maldives came under severe strain since Muizzu, known for his pro-China leanings, took charge of the top office in November. The Maldivian President accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed and a Maldivian delegation arrived in India on Sunday evening. President Mohamed Muizzu of Maldives met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The President hosted a banquet in his honour. Both leaders reviewed the multifaceted India-Maldives bilateral relationship and reaffirmed their commitment to further enhance the ties. Prime Minister Modi and President Muizzu later met at the Hyderabad House and ‘comprehensively reviewed the entire…
The Government of Uttar Pradesh is organiaing a Kumbh Summit across its 18 administrative divisions ahead of the Maha Kumbh 2025. The summit will celebrate the cultural and spiritual heritage of the state, featuring various events like the Kumbh Abhinandan Road Show, Bal-Yuva Kumbh, Kala-Sanskriti Kumbh, Kavi Kumbh, and Bhakti Kumbh. The initiative, beginning in Lucknow and concluding in Prayagraj on December 14, 2024, will engage a wide range of participants, including schoolchildren, artists, and cultural performers. Divisional-level events will be organized, with cultural academies and departments assigned specific responsibilities. Over 12,600 artists have registered for the summit. Prominent locations…
Akasa Air has said that it now accepts American Express cards for payments across all its booking channels, offering travellers enhanced flexibility and convenience. American Express Card Members can now use their cards to book flights, select additional value-added services, and manage their travel reservations seamlessly through Akasa Air’s website www.akasaair.com, Android and iOS app, as well as on major online travel agent’s booking portals. This addition is part of the airline’s ongoing efforts to make air travel more accessible and manageable for its customers. Commenting on this announcement, Belson Coutinho, Co-Founder and Chief Marketing and Experience Officer, Akasa Air,…
Malaysia Airlines will restart direct flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kolkata from December 2 as the carrier boosts its services to India. Currently, the airline connects Kuala Lumpur directly with nine Indian cities — New Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kochi, Amritsar, Trivandrum and Ahmedabad. Five weekly flights will be operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft on the Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata route starting from December 2, the airline said in a release on Tuesday. Malaysia Airlines stopped direct flights to Kolkata in 2006. With the recommencement of the Kuala Lumpur-Kolkata services, the airline will offer 76 weekly flights between India and Malaysia.…
