The Uttar Pradesh government, under Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is set to enhance religious tourism in Ayodhya and Varanasi by introducing electric boats for adventure water activities and boat rides. According to an official statement, the government is preparing to launch four specialised electric boats in these two historic cities. In Ayodhya, the initiative will see the operation of one air-conditioned electric boat with a 50-seat capacity and two electric boats with 30-seat capacities each, all departing from Nayaghat on the Saryu River. Similarly, Varanasi tourists will soon have access to a 50-seater air-conditioned electric boat at Ravidas Ghat on…
Author: Disha Ghosh
A panel of officials has recommended that the GST Council grant tax exemptions to foreign airlines for certain services imported from their overseas branches or related entities, where no monetary transaction is involved. This proposal, which emerged after extensive discussions by the fitment committee, could provide significant relief to foreign airlines currently facing tax demands from the Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI). Initially, it was believed that foreign airlines’ Indian branches were required to pay an 18% tax on these imported services under the reverse charge mechanism, as outlined in Section 15 of the CGST Act, 2017. This interpretation…
DUDigital Global, a provider of specialised services in visa processing, immigration, and global company formation, recently organised an event at the Qutub Golf Course Club, Lado Sarai, New Delhi, to honour H.E. Chang Jae-bok, the outgoing Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to India. The event underscored the longstanding diplomatic relations between India and South Korea, highlighting the deepening cultural and economic ties between the two nations. The event witnessed a distinguished group of diplomats, including H.E. Sinisa Pavic of Serbia, H.E. Ganbold Dambajav of Mongolia, H.E. Haris Hrle of Bosnia and Herzegovina, H.E. Reuven Azar of Israel, H.E. Peggy…
Jazeera Airways has launched an exclusive Early Bird offer. By booking anywhere from 45 to 120 days in advance of the travel date, passengers can get between 10% and 30% off on all destinations across the airline’s network. The promo code is J9EARLY to avail the Early Bird offer: ◆ 91 to 120 days in advance of travel – 30% off ◆ 61 to 90 days ahead of travel – 20% off ◆ 45 to 60 days prior to travel – 10% off The discounts can by utilised both for one way and return trips for any of the 61…
Sumi Yashshree Hotels & Resorts has appointed Pinak Ranjan Guha as General Manager Sales & Marketing. Guha comes with over 28 years of experience in the hospitality industry. He brings extensive knowledge and expertise to the role. Prior to this, he was with Mayfair Hotels & Resorts where he spearheaded the Kolkata Sales Team driving exceptional results. His Career has also included roles with Kumarakom Lake Resort, Quality Inn Golden Park, Central Hotel & The HHI Group .In His new role, Guha will be responsible for overseeing and leading a dynamic team to achieve revenue goals of the property .
Tourism Western Australia recently welcomed 10 Indian ITOs for a week-long educative familiarisation tour. During the visit, the group had an opportunity to discover Perth, premium wine region – Margaret River Region, wander through the lunar-like Pinnacles landscape, discover WA’s oldest wine region – Swan Valley, historic port city of Fremantle and explore dreamlike island paradise – Rottnest Island. The delegates had an opportunity for a one-on-one meeting and networking event with WA operators, to explore business prospects and establish new avenues for business in Western Australia. Tourism WA is the WA Government agency responsible for promoting Western Australia as…
At Resorts World Cruises’ first press conference in Dubai with the support of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the cruise line announced the debut of Resorts World One in the Gulf in the Middle East. Starting November 1, 2024, the Resorts World One will homeport in Dubai via DP World’s Mina Port Rashid, to offer three weekly departures. These include the 2 Night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise (Friday departures); the 3 Night Oman (Khasab-Muscat) Cruise (Sunday departures); and the 2 Night Doha Cruise (Wednesday departures). For a longer cruise vacation, passengers can combine any of the…
Ebix Inc. has completed its Chapter 11 restructuring process, and emerged as a financially and operationally stronger company. The 12,000+ employee company is now debt-free worldwide. On Friday, 30 August 2024, Ebix exited Chapter 11 in a period of less than 9 months, and the restructuring plan blessed by the US courts became effective. Earlier, on August 2, 2024 the Court had confirmed the plan. This complex, cross-border matter resolution involved Sidley lawyers and staff from the New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Century City, Houston, Dallas, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, London, Singapore, and Hong Kong offices; besides professionals from multiple…
Malaysia Airlines, in partnership with Tourism Australia has launched a campaign aimed at inviting travellers to explore the diverse experiences that Australia has to offer. The campaign will run from till September 11, 2024, featuring special fares by Malaysia Airlines starting from just INR 39,999 for Economy class and INR 119,999 for Business class return flights, making it easier than ever to discover ASydney, Melbourne, Perth, ustralia’s iconic destinations. This collaboration highlights Malaysia Airlines’ commitment to connecting Asia and beyond with Australia, focusing on four of the country’s most sought-after cities: and Adelaide. Travellers can experience Australia with all-in return fares…
In its endeavour to make the Rainbow Nation more accessible to Indian travellers, South African Tourism (SAT) has partnered with Ethiopian Airlines to launch its #ExploreMore&MoreForLess campaign. Aiming to alleviate the burden of air travel costs while visiting international destinations, the campaign offers lowest ever fares for visiting South Africa from India at just INR 37,839/-. The airfare is applicable to Ethiopian Airlines’ routes from Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai to Cape Town and Johannesburg and is up for grabs through the campaign period valid till September 30, 2024. Available exclusively through the Ethiopian Airlines’ website and mobile application, customers can…
