DreamFolks has entered into a strategic expansion into the Southeast Asian market. This milestone marks a significant step in DreamFolks’ mission to redefine travel experiences on a global scale. Over the past 12 years, DreamFolks has revolutionised the airport services industry in India by offering a comprehensive suite of premium services through its proprietary technology platform. The company dominates the Indian domestic lounge access market for debit and credit card programmes, boasting an impressive 90% market share and partnerships with most major banks and card networks in the country. The company went public in September’22 with listings on Bombay Stock…
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The Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) has reported a 41% year-on-year growth in the Indian market until June 2024, as reported in a recent analysis. This milestone marks the first year of MNTO’s operations in India, demonstrating an impressive start and setting a promising trajectory, with expectations of a 45% growth by the end of 2024. In the first semester of 2024, Morocco welcomed 7.5 million tourists globally, representing a 15% increase. The target for the year is set at 15.5 million tourists. As part of its strategic objectives, MNTO aims to attract 100,000 Indian visitors by 2026. Over the…
Starting 27 October, Nok Air plans to fly daily from its home base at Bangkok’s Don Mueang Airport (DMK) to Mumbai in India. Thailand-based LCC Nok Air is set to operate daily flights to Mumbai from October 27 to March 29, 2025. The airline will deploy its Boeing 737-800 with 189 seats. Reservations for the new service opened on August 18, 2024. Flight Schedule Flight DD938 will depart from Bangkok Don Mueang Airport (DMK) at 2205 and arrive in Mumbai (BOM) at 0105 plus a day. Flight DD939 will depart Mumbai at 0205 and arrive in DMK at 0745. Nok…
Arunchal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that the inner line permit (ILP) system, which makes it mandatory for non-state residents to obtain ILPs to enter the state, will be strengthened. In a joint meeting with top government officials and leaders of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students’ Union (AAPSU) here on Monday morning, Khandu emphasised on the need to strengthen the ILP system to prevent illegal entry and prolonged stay of non-local migrants in the state. “Our main objective is to protect our indigenous tribes from outside influx and we are committed to it,” he said. (Source: Arunachal…
The recent unrest in Bangladesh has caused a significant drop in outbound travel. The situation worsened about two weeks ago when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and left the country in response to escalating student protests. This led to temporary flight disruptions and a suspension of all visas except those for medical reasons. Although flights have now resumed, an official from a budget airline operating flights to Dhaka noted that the passenger load for these flights has decreased by over 50 per cent. The political turmoil has led to almost 90% outbound travel from Bangladesh, an Economic Times report quoted…
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has allocated INR 316.78 crore for the construction of the Ring Road in Vadodara under the Swarnim Jayanti Chief Minister Urban Development Scheme. The Vadodara Urban Development Authority (VUDA) had proposed the need for a ring road to facilitate well-planned development and ease traffic congestion in the Vadodara metropolis and its surrounding industrial areas. Following this proposal, Patel has approved INR 316.78 crore for VUDA for the construction of the Ring Road. The Ring Road will span 66 km in length and 75 meters in width. The first phase, covering 27.58 km, will have a…
The Indian government has heightened surveillance at international airports and ports, particularly for passengers arriving from Bangladesh and Pakistan, to monitor for symptoms of mpox. Officials emphasise that the risk of a large outbreak in the country is low, despite a more virulent and infectious strain being identified. Mpox primarily spreads through close, skin-to-skin contact and is not airborne, which contributes to the lower risk of widespread transmission. In contrast, the Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a significant outbreak, with a reported need for 3 million vaccine doses. The United States and Japan have pledged vaccine donations, with the…
Disney Cruise Line has unveiling all-new details about one of the seven themed areas aboard the Disney Adventure, which will set sail from Singapore in 2025. Disney Imagination Garden, the central hub of the ship, will be an immersive, enchanted valley inspired by 100 years of heroic and heartwarming Disney adventures. The colourful landscapes of Disney Imagination Garden will transport guests into the pages of well-loved Disney stories alongside their favorite characters. The vibrant, open-air garden will be set against a three-deck-tall, stunning storybook castle art piece, a first-of-its-kind onboard a Disney Cruise Line ship. The space will also include…
Air India has discontinued its Pune-Mumbai flight due to the consistent low passenger occupancy, The Indian Express reported. The flight duration was 55 minutes. Sanjay Dhoke, Pune Airport Director, confirmed that the service has been discontinued, citing Air India’s “commercial considerations” as the reason. The Pune-Mumbai route witnesses a strong demand, however, Air India failed to rope in a significant passenger interest due to its inconvenient mid-day schedule, IE reported. The schedule for Air India’s Mumbai-Pune service was as follows: Flight AI 841 departed Mumbai daily at 11:05 am and arrived in Pune at 11:55 am. The return flight, AI…
Aotearoa New Zealand, which sits comfortably near the bottom of the world, often beyond the usual routes of The Michelin Guide, has decided to take matters into its own hands. In a culinary showcase, leading New Zealand chef Ben Bayly has produced a one- of-a-kind restaurant experience for 50 international tastemakers under the star-embellished skies of Kura Tawhiti (Castle Hill) at the foothills of the Southern Alps in New Zealand’s South Island. “Why be satisfied with a Michelin Star, when you can cook under 2.5 billion of them?” asks Bayly. Invited guests from India like Chef Saransh Goila and adventure…
