Saudia, the national flag carrier of Saudi Arabia, has launched the world’s first sanitizing prayer beads just in time for the holy month of Ramadan and Umrah season – where Saudia and the Kingdom typically anticipates the largest influx of guests and Umrah pilgrims. ProtecTasbih, created in collaboration with creative agency partners, are the first prayer beads that offer a dual function, seamlessly combining the spiritual practice of tasbih with the added benefit of hand sanitization. This innovative creation redefines the traditional prayer beads, reflecting a harmonious blend of cultural reverence and modern health consciousness. The prayer beads use tea…
Author: Gauri Sawant
Air India Express announces the launch of operations connecting Mumbai and Kozhikode with daily direct flights. Kozhikode has played a key role in the journey of Air India Express since its inception and is the airline’s largest base for international operations with 101 weekly flights. Schedule from February 22, 2024 Departure Arrival Departure Time Arrival Time Frequency Kozhikode Mumbai 01:10 02:50 Daily Mumbai Kozhikode 22:50 00:40+1 Daily Air India Express connects Kozhikode directly to 15 domestic and international destinations including Bengaluru, Bahrain, Kuwait, Muscat, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Doha, Jeddah, Riyadh and Dammam, among others. Air India Express also offers…
SpiceJet has raised an additional INR 316 crore, bringing the total investments raised to INR 1,060 crore under its preferential issue. The combined sum reflects strong investor confidence in SpiceJet’s future and unlocks exciting opportunities for the company. The Preferential Allotment Committee of SpiceJet’s Board of Directors convened on February 21, 2024, approved the allotment of 4.01 Crore equity shares on a preferential basis to two investors, including Aries Opportunities Fund Limited. Additionally, the Committee sanctioned the allotment of 2.31 Crore warrants, offering the option to apply for and be allotted an equivalent number of equity shares, to four investors,…
All set to greet the guests in 2024, Radisson hotel group entered the South Asian luxury market with the debut of the first Radisson Collection in India. This bold step underscores Radisson Hotel Group’s dedication to providing exceptional experiences. Alongside this landmark, the Group celebrates the signing and opening of the inaugural internationally branded hotel in Ayodhya – Park Inn by Radisson Ayodhya. Globally, Radisson Hotel Group achieved remarkable growth in 2023 setting a new record by adding over 30,000 keys to its international portfolio through openings and signings, marking a nearly 50% increase since the launch of its 2018…
Lemon Tree Hotels recently announced the signing of a license agreement for a forthcoming hotel in Telangana, expanding its Lemon Tree Resort brand. The hotel is located in Marpalle in Vikarabad district in Telangana. It will be managed by Carnation Hotels Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary and the management arm of Lemon Tree Hotels Limited.The hotel will be spread over five acres and have 50 rooms, including 14 villas. The resort will have a restaurant, a bar, a banquet hall, meeting rooms, a swimming pool, a fitness center, and other public areas. It will have lawns to cater to…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has granted a 60-day extension to the Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) of grounded airline Go First. The extension comes after three parties expressed interest in taking over the carrier. The Resolution Professional (RP) informed NCLT that all three parties have submitted earnest money and are expected to submit their resolution plans by February 15. This marks the second extension for Go First since it entered insolvency proceedings in May 2023. If no resolution is found within the 330-day limit, liquidation may be imminent.
According to the recent Construction Pipeline Trend Report from Lodging Econometrics (LE), the total hotel construction pipeline in the Asia Pacific excluding China (APEC) increased 4% year-over-year (YOY) and closed 2023’s fourth quarter with a record-high 1,977 projects and 402,156 rooms. At the close of the quarter, projects currently under construction account for 47% of the projects in the region’s total pipeline, with 922 projects/212,607 rooms. Projects scheduled to start construction in the next 12 months increased 8% YOY to stand at 342 projects/65,079 rooms at the Q4 close. Projects in the early planning stage grew 11% YOY and hit…
Southern Railway has agreed to conduct studies for two proposed new railway lines in the Coimbatore region following the last DRUCC meeting of the Salem Division. One proposal involves laying a new track between Mettupalayam and Tiruppur via Annur, while the other aims to establish a path from Coimbatore to Karur via Podanur, Chettipalayam, Palladam, Kangayam, and Vellakovil. These initiatives, put forth by N. Subramanian, General Secretary of Podanur Rail Users’ Association, are expected to enhance connectivity and alleviate congestion at Coimbatore Junction. Subramanian emphasised the benefits for traders, farmers, and workers, particularly highlighting the direct rail connectivity between Mettupalayam…
Vietjet Air, Vietnam’s largest private airline, marked the beginning of the Lunar New Year by the commencement of the direct route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Chengdu. The new service will offer a seamless and efficient travel option for Chinese travelers during the Spring Festival period. It also further strengthens the air connectivity of China and Vietnam while promoting trade and tourism between two countries and across the region. Attending the welcome ceremony at Tan Son Nhat International Airport were Wei Huaxiang, Consul General of China in Ho Chi Minh City and Mr. Michael Hickey, Vietjet’s Chief Operating Officer.…
MakeMyTrip, India’s leading online travel company, is setting a new standard in travel purchase experiences with its new Business Class Funnel for international flights. This innovative booking flow is designed to transform the purchase experience exclusive to business and first-class travellers, bringing an enhanced experience to this customer set for the very first time. The traveller today seeks not just transparency, but a clear insight into the value-add and quality of returns on spends. The challenge they face, however, is that of a uniform approach in flight bookings that overlooks the nuances of premium experiences especially critical to long-haul travel.…
