After a gap of two years, India at last has lifted the ban on scheduled international flights. These flights, suspended because of the Coronavirus pandemic, will be operational from March 27. “After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders, the Government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India from 27.03.2022, i.e. start of Summer Schedule 2022,” said the Civil Aviation Ministry. Hailing the move, Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI, said, “It’s a huge relief that our government has finally decided to do away with the air bubbles…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
DreamSetGo, a reputed sports travel and experiences platform of India, have put pedal to the metal and become ‘Authorised Sales Agent’ of F1® Experiences in India, to provide Official F1 Experiences Ticket Packages for worldwide races starting March 18. The partnership with the motorsports event in the world will give fans an unparalleled experience to the FIA Formula One World Championship to race weekends like never before. The assortment of offerings will include unprecedented access to paddocks, track tours, pit lane walks, grandstand seating among others. For those who want to get up close and personal with their favourite speed…
India today, after a gap of two years, lifted the ban on international flights. The overseas flights, suspended because of the coronavirus pandemic, will be available from March 27. “After having recognized the increased vaccination coverage across the globe and in consultation with the stakeholders, the Government of India has decided to resume scheduled commercial international passenger services to/from India from 27.03.2022, i.e. start of Summer Schedule 2022,” read a statement from the Civil Aviation Ministry. Air Bubble arrangements – which allow two countries to operate flights into each other’s territories subject to certain conditions – also stands revoked, announced…
IMC Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently felicitated Valsa Nair Singh (IAS), Principal Secretary, Tourism, Civil Aviation and State Excise, Government of Maharashtra, for outstanding contribution in promoting tourism in Maharashtra. Speaking at the event, Farhat Jamal, Chairman, IMC Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Committee, Ashwini Kakkar, Former MD & CEO Thomas Cook India, Chairman, Action Against Hunger International Network, Gurbaxish Singh Kohli, Vice President, The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India and Sheldon Santwan, Editor & COO, Saffron Synergies Pvt Ltd shared their thoughts about Valsa Nair Singh’s active engagement, remarkable contribution to the Travel, Tourism and Hospitality…
In its mission to support the repatriation efforts from Ukraine, IndiGo brought back over 7180 Indian citizens across 33 flights till yesterday. An additional 215 citizens will land back in the country on March 07 on another flight from Suceawa to Delhi. The airline operated 34 flights, around 52% out of a total 64 flights commissioned by the Government of India under Operation Ganga from February 28 to March 07. The airline is operating these missions on A321 aircraft with all safety precautions. Most of these flights carried relief material during their onward journey, while bringing back evacuees in the…
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) participated in Ayush Natural World Expo 2022 in Mumbai which took place from 4- 6 March, 2022. The focus was to showcase the Wellness and Mindful Tourism opportunities in the state “Madhya Pradesh has a lot to offer in terms of Wellness and Mindful Tourism. A good number of tourist visit nature centric pollution free wellness destinations and get themselves rejuvenated and relaxed, Madhya Pradesh also offers Yoga, Meditation, Panchkarma & Spa centres for their tourists,” said an official of Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board . Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation has also tied-up with…
TAAI (Travel Agents Association of India)Western region organised a meeting cum networking session on February 23 in Mumbai. A large number of TAAI members attended the event. Talking to TravelBiz Monitor, Sameer Karnani,Chairman, Western Region, TAAI, said that his top priority is educating the members about new destinations. “Every time in such a meeting we update our members about new destinations. Today, our members gained knowledge on two destinations Saudi Arabia and AlUla,” said karnani. Talking about his priorities, Karnani said that his aim is to update members about new destinations. Karnani’s second priority is to take grievances and problems…
Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts, has commissioned BRANDit as its integrated marketing agency in India following a competitive review process. The partnership will support stakeholders and further enhance the brand’s presence in the India market through The Residence by Cenizaro resort collection, with Maldives and Mauritius at the fore. BRANDit will fortify Cenizaro’s sales, marketing and PR strategies with a brand-new outlook as part of its mandate. Commenting on the appointment, Henry Ngo, Chairman, Cenizaro Hotels & Resorts, said “We are pleased to welcome BRANDit as our new partner in India. As we repurpose our strategy, we look forward to working…
According to a TOI report, it has been announced that the sacred portals of Kedarnath will open for devotees this year from May 6 at 6:25 AM. As per the reports, after a brief religious ceremony held at the Omkareshwar temple on the occasion of Mahashivaratri, the auspicious time and date have been announced for the opening of the sacred temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. Referring to this, the Badri-Kedar temple committee official Harish Gaud added that the temple gates will be thrown open on Vrishchik Lagna, further stating that Kedarnath chief priest Rawal Bhimashankar Ling and Badri-Kedar Mandir Samiti…
The government’s decision to suspend scheduled international passengers flights till further order, has come under severe criticism from the stakeholders of the tourism industry. When the whole world is moving towards normalcy, such decision came as an utter shock to the players of the tourism industry. Commenting on this, Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI, said, “Suspension of scheduled international flights to and from India until further order is shocking & a huge disappointment for the entire travel tourism and aviation industry.” She further added, “Globally & India too has removed RTPCR & quarantine protocols. Why are they removing the preventive protocols…