Caesars Palace Dubai appointed One Rep Global as its India market representative. The UAE has become and continues to grow a key destination for Indian tourists given the growth of the Indian economy and its attractive demographics, namely a young population and rising middle class. Caesars Palace Dubai recognises the importance of the Indian market and is eager to welcome travellers, business professionals, family and friends for the luxury experience. Located in the heart of the Bluewaters community, Caesars Palace Dubai is an immersive, luxury lifestyle resort. Offering a curated selection of unconventional, unforgettable experiences for all ages, the hotel…
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According to a TOI report, in a recent update, a team of experts who went looking for the lost trek routes to Chardham has returned after rediscovering at least three ancient routes. If these three threks discovered by the team are revived, this would boost tourism in Uttarakhand. The 25-member team, led by the leader Rakesh Pant, returned to Rishikesh recently after covering some 1158 km on foot! The three rediscovered treks are Rishikesh-Devprayag hiking trail, Gangotri to Kedarnath trek via Bhatwari-Belak pass-Budha Kedar-Panwali Kantha and Trijugi Narayan and Dharasu to Yamunotri via Falacha Top. Pant said, “The journey, though…
Skål International Mumbai South (SIMS 732) organised its Christmas Party at ITC Grand Central, Parel, Mumbai, on December 17th. The event was attended by Skålleagues from the club, along with their spouses, and a number of other guests. Also present at the event were Sk. Sunil V. A., President, Skål International Bombay 144; Sk. Sushil Bhatt, Immediate Past President, Skål International Bombay 144; Sheldon Santwan, Editor and COO, Saffron Synergies Pvt. Ltd.; and Rajiv Duggal, International Advisor, Zanzibar Tourism Promotion Centre (ZTPC) Sk. K. Thomas, Secretary, SIMS 732, said, “It has been a tough year for many of us, personally…
TBO.com a reputed B2B travel booking website is preparing to launch an initial public offering (IPO) of shares to raise INR 2,100 crore. According to the company release, the IPO consists of a fresh issue of INR 900 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of INR 1,200 crore by its existing shareholders and promoters. The proceeds from the fresh issue will be used for the company’s growth, strengthening of its platform by adding new buyers and suppliers, for strategic acquisitions and investments towards inorganic growth. Axis Capital, Credit Suisse Securities India, Jefferies India, and JM Financials are the book…
According to a HT report, commercial airline carriers cancelled over 4,500 flights across the globe over the Christmas weekend, as surging cases of coronavirus owing to the spread of the Omicron variant put a damper on festivities and travel plans. According to data from flight-tracking platform FlightAware.com, at least 2,401 flights were called off on Christmas Eve, which fell on December 24 and is usually a busy day for air travel. An initial 1,900 flights were scrubbed on Christmas Day globally, with more than 500 cancellations also scheduled for Sunday. US flights impacted the most Flights within, into and out…
AirAsia India unveiled its new in-flight menu consisting of 21 regional and international dishes. “Guests can pre-book their ‘Gourmair’ meals on airasia.co.in, the AirAsia India mobile apps or with preferred travel partners, up to 12 hours before their flight,” the airline said in a statement. Gourmair is the name of the new in-flight dining brand and menu of the airline. AirAsia India said its new menu features signature exclusives like a marinated herb grilled fish fillet with French velout sauce, served with creamy mashed potato and sauted vegetables. The menu has an all-day breakfast section that has dishes like cheddar…
InterGlobe Aviation Ltd (IndiGo) appoints Neetan Chopra as Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO). He will join IndiGo with effect from January 03, 2022. Neetan, with over 25-years’ experience will take on this newly created role. Neetan is currently the “Group Chief Technology Officer” at Dubai Holding and was previously a Senior VP of IT & Innovation at Emirates. Having begun his career at Accenture Consulting in India in early 1992, Neetan moved to the UAE and joined Emirates in the year 1995 as a Senior IT Manager. From thereon, he steadily grew with Emirates before leaving them in 2018…
After only a gap of a few months of having their orientation Trip to Dharamsla / Palampur, The ETAA North India committee organized yet another successful networking event at the Taj Ambassador, New Delhi on December 08, 2021. A large number of members had participated in the event after a gap of almost two years. The committee, ensured that all COVID protocols were in place and members had to submit their vaccination reports and RTPCR negative reports to attend the event. The session began at 7 pm with a welcome note by the committee members and discussions on the positive…
Every year is fraught with numerous hurdles and challenges thrown in your path and 2021 was no less with it’s fair share of trials and tribulations. However, SKAL International Bombay (144) would like to take comfort and solace in the fact that it has considerably tempered down and is ending on a high note! The Christmas event by SKAL International Bombay (144) in Mumbai which was organised in association with Visit Britain provided a perfect platform for networking, a destination workshop thrown in for good measure (Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Destination Workshop) and spreading some much needed holiday cheer! “With…
The Eastern India chapter of ETAA (Enterprising Travel Agents Association) organised a knowledge and networking session called Travel Reconnect in Kolkata on December 6. Despite inclement weather, a large number of people from the travel trade had participated in the event. The event witnessed some interesting presentations on different destinations. Sayak Nandi from the MOT regional office gave a presentation on the relatively unexplored Buddhist Circuit of Nepal, India and Bangladesh and discussed the possibilities of the growing traffic once the pandemic related protocols are lifted. Similarly, Abhishek Mishra represented Tours Limited USA and he took the members through the…
