Starting January 16th, 2024, Air India Express will launch daily non-stop flights connecting Bengaluru and Kozhikode. The inaugural flight, IX 0876, will take off from Bengaluru at 18:45 and touch down in Kozhikode at 19:45. The return journey, flight IX 0860, will depart from Kozhikode at 20:15 and land in Bengaluru at 21:15. Speaking about the new route, Ankur Garg, Chief Commercial Officer, Air India Express, said, “Kozhikode and Bengaluru stand as important stations within our extensive network, with Kozhikode hosting the highest number of Air India Express international flights and Bengaluru commanding the largest share of our domestic flights.…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
To bolster Uttar Pradesh’s tourism and hospitality sector, the state tourism department initiated a novel star hotel classification portal in Lucknow. This fresh system categorizes hotels and resorts across five tiers—platinum, diamond, gold, silver, and bronze. Minister Jaiveer Singh, overseeing tourism and culture, announced the launch at the Tourism Department Directorate. Singh emphasized that the classification would be based on quality, services, overall facilities, and guest experiences, aiming to propel the hotel business forward. Singh highlighted the multi-faceted advantages of this classification system, noting that hotels meeting the criteria would enjoy various incentives, subsidies, and industry-standard tax benefits, amplifying their…
Olive by Embassy (Olive), a pioneering multi-brand hospitality management company forays into the domain of hybrid hospitality and leisure. Under this innovative strategy, Olive introduces four distinctive brands designed to meet the diverse needs of today’s travellers, influenced by the pandemic. According to the release, there’s an increasing demand for multifunctional spaces that foster connections and enhance guest experiences. Hybrid hospitality seamlessly combines a range of concepts, encompassing hotels, co-living, co-working spaces, members’ clubs, wellness facilities, and dining options, all within a single location. Olive offers a range of accommodation options customised for different market segments. Olive Life targets students…
The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) gears up for its stellar 23rd Global Summit in Kigali this week (1-3 Nov), with Ivorian footballing legend Didier Drogba set to take to the stage. Regarded as one of the greatest African football players in history, and all-time top scorer and former captain of the Ivory Coast national team, Drogba will share his experience of growing up in the West African country, and his continued fight for social progress. After retiring from professional football, this titan of industry continues to inspire and change lives. WTTC is delighted to announce three Heads of…
The airline is offering 1 million promotional tickets across its domestic and international network from 1st November 2023 to 11th November Vietjet, Vietnam’s leading new-age carrier airline will now fly from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to Cambodia, Indonesia and China starting in December 2023. To promote these routes, Vietjet will be offering 1 million promotional tickets across its domestic and international network. The route connecting Ho Chi Minh City to Shanghai will be launched on Dec 1, 2023, with 7 round-trip per week. The Hanoi – Siem Reap route is all set to commence operations on December 15,…
AMID rising complaints from air travellers, the Centre has called a meeting on November 8 with senior officials of all airlines and travel portals to discuss grievances related to ‘refund not given after ticket cancellation’ and showing every seat as ‘paid’ despite free web checkin, among others. Consumer Affairs Secretary Rohit Kumar Singh, in a media briefing, said about 10,000 complaints related to the airline sector has been received through the government’s National Consumer Helpline in the last one year. About half of the complaints are related to “ticket cancelled but no refund received from airlines”. Some of the major…
SKIL Travel, a leading travel solutions provider, announced the launch of its new website, http://www.skiltravel.com/. The unveiling of this website is a significant milestone for the company, as it aims to provide its expanding consumer base with a platform to explore and experience its comprehensive, end-to-end travel solutions. With a special focus on corporate clients, SKIL Travel is committed to delivering hassle-free and delightful travel experiences. The new website offers an interactive and user-friendly interface designed to help corporate travellers easily navigate and explore SKIL Travel’s unique offerings. From domestic and international MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) services to…
On the 23rd of September 2023, Ifuru Island in the Maldives marked its official grand opening with a delightful ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event was graced by the presence of the resort’s proprietors, the esteemed All-Star team, and the eagerly awaited first group of official guests. Nestled on a verdant natural island, Ifuru Island boasts a stunning 1-kilometer stretch of white sandy beach that offers enchanting sunset vistas. The Ifuru Island concept is dedicated to providing guests with distinct and immersive experiences, catering to those who desire both social interactions and the full spectrum of what the Maldives has to offer,…
To reaffirm India’s potential as a key source market, the Azerbaijan Tourism Board recently concluded a successful three-city destination seminar for travel trade partners across New Delhi, Bangalore, and Mumbai in partnership with BRANDit. The event showcased Azerbaijan’s unwavering commitment to India as a pivotal source market and aimed to educate and inspire travel agents and tour operators, about the latest offerings and strategies for promoting Azerbaijan as a must-visit destination across travel segments. The seminars were organized to empower the trade with knowledge and tools they need to effectively promote Azerbaijan as a unique travel destination. Over the course…
Jazeera Airways, Kuwait’s leading low cost carrier has been selected by Great Place To Work® for the 2023 Best Workplaces in Asia™ list. Great Place To Work® is the global authority on workplace culture that ranks companies based on work experience surveys by employees. This year’s list features 200 organizations that were chosen after surveying 2.1 million employees in Asia and the Middle East about their experience in the workplace. Jazeera Airways also ranked in the 2023 Best Workplaces in Kuwait™ list earlier this year. Companies that were included in the national Best Workplaces™ Lists were considered for the regional…
