With Canada having upped the level of security for Indian diplomats, the government took a step towards normalising visa services by resuming work for entry, business, medical and conference visas. The development followed external affairs minister S Jaishankar’s statement on that India could resume visa services very, very soon. However, tourist and e-visas for Canadian nationals will remain suspended for now. India had halted all visa services, including in third countries, for Canadian nationals on September 21, saying Canada had failed to fulfil its obligations under the Vienna Convention by not ensuring the safety and security of Indian diplomats. This…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) launched the “Hallo” Hong Kong Halloween promotion. Whimsical and creative Halloween-themed decor will decorate HKTB visitor centres, MTR stations, sight-seeing transport facilities and various hot spots across the city, inviting visitors and locals to take photos together, enjoy the intense Halloween vibes and demonstrate to the world’s Hong Kong’s unparalleled fun-loving festive charm! Dane Cheng, Executive Director, HKTB, said, “Among cities in Asia, Hong Kong is one of those with the most buoyant Halloween ambience, with a wide range of celebrations and unique experiences. Riding on the Government’s launch of the ‘Night Vibes Hong…
Hanshin Contents Link Corporation is set to open “The Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka” in the Namba Parks commercial facility in Osaka, scheduled for the early summer of 2024. The Sumo Hall Hirakuza Osaka is Japan’s new entertainment show hall where one can enjoy a Sumo show while dining and step onto the stage (called dohyo) to interact with them and take photos. Two evening shows will be held daily (approximately 60 minutes per show), allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the world of Sumo. Additionally, there is free time (approximately 30 minutes per show) for interacting, taking photos up close…
Jumeirah Hotels & Resorts, the renowned global luxury hospitality company and a part of Dubai Holding, is steadily expanding its customer base in India. The company reports a remarkable 24% increase in the number of room nights booked during the year-to-date period in 2023, compared to the same timeframe in 2022. A key strategic partner to the UAE, India is a top source market for Jumeirah Hotels and Resorts, with particularly strong visitor numbers in Dubai, London, and Asia Pacific. The growth in guest arrivals for the luxury operator follows a period of global expansion for the brand, including the…
The maiden edition of The Iconic Experiences Show (TIES) 2023 recently concluded in New Delhi. Held at The Hyatt Regency New Delhi, the event was very well attended by Travel Tourism and Hospitality professionals along with Government officials and people from the field of Yoga and Wellness. Acknowledging the presence and growing potential of the Luxury Segment, Jyoti Mayal, President, TAAI and Director TIES in collaboration with Chander Mansharamani, MD, Alpcord and Director TIES & TV9 network, came together to launch the new and one of its kinds – The Iconic Experiences Show. Keeping Luxury segment as its main target,…
Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA) recently organised a knowledge session for its members in Mumbai. The session was an interactive one where top ranking officials from Sublimis Technologies (an ERP Business Automation Platform) participated. Karthik Venkatraman, CEO & Co founder, Sublimis Technologies along with other co founders of the company Avtar Singh Matharu and Kaushal Ranpura participated in the discussion and answered a barrage of questions from the ETAA members. The event witnessed the presence of 60 plus members. “The session was highly interactive and helped us dispel many of our doubts. The members who had participated in the discussion…
Wowtickets.com, an online airline ticketing platform founded in the United Kingdom by British entrepreneur Dmitrijus Konovalovas, has officially began operations in India. The company formally launched in 2014 and since then have had organic interest in India exceeding 500,000 website and app visitors. Wowtickets.com is currently available in 5 countries, and customers can book flights to any destination at relatively cheaper costs from more than 400 airlines such as Etihad, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa etc and low-cost carriers such as Indigo, Ryanair, Southwest Airlines etc for various destinations across the world. “The company’s USP lies in its privileged access to…
An Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board, (MPTB) and The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) in Bhopal to strengthen, promote and develop cooperation in research, promotion and tourism development in Madhya Pradesh. The MoU was signed by Sheo Shekhar Shukla, IAS, Managing Director – Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) and Rajiv Mehra, President – Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO). Vivek Shrotriya, IAS, Additional Managing Director- MPTB, Yuvraj Padole, Deputy Director- MPTB, Ravi Gosain, Vice President – IATO and Mahendra Pratap Singh, Chairman – IATO Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh Chapter witnessed the MoU signing…
In a bid to promote its new routes to India, Malaysia Airlines organized networking events in Jalandhar, Trivandrum, and Ahmedabad with its regional trade partners. Last month, the airline announced the commencement of three new services between Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Amritsar (ATQ), Trivandrum (TRV) and Ahmedabad (AMD) effective 8 November, 9 November, and 1 December 2023 respectively. The networking events attracted more than 200 trade partners, providing an opportunity for agents to discuss the airline’s latest plans and products. These events fostered better communication and understanding among participants. Dersenish Aresandiran, Chief Commercial Officer of Airlines from Malaysia Aviation Group…
EaseMyTrip.ae, subsidiary of EaseMyTrip, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, announced its continued partnership with the World Tennis League (WTL) for the second consecutive year as the Official Associate partner. The event will take place from December 21st to December 24th, 2023. The tournament will take place at the iconic Etihad Stadium on Yas Island, where four formidable teams, namely the Falcons, Hawks, Eagles, and Kites, will compete in a thrilling three-day round-robin format. The top two teams will battle it out in a gripping final showdown. To enhance the fan experience, EaseMyTrip is offering 100 lucky attendees…
