The Department of Tourism, Government of Goa, will host the Goa Roadshow 2024 in Warsaw, Poland. This exclusive, invite-only event is designed to strengthen connections with the Polish travel community and highlight Goa’s exceptional tourism offerings. Set for December 5, 2024, at the Novotel Warszawa Centrum in Roza Hall, the event will provide a dynamic and immersive experience, showcasing Goa’s stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and vibrant cultural traditions. Suneel Anchipaka, IAS, Director Tourism, shared his enthusiasm about the roadshow, saying “Poland has always been a valued market for us, and we’re here to show why Goa is the perfect getaway…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
The Leela has expanded its global luxury portfolio with the opening of The Leela Hyderabad, an urban retreat in Banjara Hills, one of the city’s most prestigious neighbourhoods. With 156 rooms and suites, the hotel blends modern luxury with the region’s rich cultural heritage. Offering a mix of business and leisure, The Leela Hyderabad promises a reimagined luxury experience, inspired by the area’s storied past and crafted with bespoke design and intricate craftsmanship. Speaking on the occasion, Deepthi Reddy, Managing Director, Pioneer Holiday and Resorts Limited, said, “Hyderabad, with its rich Deccan heritage and aristocratic past, has always been a…
Staying true to its commitment to enhancing mobility for all, Uber has launched Uber Shikara, offering tourists the option to pre-book boat rides on Dal Lake through the Uber app. This limited-time offering allows visitors to plan their Shikara rides in advance, ensuring they can fully enjoy the scenic beauty of Srinagar’s Dal Lake during the busy holiday season. As part of this initiative to boost tourism in the picturesque region, Uber will not charge any fees for Shikara rides booked through its app. All proceeds will go directly to the Shikara drivers, providing additional economic opportunities for grassroots tourism…
In March 2023, India had 67 foreign pilots working across airlines, charter operators, and helicopter companies, according to the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MCA) in a written response to Lok Sabha. However, as of November 28, 2024, the number has surged to 236, excluding those employed by charter and helicopter companies. Air India Express, with 144 foreign pilots, makes up more than 60% of this total. Air India and IndiGo employ 58 and 34 expatriate pilots, respectively. The recent increase in foreign pilots is attributed to Air India Express’s induction of 35 Boeing 737 Max aircraft and Air India’s lease…
The Uttar Pradesh Tourism Department hosted the ‘Mahakumbh 2025 Prelude’ on November 29 at The Ashoka Hotel, New Delhi. The event, attended by Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, UP Minister Jaiveer Singh, and key dignitaries, showcased the spiritual essence of Prayagraj, the host city for the upcoming Mahakumbh 2025. Serving as a curtain-raiser to the world’s largest spiritual gathering, the event highlighted cultural, spiritual, and infrastructural preparations for the gathering, expected to attract over 40 crore devotees globally. Shekhawat emphasized India’s unique spiritual heritage and invited global tourists to experience the transformative power of Mahakumbh. “It…
IndiGo has unveiled plans to launch daily direct flights between Kolkata and Phuket, beginning December 27, 2024. This will be the airline’s second direct route to Phuket, after Delhi. The new service aims to strengthen IndiGo’s international network and meet the increasing demand from Indian tourists traveling to Thailand. The addition of this new route will enhance accessibility for tourists to Phuket from the eastern part of the country. The route will strengthen trade, commerce and tourism between India and Southeast Asia. Kolkata, India’s first metropolitan city and a regional hub for Indian tourists, is rapidly enhancing its overall infrastructure…
Çelebi Aviation, a global leader in ground handling services, has partnered with Uzbekistan Airways for their new bi-weekly flights between Tashkent and Goa. With this collaboration, Çelebi enhances the passenger experience through top-tier ground services and infrastructure. Tashkent’s growing appeal for tourism and student travel, alongside Goa’s popularity for its beaches and cultural heritage, makes this route an attractive option for travellers. Speaking on this, Tauseef Khan, CEO, Çelebi Ground Handling – India, said, “We welcome this collaboration with Uzbekistan Airways. Travel from India to destinations like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan reported a significant growth Uzbekistan has emerged as the fastest-growing…
Air India has appointed of Airline Rep Services (a division of the CVFR Travel Group) as its General Sales Agent (GSA) for passenger business in New Zealand and Fiji. Airline Rep Services will oversee reservations & ticketing, support marketing efforts, and provide comprehensive passenger sales support in the regions on behalf of Air India, ensuring streamlined and personalised service delivery to travel agents and customers. The collaboration will help to strengthen passenger traffic feeding into Air India’s flights from and to Australia, Singapore and beyond. Ram Chhabra, CEO of CVFR Travel Group, said, “We are truly honoured to represent Air…
Global Destinations has partnered with Sapporo City and All Nippon Airways (ANA) to promote Sapporo, Hokkaido, as a top choice for Indian tourists. This comes amid rising interest in Japan among Indian travellers. Renowned for its natural beauty, culture, and snow, Sapporo offers attractions like snow festivals, gourmet cuisine, and scenic landscapes. The collaboration aims to showcase the city’s unique experiences to Indian visitors. In this direction, Global Destinations recently hosted an event in Mumbai, attended by prominent travel agents, to promote Sapporo City. Speaking to TravelBiz Monitor on the sidelines of the event, Aoyama Tomonori, Director General for Tourism…
The Travel Agents Federation (TAFI) has selected Vietnam as the host destination for its 2025 Convention. The Ninh Binh Province will see congregation of Indian travel trade for this showcase. Brimming with excitement, TAFI President Ajay Prakash is happy to offer the association members an opportunity to explore a newer Asian destination from January 17 to 20. Talking to TravelBiz Monitor, Prakash stated that the convention will be a three-night event (January 17–19) with the theme Tourism for Tomorrow: Protecting the Planet. He mentioned that Vietnam is one of the countries that appear to be serious about sustainable tourism. “The…