Plans to have 170 aircraft in the next 5 years Air India Express and AirAsia India, both subsidiaries of the Tata-owned Air India, unveiled a common, refreshed branding as a ‘Air India Express’, on a new Boeing 737 –8 aircraft. The airline’s new visual identity features an energetic and premium colour palette of Express Orange and Express Turquoise with Express Tangerine and Express Ice Blue as secondary colours. The dominant Express Orange symbolises Air India Express’s brand values of enthusiasm and agility while reflecting the positioning of quintessential Indian warmth. The Express Turquoise embodies the brand personality traits of style…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
The World Spa Awards has recognized Atmantan Wellness Centre as India’s Best Wellness Retreat for 2023. Over the past seven years, this wellness center has garnered numerous prestigious accolades, such as the National Tourism Award for Best Wellness Centre presented by the Government of India’s Ministry of Tourism. Speaking about this achievement, Sharmilee Agrawal Kapur, Co-Founder of Atmantan, said, “We are humbled and honored by this recognition. This award stands testament to the unwavering dedication of our team and the invaluable support of our cherished guests. Awards like these further empower us to continue offering integrated and transformational wellness, nurturing…
Virgin Atlantic has appointed Shivani Singh Deo as Country Manager – India. Shivani has represented Virgin Atlantic for the past 8 years in the role of Marketing and Communications Manager. Prior to Virgin Atlantic, Shivani’s career included international market exposure across industries including retail, media, and lifestyle. According to the release, “Shivani has grown Virgin Atlantic’s brand presence in India considerably and has led high profile launches such as Mumbai, our second daily Delhi service and our IndiGo codeshare partnership, generating significant PR and media exposure. Shivani’s promotion recognises her strong performance in this role and demonstrates our desire to…
InterGlobe Air Transport, GSA for the LATAM Airlines Group in India organised a workshop for the travel trade in Mumbai. Speaking to TravelBiz Monitor on the sidelines of the event, Eduardo Patta, Sales Manager, Asia, LATAM Airlines Group, said that the purpose of the event is to showcase our product, route network and connectivity from India to South America. “We don’t fly directly to India. We use our interline partners for our passengers to reach our gateways from Europe and the USA. One can reach the LATAM network and fly to all the countries and destinations that we connect in…
Plans to disburse INR 100 CR in the next 6-9 months at 0% interest SanKash, India’s leading travel fintech firm announced the launch of a new service – A no-cost Working Capital program. Under this new initiative, SanKash plans to disburse INR 100 CR in the next 6-9 months at 0% interest. The aim of the initiative is to provide the much-needed timely financial boost to travel agents, helping them operate smoothly, grow their businesses, and serve their customers better. According to the company release, “The biggest advantage is the travel agents can secure the funds they need without incurring…
Star Alliance, the world’s largest airline alliance, announced it has opened its second lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle airport. It will welcome First and Business Class passengers and Star Alliance Gold status customers on member airline flights departing from gates 10 to 38 in Terminal 1. Eligible United Club and Air Canada Maple Leaf Club members may also access the lounge. The new lounge is located airside after immigration and security controls in the newest part of the terminal. The sprawling space can accommodate over 300 guests across approximately 1,300 square meters. It has been designed by the leading…
Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited (AISATS) delivered its 100th Robotic Aircraft Exterior Cleaning for Vistara at Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA). AISATS launched its automated aircraft cleaning service ‘AeroWash’ for Vistara in June this year. Through these 100 aircraft exterior cleanings AISATS has helped Vistara save 1,000 tons of CO2 emissions and 120,000 litres of water. This 100th aircraft wash milestone is a testament to AISATS’s drive for providing innovative and tech-savvy airport services and encapsulates how this game-changing tech is being adopted as a new benchmark in aircraft exterior washing across the Indian aviation landscape. AeroWash harnesses…
The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival in Meghalaya is set to take the Northeast of India by storm with its most diverse and vibrant festival from November 17-19. Internationally acclaimed musicians including Ne-Yo and Ronan Keating will headline the festival. The headliner line-up also includes Sanam, Jonas Blue, SURL, Pink Panda, Kenny Musik and an array of local talents, including Meba Ofilia, Lou Majaw, Blue Temptation, and many more credible artists from Shillong and Northeast India. But the festival doesn’t stop at music. It has a wide range of activities to cater to all interests. From cosplay competitions that celebrate the…
Hotels and homestays in India will be ranked for sanitation and hygiene in the first such exercise by the Union Tourism Ministry. The idea behind the proposal is to give tourists more comfort and choices. Consultations are on between the Ministries of Tourism, Urban Affairs, and Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation to develop a rating framework. “It’s a work in progress,” said V Vidyavathi, Union Tourism Secretary. The rating framework will cover all tourism business such as hotels and homestays. For now, the idea is to keep participation voluntary. The Tourism Ministry is already promoting sustainable tourism under its…
Çelebi India adds another milestone by announcing its latest partnership with Uganda Airlines to deliver ground handling services in the country. This partnership displays the unwavering commitment by Çelebi to raise the Indian aviation service standards and continuously deliver global standards ground and cargo handling services. Çelebi India commenced supporting the ground handling services for Uganda Airlines’ with its inaugural direct flight from Entebbe to Mumbai on October 7, 2023. Uganda Airlines has launched three weekly flights connecting Entebbe and Mumbai and has expressed its intention to further expand its presence in India. With a proven track record of over…
