Red Dot Representation recently organised the Indonesia Sales Mission Roadshow, an event aimed at strengthening the presence of Bali in the Indian market while increasing sales volume and providing valuable market insights. The multi-city event, supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Creative Economy of Indonesia, signified the trust placed in Tria Uma Wisata Tours & Travel – Indonesia’s leading DMC, a proud organiser of this prestigious event. The Indonesia Sales Mission Roadshow spanned three vibrant Indian cities- Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. The Indonesia Sales Mission Roadshow brings together a diverse array of industry leaders including hotels, travel agents, tourist…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
Vistara has announced direct 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt, starting from 15 November 2023. This new route is in addition to Vistara’s 6x weekly service between Delhi and Frankfurt which has been getting good response since its launch in February 2021. With the addition of this new long-haul route, Vistara further enhances connectivity between Europe and India as it continues to grow its international network. The airline will operate its Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring a three-class cabin configuration, offering the choice of travelling in Business, Premium Economy, and Economy cabins. Bookings for the flights are being progressively opened…
Mammoth Lakes Tourism (MLT) announced a new fundraising campaign committed to cleaning up the region’s lakes in partnership with Clean Up The Lake (CUTL). Every dollar raised over the next four years (up to $100,000) will be matched by MLT. Pilot research dives in four of the lakes in the Mammoth Lakes Basin including Lake George, Twin Lakes, Lake Mary and Lake Mamie over the past year resulted in a greater understanding of the environmental issues present – and remediation necessary – to ensure the health and future protection of the area’s namesake treasures. Starting this week, volunteers from CUTL…
The Tamara Coorg, a leading luxury resort announced the appointment of Saswata Banerjee as its new General Manager. With 21 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Banerjee brings a wealth of knowledge and a track record of success with Indian and international brands, making him a valuable addition to The Tamara family. Throughout his career, Banerjee has undertaken pivotal leadership roles with prestigious hospitality brands such as The Oberoi, Taj, Six Senses, and more, consistently demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence. His professional journey has taken him across diverse properties in Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, encompassing…
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) will add 160 aircraft parking bays at 27 airports in two years to expand air connectivity. The capacity expansion will aid domestic airlines that are adding aircraft to meet the growing demand. Air India and IndiGo have around 1,500 aircraft on order that would be delivered over a decade. In FY 2024 domestic airlines are expected to induct around 100 planes. “By the end of year 2023, 104 bays will be constructed at 16 airports and in 2024, an additional 56 bays will be constructed at 11 airports. All the bays are suitable for…
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) continues its growth trajectory in terms of passenger traffic for the month of August 2023. Fuelled by its excellent connectivity and world-class infrastructure, the airport observed 108% recovery in passenger traffic in Aug’ 23, as compared to Aug’19 (pre-pandemic). CSMIA continues to affirm its leadership in aviation excellence with an upward trend in both domestic and international passenger numbers, solidifying its prominent position in India’s aviation landscape. In August 2023, CSMIA recorded passenger traffic of over 4.32 million, with a growth of 32% as compared to August 2022 (3.2 Mn). International passengers at CSMIA…
The Rajasthan government is all set to unlock the tourism potential of lesser-known places as it has identified two sites in selected districts for their development as new tourism sites. The sites are being developed in various districts, including Alwar, Ajmer, Bhilwara, Bundi, Bharatpur, Banswara, Dausa, Dungarpur, Jodhpur, Jhalawar, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Karauli, Nagaur, Sirohi, Bikaner, Chittorgarh, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jaipur, at a cost of INR 70.06 crore. An official said the move will transform the tourism landscape of the state which offers a range of tourism sites, from desert to hill station. “Two tourist destinations have been identified in districts and…
The Department of Home Affairs, Australia, has awarded the global biometric collection service across seven regions to VFS Global. The agreement spanning Australian biometric collection centres (ABCC) at 165 locations worldwide include new geographies in addition to existing locations operated by VFS Global. Awarded regions comprise Americas, Mekong, Middle East and North Africa, North Asia, Pacific, South Asia and Southeast Asia. According to the agreement, VFS Global’s core services include Biometric Collection and Identity Verification, Digital Assistance with online visa applications submission and Online Payment Assistance on the Department’s ImmiAccount portal. The company would also provide additional (as required services)…
The number of visa applications filed in India this calendar year is all set to cross pre-pandemic 2019 levels. This despite the continuing crunch for two major destinations, the US and Schengen states, which have long interview wait times and appointment count capping, respectively, and sky-high airfares. VFS Global, which manages visa applications for more than 50 countries, says it has from January to June 2023 processed well over 30 lakh visa applications in India as opposed to 60 lakh in 2019, which had faced none of the challenges currently being seen. Incidentally, 2019 was a record year for visa…
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana is the new brand ambassador for Agoda in India, the digital travel platform announced . The National Award-winning actor, who is currently celebrating the success of his latest hit Dream Girl 2, is revered for his versatility and eclectic film choices. Beyond the silver screen, Ayushmann’s passion for travel aligns seamlessly with Agoda’s goal to help travelers see the world for less. The Andhadhun star embodies a positive and refreshing spirit, a perfect match with Agoda’s user-friendly and colorful platform. “I am excited to partner with Agoda, a brand that shares my passion for travel,” said…
