Go City® (formerly Leisure Pass Group), the world’s largest attraction pass business, re-establishes its presence in India through Global Destinations. Speaking on the development, Dan Penner, Senior Commercial Director – APAC, Go City®, said, “Go City® is delighted to re-appoint Global Destinations as our representation company in India.” Throwing light about the APAC & Indian market, Penner said that given the importance of Asia Pacific, over the last few years Go City® has invested heavily in building a presence in the region. “We are seeing India emerge as a very strong market and our passes are well received by trade…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
According to a report by The Hindu, corporate travel from India to Australia has significantly rebounded with industry segments including cement, paint, pharma, automobile, insurance, infrastructure, logistics etc. actively contributing to the uptick, said Nishant Kashikar, Country Manager, Tourism Australia, the tourism promotion arm of the Australian government. “India is the first international market to bounce back to the pre-covid level while other geographies are still taking time to recover. Most corporate segments in India are contributing to this recovery,” said Kashikar. Between June 2022 and May 2023, Australia received 3,75,000 Indian visitors, breaching the previous year’s 3,67,000 visitations, he…
SKIL Events, previously a part of SKIL Travel, announced its evolution into a unique brand with a dedicated team and a brand-new website. This transition underscores the team’s dedication to delivering efficient event management services on the back of innovation, precision, and unforgettable experiences. SKIL Events has earned a leading name in the event management sphere by specializing in curating exhilarating experiences and end-to-end corporate events. SKIL Events specializes in selecting the ideal venue for any occasion. Their approach to sourcing and selection ensures the perfect backdrop for the event. Moreover, SKIL Events also provides in-house logistics support, including travel…
IndiGo has started new flights between Delhi and Baku. The capital city of Azerbaijan was connected to Delhi four times a week, from August 11, 2023. With this, Baku became the 30th international destination and 108th overall destination in the 6E network. This new route will not only provide enriching experiences to business travellers but also mesmerize leisure travellers seeking culturally immersive journeys. With the inauguration of this flight, IndiGo proudly stands as the sole Indian carrier to operate direct flights between the two destinations. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said, “We are delighted to introduce our…
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) welcomed the very first guests to sail aboard the all-new Norwegian Viva, the Company’s highly anticipated new ship and second of the Prima Class, as it embarked on its maiden voyage from Venice (Trieste), Italy. Making a grand debut in Europe, Norwegian Viva departed for its first spectacular nine-day journey through the Mediterranean, taking guests from Venice (Trieste), Italy to Lisbon, Portugal with stops in some of Europe’s most incredible seaside destinations including Salerno, off Italy’s picturesque Amalfi Coast; Cannes along France’s stunning Cote d’Azur; and Ibiza, Spain in the Balearic Islands, among other superb destinations.…
IndiGo has started two new daily direct flights from Ahmedabad-Abu Dhabi and Ahmedabad-Jeddah from August 11, 2023. These strategically planned routes mark yet another milestone in IndiGo’s journey in enhancing international connectivity and meeting the escalating demand for seamless travel experiences. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, said, “As part of our commitment to enhancing accessibility and bridging India with international markets, we are thrilled to announce the commencement of flights between Ahmedabad and two prominent Middle Eastern cities, Abu Dhabi as well as Jeddah. With the introduction of these flights, IndiGo operates 49 flights a week to Abu…
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and sought his intervention for the implementation of Inner Line Permit (ILP) in the northeastern state, officials said. Sangma, who led a delegation, also sought the inclusion of Khasi and Garo languages in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution. “The delegation submitted a memorandum to the PM, seeking his intervention in addressing major concerns of the state — ILP and inclusion of the two languages, which are spoken by the majority of the people, in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution,” an official said. ILP is…
Thomas Cook India Ltd has reported a 27 fold increase in consolidated operating profits and a 166 percent jump in the Group’s operating EBITDA in the first quarter of FY24. The group reported INR. 1,474 Mn for Q1 FY24 against INR 555 Mn for the corresponding period last year. The company reported INR 914 Mn in consolidated operating profits this quarter as against INR 33 Mn in Q1 FY23. Profits of Sterling Holidays, a subsidiary of TCIL, soared 16 percent this quarter to INR 475 Mn against INR. 411 Mn in Q1 last year. The company reported EBITDA of INR…
The Chief Minister of Goa Pramod Sawant assured the House that he would find out why the e-visa facility isn’t extended to passengers arriving at Manohar International Airport, Mopa, from London. “I will check why it’s not done,” the CM replied to GFP MLA Vijai Sardesai after the Fatorda legislator raised the issue during Zero Hour. The e-visa facility is available at Goa International airport, Dabolim, but recently UK flights operated by Air India were shifted to the airport at Mopa. ‘‘There’s a concern among passengers arriving from London over the non-acceptance of the e-visa at Mopa,” said Sardesai. Sardesai…
Social travel platform Alike has introduced its innovative online eSIM Marketplace, enhancing the range of travel services that tourists can book on the Alike website. According to the company release, “This unique online hub provides a comprehensive suite of eSIMs, catering to the modern traveller across 200 global destinations, all at exceptional prices. With the ability to hand-pick and download the suitable eSIM ahead of their journey, travellers can now bid farewell to physical SIM cards or Wi-Fi hotspot hunting.” To celebrate the launch of the eSIM marketplace, Alike is offering eSIMs to 80 global destinations at an attractive price…
