Airtel Payments Bank, one of the leading FASTag issuers in India, has collaborated with Park to enable FASTagbased smart parking solution at Biju Patnaik International Airport, Bhubaneswar. FASTag-based smart parking solution enables automatic cashless payments at airport parking, making vehicle movement in the parking zone frictionless and time efficient. With this Smart solution, the parking fee is deducted through the valid FASTag associated with the vehicle, thereby reducing the time required to make the payment. Ganesh Ananthanarayanan, COO , Airtel Payments Bank said, “This will help save a lot of time amidst the growing crowd at airport parking lots and…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
STAAH’s Channel Manage and Booking Engine solutions prove game changers for properties in Kerala; Online bookings for Fog Munnar Resort & Spa is up by 40-50%; Krishnavalsam Regency’s online bookings is up by 50%; and Hotel Span International clocks 80% in direct online bookings. India: June 21, 2023; Kerala, God’s own country, sees visitors from around the world all year round, making it imperative for its hotels to meet the constant demand head on and manage their bookings seamlessly. STAAH, the New Zealand-based hospitality solutions provider, has enabled the hotels in the state to increase their online bookings by upto…
According to a report by The Mint, Indian airlines face a potential capacity shortage during the peak December quarter travel season, as aircraft induction plans of major carriers are progressing at a sluggish pace, according to data from aircraft tracking site Flightradar24 . Since the suspension of low-cost carrier Go First, domestic airlines’ fleet size has risen by just 0.9% to around 680. Only three major scheduled carriers, including market leader IndiGo, Tata Group’s Air India and startup carrier Akasa Air have added airplanes to their fleet since May. IndiGo’s fleet witnessed 3% increase to 312 aircraft, while Air India’s…
IDFC FIRST Bank announced its collaboration with Club Vistara and Mastercard to launch a travel credit card. Designed to provide exciting travel and lifestyle-related offers to cardholders, the new card will combine seamless banking services with numerous travel benefits. The collaboration between the three companies highlights a shared commitment to provide value and advantages to customers. The co-branded credit card is designed to redefine travel experiences and empower cardholders to embark on their journeys with confidence, and in style. The card will meet the ever-changing demands of new-age travellers, blending convenience and security to enhance travel experiences. From exclusive entry…
Skal International will hold Skal India Congress 2023 in Mysuru and Bengaluru between October 4-7 this year. In this direction, a curtain raiser programme was held recently in Mysuru where the website and logo of Skal India Congress 2023 was launched by Pratap Simha, Mysuru MP, in the presence of representatives from the tourism industry and Skal International India. Dignitaries present in the event were Carl Vaz, President, SKAL International India, Sudipta Deb, Chairman, SKAL India Congress, Prashanth B S, President, SKAL International Mysuru, Ayappa Somaiah, President, SKAL International Benagluru. It is an elaborate platform designed for like-minded professionals who…
Vietjet has introduced a direct route between Ho Chi Minh City and Kochi which will start flying on August 12, 2023. The first-ever direct route from Kerala to Vietnam marks an important milestone for the development of Kochi airport and the tourism industry of the two countries. When the route is commenced on August 12, 2023, Vietjet will be operating a total of 32 flights a week between India and Vietnam. It is expected to further promote tourism, economic and trade cooperation, and development of bilateral relations between Vietnam and India. Speaking at the event, Vietnamese Ambassador to India H.E.…
Bali based TRIA UMA WISATA TOURS & TRAVEL, a reputed Destination Management Company, has appointed Red Dot Representations as its India market representative. This strategic alliance aims to enhance TRIA UMA WISATA TOURS & TRAVEL’s presence in the vibrant Indian market and provide discerning Indian travellers, especially the burgeoning MICE clientele, with unrivalled travel experiences in Bali. TRIA UMA WISATA TOURS & TRAVEL, a pioneer DMC (Destination Management Company) has been Bali’s fastest-growing travel agency since 2004. It is recognized for its acumen in providing personalized, handpicked deals to global customers visiting Bali. Similarly, Red Dot Representations has become the…
EaseMyTrip.com, one of the largest online travel tech portals in India signs a General Sales Agreement (GSA) with SpiceJet Airline to sell, promote, and market passenger tickets and other product and services to passengers in India. EaseMyTrip is entering into an arrangement with SpiceJet as a strategic intervention which is an attempt for both companies to expand their services in the Indian market. This GSA agreement will commence from 1st August 2023. Under this arrangement, EaseMyTrip will be responsible for selling and promoting the products and services offered by SpiceJet in India that will help customers to avail the services…
TMIndia, the premier community for travel enthusiasts and industry professionals announced the successful conclusion of its highly anticipated annual event, #TMIndia2023. The event, held on 1st-2nd July 2023 at the latest launch of Accor in Mumbai- Novotel International Airport, brought together a diverse and dynamic group of participants, reaffirming TMIndia’s commitment to fostering collaboration and driving innovation within the travel industry. The event witnessed the esteemed presence of keynote speaker Bhawna Shinde, representing the Ministry of Tourism. Shinde opened the event by providing detailed guidance to travel agents on the process of registering with the Ministry and the benefits it…
The Amarnath Yatra was suspended for the second consecutive day on Saturday due to inclement weather conditions as rain continued to lash most parts of Kashmir, officials said. The yatra remains suspended from both the Pahalgam and the Baltal routes for the second day due to the inclement weather. No pilgrim was allowed to move towards the holy cave shrine this morning, they said. According to the officials, fresh batches of pilgrims were not allowed to leave Jammu to embark on their yatra due to closure of the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. The highway was blocked due to landslides caused by…
