Qatar Airways Returns to Venice Skies By Priyal Dutta 25 Jun 2024 Qatar Airways has officially resumed flights between Doha and Venice, suspended four years ago because of the COVID-19 epidemic. With the reopening of this route, Qatar Airways currently has three Italian destinations: Venice, Milan, and Rome.
Nosebleeds and Ear Pain on Korean Air: What Happened? By Priyal Dutta 25 Jun 2024 Passengers on a Korean Air flight to Taiwan had nosebleeds, acute earache, and other health problems after the cabin pressure failed owing to an abrupt drop in altitude. #trends #airline
Govt's Proposal for Health Tourism Hub in Telangana By Priyal Dutta 25 Jun 2024 The plan is to establish a 'health tourism hub' on the city's outskirts on 500-1,000 acres near the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, attracting well-known enterprises in the sector to set up shop, according to Revanth Reddy. #travel #industry
Tourism Takes a Hit in Himachal: Shimla-Kalka Train Services Suspended By Priyal Dutta 24 Jun 2024 On June 22, officials announced that the Shimla-Kalka narrow-gauge railway line was closed as a precautionary measure after a railway bridge was washed off during last year's monsoon season. #TRAVEL #INDUSTRY
Egypt Authorities Crack Down on Pilgrim Death-linked Tourism Companies By Priyal Dutta 24 Jun 2024 This year's Haj pilgrimage resulted in the tragic deaths of over 1,000 pilgrims from various countries due to severe temperatures in Mecca, which hovered around 51 degrees Celsius. Egypt has cancelled the licenses of 16 travel agencies. #Industry
Introducing the New Associate Director of Sales at Marriott Shillong By Priyal Dutta 24 Jun 2024 Nipu Kalita has been appointed as the associate director of sales at Courtyard by Marriott Shillong. Kalita, who has worked in the hospitality industry for over a decade, brings several experiences and skills to his current position. #people
Maldives Tops Seychelles in Visa-Free Tourism Boom By Priyal Dutta 24 Jun 2024 The Maldives and Seychelles are popular tropical destinations that allow visa-free entry. The Maldives welcome visitors from China, Russia, the United Kingdom, Italy, Germany, and India. #Travel #Industry
India's Afcom Leases Two B737Fs for IPO Launch By Priyal Dutta 21 Jun 2024 Afcom Holdings Limited, doing business as Afcom (Chennai), filed a draft prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Board of India, revealing that the cargo operator had secured two B737-800(BCF) aircraft on dry lease for eight years. #aviation #airline
New Executive Chef at Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala By Priyal Dutta 21 Jun 2024 The Radisson Resort & Spa Lonavala has announced the appointment of Shyam Kumar Gupta as executive chef. Gupta has over 15 years of experience in the hotel sector and promises to take the culinary offerings to new heights. #people
Saudi Arabia Reopens Umrah Visas Post Hajj 2024 By Priyal Dutta 21 Jun 2024 The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Haj and Umrah has begun granting Umrah visas to expedite Umrah performers' entrance into the Kingdom and offer a stress-free experience. #travel