Industry UP ponders over extending bar hours To compete with the boasting nightlife of Delhi and Gurugram, the UP government has created a special committee to consider extending the working hours of the bar industry to 4 AM in Noida and Ghaziabad. By Mrinal Verma 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Fortune Hotels Signs Second Property in Siliguri Fortune Hotels will open a brand new property in Siliguri in March next year. The new property will cater to the growing need for social gatherings and meetings in the city. By Sam 08 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Surprise Reversal: Sri Lanka Cancels Visa Price Increase The Sri Lankan government had planned to increase the tourist visa fee from $50 to $100 which worried the travel and tourism industry. However, the decision was reversed on May 6 due to industry concerns, bringing relief to industry bodies. By Priyal Dutta 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry SOS From Maldives: "Come Back India" The Maldivian Tourism Minister has made an appeal to Indians amidst the steep fall in tourists coming from India, which has hit the tourism industry hard. By Sam 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Aviation IndiGo Orders 500 Airbus A320 Family Aircraft The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show. Deliveries between 2030 and 2035. This is the largest single order by an Indian airline with Airbus. By Sam 07 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry PATA Lauds Record Growth in Indian Aviation The Pacific Asia Travel Association has lauded the growth of the airline industry in India. PATA has said that despite the global turbulence in the aviation industry, India posted record passenger traffic in April. By Sam 06 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry Qantas to Pay $66M Fine Over Ghost Flights Scandal Qantas had been selling hundreds of tickets to travel on flights which were cancelled. The fine comes at a time when Qantas is already facing questions on steep prices. By Sam 06 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Industry First Private Train From Kerala to Start From June 4 The first private train from Kerala will take tourists on a ride to Mumbai, Goa and Ayodhya. The train comes complete with luxury fittings and a slew of services. By Sam 06 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn
Hotel Minor Hotels Plans Major Expansion In India Minor Hotels plans to add a slew of properties across India. The company is targeting the spending tourists as it lines up the launch of Anantara Jaipur. Other brands are in the pipeline. By Sam 03 May 2024 Share Twitter Share Whatsapp LinkedIn