Author: Gopanjali Roy
Emirates introduces generous waiver policy enabling customers to book with peace of mind
Emirates is providing customers more flexibility, choice and value through its newly introduced waiver policy for all booked tickets issued on or from March 7 until March 31, allowing customers across its network the choice of changing their travel dates without change and re-issuance fees. The move provides Emirates’ customers with peace of mind should […]
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Meghalaya Government closes down all tourist places in the state as a precautionary measure
The Government of Meghalaya has closed down all tourist places in the state of Meghalaya till March 31, 2020, as a precautionary measure in the light of COVID-19 virus. In an official statement, the state government has also said that there is a possibility that the close down may be extended up to April 15, […]
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Indian Government imposes restrictions on Indian passport holders from EU, Turkey and the UK
In light of the recent detection and spread of COVID19 in many parts of the country, the Indian Government as a precautionary measure has imposed new travel restrictions. Along with the foreign nationals, this time the ban has been imposed on Indian pass holders residing in the United Kingdom, Turkey and European Union and its […]
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IHCL announces the signing of a new Taj Hotel in Jaipur
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the signing of a Taj Hotel in Jaipur. This will be a management contract with Kanha Hotels & Spa Pvt. Ltd. Commenting on the signing of this agreement, Suma Venkatesh, Executive Vice President – Real Estate & Development, IHCL said, “Jaipur has evolved into a dynamic business, leisure and MICE […]
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Seaside Finolhu becomes a member of Design Hotels
Seaside Finolhu has become the first luxury resort from the Maldives to be accepted as a member of Design Hotels, the globally-recognised resource for curated design-led hotels. Operated by the German hotel company, Seaside Collection, Finolhu earned its place as the only resort in the Maldives to be included in Design Hotels’ prestigious international portfolio […]
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Planet Word to open at historic Franklin School in Washington, D.C. on May 31
Planet Word announces public opening date, hiring of key museum leadership and significant progress in its ongoing fundraising campaign. Today, Planet Word, a revolutionary museum dedicated to the power, beauty, and fun of language and how words shape the human experience, announced a public opening date of May 31. Housed in Washington, D.C.’s historic Franklin […]
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Mahindra Holidays becomes first Indian hospitality company with approved Science Based Targets
Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Ltd (MHRIL) has become the first hospitality company in India to receive approval from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company has committed itself to reduce Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by 88.3% per room night booked, by 2031, from a 2016 […]
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Nepal Tourism Board conducts meeting on impacts of Coronavirus outbreak in tourism and aviation industry
In the wake of the huge impact of WHO-declared pandemic – Coronavirus outbreak, which is spreading on a massive scale across the world and causing a huge loss in the sector of travel and tourism in the country since mid-February 2020, a meeting with the representatives of travel associations was organised at the Ministry of […]
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IHCL opens Devi Ratn, a SeleQtions hotel in Jaipur
Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) announced the opening of Devi Ratn, Jaipur. This hotel will be a part of the SeleQtionsbrand – a named collection of hotels and resorts. Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, IHCL said, “We are excited to welcome Devi Ratn to the SeleQtions portfolio, which was selected for its bold […]
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Arabian Travel Market postponed due to the escalation of COVID-19 worldwide
Reed Travel Exhibitions has announced that it has postponed Arabian Travel Market (ATM) to June 28 – July 1, 2020, at the Dubai World Trade Centre in Dubai, UAE. According to a statement from Reed Exhibitions – organisers of Arabian Travel Market, “We at Arabian Travel Market want to express our concern for everyone impacted […]
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