Residents of India can now apply for their Polish visas through VFS Global. Visa Application Centres in New Delhi and Mumbai have commenced operations today, becoming the first of 10 locations where VFS Global will offer Polish visa services. The other cities in the pipeline are Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Chennai, Hyderabad, Jaipur and Kolkata. … Read more
Citymax Hotels, part of Dubai-based Landmark Group, has announced the appointment of Raj Rana as its new chief executive officer. Rana brings over 30 years of international hospitality experience and has held leadership positions in the US, Europe, and Asia. Most recently, Rana was the CEO of the Radisson Hotel Group for South Asia with … Read more
The recently held Bosnia and Herzegovina roadshow at Jaypee Vasant Continental, New Delhi was hosted by Ambassador of Bosnia and Herzegovina Muhamed Cengic and Ankush Nijhawan, Representative of Bosnia Tourism and MD, Nijhawan Group. Jusuf Jamakosmanovic, Regional Marketing and Sales Representative, Turkish Airlines Inc. – Bosnia and Herzegovina showcased a presentation on Bosnia’s latest tourism … Read more
Radisson Blu, the upper-upscale hotel brand that delivers personalized service in stylish spaces, celebrates the opening of an exceptional new beachfront resort on the pure shores of Vietnam. The new Radisson Blu Resort Cam Ranh is nestled on Long Beach, a stunning 18km-long stretch of sand in Khanh Hoa province, on Vietnam’s south-central coast. … Read more
Oman’s Ministry of Tourism is set to bring a unique scientific tourism experience to local and international visitors as the 2019 annular eclipse phenomenon is set to occur in the sultanate. The ministry has partnered with the Oman Astronomical Society, which has been working with various institutions, including the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, … Read more
Rahul Sharma has been appointed as the Hotel Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Amritsar. He comes with an illustrious 19 years of experience in the hospitality industry. With his approachable persona and extensive knowledge of the sector, he is set to lead his team to superlative success. With sharp industry acumen, Rahul has been duly … Read more
A new team has taken over the reign at the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) wherein Riaz Munshi, MD, N. Chirag, has been elected as the President for the term 2019 – 2021. “I have been working with OTOAI in one capacity or the other since inception and irrespective of the post, I … Read more
Araiya Hotels & Resorts announced its entry to the Indian market with the launch of three unique boutique hotel brands. Founded by Amruda Nair, the hotel management company will open hotels with emphasis on lower costs per key, seamless technology, adaptive designs and authentic service ethos through its brands Soul by Araiya, Araiya and Essentia … Read more
UAE-based Al Waleed Investment Group has announced the opening of its Dh100 million (USD 27.2 million) Lemon Tree Dubai Hotel, marking the brand’s entry into the UAE. The 114-room hotel, located on Al Wasl Road in Jumeirah and close to the prominent landmarks of Dubai such as Burj Al Arab and Burj Khalifa, will be … Read more
Norwegian Cruise Line, the innovator in global cruise travel, this month took delivery of its newest ship, Norwegian Encore, in Bremerhaven, Germany. This highly anticipated milestone begins a nearly month-long tour with preview events scheduled in Europe, New York and Miami, including the ship’s naming ceremony on Nov 21, 2019. In attendance were Norwegian Cruise … Read more