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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
The Union Minister of State for Tourism & Culture (I/C) Prahlad Singh Patel participated in the ongoing Hornbill festival at Kisama yesterday, near state capital Kohima. Addressing the gathering at a colourful cultural function in Kisama, Patel said festivals are a reflection of one’s cultural identity and heritage. While acknowledging the rich and unique cultural identity of … Read more
Rakesh Upadhyay has been appointed as General Manager at Le Meridien Hyderabad. Prior to joining Le Meridien Hyderabad, Rakesh was serving as the General Manager at Courtyard by Marriott Bhopal, India. Rakesh is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the hospitality industry. Grown with a core competency in Food and Beverage, his … Read more
Pride Group of Hotels has launched ‘Pride Kadamb Kunj Resort’ at Bharatpur, its second property in the vibrant state of Rajasthan. Prominently located on NH-11 Fatehpur Sikri Road, Bharatpur, this upscale ethnic resort is an expression of the spirit of Rajasthan and its royal elegance. The resort property is spread over three acres that gives … Read more
The Turkish Tourism Board in cooperation with Turkish Airlines and Accor Hotels recently hosted yet another successful MICE FAM for representatives of leading corporate houses from India. In the first week of November, Turkey hosted a MICE group comprising of representatives from six companies and two B2B publications who travelled to Antalya & Istanbul to … Read more
Somon Air, national air carrier of Tajikistan has appointed Bird Travels Private Ltd, the Airline Management Services arm of Bird Group as its local representative in India. The appointment of Bird Travels is a major step by the Airline to build upon its presence in the International arena. Somon Air is planning to commence online operations … Read more
Marriott International, Inc (NASDAQ: MAR) and Prestige Group, announced the signing of agreements to open six new hotels across India, underscoring both companies’ commitment to expanding in this dynamic country. Under the agreement, Prestige Group would build new hotels across the W, JW Marriott, Tribute Portfolio and Moxy brands across India’s Southern belt, representing nearly … Read more
The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the allotment of 1800 sqm of Airports Authority of India’s (AAI’s) land to Andhra Pradesh Education and Welfare Infrastructure Development Corporation (APEWIDC) for a period of 15 years at a nominal rate of license fee of Re. 1/- per annum, for the construction … Read more
Seychelles Tourism Board conducted a familiarization trip for Indian tour operators to showcase the beauty of its three main islands- Mahe, Praslin and La Digue. This week-long educational trip, gave the tour operators an opportunity to experience the paradise islands, partake in various activities and get inspired by the local culture and cuisine. While Seychelles … Read more