Newsletter - 28th May 2021

Daily News Updates / 28th May 2021

Aviation
flydubai adds Sharm El Sheikh to its network Dubai-based flydubai to operate three weekly flights to the popular Egyptian city from 15 June flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, has announced today the launch of flights to S... READ MORE

Aviation
Lufthansa launches new “Onboard Delights” catering concept for European flights High-quality range of fresh meals, snacks, and drinks available for purchase in Economy ClassSustainable food and environmentally-friendly packagingFree water and chocolate surpri... READ MORE

Aviation
Summer 2022: Seven additional long-haul tourist connections from Frankfurt and Munich Directly from Munich to Punta Cana, Cancún and Las VegasFour additional destinations from Frankfurt: Fort Myers, Panama City, Salt Lake City and KilimanjaroAll destinations for s... READ MORE

Aviation
Chance for last-minute decision-makers: Lufthansa offers even more flights to the sun Airline increases flight offerings over Corpus Christi weekendAdditional frequencies to vacation destinations in Greece, Portugal and SpainFlights from Munich and Frankfurt to Mal... READ MORE

Hospitality
Sanjiv Kapoor joins Oberoi Hotels & Resorts Group as president Oberoi Group, founded in 1934, presently operates 33 hotels across the country, two Nile cruisers and a motor vessel in the backwaters of Kerala Kapoor joins the Oberoi Hotels ... READ MORE

Associations
GST Council Meet: FHRAI sends representation to FM seeking inclusion of impactful policy measures for industry’s survival The FHRAI has stated that India’s Tourism and Hospitality sectors have incurred the largest collateral damage of the COVID19 pandemic and every small or big step to revive the s... READ MORE

Associations
FHRAI urges RBI to extend loan restructuring scheme to all hospitality players FHRAI said that the industry body welcomes the RBI Resolution Framework 2.0 which allows individuals, small businesses and borrowers, and MSMEs exposure of up to Rs.25 crore FH... READ MORE

Associations
IATO urges Finance Ministry to consider lowering GST for the battered tourism sector IATO requests the council to consider charging GST on tour operators on 10% of the service charged or 1.8% of gross billing of the tour operator as compared to the present 5%. ... READ MORE

Trends
OTOAI waives off Annual Membership Fee for FY 2021 – 2022 Keeping in mind the prevailing tough times where the tourism sector has been one of the worst hits, the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) has waived off the ann... READ MORE

Hospitality
15 WelcomHeritage Hotels accorded with TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Award 2021 The coveted awards are purely based on reviews and ratings given by TripAdvisor's Domestic and International community of millions of travellers. WelcomHeritage Hotels announce... READ MORE

Hospitality
Roseate Hotels & Resorts properties in India and UK wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award The Roseate Ganges Rishikesh, Roseate House London, Roseate House New Delhi, The Roseate Villa Bath, and The Roseate Reading have been recognized among Best in India and UK based ... READ MORE

International
HKTB Steps Up Various Promotions to Drive Tourism Recovery "We are witnessing a permanent shift in consumer behaviours and digital adoption will only accelerate further. While the pandemic has brought many challenges to the travel industr... READ MORE

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