Newsletter - 01st August 2023

Daily News Updates / 01st August 2023

India
Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra’ to be built at Kurukshetra at Rs 205 crore: Chief Minister Khattar Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Monday said Mahabharata-based ‘Jyotisar Anubhav Kendra’ will be constructed at Jyotisar here at a cost of Rs 205 crore. Khatta... READ MORE

India
Bihar govt constitutes advisory board of Bodh Gaya Temple The Bihar government has constituted the advisory board of Bodh Gaya temple (Mahabodhi Temple), a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the most important pilgrimage site for Buddhists. ... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Centre should consider lowering TCS on overseas tour package: Report The government should consider lowering TCS on overseas tour packages and allow foreign cruise vessels to operate on Indian waters besides other steps to increase outbound tourism... READ MORE

International
Chris Thompson Announces Retirement as President and CEO of Brand USA Brand USA, the destination marketing organization for the United States, announces the impending retirement of Chris Thompson as President and CEO, effective May 31, 2024. After a... READ MORE

Travel Trade
Outletcity Metzingen appoints AVAIREPS as its Sales and PR Representative in India With an aim to strengthen its presence in the Indian market, Outletcity Metzingen, the leading luxury shopping outlet in Europe, has appointed AVIAREPS as its Sales and PR represe... READ MORE

Destination
Record Set in Qatar for World’s Longest LED slackline Walk Slackline World Champion Jaan Roose pushes the limits: “Per metre walked, this line was my toughest ever” Globally renowned Red Bull athlete Jaan Roose has completed the wo... READ MORE

Aviation
Emirates Premium Economy shines in its first year of full service with over 160,000 customers trading up to experience the cabin’s quiet luxury After setting new industry benchmarks in Premium Economy travel, Emirates is celebrating a banner first year of full-service operations with the highly popular cabin class. Over 1... READ MORE

People
Praveen Sharma takes over as Director of Sales and Marketing at Le Meridien Amritsar Praveen Sharma, a seasoned and competent professional in the hospitality industry, has been appointed as the Director of Sales and Marketing at Le Méridien Amritsar. In his new c... READ MORE

Hospitality
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts expands footprint in South India with the opening of its second hotel in God’s Own Country, Kerala Introduces A Magical Backwater Experience With The Leela Ashtamudi, A Raviz Hotel The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts announced the opening of its second hotel in God’s Own... READ MORE

People
New Head of Sales & Marketing at Air Mauritius – based at Head Office, Mauritius Sixtine Marot is the new Head of Sales & Marketing at Air Mauritius. With a passion for the Tourism Industry and over a decade of experience in the field, she is taking ove... READ MORE

International
Bringing Monaco, St Tropez and Palm beach VIBES to CHELSEA, LONDON Is there anything that rivals the romance, adventure, and freedom of cruising in a luxury yacht? Yachts are associated with only the most beautiful and glamorous destinations; St ... READ MORE

International
The Golden Years of Travel! 6 Trips That You Can’t Really Take Until You Retire Once you retire, the world is your oyster, especially when it comes to travel. Since most retirees see travel as their top priority as they enter their golden years, Fareportal, t... READ MORE

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