Gopanjali Roy
Gopanjali Roy
Eiffel Tower turns off lights in solidarity with Aleppo civilians
December 15, 2016
Paris turned off the famed lights of the iconic Eiffel Tower on December 14 as a gesture of solidarity with the people of the Syrian city of Aleppo, hit by a humanitarian crisis as residents flee the heavy fighting. The landmark turned out its lights at 8 pm local time and it was...
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Yas Island set to host the first Yas Winterland Festival
December 14, 2016
The island is being completely transformed into a magical winter wonderland as several Yas Island attractions get set to offer winter-themed activities, events and special offers, from December 9, 2016 to January 7, 2017.
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Five Indian airports to do away with cabin baggage tags
December 9, 2016
The Ministry of Civil Aviation has decided to do away with the hand baggage tags on a pilot basis at Delhi, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad and Bengaluru airports.
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Ministry of Civil Aviation focuses on skill development
November 30, 2016
The Ministry of Civil Aviation hired an agency - ICRA Management Consultancy Ltd (IMaCS) - to undertake a comprehensive skill gap analysis of the civil aviation sector and to formulate a future roadmap for skill development in the sector.
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Government of India to focus on the development of island tourism
November 30, 2016
NITI Aayog has informed that they have taken up an initiative for the preparation of a Concept Development Plan and detailed Master Plans for the holistic development of 10 islands in Andaman & Nicobar as well as Lakshadweep Islands.
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Kerala Tourism rolls out The Great Backwater Experience zone at Delhi airport
November 29, 2016
Kerala Tourism has rolled out ‘The Great Backwater Experience’ zone at a special interactive stall set up in the departure terminal at Indira Gandhi International airport in New Delhi. The initiative allows passengers to savour the iconic Kerala experience while waiting to ca...
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AccorHotels finalises acquisition of the concierge market leader
November 29, 2016
AccorHotels announced that it has finalised the acquisition of John Paul, the number-one player in the concierge market. John Paul founder David Amsellem will retain a 20 pc stake in the company and will continue to serve as its Chief Executive Officer. This acquisition values th...
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Government of India launches ‘AirSewa Portal’
November 29, 2016
AirSewa is an initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation to offer people a convenient and hassle-free air travel experience. It will be operated through an interactive web portal as well as through a mobile app for both android and iOS platforms. The portal will address grievan...
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Yatra.com signs MoU with Uttarakhand to promote homestays
November 29, 2016
One of India’s leading online travel companies, Yatra.com has signed a MoU with the Government of Uttarakhand to promote homestays in the state as well as highlight the state’s unique tourist attractions. Being the largest homestays aggregator with an inventory of over 3,000 ...
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Singapore Tourism Board partners with Bollywood movie ‘Dear Zindagi’
November 28, 2016
Singapore Tourism Board (STB) joined hands with Red Chillies Entertainment, Dharma Productions and Hope Productions as part of the launch of the Alia Bhatt-Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Dear Zindagi’, which was released in India on Friday, November 25. The film is directed by Gauri...
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Tourism Authority of Thailand organises four-city Luxury Roadshow
November 28, 2016
Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) recently organised its annual exclusive ‘Amazing Thailand Luxury Roadshow 2016’. This is the 4th year in succession that such a show has been organised to promote luxury products and services in Thailand. The event was held at The Imperial ...
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Indian government launches initiative to encourage young entrepreneurs
November 16, 2016
Rajiv Pratap Rudy, Minister of State (I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, launched the Pradhan Mantri YUVA Yojana. The scheme was launched to mark the 2nd Foundation Day of Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
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