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FICCI signs MoU with ONDC to drive digital transformation in travel & tourism
December 18, 2024
In a significant move to foster digital transformation in India’s travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors, the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) and the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed ...
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H55 partners with Elfly Group for BRM Aero B23 Energic
December 17, 2024
In a significant leap towards sustainable aviation, H55, a solar impulse technological spin off, and Elfly Group, electric aircraft manufacturer, have announced a groundbreaking partnership to introduce the BRM Aero B23 Energic, the first EASA CS-23 certified fully electric aircr...
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Portugal to launch customer for Embraer A-29N Super Tucano
December 17, 2024
In a significant step toward bolstering its defence capabilities, Portugal has become the first European nation to acquire Embraer’s latest A-29N Super Tucano variant. The Portuguese Ministry of National Defence officially signed a contract with Embraer to purchase 12 of these ...
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Indian brands control 60 pc of midsegment branded hotel rooms in India: Hotelogix
December 12, 2024
Despite facing fierce competition from global hotel chains, home-grown mid-segment hotel brands in India have showcased resilience and innovation, now controlling 60 pc of the country’s branded hotel rooms. Hotelogix, a cloud-based hospitality technology provider, has released ...
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Taj CEO Puneet Chhatwal elected Chairman of FAITH
December 11, 2024
Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), a policy platform for the tourism and hospitality sector, has a new Chairman as Puneet Chhatwal, Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), which runs the Taj Hotels Group, was elected...
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IHG to open Holiday Inn Express in Ayodhya
December 10, 2024
Leading hospitality company IHG Hotels & Resorts announced that it has signed a management agreement to develop a Holiday Inn Express hotel in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. The upcoming hotel is scheduled to open by mid-2028. In a press statement, the hotel company states that the ...
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Facility management firm Abante expands into hospitality with new brand
December 10, 2024
Abante Integrated Facility Management, a property management company, announced that it has reached 100 sites under management, covering 93,000 sqm. The company hosted a gala to commemorate the milestone, which was attended by industry stalwarts and business partners. In a press ...
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Glasgow University study debunks lifestyle factors in footballer’s dementia risk
December 10, 2024
The long-debated link between professional football and dementia has taken a significant turn. A groundbreaking study by University of Glasgow says that lifestyle and general health factors do not explain the elevated risk of dementia among former professional footballers. In a p...
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First African IPBES plenary to address global biodiversity challenges
December 9, 2024
Namibian capital Windhoek will host the historic first African session of the Plenary of the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES). Nearly 150 government representatives will gather to tackle urgent global biodiversity challenges...
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Coventry University Group launches India hub in New Delhi
December 8, 2024
In a significant step towards deepening the educational and research collaboration between the United Kingdom and India, Coventry University Group inaugurated its India Hub in New Delhi. In a press statement, Coventry University says the hub will support its admissions, recruitme...
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Helicopters Inc signs letter of intent with Eve Air for 50 eVTOL
December 6, 2024
In a significant development for the urban air mobility sector, Eve Air Mobility, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has signed a letter of intent with Helicopters Inc for the latter to purchase up to 50 electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraf...
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Global leaders to gather for second annual Dare to Overcome Conference
December 6, 2024
The second annual Dare to Overcome (DTO) conference will be held on December 9 at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. This flagship event, focused on promoting peace and intercultural understanding, will bring together global leaders and organisations to discuss inclusive practi...
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