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Taj Aravali Resort & Spa opens in Rajasthan, India
The Indian Hotels Company has opened its second hotel in Udaipur - Taj Aravali Resort & Spa. Located in the foothills of the ancient Aravali mountain range, the resort is spread across 27 acres of lush landscaped gardens.
Boeing ups expected jet demand as Indian economy booms
Unprecedented domestic passenger traffic and rapidly expanding low-cost carriers mean the country will need 2,300 new jets – valued at $320 billion – over the next 20 years, the manufacturer argues.
Indian Hotels Company reveals plans for new Taj property in Lucknow
This new Taj-branded hotel will be conveniently located at Vibhuti Khand, New Gomti Nagar Centre, with close proximity to key corporate parks, institutions and recreational facilities.
Wow Air launches new flights to Delhi from Keflavik Airport, Iceland
Wow Air has expanded its network from Keflavik Airport by launching the Icelandic hub’s first non-stop flight to Asia, with the airline offering services to Delhi.
Hertz appoints new general sales agent in India
Hertz Corporation has appointed InterGlobe Air Transport as its exclusive general sales agent in India. The company will manage the outbound sales of products and services of Hertz and its additional car rental brands Dollar, Thrifty, ACE and Firefly to domestic travel trade partners, corporate customers and leisure travellers.
Rosewood unveils plans for four new hotels in Asia
Rosewood Hotel Group has signalled the next chapter of its Asian expansion with appointments to manage four key properties. These include Rosewood Shenzhen, due to open in 2022, Rosewood Hermana Mayor (2023), New World Jaipur Resort (2023) and Rosewood Shanghai (2024.)
Jet Airways adds further frequency to Manchester-Mumbai service
Jet Airways has increased the frequency on its new direct Manchester to Mumbai service, before the first plane has even taken off. The airline will now offer five flights a week to the Indian city, giving people of the North increased flexibility and options.
Jet Airways to launch Manchester-Mumbai connection in November
Jet Airways will launch the first non-stop service between Manchester and Mumbai on November 5th. Further strengthening its flight offering in the United Kingdom and Jet Airways’ commitment to opening up travel to India for UK business and leisure travellers, the service will operate four days a week including Monday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
Wow Air expands in Asia with new Delhi route
Low-cost airline Wow Air has announced flights to India from its Icelandic hub, the airline’s first destination in south Asia.
StayWell Holdings moves into southern India
StayWell Holdings has announced it will further expand its Park Regis portfolio in India, with the rebranding of Aveda Resort & Spa in Kumarakom to Park Regis Aveda, Kumarakom.
The Park Hotel Goa Baga River opens in India
The Park Hotels, pioneers of design and boutique hotels in India, has launched its newest boutique property in Baga River, one of the most sought after and picturesque areas of the Goan coast.
Vietjet to connect Ho Chi Minh City-New Delhi later this year
Vietjet has announced it will launch the first direct flights form Vietnam to India. The move was announced at the recent Vietnam–India Business Forum, with the first flights expected to depart in the third quarter of this year.