BEIJING: India's national carrier Air India on Friday announced that it would convert the India-China via Bangkok flights into direct services that would cut travel time from March 30.
With four flights a week, non-stop direct services would be operated from Shanghai to Delhi and onwards to Mumbai, skipping Bangkok, enabling faster travel, the airliner said.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Travel authors from India
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I need travel authors from India to help me coverage the areas of Goa, Karala and the Himalaya.
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I need travel authors from India to help me coverage the areas of Goa, Karala and the Himalaya.
Please send email if you like to participated in this effort. Thanks !
tamtree@gmail.com
Thursday, March 20, 2008
Warren Buffett’s NetJets, the world’s largest fractional aircraft ownership company, is setting up shop in India.
The company operates close to 730 aircraft, making it the second- largest fleet in the world after American Airlines.
NetJets has tied up with Ashish Chordia, CEO of luxury good company Shreyans, to act as the company’s strategic partner for India. There is no clarity yet on whether foreign charter companies like NetJets can operate within India. The company is, therefore, starting its operations by offering its aircraft for international flights.
Speaking at the launch, NetJets director of sales Graeme Weston said there is a huge potential for private jet travel in India from corporates as well as high networth individuals. About two dozen Indian customers already use NetJets’ planes in the United States and Europe.
NetJets has tied up with Ashish Chordia, CEO of luxury good company Shreyans, to act as the company’s strategic partner for India. There is no clarity yet on whether foreign charter companies like NetJets can operate within India. The company is, therefore, starting its operations by offering its aircraft for international flights.
Speaking at the launch, NetJets director of sales Graeme Weston said there is a huge potential for private jet travel in India from corporates as well as high networth individuals. About two dozen Indian customers already use NetJets’ planes in the United States and Europe.
Monday, March 17, 2008
India's travel and tourism industry is poised for continued growth
“India Travel and Tourism is expected to generate approximately Rs 4 trillion ($100 billion) in 2008, rising to Rs 15 trillion ($275.5 billion) by 2018 over the next 10 years,” says the latest Tourism Satellite Accounting (TSA) research released by the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and its strategic partner Accenture.
The TSA results reveal strong performance for travel and tourism demand in India in 2008, growing at 7.3 per cent. The long-term forecasts point to a continued solid phase of growth between 2009 and 2018, averaging at 9.4 per cent per annum.
The TSA results reveal strong performance for travel and tourism demand in India in 2008, growing at 7.3 per cent. The long-term forecasts point to a continued solid phase of growth between 2009 and 2018, averaging at 9.4 per cent per annum.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Incredible India it still isn’t
NEW DELHI, March 12: The Union tourism ministry today rejected the World Economic Forum’s “travel and tourism competitiveness report 2008”, which has not shown any improvement in India’s overall ranking in the field, as “unsubstantiated and full of shortcomings”.
According to the WEF’s latest report, the overall index ranks India at 65 in 2008 ~ which was also its ranking in its report last year. The report provides the ranking of 130 countries according to travel and tourism competitiveness index. Disagreeing with the report, the tourism ministry said “there are glaring shortcomings” in both the reports by the WEF.
According to the WEF’s latest report, the overall index ranks India at 65 in 2008 ~ which was also its ranking in its report last year. The report provides the ranking of 130 countries according to travel and tourism competitiveness index. Disagreeing with the report, the tourism ministry said “there are glaring shortcomings” in both the reports by the WEF.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
What attracts you most about India?
I was in Mumbai two years back and found the city gentrified and awashed with wealth. Bangalore had exploded with development and become very chaotic. And that's true of India as a whole. It is coming to terms with explosive development while trying to keep its soul. What's good about India is that it is attached to its past, its buildings. Unlike China, which doesn't pay much attention to its heritage.
One of the rewarding things about coming back to India is that it hasn't changed substantially. It's eternal, and this is true of both its glories as well as the horrors. It's one country which is as hospitable as ever. It doesn't stop anyone from coming here. Unfortunately, this is not true of all places. For instance, countries like Iran and Afghanistan have become totally inaccessible. That's very sad.
One of the rewarding things about coming back to India is that it hasn't changed substantially. It's eternal, and this is true of both its glories as well as the horrors. It's one country which is as hospitable as ever. It doesn't stop anyone from coming here. Unfortunately, this is not true of all places. For instance, countries like Iran and Afghanistan have become totally inaccessible. That's very sad.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Offer from Air-India
In keeping with the tradition of introducing newer schemes and benefits to the passengers, Air-India (erstwhile Indian Airlines) has on offer a lucrative scheme on the eve of peak season.
Air-India (A-I) has announced ‘Companion Fare’ for Business class travellers. The scheme is valid for Business class return passengers on Kozhikode, Kochi and Chennai sectors.
The highlight of the scheme is buy one ticket in Business class and the companion can fly free with only taxes to be paid. Both the passengers need to fly together outbound, but they can keep their return journey open. The travel must commence between March 5 and April 30. The validity of the ticket is two months from the outbound date of travel.
Air-India (A-I) has announced ‘Companion Fare’ for Business class travellers. The scheme is valid for Business class return passengers on Kozhikode, Kochi and Chennai sectors.
The highlight of the scheme is buy one ticket in Business class and the companion can fly free with only taxes to be paid. Both the passengers need to fly together outbound, but they can keep their return journey open. The travel must commence between March 5 and April 30. The validity of the ticket is two months from the outbound date of travel.
Monday, March 3, 2008
Travel Information: New Cheap Flights to India
Online booking site Alternative Airlines and premium airline Jet Airways have launched a range of affordable fares to India, plus cheap domestic routes connecting 44 Indian cities.
Fares start as low as £374 return between London Heathrow and Mumbai including all taxes, with additional destinations including London Heathrow to Delhi from £399; London Heathrow to Amritsar from £399. Plus, within India, you’ll find routes such as Mumbai to Delhi from £134; Delhi to Chennai from £156 and Amritsar to Delhi from £137, also all return and including all taxes.
Fares start as low as £374 return between London Heathrow and Mumbai including all taxes, with additional destinations including London Heathrow to Delhi from £399; London Heathrow to Amritsar from £399. Plus, within India, you’ll find routes such as Mumbai to Delhi from £134; Delhi to Chennai from £156 and Amritsar to Delhi from £137, also all return and including all taxes.
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