| Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010 Posted: 24 Dec 2009 03:18 AM PST
- Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010
- PATA supports 'Live the Deal' climate change initiative of greenearth.travel
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve sends proposal to Bihar govt for undertaking works to promote Ecotourism
- Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore and Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews bag Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2009
- Travel bookings rise for Christmas and New Year vacations
- Hyatt Hotels Corporation, DB Group sign management agreement to operate five new properties in India
- MoT plans to limit tourists and hotels operating near reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries
- Alitalia and Etihad Airways sign MoU for code share services
- Jammu and Kashmir holds potential for Pilgrim Tourism: Omar Abdullah, CM, Jammu and Kashmir
- Alcon Victor Group to launch a hotel under Radisson brand in Goa by mid 2010
- Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010
- Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010
- Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010
- PATA supports 'Live the Deal' climate change initiative of greenearth.travel
- Valmiki Tiger Reserve sends proposal to Bihar govt for undertaking works to promote Ecotourism
- Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore and Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews bag Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2009
- Alitalia and Etihad Airways sign MoU for code share services
| Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010 Posted: According to a report from etravelblackboard.com, Air France will begin operating a new service between Paris and Abu Dhabi, effective May 3, 2010. Flights will be operated by an A330 seating 219, with 40 seats in Business and 179 in Voyageur (Economy). Air France will also eventually introduce the new Premium Voyageur cabin on flights to this destination. As from May 3, 2010, Air France will thus be serving seven destinations in the Middle East ─ Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh.<br><br>Flight times are particularly well adapted to ensure fast connections out of Paris─Charles de Gaulle Airport from and to other cities worldwide. Flight AF 3848 will depart from Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 13:45 pm, arriving at Abu Dhabi at 22:25 pm, local time. Flight AF 3849 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 00:30 pm; arriving at Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 05:45 am local time.<br><br>By summer 2010, Air France and KLM will be operating close to 230 weekly flights to 13 destinations. Their networks are complimentary, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi jointly served by both airlines. | | PATA supports 'Live the Deal' climate change initiative of greenearth.travel Posted: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has welcomed and fully supported the 'Live the Deal' climate change initiative announced recently by Professor Geoffrey Lipman on behalf of greenearth.travel ─ a policy think tank for 'innovation and investment in smart, sustainable travel and tourism mobility and new climate profiles'. <br> <br>The think tank also seeks to support new climate targets and actions by tracking and reporting sector progress; encourage fair and balanced market, regulatory and financing approaches; identify investment and innovation to help reduce carbon impacts and climate profiles; and to promote policy dialogue and change management in support of the transition. Professor Lipman has held senior positions in United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) over the past three decades and has been a leading green tourism advocate since the Rio Earth Summit. | | Valmiki Tiger Reserve sends proposal to Bihar govt for undertaking works to promote Ecotourism Posted: While the famed Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand earns an estimated Rs 350 crore annually through promotion of Ecotourism which attracts a large number of tourists to the area, officials of Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar's West Champaran district have now sent proposals to the Bihar government for undertaking works which would help in promoting Ecotourism in the reserve. <br><br>Among the proposals include improving the condition of forest roads falling under Division─II of the Tiger Reserve. According to a report in Times of India, J P Gupta, Director, Valmiki Tiger Reserve said, “We have sent Rs 30 lakh proposal to the state government for undertaking this work. A similar proposal to improve the condition of roads in Division─I of the reserve will also be sent to the Bihar government soon.”<br><br>Pointing out that good roads are a must in order to attract tourists to the tiger reserve, Gupta mentioned that the present condition of forest roads in the reserve has proved to be major deterrent for attracting tourists. | | Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore and Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews bag Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2009 Posted: Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore and Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews have recently bagged the 'Best Petite Day Spa' and 'Best Day Spa' at The Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2009. <br><br>Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews, Mumbai offers yoga and meditation, Ayurveda consultation and personalised programmes, in addition to other Jiva Spa treatments and offers wellness treatments. Signature treatments like Shushupti, Vishrama, Ventoz Pehlwan Maalish are also offered.<br><br>Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore, provides a combination of comprehensive business facilities and hospitality along with the Signature Spa for their discerning business clientele to unwind. The spa offers exclusive treatments like Jagr and Soundarya <br><br>The Crystal Awards Asia Pacific is specifically designed to celebrate trends and innovations in the spa industry. The awards span 14 categories from Best In─Spa Education Programme to Best Signature Experience of the year across South East Asia. | | Travel bookings rise for Christmas and New Year vacations Posted: The Indian tourism industry has witnessed a boom this year compared to last year, as many people had cancelled their trips due to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks. With Christmas and New Year round the corner, travellers are planning to celebrate these events at favourite destinations like Goa, Malaysia, Thailand, Mauritius, Singapore, Dubai and Switzerland. According to a report in Times of India, another favourite place among travellers is Andaman Islands in Port Blair where bookings are full up to December 31, 2009. Meanwhile, going by travel agents, many people have either changed their destinations or postponed their trips owing to heavy rush. All seats for these places have been reserved in various flights up to January 15, 2010. <br><br>Nitin Grover, Owner, Grace Travels, said, “Goa is the ultimate choice of people who want to move out. However, newly married couples seem to prefer Kerala. Hotels in Goa were fully booked despite the fact that the package was around Rs 1.25 lakh for four nights/ three day stay. There is no affect on business and people are spending lavishly on trips as it costs around Rs 70,000 for one person.”<br><br>Talking on similar lines, | | Hyatt Hotels Corporation, DB Group sign management agreement to operate five new properties in India Posted: Hyatt Hotels Corporation and DB Hospitality Pvt. Ltd., part of DB Group, have announced management agreements under which Hyatt will operate five new hotel properties in India. The properties, currently slated to open on various dates between mid─2010 and early 2014, include Park Hyatt Mumbai, Grand Hyatt Goa, Grand Hyatt Pune, Hyatt Place Pune, and Hyatt Place Mundra.<br><br>According to a report in hotelnewsresource, DB Hospitality Pvt. Ltd. will develop and own the properties, all of which will be situated in major business centres. The plans include luxury and upscale guest accommodations, serviced apartments, authentic dining options, and banquet/meeting facilities.<br><br>Ratnesh Verma, Senior Vice President of real estate and development, Hyatt said, “The introduction of five new Hyatt properties in India illustrates our commitment to expanding our global footprint. We are excited to provide our guests with access to our world─class, preferred brands in these increasingly popular markets in India.” | | MoT plans to limit tourists and hotels operating near reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries Posted: Tiger reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries will soon become zones with restricted entry as the Indian government plans to impose stringent regulations on tourism activities in these areas. According to a report in DNA, concerned at the diminishing number of tigers and destruction of forest reserves due to increased commercial activities, the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) is planning to limit the number of tourists and hotels operating in and around reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. This means tourists will need to queue up in advance for entry permits or pay more for a jeep.<br><br>India has 38 tiger reserves, 357 wildlife sanctuaries and 96 national parks. Roughly 700─1,000 tourists visit these every day. About 30 diesel─run jeeps and 15 canters also enter each reserve daily. Environmentalists believe increased tourism activities are affecting the ecological balance of these parks and reserves.<br>To regulate this, MoT plans to reduce the number of permits for parks and reserves by about 30─40 per cent. It is also contemplating a temporary ban of three─four years, on all tourism─related projects in these areas. | | Alitalia and Etihad Airways sign MoU for code share services Posted: According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, Alitalia and Etihad Airways have exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that confirms the airlines' intention to operate a code share agreement from the start of the Northern Summer season in April 2010, subject to government approvals. <br><br>Due to the agreement Etihad Airways customers around the world will be able to fly to two new Italian destinations, Rome and Naples. Alitalia customers will be able to fly directly from Italy to Abu Dhabi and will have better and easier access to the airline's expanding network of more than 55 destinations. <br><br>Under the proposed deal, Etihad Airways will place its two─letter 'EY' code on a number of services operated by Alitalia from Milan to Rome and Naples, and between selected European destinations and Rome, including Frankfurt, Geneva and Munich. In turn, Alitalia will place its 'AZ' code on Etihad Airways flights between Milan and the airline's Abu Dhabi home base, and onto Bahrain, Muscat, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Sydney and Melbourne. Etihad Airways currently operates five direct services to Milan (Malpensa) per week. | | Jammu and Kashmir holds potential for Pilgrim Tourism: Omar Abdullah, CM, Jammu and Kashmir Posted: According to a PTI report, chairing a meeting of the Katra Development Authority (KDA) in Jammu recently, Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, Jammu and Kashmir highlighted the potential of Pilgrim Tourism in the state. Abdullah said, “About 80 lakh devotees' yearly visit Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine alone. If we are able to attract only ten per cent of this pilgrim influx to other places in Jammu and Kashmir it will give considerable boost to tourism sector. Abdullah, who is also Chairman of KDA, said the development of Katra, the base camp to the cave shrine of Mata Vaishno Devi, should be designed according to futuristic needs of the town. | | Alcon Victor Group to launch a hotel under Radisson brand in Goa by mid 2010 Posted: Goa─based hospitality player Alcon Victor Group is currently developing a property under Carlson Hotels' 'Radisson' brand at Cavelossim Beach in Goa. The property will be positioned as a five─star deluxe hotel and is likely to be operational by mid 2010. Alcon Victor's upcoming Radisson hotel in Goa will have 150 rooms, two conference venues, restaurants and a spa facility. <br><br>Alcon Victor Group is active in the wellness and resort segment and has three operational properties in Goa. These include the Mediterranean─villa styled Dona Sylvia Beach Resort (181 rooms), Devayaa the Ayurveda Retreat in Divar Island Goa (60 rooms) and the Victor Exotica Beach Resort (78 room) on the Calangute ─ Candolim beach belt of North Goa. | | Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010 Posted: According to a report from etravelblackboard.com, Air France will begin operating a new service between Paris and Abu Dhabi, effective May 3, 2010. Flights will be operated by an A330 seating 219, with 40 seats in Business and 179 in Voyageur (Economy). Air France will also eventually introduce the new Premium Voyageur cabin on flights to this destination. As from May 3, 2010, Air France will thus be serving seven destinations in the Middle East ─ Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh.<br><br>Flight times are particularly well adapted to ensure fast connections out of Paris─Charles de Gaulle Airport from and to other cities worldwide. Flight AF 3848 will depart from Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 13:45 pm, arriving at Abu Dhabi at 22:25 pm, local time. Flight AF 3849 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 00:30 pm; arriving at Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 05:45 am local time.<br><br>By summer 2010, Air France and KLM will be operating close to 230 weekly flights to 13 destinations. Their networks are complimentary, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi jointly served by both airlines. | | Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010 Posted: According to a report from etravelblackboard.com, Air France will begin operating a new service between Paris and Abu Dhabi, effective May 3, 2010. Flights will be operated by an A330 seating 219, with 40 seats in Business and 179 in Voyageur (Economy). Air France will also eventually introduce the new Premium Voyageur cabin on flights to this destination. As from May 3, 2010, Air France will thus be serving seven destinations in the Middle East ─ Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh.<br><br>Flight times are particularly well adapted to ensure fast connections out of Paris─Charles de Gaulle Airport from and to other cities worldwide. Flight AF 3848 will depart from Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 13:45 pm, arriving at Abu Dhabi at 22:25 pm, local time. Flight AF 3849 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 00:30 pm; arriving at Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 05:45 am local time.<br><br>By summer 2010, Air France and KLM will be operating close to 230 weekly flights to 13 destinations. Their networks are complimentary, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi jointly served by both airlines. | | Air France to introduce flights between Paris─Abu Dhabi effective May 3, 2010 Posted: According to a report from etravelblackboard.com, Air France will begin operating a new service between Paris and Abu Dhabi, effective May 3, 2010. Flights will be operated by an A330 seating 219, with 40 seats in Business and 179 in Voyageur (Economy). Air France will also eventually introduce the new Premium Voyageur cabin on flights to this destination. As from May 3, 2010, Air France will thus be serving seven destinations in the Middle East ─ Abu Dhabi, Amman, Beirut, Damascus, Dubai, Jeddah and Riyadh.<br><br>Flight times are particularly well adapted to ensure fast connections out of Paris─Charles de Gaulle Airport from and to other cities worldwide. Flight AF 3848 will depart from Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 13:45 pm, arriving at Abu Dhabi at 22:25 pm, local time. Flight AF 3849 will depart from Abu Dhabi at 00:30 pm; arriving at Paris─Charles de Gaulle, terminal 2E at 05:45 am local time.<br><br>By summer 2010, Air France and KLM will be operating close to 230 weekly flights to 13 destinations. Their networks are complimentary, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi jointly served by both airlines. | | PATA supports 'Live the Deal' climate change initiative of greenearth.travel Posted: The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) has welcomed and fully supported the 'Live the Deal' climate change initiative announced recently by Professor Geoffrey Lipman on behalf of greenearth.travel ─ a policy think tank for 'innovation and investment in smart, sustainable travel and tourism mobility and new climate profiles'. <br> <br>The think tank also seeks to support new climate targets and actions by tracking and reporting sector progress; encourage fair and balanced market, regulatory and financing approaches; identify investment and innovation to help reduce carbon impacts and climate profiles; and to promote policy dialogue and change management in support of the transition. Professor Lipman has held senior positions in United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) and International Air Transport Association (IATA) over the past three decades and has been a leading green tourism advocate since the Rio Earth Summit. | | Valmiki Tiger Reserve sends proposal to Bihar govt for undertaking works to promote Ecotourism Posted: While the famed Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand earns an estimated Rs 350 crore annually through promotion of Ecotourism which attracts a large number of tourists to the area, officials of Valmiki Tiger Reserve in Bihar's West Champaran district have now sent proposals to the Bihar government for undertaking works which would help in promoting Ecotourism in the reserve. <br><br>Among the proposals include improving the condition of forest roads falling under Division─II of the Tiger Reserve. According to a report in Times of India, J P Gupta, Director, Valmiki Tiger Reserve said, “We have sent Rs 30 lakh proposal to the state government for undertaking this work. A similar proposal to improve the condition of roads in Division─I of the reserve will also be sent to the Bihar government soon.”<br><br>Pointing out that good roads are a must in order to attract tourists to the tiger reserve, Gupta mentioned that the present condition of forest roads in the reserve has proved to be major deterrent for attracting tourists. | | Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore and Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews bag Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2009 Posted: Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore and Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews have recently bagged the 'Best Petite Day Spa' and 'Best Day Spa' at The Crystal Awards Asia Pacific 2009. <br><br>Jiva Grande Spa, TAJ Wellington Mews, Mumbai offers yoga and meditation, Ayurveda consultation and personalised programmes, in addition to other Jiva Spa treatments and offers wellness treatments. Signature treatments like Shushupti, Vishrama, Ventoz Pehlwan Maalish are also offered.<br><br>Jiva Spa, TAJ Residency Bangalore, provides a combination of comprehensive business facilities and hospitality along with the Signature Spa for their discerning business clientele to unwind. The spa offers exclusive treatments like Jagr and Soundarya <br><br>The Crystal Awards Asia Pacific is specifically designed to celebrate trends and innovations in the spa industry. The awards span 14 categories from Best In─Spa Education Programme to Best Signature Experience of the year across South East Asia. | | Alitalia and Etihad Airways sign MoU for code share services Posted: According to a report in asiatraveltips.com, Alitalia and Etihad Airways have exchanged a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that confirms the airlines' intention to operate a code share agreement from the start of the Northern Summer season in April 2010, subject to government approvals. <br><br>Due to the agreement Etihad Airways customers around the world will be able to fly to two new Italian destinations, Rome and Naples. Alitalia customers will be able to fly directly from Italy to Abu Dhabi and will have better and easier access to the airline's expanding network of more than 55 destinations. <br><br>Under the proposed deal, Etihad Airways will place its two─letter 'EY' code on a number of services operated by Alitalia from Milan to Rome and Naples, and between selected European destinations and Rome, including Frankfurt, Geneva and Munich. In turn, Alitalia will place its 'AZ' code on Etihad Airways flights between Milan and the airline's Abu Dhabi home base, and onto Bahrain, Muscat, Cape Town, Johannesburg, Bangkok, Sydney and Melbourne. Etihad Airways currently operates five direct services to Milan (Malpensa) per week. | |
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