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New Delhi: In a landmark move set to redefine the luxury dining and lifestyle landscape in Oman, Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN Group) has announced a strategic partnership with the renowned “The Smokery”, represented by SIRCO Group. This collaboration was formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed at the …

New Delhi: At ITB Berlin 2024, Oman Tourism Development Group (OMRAN Group), in partnership with Oman Sail and Visit Oman Sea and Beach Projects, announced the Oman DownWinder, an unprecedented adventure experience set to take place from 1st to 8th July 2024. This invitational event marks the beginning of an …

New Delhi: LUMEN Bangkok Udomsuk Station, illuminates the hospitality scene with its opening on March 15, 2024. Positioned conveniently at the doorstep of Udomsuk BTS station, LUMEN promises guests an unforgettable stay amidst Bangkok’s vibrant energy. Location: Tucked within the lively neighbourhood, LUMEN offers unmatched accessibility to a myriad of …

New Delhi: With a strong focus on attracting the emerging Indian outbound market, Asia’s most active hotel group ‘Cross Hotels & Resorts’ is all set to commence its India Sales Mission 2024 by organizing roadshows from 11 to 15 March in different cities across India. A senior delegation of seven …

Puneet Chhatwal, MD & CEO, IHCL, Chairperson, FAITH & President, HAI, offers insights into the fusion of art and science driving IHCL’s market expansion. He emphasizes on the strategic blend, highlighting the group’s growth trajectory. Janice Alyosius A balance of art and science defines The Indian Hotels Company Limited’s (IHCL’s) …

Merlin Entertainment recently unveiled yoga guru Baba Ramdev’s wax statue in Delhi, to be placed at Madame Tussauds New York museum. They are planning to add more Indian figures to augment Indian footfalls at the museum, and are in dialogue with key travel trade partners for the promotion of Madame …

Bhavik Sheth, COO, Evoke Experiences, talks about Rann Utsav Tent City at Dhordo village, a 400-tent accommodation which can cater up to 1,100 guests on a daily basis and even offer triple occupancies during weddings and festivals. TT Bureau Evoke Experiences manages and curates a temporary project, known as Rann …

In 2023, more than 6 lakh Indian travellers visited Oman, thanks to easy accessibility from all corners of India and streamlined visa procedures. Saada Abdullah Saif Al Harthi, Director, Business Development Department, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, says they were excited to see the overwhelming response from …

Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, says tier-II & III cities of India hold the potential to become big tourist attractions, provided the union and state governments work in tandem with the tourism and hospitality industry. He stresses on infrastructure development, saying that it plays key role in the pursuit of tourism …

South African Tourism is penetrating deeper into India’s tiered cities to address the untapped,cash-rich travellers. Despite no direct air connectivity and no e-visa facility, the tourism board targets 100,000 visitors from India in next financial year. Neliswa Nkani – Hub Head – Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, South African …