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Guwahati is India’s top emerging destination: Agoda
Guwahati has emerged as the fastest growing destination for attracting international travellers visiting India, according to digital travel platform Agoda. The travel platform’s New Horizons list further reveals Puri to be the top trending destination for domestic travel, and Langkawi, Malaysia to be emerging among Indian travellers going abroad. Agoda’s New Horizons ranking, which is released annually, compares the accommodation booking ranks of the two previous years to identify the highest climbers in both domestic and international travel. Guwahati is gaining attention as an increasingly popular destination for foreign visitors. As a gateway to the Northeast, it offers a unique blend of nature, culture, and modernity. Highlights like the Kaziranga connection, river cruises, and nearby wildlife sanctuaries. Guwahati’s increased popularity is further boosted by increasing connectivity and its emergence as a MICE hub. The broader Northeast region has seen a steady rise in tourism interest, driven by its rich cultural and natural offerings. Festivals like the Hornbill Festival, Ziro Music Festival, and Shillong's Cherry Blossom Festival have garnered attention, featuring diverse lineups of artists and performers such as Boney M, Akon, Clean Bandit and Lucas (NCT). Additionally, high-profile concerts, such as those by Diljit Dosanjh in Guwahati and Bryan Adams in Shillong in 2024, along with Ed Sheeran's scheduled performance in Shillong on February 12, 2025, have contributed to the region’s growing recognition as a destination for prominent musical events in India. For Indian travellers, Puri is climbing the ranks as one of the popular destinations in the country. The coastal city is increasingly becoming a top choice thanks to its rich spiritual and cultural offerings. Known for its spiritual significance, Puri is home to the revered Jagannath Temple, a major pilgrimage site that draws devotees from across the country. In addition to its religious allure, Puri Beach offers a scenic retreat for those looking to unwind by the sea. Langkawi, an archipelago of 99 islands in Malaysia, is emerging as a popular international destination for Indian travellers. The destination's allure lies in its stunning beaches, lush rainforests, and unique local culture. Malaysia introducing visa-free travel for Indian tourists has likely contributed to Langkawi's growing popularity among Indian travellers. The ease of access, combined with Langkawi's natural beauty and recreational activities, makes it an attractive option for those seeking both relaxation and adventure. Krishna Rathi, Senior Country Director India at Agoda, shared, "It's exciting to see Guwahati, Puri, and Langkawi capturing the imagination of travellers. Guwahati especially, which is now in India’s top 20 rank for international visitors but wasn’t in the top 50 before. Guwahati's blend of nature and modernity, Puri's spiritual charm, and Langkawi's tropical allure are resonating with our customers. At Agoda, we're thrilled to connect travellers with these dynamic destinations, making their journeys as seamless and affordable as possible." Looking at the top emerging destinations for Asian travellers combined, it is Shanghai that tops the New Horizons list. The Chinese metropolis is followed by Jeju (South Korea), Paris (France), Nha Trang (Vietnam), and Fukuoka (Japan). Travelers preparing for their travel plans for 2025 are encouraged to check out Agoda’s great value deals on over 4.5 million holiday properties, more than 130,000 flight routes, and over 300,000 activities and experiences that are available on the platform.
Mayfair Spring Valley Resort opens new ‘Kids Zone’ in Guwahati
Mayfair Spring Valley Resort, a well-known luxury destination in Guwahati, has launched its brand-new Kids Zone to make the experience more engaging for young adults. This exciting addition is designed to provide both children and parents with a fun-filled and enriching experience during their stay. Nestled amidst the serene landscapes of the resort, the new Kids Zone has been designed to cater to the youngest guests with a variety of exciting and engaging activities such as Kiddy Ride, Naughty Bean, Gun shooting, Single Car 32, Air Hockey, Basketball Football, among other activities. The vibrant space also features safe, fun-filled attractions, including a jungle gym, interactive games, and creative art corners, ensuring that children can play, learn, and socialize in a secure environment. ‘We are delighted to introduce our new Kids Zone, which reflects our dedication to creating unforgettable experiences for families. We believe that a family vacation should be a time of relaxation, enjoyment, and quality bonding, and our Kids Zone is designed to enhance these precious moments, and this new area will allow kids to make lasting memories while enjoying their holiday." said Pardeep Siwach, Dy. General Manager- Accommodation at Mayfair Spring Valley Resort Guwahati. The Kids Zone also offers a supervised play area where trained professionals are present to assist and engage with children, giving parents some much-needed time to relax and enjoy the various amenities the resort has to offer. From yoga sessions, nature walks to the luxury spa, parents can indulge in their preferred activities while their little ones are entertained. With the addition of the Kids Zone, the resort aims to strengthen its appeal as a perfect getaway for families in the region. It reinforces the resort’s commitment to delivering premium services tailored to the needs of travelers of all ages. To celebrate the launch of the Kids Zone, the resort will be designing a special family package, which includes exclusive access to the new play area, family-friendly amenities, and discounted rates on rooms and dining.
IndiGo introduces direct flights connecting Durgapur to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati
IndiGo, India’s preferred carrier, has announced new routes connecting Durgapur with the cities of Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati, starting from August 30, 2024. Previously, Durgapur had direct connectivity with metro cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. With new flights to Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati, IndiGo will now operate 42 weekly flights from the city of Durgapur which will play a vital role in enhancing trade, travel, and tourism across the eastern part of India. Previously, with limited connectivity options and surface transport being a primary source of commute, travel time between Durgapur and Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati was almost 10 hours, 11 hours, and 21 hours respectively. With IndiGo's new direct flights, the travel time will be reduced to less than 2 hours on these routes. Furthermore, IndiGo is the only airline offering direct connectivity to all three destinations from Durgapur, further enhancing its commitment to providing convenient travel experiences for passengers while expanding its domestic network. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales at IndiGo, said: "We are pleased to announce new routes connecting Durgapur with Bhubaneswar, Bagdogra, and Guwahati. With these direct flights, we aim to provide our customers with further seamless connectivity. These new routes will significantly reduce travel time by up to 90%, providing passengers with more convenient travel options. As India’s leading carrier, we remain committed to providing our customers with seamless connections through the extensive 6E network, across India as well as overseas, while delivering on our promise of providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences.” Bhubaneswar, the capital of Odisha, also known as "The Temple City of India", draws pilgrims from all over the world. The city is a tourist hotspot and boasts of beautiful temple architecture. There are numerous tourist attractions in the city, including the Lingaraj Temple, Iskcon Temple, Tikarpada Wildlife Sanctuary, Rajarani Temple, and Nandankanan Zoological Park. Bhubaneswar is also a major industrial city in Orissa, with a number of iron and steel manufacturing plants. Located in the Bardhaman district of West Bengal, Durgapur is an industrial city, and it hosts a very mineral-rich belt. Planned by two American architects, it is home to the Durgapur Steel Plant, which opened in 1957. Situated on the banks of river Damodar, the city is also a hub of education and innovation with several renowned colleges and universities. Bagdogra is a small town located in the Darjeeling district of West Bengal. It is primarily known for its airport, which serves as a gateway to popular tourist destinations such as Darjeeling, Kalimpong, and Gangtok. Despite its size, Bagdogra offers a range of accommodation options, restaurants, and shopping centers, making it a convenient stopover for travellers exploring the region. Guwahati, the largest city in Assam, is a thriving center for culture and commerce. Situated alongside the Brahmaputra River, it features historic temples, lively markets, and abundant wildlife. With its picturesque landscapes and varied customs, Guwahati serves as a portal to the captivating northeastern area of India. Flight schedule: Flight No. Origin Destination Frequency Effective Departure Arrival 6E 7513 Bhubaneswar Durgapur Daily Aug 30, 2024 11:15 12:55 6E 7518 Durgapur Bhubaneswar Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun Aug 30, 2024 16:35 18:15 6E 7518 Durgapur Bhubaneswar Tue, Thu and Sat Aug 31, 2024 17:10 18:55 6E 7513 Durgapur Bagdogra Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun Aug 30, 2024 13:15 14:20 6E 7518 Bagdogra Durgapur Mon, Wed, Fri and Sun Aug 30, 2024 14:55 16:05 6E 7513 Durgapur Guwahati Tue, Thu and Sat Aug 31, 2024 13:15 14:40 6E 7518 Guwahati Durgapur Tue, Thu and Sat Aug 31, 2024 15:10 16:50
Akasa Air launches Agartala-Bengaluru flight via Guwahati on Oct 21
Akasa Air has launched its daily flight services in the Agartala-Bengaluru route, via Guwahati. A total of 107 passengers boarded the maiden flight, which was flagged-off by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at a simple ceremony at Agartala's Maharaja Bir Bikram airport. Tripura Transport Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, MBB Airport Director K. C. Meena among others were present in the ceremony. According to Akasa Air co-founder Belson Coutinho, the airliner, which completed 75 days of commercial operations on Friday, is a low cost start-up and currently operates 7 aircraft to 17 different destinations and the process is on to procure 10 more aircraft. Source: IANS
Akasa Air adds Guwahati, and Agartala
Akasa Air has a total of eleven non-stop routes along eight cities including - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, and Agartala from October 21, 2022. The airline expects to cross the 300 weekly flights mark by the end of its summer schedule. Akasa Air has added Guwahati as the seventh and Agartala as its eighth destination. The airline foraying further into the eastern cities of India has also announced additional daily flights on the Bengaluru-Chennai route that will commence from 21 October 2022. Akasa Air has a total of eleven non-stop routes along eight cities including - Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Kochi, Chennai, Mumbai, Delhi, Guwahati, and Agartala from 21 October 2022. Furthermore, the airline expects to cross the 300 weekly flights mark by the end of its summer schedule. Akasa Air co-founder and chief commercial officer Praveen Iyer said, "We are excited to announce the addition of Agartala and Guwahati as our latest destinations. Guwahati is the gateway to Assam and Agartala is one of the fastest growing cities in the region, and we are pleased to enhance air connectivity to provide a boost to the immense potential of the region's aviation, industrial, and tourism prospects. Apart from flights between Bengaluru and Agartala, we further augment our network between Bengaluru and Chennai by adding a 5th frequency between this route.”
Guwahati to Impahl via Tezu with flybig from Sept 26
flybig is adding one more sector under the ambitious UDAN (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) scheme on September 26, 2022. Guwahati – Tezu – Imphal – Tezu – Guwahati flights will operate on all days, except Mondays. Imphal, the cultural capital of Manipur is now getting directly connected to Tezu and Guwahati. This will now benefit travellers with reduced travel hours and make air travel economical with fares starting from INR 799 (approx. USD 9.86). While announcing the new sector, Sanjay Mandavia, CMD, flybig, said, “We are supporting the vision of our Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji of giving a major economic boost to hinterland regions of the nation.” “In coming days we will connect Imphal to major cities in east and north east with direct connections. We are humbled to inform that we are continuing to keep our commitment of providing air connectivity in the Northeast region through Ude Desh ka aam Nagrik scheme,” he added.
SpiceJet flags off-first ever daily non-stop flight on Guwahati-Dhaka IACS route
SpiceJet has launched daily non-stop flight services on the Guwahati-Dhaka-Guwahati route, under the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS). SpiceJet’s Guwahati-Dhaka flight is the first-ever to be operated under IACS. The flight, which earmarks a new milestone, also reiterates the airline’s commitment on enhancing connectivity in the North East region. Debojo Maharshi, chief marketing officer, SpiceJet said, “We believe that the tremendous success of Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) can be replicated in IACS as well thereby making international air travel much more affordable and convenient for Indians. Enhancing connectivity to the North-East has always been on top of our agenda and this new flight marks an important milestone in this regard.” SpiceJet is India’s largest and most organised regional player operating a fleet of 76 Boeing 737 aircraft, 31 Bombardier Q400 planes and two B737 freighters. With the launch of the new flight services between Guwahati and Dhaka, SpiceJet now operates two flights under IACS besides operating a total of 43 flights connecting 24 cities under UDAN. This is the highest number of flights being operated by any Indian airline under UDAN or the regional connectivity scheme.
SpiceJet to launch Guwahati-Dhaka flights
SpiceJet will launch Guwahati-Dhaka flight under the International Air Connectivity Scheme (IACS) from 1 July. In addition, the airline has launched 14 direct flights connecting metros and non-metros on its domestic network. All flights on the domestic network will commence operations from 20 June 2019. SpiceJet has also announced the launch of new flights on Bengaluru-Gwalior-Bengaluru and Kolkata-Gwalior-Kolkata sectors. The airline will also introduce daily flights on the Bengaluru-Belagavi-Bengaluru route under the UDAN scheme. The airline will add additional frequencies on the Kolkata-Dibrugarh-Kolkata (second frequency), Guwahati-Dibrugarh-Guwahati (second frequency) and two additional frequencies on Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Bengaluru sector (total five flights now). "International air travel will now become affordable and convenient for more Indians" All the new flights will be operational daily, except the flights on the Bengaluru-Mangalore-Bengaluru sector which will be operational on all days of the week except Mondays and Wednesdays. The flight on the Bengaluru-Gwalior-Bengaluru sector will be operational on all days of the week except Tuesdays whereas the flight on the Bengaluru-Belagavi-Bengaluru sector will be operational on all days of the week except Wednesdays. According to Shilpa Bhatia, chief sales and revenue officer at SpiceJet, “With the launch of our first flight under the International Air Connectivity Scheme, international air travel will now become affordable and convenient for more Indians.” Deploying its Bombardier Q400 aircraft on these routes, SpiceJet aims to further strengthen its network between metros and non-metros, she added.
ITC signs ‘Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri’
ITC Hotels Limited (ITCHL) is set to expand its presence in West Bengal with the signing of a management agreement for ‘Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri’. With this new luxury project, the portfolio of ITCHL in West Bengal now stands at 6 operating hotels and another 6 in various stages of development. Once open, all of these will collectively provide over 1540 keys across various brands at 12 locations in West Bengal. In a short period of time, Brand Mementos has created a strong niche for itself. Both ‘Mementos by ITC Hotels Ekaaya Udaipur’ and ‘Mementos by ITC Hotels Jaipur’ have established themselves as destination driven experiential resorts that focus on bespoke service offerings blended with unique luxury weddings venues in the two historical cities of Rajasthan. These resorts are recognised among the top choice for family vacations and for those seeking a holistic wellness experience. Complimenting the existing portfolio, will be Mementos by ITC Hotels in Narendra Nagar, Rishikesh under development in Uttarakhand. Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri will be the fourth address for the brand and will also be the first luxury resort of ITCHL in eastern India. Set within the 700-acre Dagapur Tea Estate in Siliguri, the luxury resort facilities will be spread across 22 acres and is expected to open for guests in 2029. Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri will feature 180 guest rooms, the signature Kaya Kalp Spa and choice of dedicated banquet spaces, be it for meetings, exhibitions, conventions, celebrations or large weddings. Anil Chadha, Managing Director, ITC Hotels said: "The signing marks Mementos by ITC Hotels foray into Eastern India. Domestic tourism has been on the rise with travellers wanting to experience destinations that offer unique immersive stays. This project will be a defining moment for hospitality, especially in the wedding segment for the eastern region.” Basant Berlia, Group Managing Director, LR Berlia Group said: “We are excited to have signed Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri with ITC Hotels Limited. It is a matter of pride for us to develop this luxury resort in West Bengal. We are confident that this development will play a pivotal role in elevating the region's tourism and hospitality landscape." Located 15 km from the Bagdogra International Airport, Mementos by ITC Hotels Siliguri will have excellent connectivity from nearby cities of Darjeeling, Gangtok and Guwahati. The expansive resort will offer well-appointed guestrooms, an all-day dining, specialty restaurant, a bar, a pool bar & an experiential tea lounge.
Seven Adani Airports manage over 6.8 million DigiYatra transactions since rollout in august 2023
Adani Airports Holdings Limited (AAHL) has announced the onboarding of Mangaluru International Airport and Thiruvananthapuram International Airport into the DigiYatra initiative of the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA). With this, all seven operational airports of AAHL now offer passengers access to use DigiYatra to access the airports. This significant step aligns with AAHL’s commitment to enhance passenger experience through seamless and contactless travel. Jeet Adani, Director, AAHL, stated: "Since its launch on 15 August 2023, DigiYatra took flight at five of our airports: Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Lucknow, and Guwahati. Offering the DigiYatra experience to our passengers in Mangaluru and Thiruvananthapuram Airports underscores AAHL’s dedication to the adoption of innovative technologies that enhance passenger convenience and security. We have seen a substantial rise in the adoption of DigiYatra by passengers, with some of our airports showing a utilisation as high as 37 percent in one day. More passengers are opting for the convenience and speed of DigiYatra, thereby redefining their travel experience”. Implementation of DigiYatra is testament to AAHL's commitment to transform the aviation sector in India by embracing cutting-edge technology and providing world-class services to passengers. The DigiYatra initiative aims to provide a paperless and hassle-free travel experience for passengers, leveraging facial recognition technology for seamless entry at airports. The facial recognition technology used by DigiYatra enables seamless passage at various checkpoints. DigiYatra eliminates the need for physical documents, making the travel process efficient and ecologically friendly. It provides an additional layer of security by verifying passenger identity through biometric data. DigiYatra also reduces wait times at various touchpoints, ensuring a smoother and quicker journey for passengers. Security and privacy are central to Digi Yatra's mission.
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