Category: Travel

Khanvel Resort Turns “Atmanirbhar”, Uses Resort Property to Grow Veggies

Vijay Raman

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India PM Modi announced recently in an address that it intends to make the nation self-sufficient and self-reliant and urged every individual, community and business to adopt the same function. Very close to this vision, MD Nirmal Jain of Khanvel Resort has already converted the huge well spread property into an organic zone. Following this the ‘Atmanirbhar Yojana’ came into existence which promotes the concept of availing local products and services and reinstates the slogan of ‘Make in India’. Khanvel Resorts which has property spread over more than 15 acres…

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Insight Vacations sees a growing demand for premium escorted travels in 2020

Vijay Raman

Insight Vacations, a global leader in premium guided vacations, has reported a rise in demand for escorted travels in India despite the slowdown in 2019. It announced 23% increase in sales in India this year. “There is a swell in the demand for escorted travels in 2019 and we have already received booking requests for November- December, 2020. Nearly 60% of the travellers are from Delhi and Mumbai. Rest 40% demand has come from cities like Chandigarh, Jaipur, Chennai, Kolkata etc”, said Anthony Lim, Managing Director, Insight Vacations and Luxury…

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KSL Capital Invests in Soneva

Vijay Raman

Soneva one of the world’s leading luxury resort developers and operators, announced today that an affiliate of KSL Capital Partners, LLC has taken a significant minority stake in the company. Soneva operates a collection of luxury resorts in the Maldives and Thailand. The partnership with KSL underscores the attractiveness of the Soneva brand and will support the company’s short- and long-term development goals. Soneva Jani Resort – 3 Bedroom Water Reserve As part of KSL’s investment, Sailing Capital, which had invested in Soneva in 2014, redeemed its investment in Soneva. With the…

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World Tourism Forum Lucerne Identifies India to Provide a Fillip to the Country’s Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Industry

Vijay Raman

Martin Barth, President & CEO, WTFL New Delhi, India . In association with IHCL and Tata Trusts, WTFL commits to encourage innovation and entrepreneurship for the sector . The eagerly awaited Innovation Camp garners over 200 promising entries from India and South East Asia . Exciting new concepts await to be evaluated for their game changing ideas in innovation and sustainability After attaining a successful stature at global level, World Tourism Forum Lucerne (WTFL) is making its debut in India and has received over 200 participation requests for the upcoming…

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Moscow Launches Hotline for Tourists

Vijay Raman

Visitors to the Russian capital can get 24/7 help The Moscow Tourist Information Support Centre has launched a new hotline for tourists in Moscow. Visitors to the Russian capital can now get 24/7 help via a short number – 122, as well as a ten-digit landline number – +7 (495) 122-01-11. Moscow Call Centre operators will advise on how to pay fares in the Metro and get to the airport, how to get from one location to another, and where to rent a bike. They will also provide information on…

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