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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - October 2019

Oct 2019

Sep 22, 2023

IndiGo Announces Codeshare with British Airways

India's largest domestic airline and budget air carrier IndiGo announced a codeshare partnership with British Airways. With the announcement, IndiGo further enhanced its partnership with international airlines across the globe. This is the second codeshare partnership by IndiGo with a United Kingdom based airline. The air carrier already has codeshare partnerships with Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, American Airlines, Air France-KLM, Australian carrier Qantas and Virgin Atlantic.
Codeshare is a partnership between two airlines that allows an airline to place its two-letter identification code on the flight schedules of another airline. This means that flights can be marketed by one airline and operated by another.

Sep 21, 2023

Aviation Ministry Permits Akasa Air to Launch International Flights

Akasa Air received approval from the civil aviation ministry for starting international flights and is looking to fly to destinations in South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
The airline, which is currently grappling with pilot shortage issues, has a fleet of 20 aircraft and plans to start flying to overseas destinations by year-end (2023).
Akasa Air is an Indian low-cost airline headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. It was founded by Vinay Dube and Aditya Ghosh in 2021.
The airline began commercial operation with its first flight service from Mumbai to Ahmedabad on August 7, 2022.

Sep 20, 2023

Goa Govt. Launches Taxi Service App to Facilitate Easy Travel for Tourists

The Goa government launched a taxi service app through which people can book a cab online to travel anywhere within the coastal state. Chief Minister Pramod Sawant launched the 'Goa Taxi App' in the presence of state Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte, Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) chairman Ganesh Gaonkar and director of tourism Suneel Anchipaka.

Sep 14, 2023

Vijayawada Gets IGBC's 'Green Railway Station' Certification

Vijayawada Railway Station was awarded the 'Green Railway Station' certification with the highest rating of platinum by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its efforts in improving the environmental standards and providing eco-friendly services to passengers.
This was an upgradation of the station's ratings, from gold in 2019 to platinum in 2023.
Vijayawada railway station is the second in the South Central Railway (SCR) zone after Secunderabad to have bagged the platinum rating.
The IGBC-CII Green Railway Stations Rating System is a voluntary initiative that aims to facilitate the adoption of green concepts in railway stations. The system helps to address national priorities such as water conservation, waste management, energy efficiency, reduced use of fossil fuels, and lesser dependency on virgin materials.
The rating is based on six environmental categories as defined by IGBC which include sustainable station facility, health, hygiene and sanitation, energy efficiency, water efficiency, smart and green initiatives and innovation and development.

Sep 13, 2023

Hinduja Group to Reopen Old War Office of Churchill as Luxury Hotel

Hinduja Group collaborated with Raffles Hotels & Resorts to restore The Old War Office (OWO) of Britain's World War II-era Prime Minister Winston Churchill.
The property with 120 guest rooms and suites, along with restaurants and spas, will be inaugurated on September 26 as a brand-new luxury hotel in the heart of London.
The Hinduja Family had acquired the landmark building on Whitehall, opposite Downing Street, over eight years ago. The Old War Office, originally completed in 1906 and designed by British architect William Young, was formerly the site of the original Palace of Whitehall.

Indian Navy, Uber Team Up for Private Travel of Naval Personnel, Families

The Indian Navy joined hands with cab aggregator Uber to provide reliable, convenient, safe and economical mobility solutions for personal travel and commute of naval personnel and families across the country. The Navy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uber in the presence of Navy Chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar and senior officials of the company.
This MoU aligns with Chief of Naval Staff's vision of 'happy personnel' under 'SHIPS FIRST' and is a maiden initiative in the armed forces. It is also in furtherance of Government of India's 'Digital India' vision of embracing technology for transformative change.

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