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TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - April 2022

Apr 2022

Apr 14, 2023

India's First Semi-High Speed Regional Rail Service Named 'RAPIDX'

The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) named India's first semi-high-speed regional rail services as 'RAPIDX'. These trains will operate on the Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, which are being constructed to link important urban nodes across the National Capital Region (NCR). The name 'RAPIDX' has been selected because it is simple to read and pronounce in different languages.
In addition to signifying speed and progress, the X in the name denotes next generation technology and the new-age mobility solution. It also represents youth, optimism, and energy.

Apr 12, 2023

Mumbai among 19 Cities with the Best Public Transport in the World

Berlin in Germany was named the city with the most exceptional public transport system globally, according to a survey conducted by Time Out, a London-based media outlet that specializes in the hospitality industry and identifies itself as a global brand committed to urban life. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, came in second place. Mumbai, the top-ranked Indian city, secured the 19th spot in the rankings. Meanwhile, Mumbai boasts a grand suburban railway network that is a boon for the metropolitan region with a population of about 12.5 million. "81 per cent of locals say it's easy to cross Mumbai by public transport, and the system certainly keeps the metropolis moving, with millions using the city's buses, rickshaws, metro and taxis on a daily basis.
A survey conducted by Time Out, which polled 20,000 respondents across 50 cities worldwide to measure public opinion on their local transportation systems, revealed that Berlin has the most dependable, secure, and comfortable public transport network, with 97% of its residents commending the system. Among the top 10 cities ranked in the survey, five were in Asia, with Tokyo topping the list at number three. Berlin's U-Bahn, which includes nine easily accessible lines and a total of 175 stations, received particular praise from respondents for its efficiency.
List of world's top 10 cities with best public transit system are: Berlin, Prague, Tokyo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taipei, Shanghai and Amsterdam.

Apr 06, 2023

Delhi Breaks into League of Top Ten Busiest Airports for the First Time

Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport broke into the club of the world's 10 busiest airports in terms of the number of passengers handled, as per Airports Council International (ACI). The global trade association of airports ranked the Delhi Airport at the ninth spot for 2022, just ahead of Paris's Charles de Gaulle Airport.
The airport was ranked as the 13th busiest for 2021 and 17th busiest for 2019. The Delhi airport is India's largest and is the only airport from South and Southeast Asia to feature in ACI's list of the 10 busiest airports.

Mar 24, 2023

Sudesh Poddar New President of FHRAI

Sudesh Kumar Poddar was elected as the President of India's oldest hotel industry association, Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI). Poddar was declared elected as President at the EC meeting, under the supervision of a court appointed observer in Delhi.
Poddar served FHRAI as its honouree Treasurer previously. A hotelier since 1977, Poddar owns a 4-star hotel in Assam and multiple restaurants in Kolkata which includes the iconic 70-year-old Chinese restaurant, Songhai.
The election of Poddar as President also brought to an end to a five-year long leadership stalemate in the apex hospitality federation.

Mar 23, 2023

CAPA India Aviation Summit

Indian aviation industry leaders gathered in Delhi for the CAPA India Aviation Summit 2023. This is the first time after 2019 that CAPA organised this summit. The event drew top executives from Air India, Spice Jet, Vistara, and Akasa Air.
Campbell Wilson, the CEO of Air India, kicked off the event with an update on the airline's plans.
Overall the event showcased the industry's growing optimism about the future, with many airlines announcing expansion plans and significant investments in new aircraft. It is evident that the Indian aviation industry is ready to soar higher and reach new heights.

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