DigiYatra Launched at Three Airports for Face Scan Entry
Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia launched the first phase of the Centre's ambitious DigiYatra facility for three airports where entry and boarding will be made more seamless with the use of a facial recognition system.
In the first phase, the minister launched the system for Delhi, Bengaluru and Varanasi airports.
As part of the second phase, the system will be launched in Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune and Vijayawada by March 2023.
The DigiYatra facility will allow passengers to link their travel and identity documents and create a facial scan beforehand, which will do away with the need for them to produce boarding passes or identity cards when they arrive at an airport, drop their baggage, or proceed for boarding. Instead, passengers will need to show their face to a facial recognition camera to authenticate themselves.
Nov 30, 2022
ETAA Announces Saurabh Tuteja as New Chairman, North India
Saurabh Tuteja was chosen the new Chairman of Enterprising Travel Agents Association (ETAA), North India Chapter. He got elevated from the post of General Secretary and took the baton from Sangeeta Manocha who now serves as an advisor to ETAA.
Tuteja shared that under his supervision and association's efforts, ETAA will be creating more opportunities for the members to learn, network and empower. He added that he will continue to contribute to the success and growth of association.
Enterprising Travel Agent's Association (ETAA), is a professional association representing the Retail tour operator/travel industry in India. ETAA's North India chapter has been actively creating opportunities to bring members on one platform of knowledge sharing and supporting each other.
Nov 15, 2022
India to Build its First Hydrogen Fuel Cell Catamaran Vessel
Cochin Shipyard signed an MoU with the Inland Waterways Authority of India to build the country's first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel for Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. Another MoU was signed by the Shipyard for the construction of six electric catamaran vessels for Uttar Pradesh and two more such vessels for Guwahati.
The MoU by the Shipyard was signed in the presence of Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal.
Union Minister for Heavy Industry Mahendra Nath Pandey, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, and other dignitaries were part of the event.
The Cochin Shipyard informed us that the air-conditioned hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel will have a seating capacity for 100 passengers.
It will be deployed at Varanasi after the test and trials are done in Kochi.
The air-conditioned electric hybrid vessels are designed for short-distance commutes in riverine waters.
Nov 09, 2022
Kerala Tourism Bags Responsible Tourism Global Award in London Travel Mart
The Kerala Tourism bagged the prestigious Responsible Tourism Global award at the World Travel Mart held in London.
State Tourism Minister P. A. Mohammed Riyas received the award on behalf of the department at London and said that it was an encouragement for the Kerala tourism sector.
The award was given for the STREET project implemented by the Responsible Tourism Mission under the Kerala Government.
The 'street' initiative is a water protection and conservation project in Tourism sector implemented with public participation.
The Jury made special remarks about the water street project implemented at Maravanthuruthu in Kottayam district.
The project aims to deepen the canals and various water bodies and clean them for the purpose of tourism activities.
Nov 07, 2022
Tourism Ministry to Participate in World Travel Market
India is participating in the three-day World Travel Mart November 7 to 9, 2022, which is one of the largest international travel exhibitions, in London to showcase itself as a preferred destination for tourism.
With the reopening of the country to foreign tourists after a gap of almost two years, this year's (2022) participation of India is particularly significant.
The objective is to showcase the diverse tourism products and services, including medical value travel, luxury trains and the gamut of tourism products to the international business community.
This year, the Indian delegation is being led by Arvind Singh, Union Tourism Secretary and also includes Rakesh Verma, additional secretary and other senior officials from the ministry, besides representatives from the Indian travel and tourism stakeholders.
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