TOURISM AND HOTEL INDUSTRY AWARENESS - August 2022
Aug 2022
Apr 24, 2023
Govt Launches Fifth Round of Regional Air Connectivity Scheme 'UDAN 5.0'
The government launched the fifth round of the regional air connectivity scheme to further enhance the connectivity to remote and regional areas. Under UDAN 5.0, viability gap funding (VGF) will be capped at 600 kilometres stage length for both priority and non-priority areas, which was earlier capped at 500 km. Besides, no pre-determined routes would be offered. Only network and individual route proposals by airlines will be considered.
Under the fifth round of Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik (UDAN) or Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS), the focus will be on Category-2 (20-80 seats) and Category-3 (more than 80 seats). As per reports, the earlier stage length cap of 600 kilometres is waived and there is no restriction on the distance between the origin and destination of the flight. Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said this new and stronger version of the scheme will raise the momentum, connecting new routes and bring us closer to the target of operationalising 1,000 routes and 50 additional airports, heliports and water aerodromes in the near future.
Apr 17, 2023
India retains top status in International Flight Safety Standards
India's International Aviation Safety Assessment rating will continue to remain in Category One as the country meets the international standards for aviation safety oversight. India received category one status after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) of the United States conducted an audit of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in the areas covering aircraft operations, airworthiness, and personnel licensing.
FAA under its International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program determines whether a country complies with safety standards established by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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.
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