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Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks has unveiled the traditional Onam Sandhya, a multi-course vegetarian meal served on a ginormous banana leaf featuring over 25 dishes. The Sadhya will be available on the 8th of September 2022. Onam is an annual harvest festival celebrated in the state of Kerala, one of the major festivals for Keralites and other southern states of India. From Pulissery to Pachadi, celebrate this festivity in true gourmet style with elevated delicacies like Erissery, Thenga Choru, Avial Ada Pradaman, Pal Payasam, Parippu Payasam along with traditional dishes from across the state, including a variety of curries, fried snacks, pickles, and sweets served alongside red rice. . With preparations beginning much in advance, Sadhya brings the community together in forging a memorable affair. Enjoy the traditional experience with authentic regional Kerala dishes at Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks and make the most of this extravaganza at the multi-cuisine restaurant ‘Ministry of Food’. Date: 8th of September 2022 Place: Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks Time: 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm Entry fee: INR 999 plus taxes, per person For table reservations, call on +91 73537 59841 / +91 80 6679 9999.

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks Offers Traditional Onam Sadhya for Food Connoisseurs

September 5, 2022

Hilton Bangalore Embassy GolfLinks has unveiled the traditional Onam Sandhya, a multi-course vegetarian meal served on a ginormous banana leaf...read more

IndiGo commences new direct flights between Mumbai and Ras Al Khaimah, adds 100th destination to 6E network

IndiGo Boosts Connectivity between India and Middle East with 6 New Flights

September 5, 2022

IndiGo, India’s leading carrier has announced a new daily direct flight from Hyderabad-Riyadh, along with additional frequencies on Hyderabad-Doha...read more

Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo Airlines have entered a new codeshare agreement between the UK and India, offering seamless connections and increased opportunities for frequent flyers to earn more points than ever before. The codeshare partnership will mean customers booking a Virgin Atlantic ticket will be able to fly on the airline’s London Heathrow to Delhi and Mumbai flights and connect to and from 7 additional cities in India. Later this year, the agreement will be expanded to cover a total of 16 destinations throughout India, as well as connections onto Virgin Atlantic’s extensive US network operated via London Heathrow. The agreement will allow Virgin Atlantic to sell seats to passengers connecting onto IndiGo flights. The initial codeshare destinations in India include Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, Delhi and Mumbai. The additional destinations will include Kochi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Vadodara, Indore and Visakhapatnam. The new codeshare agreement will allow Virgin Atlantic’s Flying Club members to reach their rewards faster, with opportunities to earn both Virgin Points and Tier Points available on every codeshare with IndiGo. The codeshare flights will be available this week for booking for travel beyond 27th September, subject to government approval. According to Juha Jarvinen, Chief Commercial Officer at Virgin Atlantic, “We’re thrilled to launch a new codeshare partnership with IndiGo. This summer marks our largest ever flying programme from India with three daily direct services to London and our new partnership takes our commitment to even greater heights. IndiGo is India’s largest airline and its extensive network will offer Virgin Atlantic customers even more choice when travelling between the UK and India, as well as offering seamless connections for onward travel across our extensive US route network." Mr. Ronojoy Dutta, Chief Executive Officer and Wholetime Director, IndiGo said, “We are pleased to announce our codeshare with Virgin Atlantic to provide enhanced connectivity to the passengers. This will not only help offer a seamless travel experience from London to as many as 16 destinations in India, but also open up international trade opportunities throughout the country via enhanced accessibility. We look forward to having Virgin Atlantic’s customers on our lean clean flying machine, as we extend our on-time, affordable, courteous and hassle-free travel experience.” Codeshare destinations: Domestic destinations in India Phase one Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Goa, Delhi, Mumbai Phase two Kochi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Pune, Coimbatore, Nagpur, Vadodara, Indore and Vishakhapatnam Connect on IndiGo to and from London Heathrow via Delhi / Mumbai

Virgin Atlantic & IndiGo Enter Into Codeshare Agreement

September 1, 2022

Virgin Atlantic and IndiGo Airlines have entered a new codeshare agreement between the UK and India, offering seamless connections...read more

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of thousands of travel suppliers worldwide, have announced a new agreement including distribution on the Travelport+ platform and expanding the ongoing travel retailing and distribution relationship between Travelport and Ethiopian. Once the airline makes content via NDC distribution available, both companies will work together to provide agents with access to NDC content and functionality from Ethiopian Airlines in the Travelport+ platform. As part of the agreement, Ethiopian Airlines will become a new participant in Travelport’s Rich Content & Branding (RC&B) program. As a top 100 carrier booked through Travelport, the carrier is laying the foundation to ensure that Travelport-connected agencies can access the most robust, enriched Ethiopian Airlines’ content following its current fleet expansion. “As we are now investing in our ability to meet high demand for travel following the pandemic, it is crucial that we deepen our partnership with Travelport as they understand our need to efficiently deliver simplified access to our growing content,” said Lemma Yadecha, Chief Commercial Officer at Ethiopian Airlines. David Gomes, Head of Regional Air Partners, EMEA at Travelport, said: “Our renewed, expanded agreement with Ethiopian Airlines to include Travelport RC&B participation is a significant step in evolving and modernizing Ethiopian’s retailing strategy. Travelport+ was built to manage multiple sources of content and effectively merchandize personalized and dynamic offers, which will greatly benefit the agency community and provide a better experience for Ethiopian’s travellers as the airline pushes its NDC strategy forward.”

Ethiopian Airlines & Travelport Sign New Distribution Agreement for Rich Content & Branding Participation

August 31, 2022

Ethiopian Airlines, the largest carrier in Africa, and Travelport, a global technology company that powers bookings for hundreds of...read more

Kandima Maldives has launched the #anythingbutordinary initiative for couples to start their new lives together. The K’Krew creates incredible celebrations for customers, from unique proposal ideas, pre-wedding get-togethers and photo shoots to tailor-made (desti)nation weddings in the most Instagram-worthy settings. A secluded 3-km island surrounded by crystal clear waters and white sands, Kandima creates the ultimate experiences with a host of indulgences across extraordinary settings and picturesque locations. Kandima takes pride in being one of the very few resorts in the Maldives where experiences are tailor-made for guests, positioning itself as the ultimate lifestyle desti(nation) in the affordable luxury segment. The island resort has successfully hosted various small to large-scale events and celebrations, including full island buyouts for weddings. From the very first moment, Kandima’s kool wedding planners will guide you through each step of the wedding planning process, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free on-ground implementation. Various locations at Kandima allow guests to customize each celebration venue to reflect their unique style and preferences. For instance, a movable marquee setup is an excellent option for larger groups, with a maximum capacity of 120 guests, while Azure offers a combination of indoor and outdoor seating with a capacity of up to 40 guests. Forbidden Bar is great for an evening gathering with drinks and music for up to 60 guests. For bigger events, the Ken’s Cove Private Island is just 5 minutes from Kandima and can accommodate up to 500 guests. Situated at the tip of the island, Kakuni Point and Coconut Grove are popular outdoor wedding venues. Kandima Maldives has optimal safety measures in place, and the staff takes all the necessary precautions, PCR test facilities and temperature checks are available on call. Kandima’s Medical Klinic has state-of-the-art technology and medical equipment available for guests 24x7. There are three doctors on the island, a visiting dentist and a diving safety officer. The resort’s safety programme K’OnGuard is run by an internationally trained health and safety manager. Additional procedures cover the safety and wellbeing requirements across all contact points, including transfers, public areas, restaurants and kitchens, bars, rooms, activities, the spa and fitness centre, and all back-of-house operations. Thanks and regards

Kandima Maldives Now Hosts Proposals and Weddings

August 31, 2022

Kandima Maldives has launched the #anythingbutordinary initiative for couples to start their new lives together. The K’Krew creates incredible...read more

Sri Lankan Airlines Hosts Travel Agents and Sports Influencers for Sri Lanka Vs Australia Test

August 31, 2022

Sri Lankan Airlines, the national airline of Sri Lanka and member of the one world airline alliance, recently hosted...read more

Anti-Aging Skincare by NutriGlow Launched on Myntra

August 31, 2022

NutriGlow, a homegrown beauty brand in India, has partnered with Indian fashion e-commerce major Myntra to launch its limited-edition...read more

IndiGo Promotes Sustainability, Join WEF Campaign ‘Clear Skies for Tomorrow’

August 31, 2022

IndiGo, a leading carrier in India, became a signatory in the Clear Skies for Tomorrow, India Coalition campaign, spearheaded...read more

11x World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) won the 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy at Kuda Huraa, winning against Rob Machado (USA) and Taylor Knox (USA) in Round One. Slater then went on to match up against local wildcard and Maldives Surfing Champion Hussain “Iboo” Areef (MDV) in the first Semifinal, and advanced to the Final Round. “I am very honoured and very happy to have surfed these past few days,” said Iboo. “These guys are legends, they are the people I watched when I was learning to surf. They had a big impact on my surfing career. That last heat with Kelly was probably the best heat of my life. I never thought in my dreams that I would be surfing against him, man-on-man. He’s hard to beat, he’s the best in the world! I don’t think I’ll get to see anyone else like him in my lifetime, so this has been an amazing opportunity.” Slater then went on to compete against Rob Machado (USA) in the Thruster Division Final, where he scored a 9.33, the highest wave score of the event, in the dying minutes of the heat. This solidified his second victory of the event, making him not only the Single-Fin Winner but now also the Thruster Champion. “This whole event has been so fun, it’s been really relaxed with the guys,” said Slater. “To have this crew together has been really enjoyable, and Iboo has been a great addition. I’ve never met him before, but he’s had a smile on his face the whole time – it was so nice to get to know him and surf with him. He said he was really stoked to surf a heat with me today, and I was really happy to surf with him too. He’s just a really good dude.” Following the Thruster Division Final, the two surfers with the most points accumulated throughout the event were set to surf in the Grand Final. Slater and Shane Dorian (HAW), who have been the most consistent surfers over each division, were the Finalists. The two have been going head-to-head throughout the event, Dorian with two-out-of-three heat wins against Slater. The 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy is a luxury surfing event like no other, and the iconic lineup of Momentum Generation surfers (Kelly Slater, Taylor Knox, Rob Machado, Shane Dorian and Ross Williams), along with local wildcard Hussain “Iboo” Areef, have made this year one for the history books. Thruster Division Results: Kelly Slater (USA) – 1st Rob Machado (USA) – 2nd Shane Dorian (USA) – 3rd Hussain “Iboo” Areef (MDV) – 3rd Ross Williams (USA) – 5th Taylor Knox (USA) – 5th

Kelly Slater Wins 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy

August 31, 2022

11x World Champion Kelly Slater (USA) won the 2022 Four Seasons Maldives Surfing Champions Trophy at Kuda Huraa, winning against Rob Machado...read more

Chalo DMC Opens New Office in Almaty, Kazakhstan

August 30, 2022

ChaloDMC, a destination management company having a philosophy of specializing in key destinations, has added Kazakhstan to its ever-growing range...read more