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Mountains or Beaches – Both
Favourite Holiday Destination – Switzerland
Best travel hack – Keep Cash handy
Window or Aisle seat – Window
Favourite Cuisine – Indian
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Rubina Sharma, EAM – Rooms & Business Development, Eros Hotel New Delhi Nehru Place
Air India receives GDP Certification for Cargo Business
Air India has been awarded the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for its Cargo business. Air India is the first and only Indian carrier, and among a few in Asia, to have achieved this global standard for excellence in handling, storage, and transportation of time and temperature-sensitive pharmaceutical shipments. The GDP certification validates Air India’s compliance with international guidelines for the safe and secure distribution of pharmaceuticals. In the financial year 2024-25, Air India transported over 4,000 tonnes of pharmaceuticals across the globe.
SAMHI Hotels and GIC announce an Upscale+ hotel investment platform in India
GIC and SAMHI Hotels Limited have entered into a strategic partnership to establish an investment platform (the “Joint Venture”) for upscale and higher hotel assets in India. The partnership will be incubated with five of SAMHI’s hotels with more than 1,000 rooms (the “Seed Assets”) valued at INR2,200 crores with GIC acquiring a significant minority stake in the underlying SPVs. The hotels are located in high density office micro-markets in Bengaluru and Pune..
Kids Go Free this Summer at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island is elevating family holidays this season with an exclusive summer offer that lets kids under 12, stay, dine and play for free—making it the perfect choice for both international travellers and UAE residents. Guests can now enjoy this benefit as part of The Perfect Escape package, combining luxury, relaxation and unmatched value. Enjoy a one-night stay, which includes a complimentary upgrade to a Beachfront Junior Suite with Terrace. Begin the day with breakfast for two at The Market, where a separate kids’ food zone provides child-friendly options for all three meals. In the evening, Ula offers a set dinner menu for two, which includes two refreshing cocktails.
Amiya Mehta takes over as General Manager at Hyatt Regency Dharamshala
Hyatt Regency Dharamshala Resort has announced the appointment of Amiya Mehta as its new General Manager. With more than 17 years of experience in the hospitality industry, he brings a strong background in strategic leadership and operational excellence to his new role. As General Manager, Mehta will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the resort’s operations. His focus will be on elevating guest satisfaction, streamlining operations, and maintaining the high standards that Hyatt is known for.
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