Austria partners with VFS to streamline higher education opportunities
H.E. Ms. Katharina Wieser, Austrian Ambassador to India, and Armstrong Pame, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Education have unveiled a landmark collaboration between Austria’s leading Technical Universities (TU Wien, TU Graz, TU Leoben) and VFS Education Services. The programme enables Indian engineering students from ANABIN colleges to pursue higher education in Austria with streamlined application processes, summer/winter intakes, and a one-year post-study visa extension, boosting Indo-Austria educational ties.
Visit Qatar wraps up two-city India Roadshow
Visit Qatar successfully concluded its two-city India roadshow, engaging top travel agents and tour operators across Mumbai and Delhi. The B2B event featured 29 partners, including 18 leading hotels and 11 DMCs, highlighting Qatar’s offerings in leisure, stopovers, MICE, weddings, luxury, and wellness. With its modern yet cultural appeal, Qatar showcased its readiness to welcome Indian travellers.
Zone Connect by THE Park signed in Vishakhapatnam
ASPHL) announced the signing of a new Zone Connect by THE Park in Vishakhapatnam, strengthening its footprint in Andhra Pradesh. Located on Beach Road, near the port and airport, the 52-room hotel will feature modern amenities, Café C all-day dining, an open-air coffee shop, an outdoor pool, and banquet facilities for up to 300 guests. It will cater to both leisure and corporate travellers.
Preferred Hotels & Resorts unveils first Private Jet Experience
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has launched its first private jet journey—Legendary Journeys – The Ultimate Private Jet Experience—in partnership with Bucketlist Xperiences. Running from October 6–23, 2026, the 17-night trip will cover Singapore, India, Rwanda, Kenya, Greece, Morocco, and London. Travellers will enjoy curated moments like gorilla trekking, a royal celebration in Jaipur, Santorini sunsets, and Moroccan starlit dining.
#First Opinion
“We are delighted to unveil Fortune Airport Road Kochi, a strategic landmark of the culturally rich cosmopolitan Kerala – that embodies both modernity and tradition reflecting a harmonious blend of heritage and progress. A significant addition to our growing footprint in the Southern region, this hotel is aptly positioned to meet the requirements of contemporary travellers and will cater to the growing demand for quality hotels in the city, particularly in the rapidly evolving airport corridor.”
Anil Chadha,
Managing Director, ITC Hotels Limited
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