
Eco Hotels partners with Kesari Tours to expand footprint in Spiritual Destinations
Eco Hotels & Resorts Limited has announced a strategic partnership with Kesari Tours Pvt. Ltd. to strengthen its presence in India’s spiritual destinations. The collaboration will enhance offerings in key cities like Varanasi and Ayodhya, combining sustainable hospitality with pilgrimage expertise. Aligned with Eco Hotels’ asset-light growth strategy, the partnership aims to boost occupancy, improve RevPAR, and deliver seamless, meaningful travel experiences for spiritual and leisure travellers.
Air India partners with WestJet to expand India–North America connectivity
Air India has announced an interline partnership with Canada-based carrier WestJet to enhance connectivity beyond Toronto and Vancouver. The agreement enables seamless single-ticket itineraries, coordinated baggage transfers, and smoother travel experiences. Passengers can now access 17 destinations across Canada and 14 U.S. cities via WestJet. Select routes, including Halifax and Calgary, are also accessible through Air India’s European gateways such as London, Paris, and Amsterdam.
Quick Shots
Your most unexpected skill outside travel?
I like to write poetry and songs. I have been rhyming since I was 5. I like to write about my experiences and others’ experiences.
A destination that pleasantly surprised you?
Cape Town, for its Table Mountain.
Your go-to travel hack that always works?
Be it business or leisure, plan in advance. That way, you get hotels and sometimes flights as well at a very competitive rate.
If travel had a theme song, what would yours be?
Yun Hi Chala Chal.
Rakesh Bhandari,
Director of Global Sales, Dusit Hotels & Resorts
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