Air India launches ‘Easy Connect’ from Varanasi
Air India has launched its first ‘Easy Connect’ flight from Varanasi, operationalising the Government’s hub-and-spoke model to link Indian cities with global destinations. The inaugural AI1111 flight departed Varanasi at 09:23 AM, connecting passengers via Delhi to international destinations including Dubai, Colombo, Jeddah, Riyadh, Kathmandu and Phuket. The service will soon expand to 11 cities, including Ahmedabad, Chennai, Mumbai and Hyderabad.
Bintan gains popularity among Indian travellers
Bintan, Indonesia’s tropical island destination near Singapore, is witnessing rising interest from Indian travellers seeking short-haul, experience-led international holidays. Its easy connectivity via Singapore, pristine beaches, wellness retreats, golf courses, water sports and nature-based experiences are driving demand. The destination is also attracting families, leisure groups and MICE travellers, supported by world-class resorts, event venues and corporate-friendly experiences for meetings, incentives and retreats.
Quick Shots
What does travel mean to you? Define it in one word.
Soul fuel and freedom
If you could sell only one experience for the rest of your career, what would it be?
Any experience that turns guests into story tellers
If your work life had a movie title, what would you call it?
Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara – making memories and travel experiences
What is one life lesson the travel industry has taught you?
The smallest gestures often create the biggest and most beautiful memories
Name one destination that deserves more love from the travel trade?
South Goa – it offers pristine beaches, rich culture and a slow authentic side of Goa
-Guitry Velho, Director and Vice President, The Heritage Village Resort & Spa, Select Holiday Resorts
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