Visa applications to Poland now routed through VFS Global
The Embassy of the Republic of Poland in New Delhi has informed that starting December, visa applications from its consular district will be accepted through VFS Global visa application centers in Delhi, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Lucknow. Registration for the appointments in the VFS Global system opened on November 23, 2023. The Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in Mumbai is currently working on a new solution for the visa application processing system.
Gujarat CM inaugurates 14th CIC by ICPB in Gandhinagar
India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) recently organised the 14th Convention India Conclave (CIC) at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar, as part of the preparations for the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024. The event, with the theme “Sustainable MICE: Empowering Event Towards the $5 Trillion Economy,” was aimed at showcasing Gujarat’s potential for MICE tourism. Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Minister of Tourism Mulubhai Bera inaugurated the conclave. The event brough together close to 300 delegates, 30 exhibitors and 80 buyers.
NHCC organises ‘Persian Food Pop-Up’
Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre (NHCC) is hosting a Persian Food Festival in collaboration with Chef Azi Karami at the HYBA (Hyderabad Brings Arabia). The festival celebrates the rich culinary heritage of Middle East cuisine. The pop-up fest is ongoing till December 17, 2023. The Master Chef has curated a tantalising menu that brings to you some exclusive essence from the Middle East.
The state of Emergency lifted in Seychelles
Seychelles has lifted the state of emergency after nearly 12 hours, signalling confidence in the success of efforts to restore normalcy. Throughout the day, numerous agencies worked together to ensure the safety and well-being of both residents and tourists in Seychelles in the wake of the recent explosion in the Providence industrial area on Mahe, and the landslip and flooding that hit the northern part of the main island.
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts forays into Northeast India
The Leela Palaces, Hotels and Resorts has announced the signing of a management agreement for a 140-room hotel in Ranka in Sikkim, marking the foray of the brand into Northeast India. Owned by the SIBIN Group, the project Leela Sikkim is located approximately 10 kilometres from the capital city, on a 17-acre plot overlooking the Gangtok Hill. The hotel is a slated to open inDecember2026.
#FirstOpinion
“As we head towards becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2024, India is amongst the fastest-growing aviation markets globally and is evolving into a major growth engine. It is time for all stakeholders to come together on one stage and support the education and training of girls who aspire to become pilots or other preferred skilled jobs in the industry. We, at Women in Aviation India are committed to build a thriving, interconnected ecosystem where one strong woman passes the baton of excellence to the next. Beti ki Udaan, Desh ka Swabhimaan is not just rhetoric but a clarion call. These awards do, just that. I am glad that after a very successful launch last year, we have now passed the baton with the second edition of these awards.”
Radha Bhatia,
President, Women in Aviation India Chapter
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