Ras Al Khaimah celebrates record-breaking Tourism Year
Building on a track record of remarkable achievements, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) reports its strongest year ever, welcoming a record-high 1.28 million overnight arrivals in 2024, marking 12% growth in tourism revenues and a notable 15% rise in MICE visitors. This success is a testament to the Emirate’s strategic and sustainable growth vision to attract over 3.5 million annual visitors by 2030.
Air India launches AI-driven eZ Booking for faster reservations
Air India has rolled out an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven feature eZ Booking whereby customers can complete their reservation on its website in fewer steps than currently available by just texting or talking to the AI Agent his detailed travel itinerary. Currently available exclusively for members of Maharaja Club, Air India’s loyalty programme, the innovation helps customers book their ticket on the Air India website.
Vietjet expands India network with new routes from Hyderabad and Bangalore
Vietjet is strengthening its presence in India with two new direct routes linking Hyderabad and Bangalore to Ho Chi Minh City starting March 18 and 19, 2025, respectively. These new services will reinforce Vietjet’s position as a key player in the aviation market between the two countries, while fostering connectivity and growth across Asia. The new flights are now available for booking.
Lindt Home of Chocolate welcomes over 817,000 visitors in 2024
During 2024, 817,163 visitors came to the Lindt Chocolate Competence Foundation, at the Lindt Home of Chocolate in Kilchberg. This remarkable achievement puts the competence centre, now in its fourth year of operations, among the most popular and most visited museums in Switzerland. Tourists from the USA, the UK, Germany and India in particular visited the museum in 2024.
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“We are pleased to expand our operations further with the launch of daily, direct, operations between Mumbai and Jharsuguda, Odisha. This new route marks IndiGo’s fourth direct connection to/from Jharsuguda, following Bengaluru, Delhi, and Kolkata. By connecting Jharsuguda with Mumbai, a critical hub for commerce and industry, we aim to position Jharsuguda as a key gateway for growth and development in the region. IndiGo continues to be committed towards providing affordable, on-time, courteous, and hassle-free travel experiences across an extensive network for our customers.”
Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo
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