QUICK SHOTS
Mountains or Beaches – Beaches
Favourite Holiday Destination – Italy
Best travel hack – Travel light and always consult a Travel Agent before travel.
Window or Aisle seat – Aisle
Favourite Cuisine – Pan Asian and Bar Be Que
Advice for a first-time traveller – Research the destination before travel and embrace local experience.
-Rajat Sawhney, CEO, Rave Tours & Travels
Meliá Hotels International launches ‘Atithi Program’
Meliá Hotels International has unveiled the Atithi Program, a dedicated initiative designed to welcome Indian groups traveling to Europe with warmth, authenticity, and exceptional hospitality. This specialized offering for Indian travellers comes complete with culturally familiar touches, impeccable service, and the finest Indian cuisine. Whether for weddings, corporate offsites, or celebratory getaways, Meliá’s Atithi Program ensures every detail is thoughtfully taken care of. To support this initiative, Meliá presents a thoughtfully curated portfolio of hotels across key European destinations, all experienced in hosting Indian groups and events.
Indians explore Japan with longer stays and bigger budgets
Indian tourists are making a strong mark in Japan’s inbound travel market. In 2024, around 2.33 lakh Indians visited Japan, spending an estimated 56.1 billion yen (approx. ₹3,366 crore). With an impressive average stay of 16.3 nights, Indians are opting for deeper cultural immersion. Travel spend per Indian traveller rose by 53.6% from 2019, reaching 241,590 yen (approx. ₹1.45 lakh) per person, including package and on-ground expenses. This surge in both duration and expenditure highlights Japan’s rising popularity among Indian globetrotters.
Kuda Villingili Maldives to host Aqua Wellness Weekend
This Global Wellness Day, Kuda Villingili Resort Maldives invites guests to embrace the transformative power of water with an exclusive wellness program led by India’s pioneering aqua fitness expert, Rajni Maker. Taking place from June 14 to 18, 2025, the resort’s immersive wellness celebration is inspired by the global theme #ReconnectMagenta, encouraging guests to slow down, recharge, and rediscover a sense of connection—with self, with nature, and with community.
Taj Mahal, New Delhi welcomes Chef Kaushik Mishra as Executive Chef
Taj Mahal, New Delhi is pleased to announce the appointment of Chef Kaushik Misra as its new Executive Chef. With over two decades of culinary expertise spanning prestigious properties across India and the Middle East, Chef Kaushik brings with him a rich repertoire of global culinary influences and creative innovation to the Capital’s premier address. Chef Misra joins Taj Mahal, New Delhi after a successful tenure at Taj Westend, Bengaluru, where he was instrumental in launching Loya and The Chambers
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