QUICK SHOTS
A treasured travel souvenir?
A brass artefact of a roster and a frog I found in Seoul, South Korea.
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
2013 – when I took the decision to take a break from work – I should have enjoyed more!
A destination that completely surprised you?
Poland – beautiful and unspoiled
What’s your hidden talent?
I am good with reading the room.
An advice you would give to your 18-year-old self?
You will be great – do not second guess yourself every time – enjoy every moment.
A travel trend you wish would disappear?
Influencers popularising places – please do not do this! Let people discover things for themselves.
-Rajani Nair Deb, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Agra
Air India unveils ‘There is an Air About India’ Campaign
Air India has unveiled a new campaign, ‘There is an Air About India’, a tribute to the new India that is bold, joyous, confident, and resoundingly vibrant. The campaign, which includes an OOH segment, print ads and a stunning digital film, captures the essence of a nation on the rise that Air India is proud to carry around the world. Conceptualised and produced in partnership with creative agency McCann, the digital film’s centrepiece is the rap-style soundtrack composed by music director Sneha Khanwalkar, with vocals by rap artist Aarya Jadhao.
IndiGo and Adani Airports join hands
IndiGo and Adani Airport Holdings Ltd. (AAHL) have announced the commencement of commercial flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA). IndiGo will operate 18 daily departures (36 Air Traffic Movements (ATMs)) from NMIA to over 15 cities from day one, making it the first airline to commit to operating from NMIA at the start of commercial operations. This will be increased to 79 daily departures (158 ATMs), including 14 international departures by November ’25.
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island shines at RAK Tourism Awards
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island emerged as a standout winner at the inaugural Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Excellence Awards, clinching four prestigious accolades. Organized by the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, the event celebrated excellence in the emirate’s tourism sector. The resort won the Outstanding General Manager Award for Fabien Chesnais, the Platinum Green Hotel Sustainability Award, the Platinum Excellence Corporate Award – Best Hotel 2025, and Culinary Artisan of the Year for Executive Chef Rajiv Ranjan Singh.
Holiday Inn Agra welcomes Pradipt Sinha as General Manager
Holiday Inn Agra has announced the appointment of Pradipt Sinha as General Manager. With over 23 years of extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Mr. Sinha brings strategic insight, operational expertise, and a deep commitment to service excellence. Known for his sharp, forward-thinking leadership, he has consistently elevated guest experiences, driven operational efficiencies and fostered high-performance teams across a range of luxury and upscale hotel environments.
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