QUICK SHOTS
A treasured travel souvenir?
Arctic Circle Certificate
If you could time travel, which year would you relive?
I love living in the present and thoroughly enjoying it.
A destination that completely surprised you?
Ashtaar Valley in Kashmir
What’s your hidden talent?
My creative artistic side – painting, poetry.
An advice you would give to your 18-year-old self?
Take it easy, don’t rush. The journey is far more enjoyable than the destination.
A travel tend you wish would disappear?
Travelling through the eyes of a lens.
– Arshdeep Anand, MD, Holiday Moods Adventures and Vice President, ATOAI
Air India Express announces ‘Payday Sale’
Air India Express has launched its ‘Payday Sale,’ offering discounts of up to 25% on fares. The offer is valid on domestic bookings made until June 3, 2025, for travel between June 7 and September 20, 2025. The sale also applies to international routes, with bookings open until June 3, 2025, for travel until October 25, 2025. Bookings can be made on the airline’s award-winning website, www.airindiaexpress and mobile app.
Noida International Airport and Uber partner for seamless travel
Noida International Airport (NIA) has announced a partnership with Uber to offer seamless and efficient mobility solutions for passengers directly from the airport premises. As part of the agreement, Uber will operate dedicated pick-up zones, complemented by on-ground assistance and step by step wayfinding guide – assisting riders on their way from the gate all the way to the Uber pickup zones. In order to enhance convenience, Uber driver-partners will have exclusive parking spaces, contributing to reduced estimated arrival times (ETAs) for riders.
Cricket fever boosts travel plans: Skyscanner Report
Cricket mania is fuelling travel across India, with 47% of fans planning trips to watch live matches, according to Skyscanner’s Pitch Perfect Journeys report. Not stopping at the stadium, 50% are extending their stay by 3–4 days to explore host cities. The trend highlights a shift towards blending sports with leisure, as 57% of travellers plan to indulge in shopping, sightseeing, and street food. With cricket legends stepping back from Test formats, fans are making the most of every live moment—transforming match days into mini getaways and giving a fresh boost to domestic and international travel.
Adelaide Quinn appointed Assistant Director F&B at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
Adelaide Quinn has been named the new Assistant Director of Food & Beverage at Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, bringing over a decade of luxury hospitality experience to the role. Having joined the hotel in 2013, Quinn has played a pivotal role in shaping its culinary identity. Most recently serving as Director of Restaurants and Bars, she oversaw operations at the hotel’s three dining outlets, in-room dining, and the poolside experience.
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