Articles tagged “nepal”

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Nepal to Host First-Ever LGBTQ+ Tourism Conference in January

Nepal will be hosting its inaugural LGBTQ+ tourism conference next month with the goal of establishing the country as an inclusive and welcoming destination for sexual minorities. Scheduled for January 18 in Kathmandu, the two-day conference follows a landmark decision last month, making the Himalayan nation the first in South Asia to legalize same-sex marriage.…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 2 weeks ago

Airlines

Skift India Report: Air India Revamps Compensation Structure For Non-Flying Staff

From record jet orders, growing its international network to recruiting new people onboard and modernizing its digital systems landscape — Air India’s transformation story is well on track to make the Maharaja more relevant than ever.

Amrita Ghosh | 6 months ago

Skift India Report: Air India Revamps Compensation Structure For Non-Flying Staff

Airlines

India Daily: Go First Airline Gets Bankruptcy Protection

The decision may save Go First. But it's aggravating for foreign partners who have leased aircraft to the carrier. Plus, more news from our daily roundup.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago

India Daily: Go First Airline Gets Bankruptcy Protection

Tourism

India Daily: New Record With 456,000 Domestic Flyers in a Day

Despite a healthy rebound from pandemic lows, India’s aviation industry continues to reel under the weight of high jet fuel prices, grounded planes and delays in aircraft deliveries.

Amrita Ghosh | 8 months ago

India Daily: New Record With 456,000 Domestic Flyers in a Day

Tourism

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

The Indian hospitality segment is highly undersupplied, especially in terms of quality accommodation. International hotel chains are well-positioned to cater to this demand.

Peden Doma Bhutia and Amrita Ghosh, Skift | 9 months ago

India Daily: Marriott Aims for 250 Properties Across India by 2025

Tourism

Skift India Daily: Minor Hotels To Debut Anantara Brand in Jaipur

Setting sights on global growth, Minor Hotels appears poised to make even bigger expansion moves.

Amrita Ghosh | 9 months ago

Skift India Daily: Minor Hotels To Debut Anantara Brand in Jaipur

Daily Lodging Report

Nepal’s Bust of a Peak Season

Nepal hotels are complaining they are not seeing the deluge of reservations they would expect at this time of year.

9 months ago

Daily Lodging Report

Nepal’s 15 New Hotels and Resorts

A dozen new star hotels have been added during the last year in Nepal. According to the Department of Tourism, 12 new star hotels and three new resorts have come into operation in the last 11 months

10 months ago

Hotels

Taj Hotels CEO on the Sweeping Strategy Behind Delivering Best-Ever Financials

Taj parent Indian Hotels Company has a lot going on, all in a good way. CEO Puneet Chhatwal shares with us his plans for building on the 119 year-old legacy of this Indian institution.

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago

Taj Hotels CEO on the Sweeping Strategy Behind Delivering Best-Ever Financials

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Nepal Bars TikTokers From Some Tourist Sites

Nepal’s would-be social media influencers would now have to scout for new locations as the country has barred shooting of TikTok videos at some heritage sites. Popular tourist sites in the Nepalese capital of Kathmandu, including Boudhanath Stupa, the Ram Janaki temple and Gadhimai temple as well as the Buddhist pilgrimage site of Lumbini now…

Peden Doma Bhutia | 1 year ago