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GoAir offers 50% discount on flight tickets for yachting enthusiasts attending Thailand Yacht Show

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The offer can be availed by Yachting enthusiasts who register from India at the Thailand Yacht Show’s website.

Low-fair carrier GoAir has announced 50 percent discount on airfares for yachting enthusiasts planning to attend Thailand Yacht Show (TYS) 2019.

The offer can be availed by Yachting enthusiasts who register from India at the Thailand Yacht Show’s website, the airline said in a statement.

Recently, GoAir launched its direct flight to Phuket, Thailand, and became the first airline to do so. The airline currently offers daily flights to Phuket from Mumbai, New Delhi and Bengaluru. It is also looking to expand connectivity to other cities in the country.

The company’s strategic collaboration with TYS 2019 will enable Indian travellers to witness a world class pleasure and luxury yachting experiences, said managing director Jeh Wadia.

“The level of interest from Indian travellers after we started direct flights from India to Phuket has been excellent. Phuket is an integral part of GoAir’s route network and this is in sync with the response of growing demand from leisure travellers to this destination,” said Wadia.

The Thailand Yacht Show will take place at the award-winning Royal Phuket Marina from January 10 to 13.

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index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -72.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +28.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +30.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -14.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95

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Mumbai-Lucknow IndiGo flight grounded after bomb threat alert

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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A passenger travelling to New Delhi on a GoAir flight, approached an IndiGo check-in counter and informed officials that there was a bomb on the airline’s flight 6E 3612, an airport source said.

An IndiGo flight from Mumbai to Lucknow via Delhi was grounded after a woman passenger alerted the Mumbai Airport authorities of an alleged bomb threat on Saturda, official sources said.

The passenger, identified as Uma Narayan Kannadasan, 41, who was travelling to New Delhi on a GoAir flight G8-329, approached an IndiGo check-in counter and informed officials that there was a bomb on the airline’s flight 6E 3612, an airport source said.

She also provided photos of some people claiming they were behind planting the bomb and could be “a threat to the nation”.

The CISF immediately escorted her to the Airport Police Station and she was subjected to sustained questioning in the matter.

Meanwhile, the airport authorities declared the bomb threat as “specific” and a detailed search of all passengers was carried out.

However, the IndiGo claimed in a statement later that the woman passenger “was found to be in a mentally unsound state”.

Nevertheless, the airline said it had reported the matter to the authorities and implemented the normal security protocol and the flight departed after an hour’s delay, around 7 am.

 

 

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nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
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nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -72.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +28.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +30.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -14.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95

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France’s LVMH to buy Belmond luxury hotel group for $3.2 billion

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Luxury goods maker LVMH has agreed to buy Belmond, for $3.2 billion.

Luxury goods maker LVMH has agreed to buy Belmond, the owner of hotels including Venice’s landmark Cipriani, for $3.2 billion including debt to increase its presence in upmarket hospitality.

LVMH, the firm behind fashion labels Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, already has hotels including the Cheval Blanc in the prestigious Courchevel ski resort in the French Alps, as well as Bvgalri hotels.

The Belmond deal will give it properties including the only hotel within the Machu Picchu citadel in southern Peru, Hotel Splendido in Portofino on the Italian riviera and the Copacabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro, moving LVMH further into the fast-growing “experiential” high-end travel and hospitality sector.

The transaction follows a wave of deals in the luxury hotels sector, including AccorHotels’ purchase of FRHI Holdings, the parent of the Fairmont and Raffles hotels.

“While some investors may question the acquisition, which appears to lie outside LVMH group’s core operations, we believe it is consistent with its long-term strategy focused on offering the consumer a full spectrum of luxury experience,” Berenberg analysts said in a research note.

LVMH said it would pay $25 per Belmond share, a 40 percent premium to Thursday’s closing price.

The deal, expected to close in the first half of 2019, values Belmond’s equity at $2.6 billion, and the group, including debt, at $3.2 billion.

Belmond posted earnings of $140 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) on revenue of $572 million in the 12 months to Sept. 30.

At 1015 GMT, LVMH shares were down 1.6 percent at 251.65 euros in a weak European stock market.

RBC Capital Markets analysts said the price of the deal – at 5.6 times recent sales and 22.9 times recent EBITDA – looked “optically high”, but added: “Belmond owns a unique portfolio of trophy real estate assets, that will allow LVMH to increase its exposure to experiential luxury”.

Belmond owns, partly owns or manages 46 luxury hotels, restaurants and train and river-cruise properties located in exotic and distinctive destinations worldwide.

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nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -72.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +28.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +30.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -14.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95

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Dollar-Rupee 73.3500 0.0000 0.00
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IndiGo launches four-day sale on fares for international flights, prices start at Rs 3,299

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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The offer, which will be valid for travel between December 27 and April 15, can be availed till Sunday. 

Budget carrier IndiGo has launched a four day sale offer on fares for its international network. The offer, which will be valid for travel between December 27 and April 15, can be availed till Sunday.

According to a press release issued by the carrier, it will offer all-inclusive fares starting at Rs 3,299 for a limited number of seats on international flights. The offer can be availed for flight bookings made through all channels during the offer period.

As per the release, the offer will be valid only on non-stop flights on various sectors across IndiGo’s international network and cannot be clubbed with any other offer, scheme, or promotion.

While the fares have been significantly cut down in the scheme, it will not include other expenses including airport charges and government taxes.  Further, the release said that the offer is not valid on IndiGo’s group bookings.

In addition, the offer is non-transferable, non-exchangeable and non-encashable. Any changes in itinerary can be made by paying the applicable change fee and fare difference.

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nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -72.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +28.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +30.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -14.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95

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Dollar-Rupee 73.3500 0.0000 0.00
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Kunming: The city of eternal spring

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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From cultural and natural tourist attractions to shopping for traditional Chinese goods and trinkets, the city has a lot to offer to a traveller looking for variety.

Covered with blossoming flowers and lush vegetation and blessed with a salubrious climate throughout the year, the city of Kunming, the capital of the southwestern Chinese province of Yunnan, is a tourist’s delight.

Located at an elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level, Kunming is known as the City of Eternal Spring because of the pleasant climate it enjoys throughout the year — not too hot during summer and not too cold during winter. Average highs during the height of summer hover around 24-25 degrees Celsius while it is around 15-16 degrees Celsius in deep winter.

Nanpin Pedestrian Street in downtown Kunming.

As in any modern city, Kunming has its share of highrise buildings, but it still retains a quaintness that is charming.

From cultural and natural tourist attractions to shopping for traditional Chinese goods and trinkets, the city has a lot to offer to a traveller looking for variety.

To the north of the city is the 1,200-year-old Yuantong Temple, one of the grandest and most important Buddhist temples in Yunnan province. Built by King Yimouxun of the Nanzhao Kingdom during the eighth century, the temple is located on a depression on the southern side of the Yuantong Park.

Built around the Yuantong Hall or the Mahavira Hall, the temple complex is surrounded by a pond where fish swim around. A stone bridge connects Mahavira Hall with the Yuantong Temple entrance.

The 1,200-year-old Yuantong Temple in Kunming.

Epitomising all three branches of Buddhism, the temple houses the statues of Sakyamuni, Amitabha and the Medicine Buddha, all dating to the Yuan dynasty (1271-1368) established by Kublai Khan, the grandson of Chengiz Khan.

There are a number of halls surrounding the temple where you will find people, sitting, chatting and praying, classes being held on Buddhist scriptures, a restaurant and a calligraphy studio among others.

Above all, what will strike you most is the serene environment in which the temple rests.

If you want to enjoy nature in all its glory, head towards the Dianchi Lake, a freshwater lake spread across nearly 300 sq km. Located 6,189 feet above sea level, it is the eighth largest lake in China and the largest in Yunnan province.

Over 20 rivers feed the crescent-shaped lake which has a shoreline of over 163 km and which is recognised as an ecoregion .

There are a number of attractions along the lake, including the Yunnan Nationalities Village, Grand View Park, White Fish Park, Haigeng Bank, Kwan-yin Hill, and the Western Hills Forest Reserve.

In winter, one gets to see migratory Siberian seagulls flying around which can be a photographer’s delight.

To get a bird’s eye view of Dianchi Lake and a panaromic view of Kunming, one needs to get to the top of the Western Hills.

Located 12 km west of Kunming city, the Western Hills also have the “Sleeping Beauty” moniker as, when viewed together from afar, the hills look like a young lady lying beside Dianchi Lake with her face looking up and hair falling into the water.

A protected area, blooming flowers and lush green forests mark the Western Hills. Scenic spots include a stone-carved edifice called Dragon Gate, Huating Temple, Taihua Temple and the Sanqing Pavilion which is a temple with Taoist influence.

To get to the top of the Western Hills, one has to take a cable car from the western gate of the Haigeng Park after getting off a bus plying from the foothills or the Western Hills subway station.

From the top one can get down by a series of steps running through some of the largest Taoist grottoes that were built during the Qing dynasty (1644-1912).

Time for shopping? Head for downtown Kunming, more specifically the Jinma Archway — around which the city was built. Near the archway is the Nanping Pedestrian Street, the most popular area of Kunming city. Around 700 metres long, the street is dotted with some public sculptures.

Around the street are a number of shops and emporiums selling traditional Chinese textiles, artifacts, items you can buy as souvenirs and quite a few restaurants where you can try authentic Chinese cuisine.

And yes, when buying anything, don’t forget to bargain. You will be amazed at how low the price can come down if you bargain hard.

Kunming is a four-hour flight away from Delhi and two-and-a-half hours from Kolkata.

A bit of advice. When travelling in China, language can be a major barrier, so it will be prudent to pre-book a translator who can accompany you during your interactions with local people.

(By Aroonim Bhuyan)

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nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -72.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +28.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +30.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -14.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95

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Branson’s Virgin Galactic to be in space by December 25, says report

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Branson stated that Galactic is on the verge of a major achievement and will send astronauts into space by Christmas.

Billionare entreprenuer Richard Branson is “pretty confident” that his space tourism venture Virgin Galactic will send astronauts into space by Christmas, the media reported.

In an interview with CNN Business’ Rachel Crane on Friday, Branson stated that Galactic is on the verge of a major achievement and will send astronauts into space by Christmas.

Earlier in 2018, the company resumed powered test flights of the rebuilt SpaceShipTwo, named VSS Unity. A test in July sent the craft to a peak altitude of 32.3 miles. The goal is to send VSS Unity more than 50 miles above Earth, high enough to earn passengers astronaut wings from the US government, the report said.

“We have a brilliant group of astronauts who literally believe 100 per cent in the project, and give it their everything,” he said, adding “I’m reasonably confident that before Christmas, we will do so”.

Galactic’s rocket-powered plane SpaceShipTwo has been thoroughly tested on the ground and at lower altitudes, Branson said.

The first few flights to space — at 2,300 miles per hour, accelerating to top speed in about eight seconds — are expected to be “the dangerous ones”, Branson said.

If successful, Branson’s Galactic could be ahead of fellow entrepreneur Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Musk intends to launch the first crewed missions to the International Space Station (ISS) in December as well.

Both ventures are in fact in direct competition with Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin, which plans to offer paying customers suborbital flights.

Both SpaceX and Blue Origin are in the race to develop reusable rockets and are part of NASA’s sub-orbital reusable launch vehicle flight contract.

Faced with such stiff competition, Branson says “safety’s all that matters if you’re putting people into space … So none of us will race to be the first”. But, then cannot help add: “Virgin Galactic will be the first.”

In 2014, SpaceShipTwo’s design and flight control systems were overhauled after a test flight crash killed a co-pilot.

Virgin Galactic has been developing SpaceShipTwo since 2004, and Branson had earlier said that commercial rides would begin in 2007.

Eleven years later, the firm is still working on getting its 600 customers into space.

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nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
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nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -72.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +28.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +30.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -14.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95
index Price Change
nifty 50 ₹16,986.00 -7.15
sensex ₹1,882.60 +8.30
nifty IT ₹2,206.80 +3.85
nifty bank ₹1,318.95 -1.95

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Dollar-Rupee 73.3500 0.0000 0.00
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Tawang – The hidden Paradise

KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)

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Tawang is a beautiful place administered by the Republic of India located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh state, however, it is claimed by the People’s Republic of China as a part of South Tibet.

Hi guys, the weekend is back and I am here to help you out with new travel destination. I know these days travel is on everyone’s list. Most of the tourist places are so crowded these days that you don’t get a chance to spend your holidays with peace due to overcrowding. Don’t you worry all I am here to help you out with this. Tawang Arunachal Pradesh – Less crowded, less searched or can say not so common place to be part of everyone’s list. But trust me if you really want to feel peace then this is a perfect place.

Little history (As not so popular place)

Tawang is a beautiful place administered by the Republic of India located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh state, however, it is claimed by the People’s Republic of China as a part of South Tibet.

It is situated at the height of 3500 meters from the sea level on the mountainous range of the Northern Himalayas. Visitors need require special Inner Line Permit which is issued by the concerned government body and can be obtained from offices based in Kolkata, Guwahati, Tezpur, and New Delhi.

Travel to Tawang

Tawang is located approximately 555 km from Guwahati, 320 km from Tezpur and around 444 km from Itanagar.

  • Air: Nearby Airports are Salonibari Airport in Tezpur and Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, Guwahati
  • Train: The nearest railway station is at Naharlagun, which is connected to major cities
  • Bus: By road from capital Itanagar and is connected with buses run by APSRTC and private services
  • Most popular: Sumos are the most popular means for transportation and I would suggest you should try sumos ride as they are easily available from the airport. The sumos starts from around 4 am in the morning and are filled with the brim as no place to move around. If you can book personal cab then it is best as you can stop and enjoy as per your convenience and wish.

Drive to Tawang

This is the best and most important part of the trip. Beautiful drive as you see clouds covering the hills, followed by hill tops which were devoid of any clouds. Passing through Sela Pass and frozen lake is mesmerizing. Take a halt where ever you like as it is beautiful from start to end. Drop yourself for lunch at a local place to enjoy local momos and food. Actually, I don’t have exact words to describe the view and feel while driving towards Tawang town.

Sela Pass

While driving towards Tawang, you will pass through Sela Pass which is like 78 KM away from Tawang town. It is one of the high altitude mountain pass located on the border of between the Tawang and West Kameng Districts of Arunachal Pradesh. It has an altitude of 4170 m and connects the Tibetan Buddhist town of Tawang to Dirang and Guwahati. Post Sela pass there is a lake which is amazing to place to stop and spend a few mins to feel inner peace. You may see lakes while driving and some may be frozen and some may be running.

It will be evening by the time you reach Tawang. In the town, you will find decent hotels as well as low budget hotels where you can spend your chilling night.

Alert:  Tawang receives snowfall every year during December–January. The temperature may touch -4degree during the night so be careful of it and carry necessary warm clothes and accessories.

A day in Tawang Town:

You can either spend a day or two in the town depending on your schedule, timing and priorities. I am putting down a few places and activities that you should not miss when you travel to Tawang. As you’re in the eastern part of the country and sunrise is early so wake up early around 5am so that you don’t miss morning breeze. First thing that you would like to do is to go visit Tawang Monastery. It was founded by the Mera Lama Lodre Gyatso in accordance to the wishes of the 5th Dalai Lama, Nagwang Lobsang Gyatso. Tawang Monastery is said to be the biggest Buddhist monastery in the world outside of Lhasa, Tibet. It is located on the top of the mountain at about 10,000feet with a view of Tawang river valley. You will see snowcapped mountains and coniferous forest from there.

Other places listed below

  • Meditation at Taktsang Gompa
    • Taktsang Gompa, The famous monastery located at an altitude of about 12500-13000 feet  and surrounded by dense coniferous forest and lofty mountains, this monastery helps you find your inner peace.
  • Nuranang Waterfalls
    • The waterfall is not so far from Tawang Town as it is only 40KM away. It is one of the most stunning waterfalls in Arunachal Pradesh. Nuranang Waterfalls is a milky white waterfall that feels just like a dream come true.
  • Lakes in Tawang Town
    • Shonga Tser Lake is around 17km away from the town, you can spend few hours being there
    • Another famous Tawang local sightseeing places is that of Madhuri Lake, it is managed by Indian Army. You can find a cafeteria near the lake where visitors can relish Maggi or momos with a cup of tea or coffee. During the Dec month you will find it as frozen
    • Some of the other lakes on the way include Banga Jang Lake and Pangang Teng Lake
  • One can also go for Hiking
    • Hiking at Gorichen Peak at an altitude of 22,500 feet. On this trek, you are surely going to love the magnificent beauty of this splendid peak as the peak offers beautiful 360-degree views of the surroundings

Don’t miss to Drop at the Tibetan Settlement Market that consists of small shops and roadside shacks. You will find local food, flags, prayer wheels, statues of Lord Buddha, wall hangings etc. and bring home gifts and memories for a lifetime.

Lastly do visit Dragon Restaurant for local dishes with that earthy regional taste. Their most famous local dish is called Churpi and it’s recommended for people who don’t mind experimenting with local cuisine.

Things to carry: It is a super cold place, carry medicines which are required, warm clothes, socks, shoes, camera, stuffs that are necessary.

PS: Enjoy your trip to find yourself being at peace, travel safe guys, do yoga before doing so to keep your breathing normal at peak and avoid smoking before going.

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The decision to tweak the fares in the Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains was taken on October 31 this year.

The revised flexi-fares for premier trains will be applicable from March 15, 2019  and advance bookings have commenced as the changes required in the software have been executed.

Aimed at giving relief to passengers and also offering convenience and competitive fares to passengers, as well as generating revenue for the Indian Railways, the decision to tweak the fares in the Rajdhani, Duronto and Shatabdi trains was taken on October 31 this year.

However, it could not be implemented because of the need for changes in the ticketing system’s software.

The flexi-fare scheme introduced for 44 Rajdhanis, 46 Shatabdis and 52 Duronto trains in September 2016 has drawn criticism from various quarters, including passengers and the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG).

As per the system, the tariff goes up as the occupancy rate increases. The fare increases by 10 per cent as every 10 per cent of berths are occupied with a cap of 1.5 times of the base fare.

“It has also resulted in many vacant berths due to high prices in certain trains. So there was a review committee which looked into the issue and recommended rationalisation of the flexi-fare system,” a senior Railway Ministry official told IANS.

As recommended, flexi-fare was completely removed from 15 trains, which include the Kalka-New Delhi, New Delhi-Ludhiana and Dibrugarh-Guwahati Shatabdis.

The flexi-fare system was scrapped for trains that have shown 50 per cent utilisation — or, in other words, bookings — said the official.

Flexi-fares were also removed from 32 trains during the lean period (February, March and August). The trains included the Bilaspur-New Delhi and Ranchi-New Delhi Rajdhanis and the Pune-Secunderabad, New Delhi-Amritsar, Kathgodam-Anand Vihar and Ranchi-Howrah Shatabdis.

The revised structure also offers the current cap of 1.5 times to be reduced to 1.4 times the tariff in all classes.

The railways earned about Rs 800 crore from flexi-fares in the last fiscal.

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An analysis of pre-bookings for the upcoming Diwali period carried out by OYO, has revealed a jump of 179 percent in bookings of hotel rooms in Goa on a year-on-year basis.

 Goa is the top destination in India for tourists keen on holidaying during the Diwali vacation, a statement issued by OYO, one of the largest chains of hotels and room rentals in South Asia, said on Saturday.

An analysis of pre-bookings for the upcoming Diwali period carried out by OYO, has revealed a jump of 179 percent in bookings of hotel rooms in Goa on a year-on-year basis.

“An analysis by OYO reveals that pre-bookings during the Diwali period in Goa have increased by 179 per cent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis,” the statement said.

“The data further revealed that Goa is the top destination among travelers receiving the highest bookings this Diwali followed by Jaipur, Delhi, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Nainital, and Udaipur,” a statement issued by OYO Rooms said.

“Calangute and Baga are the top locations where travelers are planning to spend their Diwali holiday while North Goa is the preferred hub over South Goa,” the statement said.

Goa is the top beach tourism destination in the country and attracts more than seven million tourists every year, out of which half a million are foreigners.

 

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It’s highly unlikely that any individual in the globe will not have a destination in mind which he likes to visit. Travel and tourism industry are growing rapidly across the country aiding people to select destinations based on their time and taste. However, one factor that weighs in on the minds of potential travellers are …

It’s highly unlikely that any individual in the globe will not have a destination in mind which he likes to visit. Travel and tourism industry are growing rapidly across the country aiding people to select destinations based on their time and taste.

However, one factor that weighs in on the minds of potential travellers are the high financial burden that comes with many such trips. Many are forced to turn their back towards dream destinations due to this.

However, now this could change. Popular travel company Thomas Cook has come up with a “Holiday Savings Account.”

How It Works:

According to the scheme, a person can save for a future travel in form of monthly installments lasting twelve months. A person should open an recurring deposit (RD) account for this purpose in any of the bank that is partnering with Thomas Cook. This include ICICI Bank, IDFC, SBI and Andhra Bank among others.

When the deposit matures, the money along with full interest will be transferred directly to the Thomas Cook wallet of the person. In addition, a top-up from the company of around 5 percent too will be added to the wallet.

The person can use this money to book a trip given the condition that the trip is scheduled within 90 days of the payment of the last installment. One can also have the option of making changes in destination or number of travellers till the ninth month of the installment. One can also withdraw the amount with the interest if the plan is cancelled.

However, users will have to pay 50 percent of the total additional cost upfront when adding another passenger. Also, the money cannot be used for multiple trips.

While there is no question that such an option will make travelling much more affordable to many, the question exists about how practical it is to schedule and plan a trip more than one year in advance.

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