Jal Mahotsav 2022-23 (Nov 2022 – Jan 2023) Located on the banks of the Indira Sagar dam in Madhya Pradesh, Hanuwantiya is a glorious spectacle of nature. Clear skies dotted with majestic white clouds, emerald green foliage, and, best of all, clean blue waters that remind one of the Mediterranean. A vast improvement, you would agree, on traffic snarls, pollution, and all the other accompanying annoyances of urban life. A watercation to Jal Mahotsav has all the elements to reinvigorate your body, mind, and spirit. If you are already making plans and wondering how to get here-the nearest airport is Indore, just 3 hours away from the Madhya Dweep islands where Hanuwantiya is located. If you are travelling by rail, you need to get off at Khandwa, 50 km away. And if you prefer the road, then Hanuwantiya is well connected to Indore, Bhopal, and Khandwa. Jal Mahotsav is organized every year from November to January and the Tent City is operational with all the activities. Jal Mahotsav will consist of a large Tent City with 100 Luxury Tents, spread over 10 Acres. Each Tent is spaced 8 feet apart and are decorated with comfortable interiors for your stay. A dining hall offering delectable meals, sit out Gazebos, Indoor sports room Conference facilities, Kids Entertainment area, options of many Water Sports, Air Sports, Food Bazaar, Crafts Bazaar, Wellness center/Spa, and engrossing cultural entertainment each day. THRILLING HANUWANTIYA One of the happiness islands of Madhya Pradesh is a perfect location to utilise your time and find some adventure thrill rushing up your blood. Located in the district of Khandwa, Hanuwantiyaatapu is one of the most popular destinations for spending time on …

Sharing that MICE sector will be a key focus in the days to come for the MOT, G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister- Tourism, Culture & DoNER, said, “India will also hold an investors’ conclave in 2023 to promote global investments and MICE tourism.”

The Tata Group announced the consolidation of its airlines, Vistara and Air India. With this consolidation, Air India shall be India’s leading domestic and international carrier with a combined fleet of 218 aircraft, making it India’s largest international carrier and second largest domestic carrier. 

ETAA announced its new team for the North India chapter. Taking on the baton from Sangeeta Manocha, Saurabh Tuteja is appointed as the new Chairman of the association. He shared that ETAA will be creating more opportunities for members to learn, network and empower and will continue to contribute to the success and growth of the association. Punit Bhasin is the Senior Vice Chairman, Deepika Khanna is the General Secretary, and Sangeeta Manocha is the new advisor. Gaurav Arora and Praveen Ghai will continue their stint as Joint Secretaries. 

Europamundo Vacations collaborates with the Tourism Board of Spain to launch their products for 2023-24 season. Join their webinar today at 3pm to find out more about these products and stand a chance to win Europamundo trip to Spain. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532. 

Fidenza village in their latest campaign is offering special gifts from luxury brands for shopping. “Enjoy a complimentary gift with your tax-free shopping from 21 November to 31 December 2022. Guests living outside Europe, and shopping at Fidenza Village can enjoy a gift from selected brands such as Coach, Ferrari, Furla, and Rituals when claiming a tax refund (also UK residents are now eligible). Simply present your boutique tax refund forms in “The Concierge” Hospitality Area.

Tourism New Zealand will conduct an exciting webinar highlighting their latest campaign If You Seek and related trade tools and assets on Tuesday, Nov 29 at 11am. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532 to register.

Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TSTDC) Managing Director B Manohar said, “Our target is to increase international tourist arrivals by 20 per cent, and domestic tourist arrivals by 30 per cent by 2023-end as compared to pre-COVID level.” 

Arvind Singh, Secretary, MoT said, ‘Everybody wants to mainstream sustainability in all aspects of life, including tourism and highlighted the fact that with G20 around the corner it is important to step up our commitment towards it. He also informed that there are four tourism track meetings slated to be held during G-20. “It is the ideal time that India should take the leadership position in responsible tourism”, he added. 

Riaz Munshi was re-elected as the President of OTOAI Managing Committee for the term 2022-24. Shravan Bhalla was elected as Vice President, Sidharth Khanna as Gen. Secretary, Gurdeep Gujral as Treasurer, and Monia Kapoor as Joint Secretary were selected respectively.