Bird Group’s burgeoning hospitality vertical, Roseate Hotels& Resorts has acquired The Dunstane Houses, a luxury five-star boutique hotel in the heart ofEdinburgh, Scotland, a fascinating addition to the unique collection of hotels in the UnitedKingdom. The Dunstane Houses, winner of ‘Best Boutique Hotel Experience in Scotland 2020’, is dated circa 1851 and is situated in Edinburgh’s West End. The property is set across two villas and offers 35bespoke guest bedrooms and suites, a bar & restaurant, lounge, garden conservatory and private gardens. Refined, relaxed, luxurious and intimate, The Dunstane Houses, spreads across two newly refurbished, heritage Victorian townhouses. It is a relaxing sanctuary that seamlessly blends the story of the Scottish capital city, its history and lineage with contemporary, modern luxury and comfort. The Dunstane Houses have stood at the gateway to old-town Edinburgh since the 1860s.They have witnessed the evolution of modern-day Edinburgh, offering a stylish and welcoming city retreat with an authentic Scottish soul. “Edinburgh is a renowned tourist and business destination for guests from across the globe. We are delighted to expand our footprint beyond London, Reading and Bath to Scotland, adding to our spectacular collection of boutique hotels in the United Kingdom. Roseate Hotels & Resorts is committed to offer an outstanding stay and dining experience to its guests and look forward to contributing meaningfully to the vast repertoire of tourism in Scotland,” said the Official Statement from The BirdGroup. Characterful, evocative interiors, inspired by the neoclassical design of old-town Edinburgh, the Dunstane Houses’ promise to offer an experience, unimagined. Roseate Hotels & Resorts known for their understated charm, elegant interiors and a mindful restoration of heritage properties promise to add their signature touch to The …

Union Minister of State of Civil Aviation General (Dr.) Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) stated that though the industry suffered heavily during pandemic, domestic recovery across the world is now improving. In India, the aviation industry has reached almost 95% of pre-covid passenger traffic. 

Rajeev Jain Founder & MD, Rashi Entertainment said, “The global wedding market size valued at $160 billion in 2020 is expected to reach $414 billion by 2030”. The Indian Wedding Industry is the second best in the United States. 

ATOAI wrote to Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India, requesting all state and UT governments and Regional Directors Tourism to hold a video conference with all state and UT tourism departments to discuss key issues in the adventure segment. 

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has unveiled its latest campaign: Experience Abu Dhabi. Find Your Pace. The campaign shares the variety of experiences that inspire, excite and restore, welcoming the world to come and enjoy memorable moments that matter – in their own way, and at their own pace. Experience Abu Dhabi shows the seamless connections between a wealth of cultural heritage, alongside exciting experiences. Yas Island welcomes the world with year-round theme park action and waterfront attractions, with events and entertainment for families and all ages. Only 15 minutes away, Saadiyat Island is filled with living culture, home to Louvre Abu Dhabi’s timeless inspiration and unforgettable architecture. Located at the heart of the island, Saadiyat Cultural District hosts community events and exhibitions at Manarat Al Saadiyat, alongside Berklee Abu Dhabi, the pre-eminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts. The district is also the future home of the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, Zayed National Museum, and the immersive art of teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Nearby, pristine beaches and coastal avenues are lined with cafes and dining options at Mamsha Al Saadiyat, to enjoy over a breathtaking sunset. Just over an hour from these remarkable island experiences, Abu Dhabi invites visitors to ignite their curiosity by visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites in Al Ain, experience adventure and tranquillity among the desert dunes, and embrace Abu Dhabi’s fascinating past with iconic museums and ancient forts. Enriching experiences throughout the year The campaign welcomes the world to enjoy Abu Dhabi’s enriching experiences at their own pace, with: Cultural inspiration: past, present and future  Explore the nation’s living memorial and the …

Airbus Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) and Executive Vice-President, Christian Scherer said, “India is the largest market in the world for our flagship commercial product, the Airbus A320, and on average we will deliver to India more than one aircraft every week for the next ten years.”

Highlighting some of the common practices followed by hotels to ensure transparency and price parity Arif Patel CCO, ITC Hotels said that when clients approach them via different wedding planners, they maintain price parity with all wedding planners. 

Tour-activity-attraction is the third largest component of the tour industry claims Farshid Rahimkhani, CEO & Co-Founder, Turpal. “Majorly 70-80 per cent of this segment is handled by local travel agencies and online operators”, he said. 

Gyan Bhushan, Economic Advisor, Ministry of Tourism, said that about Rs 2600 crore is the total value of output of homestays in India. “One can imagine the kind of jobs that are created in homestays, which is one of our objectives to promote homestays.   

Brett Thorstad Vice President, Travel Solutions, Agency Sales, Asia Pacific, Sabre said, “We are seeing that travellers are looking for hyper-personalised buying experience. So, there is a need on the airline side on how they like to retail and the desire on the consumer side to purchase travel the way they like to.”