Key happenings in the world of tourism
NATIONAL TOURISM AWARDS
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The National Tourism Awards by ministry of tourism recognises Kerala Tourism, Madhya Pradesh Tourism and The Ashok, New Delhi for their work in various categories of tourism and hospitality
THE NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE Actor Sidharth Malhotra (centre), Tourism New Zealand’s brand ambassador for India, sharing the experience of his New Zealand journey at a recent event in Ahmedabad
HONOURING PERFORMANCE Adam Boukadida, deputy treasurer, Etihad Airways; and Ricky Thirion, group treasurer, Etihad Airways, at the recent Treasury Today Adam Smith Awards in London
A NEW HOLIDAY DESTINATION Seychelles Tourism Board recently organised a promotional road show in Bengaluru
CELEBRATING MILESTONE Air Arabia recently celebrated 10 years of operations in Jaipur with an awards ceremony for travel agents
PROMOTING GREEN Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) participated in the recent “VasudhaivaKutumbakam” tree plantation programme undertaken by the Maharashtra government at MTDC head office in Mumbai
INDIA’S FIRST TRAVEL WEDDING SHOW The first edition of Travel Wedding Show 2016, a B2B meetings platform for buyers and suppliers of the wedding segment, was held at Le Meridien, Gurgaon
LEADING THE REGION Patrick Brannelly, divisional vice president – customer experience, Emirates Airline receiving the Best Airline in the Middle East award at Skytrax World Airline Awards 2016
EMBRACING NEW RESPONSIBILITY Jaykumar Rawal (fourth from left) was recently appointed as Tourism Minister, Government of Maharashtra