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SpiceJet to launch new international flights from Mumbaiedit

Times of India (Online)

SpiceJet will connect Mumbai to a host of international destinations with direct non-stop flights to Hong Kong, Jeddah, Dubai, Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Bangkok and Kathmandu.

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Jet seeks to protect overseas flight rightsedit

The Telegraph – Online

People Matters – Online

 

In addition, SpiceJet has announced a slew of non-stop international flights to Hong Kong, Jeddah, Dubai, Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Bangkok and Kathmandu from Mumbai, effective May-end. The temporary grounding of Jet has resulted in a rise in fares. “Capacity crunch coinciding with high demand because of the summer vacation season has led to an escalation in airfares across key routes.

 

SpiceJet got feelers to buy Jet, was worried about liabilitiesedit

The Times of India – Print

The first objective is to handle domestic traffic, but we will fly on new international routes such as Mumbai Bangkok, and other destinations such as Hong Kong, Dubai and Jeddah. We should have Indian carriers flying Indian passengers.

Business Long wait to land in Hong Kong force Air India flight to declare May Dayedit

Daily Hunt – Online

Newsrain – Online The Times of India – Online

The Hans India – Online

 

An Air India flight which was supposed to land in Hong Kong recently had to declare May Day after hovering for a long time and unavailability of diversion airports where it would have gone after waiting to land at the destination because of bad weather. Then for the sake of flight safety, the crew of this Boeing 787 Dreamliner finally issued a stress call to get clearance to land in Hong Kong.

SpiceJet to start 28 daily flights connecting Delhi and Mumbai with other cities.edit

SpiceJet has also announced a slew of new nonstop international flights from Mumbai to Hong Kong, Jeddah, Dubai, Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Bangkok and Kathmandu from Mayend. It will deploy its Boeing 737800 NG aircraft on all the routes.

Business Today – Online

India Tv News – Online

Live Mint – Online

The Financial Express – Print – Delhi

The Financial Express – Print – Mumbai

The Financial Express – Print – Bangalore

News 18 – Online

 

CHANGEMAKERS SHOW THE WAYedit

Times of India – Print

 

Times Travel Awards 2019 feted frontruners in India’s travel, aviation and hospitality business that have set new benchmarks with their innovative products, services, processes and practices.

Award Category: Best Digital Presence of International Tourism Board

Winner : Hong Kong Tourism Board

Received By : Puneet Kumar, Director

A pattern of failureedit

Millennium Post – Online

Travel Biz Monitor – Online

SpiceJet has offered to wet-lease as many as 40 Jet Airways Boeing 737s. Jet owes some $1.52 billion to 26 entities, including ICICI’s Dubai branch and PNB’s Hong Kong branch, besides SBI, the country’s largest lender.

 

Over 100 pilots among 500 Jet Airways staff hired by SpiceJetedit

The Week – Online

India Tv News – Online

English Mathrubhumi – Online

The Financial Express – Online

The Week – Online

The Week – Online

The Times of India – Online

Daily Hunt – Online

Business Today – Online

Live Mint – Online The Economic Times – Online

The Prime Time – Online

Mint – Print Mint – Print

AI offers ‘rescue’ fares to stranded international passengers of Jet Airwaysedit

Hindi Business Standard – Print

The Times of India – Print

DNA – Print

Air India has introduced a special fare for passengers of cancelled Jet flights. Flyers with confirmed Jet return flights can contact AI ticketing offices with their e-tickets stamped by Jet. The offer is available for economy class travel on non-stop flights from Mumbai/Delhi to destinations such as London, Hong Kong Singapore, Bangkok and Kathmandu.

Air India, SpiceJet line up to take Jets slots, lease its planesedit

 

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Mail Today – Print

The Times of India – Online

Daily Hunt –  Online

Daily Hunt –  Online

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SpiceJet shares zoom over 11 pct on plans to expand its fleetedit

Devdis Course

 

The scrip jumped 11.19 per cent to close at Rs 132.70 on BSE. During the day, it climbed 13.78 per cent to Rs 135.80. On the traded volume front, 229.15 lakh shares were traded on BSE during the day. Buying was also seen in other listed airline InterGlobe Aviation which advanced 7.35 per cent to Rs 1,583.15 at close of trade on BSE. (Hong Kong )

SpiceJet shares fly high; zoom over 11%edit

Deccan Herald Live Mint

Shares of SpiceJet zoomed nearly 9% on Monday amid the company announcing that it will launch direct fllf ights from Mumbai to seven international destinations, including Colombo, Jeddah, Dhaka, Riyadh and Hong Kong.

SpiceJet shares continue to soaredit

The Hindu Business Line – Delhi The Hindu Business Line – Mumbai The Hindu Business Line – Bangalore

 

Shares of SpiceJet zoomed nearly 9 per cent on Monday amid the company announcing that it will launch direct flights from Mumbai to seven international destinations, including Colombo, Jeddah, Dhaka, Riyadh and Hong Kong.

SpiceJet is launching direct flights to 8 international destinations from Mumbaiedit

GQ India

 

SpiceJet as of now works direct flights to Colombo from Chennai and Madurai, Dhaka from Kolkata, Dubai from Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Pune, Kochi, Mangalore, Amritsar, Jaipur and Madurai, Hong Kong from Delhi, Jeddah from Hyderabad.

SpiceJet gains 11%, up 40% in 4 daysedit

The Times of India

Buying was also seen in another listed airline, InterGlobe Aviation, which advanced 7% to Rs 1,583 at close on the BSE. Shares of SpiceJet zoomed nearly 9% on Monday amid the company announcing that it will launch direct flights from Mumbai to seven international destinations, including Colombo, Jeddah, Dhaka, Riyadh and Hong Kong. In four days, SpiceJet has gained over 40%.

Low-cost rivals take over Jet’s slots at airportsedit

The Times of India

In the past two weeks, even as Jet fleet strength fell to seven aircraft, three low-cost airlines announced a flurry of flights from Mumbai. From May-end, SpiceJet will connect Mumbai to Hong Kong, Jeddah, Dubai, Colombo, Dhaka, Riyadh, Bangkok and Kathmandu with non-stop flights.

Jet shares sink 8%; Spice Jet zooms 11%edit

The Financial Express  – Mumbai The Financial Express – Delhi The Financial Express – Bangalore

Shares of Spice jet zoomed nearly 9% on Monday amid the company announcing that it will launch direct flights from Mumbai to seven international destinations, including Colombo, Jeddah, Dhaka, Riyadh and Hong Kong.

As Jet wobbles, SpiceJet to launch a slew of new international flightedit

Live Mint – Mint

CN Traveller – Online

The New Indian Express

The Week – Online

India Tv News – Online

The New Indian Express – Online

The Morning Standard – Online

The Asian Age  – Online Business Standard  – Online The Statesman  – Online The Hans India  – Online

The Financial Express  – Online

Business Today  – Online

Business Standard  – Online

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The world on your plateedit

Deccan Herald  – Online

Deccan Herald – Print – Bangalore

Traditional fare in Hong Kong Hong Kong is the other culinary mecca in Asia, from Michelinstarred restaurants to traditional teahouses to street food stalls, theres something for everyone. When in Hong Kong, you must dim sum try Tim Ho Wans BBQ pork buns, Mott 32 for fancy fare, and Luk Yu Tea House for a quintessentially local experience.

Jet Air Cancels All International Operations, More Local Flightsedit

The Economic Times – Print (Mumbai)

The Economic Times – Print (Delhi)

The airline needs urgent cash to survive. It was supposed to get Rs 1,500 crore in terms of interim loan funding and hasn’t received it. As of Thursday night, there was no decision on part of the lenders to release money, said a person in the know.

 

Cruise tourism is one of the fastest in tourism developmentedit

Travel And Tour World – Online

Infrastructure is among the topmost priorities of Hong Kongs tourism development. Pre and post cruise travelers can now reach 44 mainland cities nonstop from Hong Kong via the recently opened Guangzhou Shenzhen Hong Kong High Speed Rail.

Why do you hate Anish Kapoor?edit

Mint – Print  Delhi Mint – Print – Mumbai Mint – Print – Bangalore At Art Basel Hong Kong last week, among the thousands of works by 242 international galleries on exhibit, there were a handful of sculptures that had photo-hungry crowds constantly thronging them.

Restaurant Reviewedit

The Times of India – Print – Mumbai

I feast thrice, watch the immensely knowledgeable Chef Li cook up Shunde dishes and then taste the amazing wok fried milk with birds nest. And then go on a guided delicious discovery foodie journey to all the local hidden gems of Hong Kong. I’ve been to Hong Kong several times but never experienced it like this. It’s because I’m getting a precious taste of a family legacy of the Cheng family.

Meals with a view: restaurants with great vistasedit

The Times of India – Online

Hong Kong’s dazzling skyline is best enjoyed it at Felix, a dinner perched on 28th-floor of Peninsula Hotel. It is the floor-to-ceiling windows that bring in the charm of the neon skyline to the eatery. You can watch the ships hustle at Victoria Harbour, and the bustling shopping district of Kowloon.

We see India as a great driver of the art market’edit

Mint – Print – Delhi Mint – Print – Mumbai Mint – Print – Bangalore

Established in 1970 in Switzerland, Art Basel has become the world’s premier art sales platform. The fair launched editions in Miami Beach and Hong Kong in 2002 and 2013, respectively.

Must visit destinations for travellers this summeredit

The Times of India

With over 5 theme parks, Hong Kong is also much loved by children. With beaches, shopping, amusement parks, and varied stay experiences, Hong Kong is perfect for a short trip this summer.

Art Basel sees India as a great driver of art market: Marc Spiegleredit

Live Mint – Online

Established in 1970 in Switzerland, Art Basel has become the worlds premier art sales platform. The fair launched editions in Miami Beach and Hong Kong in 2002 and 2013, respectively. Under the leadership of Spiegler, who took over as global director in 2012, the fair has transcended its identity as a trading platform to become an art event.

5 museums that you must visit in this lifetimeedit

The Times of India – Online

Hong Kong Space Museum Where: Hong Kong A trip to Hong Kong is incomplete without a visit to the fantastic space museum. Its large dome faade makes sure you dont miss it. One of the most popular exhibits is a booth, where you can be harnessed up in a way that feels as if you are walking on the moon.

5 famous night markets in the worldedit

The Times of India – Online

Ask Instagrammers and photographers about Hong Kong’s skyline and they would rate it as perhaps the most photographed skyline in the world. Such is the beauty, making the city earn the title of being the world’s most vertical city.

5 cities with the most impressive skylines in Asiaedit

The Times of India – Online

Tall skyscrapers and unique looking buildings along the beautiful Victoria Harbour amidst lush green mountains in the background give an edge to its beauty. It is said that The International Commerce Center, which has 118 floors is the tallest building in Hong Kong.

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Rosewood Hong Kongedit

Condé Nast Traveller – National

The 65-storey Rosewood Hong Kong is the latest star on the iconic Kowloon skyline. The hotel is situated in the upcoming Victoria Dockside arts and design district, and offers eight dining options that add to the buzz on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.

Out Of The Worldedit

DNA – Print – Mumbai

The dome is a whopping 8,000-sqm sprawling structure and the first planetarium in Hong Kong that popularised astronomy and space science. One can learn a lot about the Universe at the interactive and entertaining exhibits. Permanent exhibits, Hall of the Cosmos and Hall of Space Exploration, boast of a hundred showings, of which about 70 per cent are interactive.

Hong Kong Tourism Boards Puneet Kumar on what makes it an increasingly popular MICE destinationedit

The Economic Times – Online

This is the segment that contributes to 50 per cent of our overnight arrivals at Hong Kong. Out of these numbers, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru contribute to 70 per cent of the figures. While Hong Kong is renowned for its many amusement parks, we are trying to draw focus to its diverse elements.

Trend Watch HK: Leading the MICE journeyedit

The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Delhi The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Mumbai The Economic Times ET Panache – Print – Bangalore

The meaning and purpose to travel is changing. It is no more limited to family vacations or weekend getaways. The fastest growing segment today is the youth demographic. We are looking at mid-career well established professionals. This is the segment that contributes to 50 per cent of our overnight arrivals at Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Tourism Boards Puneet Kumar on what makes it an increasingly popular MICE destinationedit

The Economic Times – Online Snewsi – Online

 

This is the segment that contributes to 50 per cent of our overnight arrivals at Hong Kong. Out of these numbers, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru contribute to 70 per cent of the figures. While Hong Kong is renowned for its many amusement parks, we are trying to draw focus to its diverse elements.

Travelport partners with Hong Kong International Airport to promote multimodal transport servicesedit

Travelport announced a new agreement with Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA) to promote the multimodal connectivity services at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) to travel buyers in Asia, Europe and North America.

Travel News Digest – Online

This new hotel offers sweeping views of Hong Kong’s harbour.edit

Conde Nast Traveller  – Online

The 65-storey Rosewood Hong Kong is the latest star on the iconic Kowloon skyline. The hotel is situated in the upcoming Victoria Dockside arts and design district, and offers eight dining options that add to the buzz on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Best of all, the hotel makes grand use of its plum setting, with most rooms offering harbour views.

All the stories we want you to read today: 19th April 2019edit

CN Traveller – Online

 

5 reasons why you should plan your next holiday to Hong Kong Melt in the mouth dim sums, award winning nature trails, fantastic cruises and more Glittering skyscrapers, bustling markets, beautiful colonial buildings, some great adventure activities and a wonderful array of fine dining as well as lipsmacking street food Hong Kong is just the place for a holiday to remember.

Myth buster: 5 fun facts about Hong Kongedit

The Times of India – Online

The fact that the metropolis of Hong Kong is fairly busy is known. For an explorer, this means that one needs to plan their visit well. If you are looking to head to Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Causeway Bay, and Sheung Wan, you’ll walk shoulder-to-shoulder with locals, rushing about with their daily errands.

Top 5 activities for adventure lovers in Hong Kongedit

The Times Of India – Online

Mention Hong Kong, and most people will quickly envision a concrete jungle with high-rises rushing to meet the sky. Little do they know that hidden behind this urban sprawl is a spectacular countryside waiting to be explored.

Women take up brush at art festival in Hong Kongedit

The Asian Age – Print – Delhi

It is a woman’s show for India at the seventh edition of Art Basel Hong Kong with the country fielding the best of its contemporary female artists, including Shilpa Gupta, Anju Dodiya and Reena Saini Kallat, at the annual event that opened to the public on Friday.

Heres how to pamper your taste buds in Hong Kongedit

The Times of India – Online

The charm of Hong Kong’s culinary delights in unparalleled across the world, and there is little doubting the fact. Once here, a foodie will find the best of goodies to indulge in. If you are up for a foodie’s day out, here’s what you must try on your vacation to Hong Kong.

Exploring Hong Kong at an affordable budgetedit

The Times of India – Online

The term ‘affordable luxury’ can truly work on your vacation to Hong Kong, for this is one destination that you can explore without burning a hole in your pockets. If an affordable, international vacation is high on your mind

Why Hong Kong is a city that keeps you fitedit

The Times of India – Online

There is more to Hong Kong than its bustling cosmopolitan landscape. A little away from the dazzling skyscrapers, Hong Kong is the perfect getaway for a wellness vacation. A significant number of people are designing their holiday around health and fitness.

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Trend Watch HK: Leading the MICE journeyedit

The Economic Times ET Panache – Delhi – Online

The Economic Times ET Panache – Mumbai – Online

The Economic Times ET Panache – Bangalore – Online

The meaning and purpose to travel is changing. It is no more limited to family vacations or weekend getaways. The fastest growing segment today is the youth demographic. We are looking at mid-career wellestablished professionals. This is the segment that contributes to 50 per cent of our overnight arrivals at Hong Kong.

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