LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE TRAVEL MAGAZINE Volume 19 | Issue 07 | August 2019 | ì250 / $8 US A Profiles Media Network Publication www.travelspan.in J W British Marriott Debuts in Airways the Heart of unveils its Edmonton new lounge in San Francisco Gujarat expects over Air Canada six crore Opens Maple tourists to Leaf Lounge visit the state Express this fiscal continued on page 67 LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE TRAVEL MAGAZINE ì250 / $8 US Volume 19 | Issue 07 | August 2019 | A Profiles Media Network Publication www.travelspan.in J W Marriott British Debuts in Airways the Heart of unveils its Edmonton new lounge in San Francisco Gujarat expects over Air Canada six crore Opens Maple tourists to Leaf Lounge visit the state Express this fiscal Interest among global airlines likely LUXURY AND LIFESTYLE TRAVEL MAGAZINE in Air India divestment: CAPA Aviation advisory expects govt to fast the government had asked Air India to track divestment process Interest finalise the results by June-end, the among global airlines in the upcoming airline is yet to finalise its financials. DEVENDER GROVER divestment of Air India is likely to be Sources say that some audits were on Editor in Chief & Publisher strong this time, the Centre for Asia to finalise the financials though it is not Pacific Aviation (CAPA) recently said. clear how long this will take. GAURA G BAHL Group Editor In a statement, CAPA said that it It is expected that the divestment does “not rule out the possibility of process will begin about a fortnight JASMINE GROVER some leading carriers including those after the results are finalised. Associate Editor from the Gulf participating in the The aviation advisory has maintained JYOTSNA MALIK tender in a joint venture with large for long that the Indian market can International Sales Director Indian conglomerates.” only sustain two full service carriers, The aviation advisory, however, and that the operations of three such RASIKA MATHUR Events Coordinator cautions that the current global airlines – Air India, Jet Airways and and national economic environment Vistara – were not sustainable. “The RAJESH MAURYA and geo-political instability may suspension of operations by Jet Airways Head of Finance have some impact on investor since April this year has removed the JITESH GANDHI sentiment. “However, the outlook for largest full service competitor to Air Creative Director the performance of Indian carriers India, increasing the chances of a remains,” it adds. successful divestment this time around. 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Products and services Profiles Media Network Pvt Ltd. mentioned are subject to change without prior notice. TRavELSPAN / AUGUST 2019 www.travelspan.in 3 10 AIRLINES : British Airways unveils its new lounge in San Francisco British Airways has unveiled its new lounge at San Francisco International Airport, a 665m2 (7,160ft2) space with views of the runway thanks to floor-to- ceiling glass windows that run along its side. The airline has created a number of zones throughout the lounge to cater to its customers’ needs 12 AIRLINES : Air Canada to resume full India Schedule At a time of increasing commercial activity between Canada and India, Air Canada’s direct flights represent a very important element in connecting the business communities in both countries as well as the growing number of tourists, students, families and cargo traffic 14 AIRLINES : Qatar Airways to Lauch Directo flights to Gaborone, Botswsana DOHA, Qatar – Qatar Airways is pleased to announce the launch of its new service to Gaborone, Botswana, starting 27 October 2019. The capital and largest city of Botswana will be the airline’s first destination in the African country. 16 AIRLINES : Air Canada Opens Maple Leaf Lounge Express Located in the Terminal 1 transborder departure area, the new Maple Leaf Lounge Express is open to business class passengers, travellers with Air Canada Altitude status, and Star Alliance Gold members travelling on Air Canada or United Airlines flights 23 AVIATION : Etihad Airways introduces larger aircraft to accommodate growth of three key Asian Routes Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has upgraded services on three key Asian routes this week, introducing larger aircraft to accommodate growing demand. 4 TRavELSPAN / AUGUST 2019 www.travelspan.in 46 HosPITALITY AND food : Oyo Hotels acquires Innov8, expands co-working space business OYO Hotels and Homes, the world’s third-largest chain of hotels, homes, managed living and workspaces, on Tuesday confirmed its acquisition of Innov8, a co-working spaces provider, highlighting the company’s increasing focus on the fast-growing segment. 50 HosPITALITY AND food : J W Marriott Debuts in the Heart of Edmonton Located in the Center of Alberta’s Capital City, JW Marriott Edmonton will be the Cornerstone of the Up-and-Coming ICE District, Canada’s Largest Mixed-Use and Entertainment District 59 ODISHA TOURISM : Odisha gives nod to 7 hotel, tourism projects that entail investment of Rs.354 crore “Projects will be developed over a total area of around 79.5 acres out of which Government has decided to allot around 42.5 acres. Some project proponents have arranged balance land on their own,” 64 GujaRAT TouRism : Gujarat expects over six crore tourists to visit the state this fiscal - ADTOI 9th convention to be held in Ahmedabad from 16-18 August 2019 Buoyed by increasing tourist footfalls and development of various destinations in the state, Gujarat is expecting tourist inflow to cross six crore in the current fiscal 66 INDIA : The Deltin Daman : The Hotspot Getaway this monsoon The Deltin, Daman. Three hour drive from Mumbai, the 5 star property is a must visit to have a short break and enjoy the monsoons. Having beaches close-by gives one even more reasons to spend a weekend chilling at the property with friends and family. TRavELSPAN / AUGUST 2019 www.travelspan.in 5 AIRLINES Mumbai Airport now connects India and Tanzania with direct Air Tanzania flight urther boosting tourism and CSMIA is the currently the only Q300, 3 Bombardier Q400, 2 Airbus trade between India and Africa, airport in the country with permissions to A220-300 and 1 Boeing 787-8. The FGVK led Mumbai International operate Air Tanzania’s newest non-stop airline took delivery of their first 787-8 Airport Limited (MIAL) managing route. The airline is deploying its Boeing in July 2018. It has another Boeing Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj 787-8 that has a capacity of 22 business 787-8 on order which will arrive in International Airport (CSMIA) has class seats and 240 economy seats. January 2020. restarted flights with Air Tanzania The estimated travel time for the The airport is also expanding between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam direct flight is seven and half-hours. its operations to Egypt, Rwanda, after over 20 years. The new service This is the second non-stop route Seychelles, Mauritius, Kenya, Cape commenced on July 18, 2019. introduced by MIAL in the last 30 Town, Johannesburg, Nairobi among Dar es Salaam to Mumbai service days with the earlier one expanding other prominent destinations in Africa. will be operated thrice a week on RwandAir’s connectivity from Mumbai Fares start at INR 30,000 (USD Wednesday, Friday and Sunday, and to China’s trade capital Guangzhou. 440) for round trip economy and INR Mumbai to Dar es Salaam on Monday, Air Tanzania has a small fleet of 1,25,000 (USD 1870) for round trip Thursday and Saturday. just seven aircraft. It has 1 Bombardier business class. Emirates takes Indian cuisine to Auckland with Chef Manish Mehrotra cuisine, art, entertainment and culture in Auckland.