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Thailand approves $5.5 bn bullet train project with China

China has received the first overseas order to export its bullet train technology as Thailand approved a USD 5.5 billion high-speed railway project aimed at linking Bangkok with southern China.

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ITB Asia 2017 sees successful buyer programme partnerships following increased involvement of exhibitors

Buyers programme evolved to be larger scale this year following success of programme in 2016 90% of recommended buyers targeted to attend ITB Asia’s milestone event this year Buyers recommended

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TATA, SIA and Vistara Board designate Mr. Leslie Thng as new Vistara CEO

Phee Teik Yeoh returns to SIA for a senior appointment. The Board of Vistara (TATA SIA Airlines Ltd), and the two promoters of the company, Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines,

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JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar wins multiple accolades

The hotel wins three awards at the National Awards for Excellence in Hotel Industry, hosted by the CMO Asia. JW Marriott Mumbai Sahar has been lauded with three prestigious recognitions

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Sabre and Himalaya Airlines announce global distribution partnership further driving the airline’s growth globally

Sabre supports Himalaya Airlines’ vision as a premium carrier that increases connectivity to and from Nepal. Sabre Corporation, the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced a

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HRAWI to organize seminar on GST for Hoteliers & Restaurateurs

After close to two weeks of relative uncertainty, many misconceptions, and quite a few incorrect assumptions, hotel and restaurants in Mumbai will have an opportunity to clear the cloud over

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Amadeus achieves seamless GST compliance in record time

Following the recent implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) across India, Amadeus worked around the clock to ensure its Global Distribution System (GDS) was ready to comply with the country’s

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Exempt cruise tourism under GST regime: Shipping Ministry

The shipping ministry has asked the GST Council to exempt cruise tourism under the new indirect tax regime, in line with major cruising nations. At present, cruise tourism is not

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Goa gets second allotment of CFA to the tune of Rs. 100 crore under Phase II of Swadesh Darshan

The Hon’ble Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa, Manohar Ajgaonkar has announced the allotment of Rs. 100 crore to Goa by the Union Ministry for Tourism under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme. The Special Purpose Vehicle  (SPV) formed by

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Air India stops serving meat to economy class passengers on short-haul flights

National carrier Air India will only serve vegetarian meals to passengers on flights lasting up to 90 minutes, according to a report in The Hindu. The airline’s move is aimed