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lap of Shenandoah New Dawn for
Valley Travel and Tourism
Famous for its natural beauty
DC on the Water
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed
and historical sites, the Al Maktoum, President of The District’s two rivers, the
beautiful Shenandoah Valley Mumbai’s Lesser- the Dubai Civil Aviation Potomac and the Anacostia,
of Virginia also features rich Known Iconic Forts Authority, CEO and Founder shine brightly once the
arts and culture, an abundance of the Emirates Group and warm weather of spring and
of locally crafted beverages, Mumbai was once a group of chairman of Dubai World,
several islands collectively called summer settles on the city.
and countless opportunities officially inaugurated Arabian
Bombay. From the Marathas to
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for outdoor recreation, all Travel Market (ATM) 2021,
wrapped in genuine Virginia the Mughals, British and even marking the start of the 28th
hospitality. Come with us on Portuguese, reigned over it at edition of the Middle East’s
a tour of the southern portion different points in time. Few largest travel and tourism
of Virginia's renowned valley. know that Bombay was fortified exhibition.
to withstand enemy attack and
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several forts were built for this
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purpose. Though quite a few of
them have been ravaged by time,
their marks still remain, having
withstood the tests of weather
over the decades.
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Global Pulse
Rejuvenate in the lap
of Shenandoah Valley
Famous for its natural beauty and historical sites, the beautiful Shenandoah Valley of
Virginia also features rich arts and culture, an abundance of locally crafted beverages,
and countless opportunities for outdoor recreation, all wrapped in genuine Virginia
hospitality. Come with us on a tour of the southern portion of Virginia's renowned
valley.
• T3FS Desk
F
irst stop, Staunton, where you will was housed in a 13th century monastery; it set in motion by changing conditions in
discover a charming small Virginia burned in the 1666 Great Fire of London. their homelands and drawn to the American
town with a wealth of character. The After years of research and hard work, the colonies by opportunities for a better life.
city's downtown is home to a vibrant arts Staunton Blackfriars Playhouse was built Others came as unwilling captives to work
and music scene, a sizzling reputation for in 2001. Since then, it has been showing on farms and plantations. The museum has
local food and dining, and a cool array of year-round performances of Shakespeare's moved or reproduced examples of traditional
independent shops and galleries clustered plays and contemporary works, hailed rural buildings from England, Germany,
along the historic main street. Staunton also by The Washington Post as "shamelessly Ireland, West Africa, and America and
provides the perfect setting for exciting entertaining." engages the public at these exhibits with
outdoor adventures and scenic drives, a combination of interpretive signage and
combined with world-class theater and living history demonstrations.
fascinating museums. American Shakespeare Center's
Blackfriars Playhouse
Frontier Culture Museum of
The Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia
Staunton, Virginia tells the story of the thousands of people
Virginia
A must-see attraction while in Staunton who migrated to colonial America, and of The Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library
is the American Shakespeare Center's the life they created here for themselves and Museum tells the story of America's
Blackfriars Playhouse, the only re-creation and their descendants. These pioneers came 28th President, born in Staunton in 1856.
of Shakespeare's indoor theatre in the world. to America during the 1600 and 1700s. On site, visitor's can explore the President's
Shakespeare's original Blackfriars Theatre Many were farmers and rural craftsmen birthplace, known as the "Manse"; a museum
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Global Pulse that explores the life and times of Woodrow whether your tastes run toward biking, the South River. Waynesboro's walkable Wilson (1856-1924); the Research Library, hiking and scenic drives, or paddling and downtown features the renovated vaudeville- and a gift shop. The President's restored fly fishing in the trout-stocked waters of era Wayne Theatre set among shops, art 1919 Pierce-Arrow Limousine is a highlight of the museum, which offers programs for all ages. Woodrow Wilson's 1919 Pierce-Arrow Limousine Exploring Staunton is hungry work. When it's time for a meal break, head to The Shack. Tiny in size but definitely not in taste, The Shack serves the best products from the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains and surrounding area. Renowned chef Ian Boden has earned two James Beard nominations and a top ranking of Three Stars from the Washington Post. His modern cooking style combines his Jewish eastern European roots with the traditions of the region. Chef Ian Boden Now it's on to Waynesboro. Located at the intersection of Shenandoah National Park's Skyline Drive, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and the Appalachian Trail, this charming town is a great home base for outdoor adventure, June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 9
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galleries, and restaurants peppered with gorgeous 19-acre Blue Ridge Mountain delicious, handcrafted kombucha in a
murals from the annual Virginia Street getaway provides incredible views in a refillable bottle. To date, over one million
Arts Festival. Waynesboro boasts three relaxing setting. Featuring a main inn and bottles have been saved!
breweries, all which are part of the spectacular cabins, the Iris Inn is built to
Shenandoah Beerwerks Trail. include the personal touches of a bed and
breakfast combined with the amenities and Blue Ridge Bucha
high-end services of a boutique hotel.
If you are not afraid of adventure (or the
Downtown Waynesboro dark!), we invite you for an excursion in the
One of only two urban trout fisheries in the Blue Ridge Tunnel. The Claudius Crozet
Iris Inn Blue Ridge Tunnel, a National Historic
state of Virginia, Waynesboro's South River
winds its way through the historic downtown For a unique craft beverage experience, Civil Engineering Landmark beneath
and offers anglers trophy-sized trout. Local head to Blue Ridge Bucha for some certified Rockfish Gap, Va., was recently dedicated
fly shops, guides, and annual fishing events organic kombucha made from pure Blue after 18 years of planning and restoration.
make this town a fisherman's haven. Ridge Mountain water. It is infused with Known as the longest railroad tunnel in
the finest organic and fair-trade ingredients North America when it was completed in
to create refreshing and unique flavors. 1858, the nearly mile-long route through
Every part of the process - from brewing to Afton Mountain is now a pedestrian trail
Waynesboro's South River
bottling to flavoring - is done completely which connects to existing trail systems in
The newly renovated Iris Inn is a great by hand. In 2010, Blue Ridge Bucha was central Virginia. Flashlights are definitely
place to lay your head in Waynesboro. This founded with a specific mission: to make required.
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Blue Ridge Tunnel backyard" - 100,000 acres of public forests, boutiques, downtown Lexington can be
parks, recreation areas and two rivers where explored with a relaxing carriage ride or on
Head south to Lexington and Rockbridge outdoor enthusiasts of all ages and skill foot. For a good night's sleep in a historic
County, the southern gateway to the levels can hike, bike, paddle, fish and camp. and luxurious setting, check in to The
Shenandoah Valley. Here visitors have Lined with historic buildings, farm-to- Georges.
fast and easy access to Lexington's "big table eateries, bright galleries and inviting
June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 11Global Pulse Downtown Lexington No visit to Lexington is complete without a stop at Wade's Mill. Founded in 1750, Wade's Mill is Virginia's oldest continuously operating commercial grist mill. Today, its tradition continues with one miller stone grinding premium grains fresh to order. The Mill's whole grain products are 100% natural, no additives, preservatives, or bleaches. They are served at select restaurants and hotels throughout Virginia and can be purchased at Wade's Mill gift shop or online. Wade's Mill As you wind up your day, don't miss a stop at one of Virginia's most famous landmarks, the majestic Natural Bridge State Park. Natural Bridge was listed on the National Register of Historic Places as a National Historic Landmark in 1988 and in 2016 became Virginia's 37th state park. The spectacular 215-foot- tall Natural Bridge consists of horizontal limestone strata and is the remains of the roof of a cave or tunnel through which the Cedar Creek once flowed. In addition to the stunning bridge, this state park features seven miles of hiking trails, including Cedar Creek Trail which leads visitors under the bridge to the Monacan Indian Village, and Lace Falls with its 30-foot cascade. The park also recently became Virginia's fifth official Dark Sky Park- making it not only a great place to spend the day, but also the night! 12 trendy travel trade with food & shop June 2021
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Mumbai’s Lesser-Known
Iconic Forts
Mumbai was once a group of several islands collectively called Bombay. From the Marathas
to the Mughals, British and even Portuguese, reigned over it at different points in time. Few
know that Bombay was fortified to withstand enemy attack and several forts were built for
this purpose. Though quite a few of them have been ravaged by time, their marks still remain,
having withstood the tests of weather over the decades.
• Tarsh Sharma
Here are some amazing facts of the forts that mark the city’s glorious past.
Bassein Fort In 1739, the Marathas, under the leadership
of ChimajiAppa, the younger brother of
Built by the Portuguese in 1536 and PeshwaBajirao I, took control of the fort
spread over 110 acres, the Bassein and placed many victory symbols in the
Fort aka Vasai Fort is one of the premises, including a temple and a statue.
best specimens of Indo-European In 1802, the British took away the territory
defensive architecture. This giant fort from the Marathas after the Treaty of Bassein.
had three convents, six churches, one Interestingly, the court door of the Bassein Fort
cathedral in addition to numerous is still preserved carefully at the Remedy Church
public and private buildings including in Vasai. Though large parts of this historic fort-
the original St. Sebastian Fort, city have fallen to ruin, several watch-towers,
Misericordia, senate house, town hall, with safe staircases leading up, still stand. The
factory, hospital, college, library, coin fort is a popular shooting location for Bollywood
mint and a buzzing marketplace. This films and songs.
commercial, political and military
base of the Portuguese for nearly 300 It is a Nationally Protected Monuments under
years, was home to 2400 soldiers, Archaeological Survey of India.
300 residents, nobles and artisans.
Sion Fort a couple of ruined rooms and an old
canon at the top. At the base, is a garden
Built on a hillock by the British under the East named after Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. From
India Company between 1669 and 1677, the one side of the fort, one can enjoy a
Sion Fort marked the boundary between the striking view of the distant salt pans in
Parel Island held by them and the Portuguese- the Thane Creek.
controlled Salsette Island, north across the
creek. Restoration of the Sion Fort, which was
notified as a Grade I Heritage Structure,
Offering a panoramic view of the eastern coast, had begun in 2009, but was stopped
the Sion Fort has a series of beautiful pathways, due to paucity of funds.
Belapur Fort in the nearby Amruthaishwar temple. Post the
Marathas’ victory, it was renamed Belapur Fort.
The Belapur Fort was built by the In June 1817, the British East India Company
Siddis of Janjira in 1560-1570 after army captured and partially destroyed it under
they wrested control of the area from the policy of razing any Maratha stronghold in
the Portuguese. Located atop a hillock the region.
near the mouth of the Panvel Creek, it
was recaptured by the Portuguese in A tunnel is also said to exist in the fort, which
1682, after they annexed the nearby several locals believe connects the fort to
regions controlled by the Siddis. In Gharapuri Island, where Elephanta Caves are
1737, it came under the control of located.
the Marathas, led by ChimajiAppa, Sadly, not much has been done for the restoration
who vowed that if they’d successfully of this once strategic fort. It is an unprotected
capture the fort from the Portuguese, monument, at present with C.I.D.C.O.
he would place a garland of beli leaves
14 trendy travel trade with food & shop June 2021Indian Journey
Arnala Fort strategically help the Maratha navy
in attacking Portuguese interests.
Strategically located at the mouth of the
Vaitarnariver, the Arnala Fort was built in A plaque, installed by the
1516 by a local chieftain of Gujarat, Sultan Marathas on the northern wall
Mahmud Begda. It is the specimen of the of the fort, to commemorate
Maratha and regional defence architecture. their victory, in March 1737, is
In the 1530s, the Portuguese established still visible today. This fort is
their operations in the coastal area, with rectangular in shape and has many
their headquarters at the Bassein Fort and temples such as Tryambakeshwar,
soon gained control of the island. Bhavani Mata, Kalika Mata, and
also of Mahadev. The doorway of
During the late 17th and early 18th the fort is beautifully decorated
centuries, the Maratha Confederacy came with pictures of elephants and
to dominate the region. After capturing tigers.
the Bassein Fort from the Portuguese,
whom he attacked at the behest of his elder It is a Nationally Protected
brother, PeshwaBajirao I, ChimajiAppa Monument under Archaeological
set his sights on Fort Arnala, as it would Survey of India.
Ghodbunder Fort Arabs. This fort came under the Maratha
Empire only after ChimajiAppa defeated
Located in the Ghodbunder village, the Portugal forces. In 1818, the British
on the hilltop by the Ulhas River, East India Company took over the fort
in Mira Road, this fort, was from the Marathas and made it its local
initially named Cache de Tanna administrative office. It has a great
by the Portuguese, who built it in rampart with many bastions alongside its
1550, in European architectural walls and also watch towers on the top.
form, from stone blocks. Of the two
churches built then, one is in good Recently, the Archaeological Survey of
condition even today. India (ASI) Ratnagiri and Directorate of
Archaeology and Museums, Mumbai have
The place also came to be called decided to start restoration work of the
Ghodbunder as the Portuguese fort.
used to trade horses here with the
Riwa Fort fort, in the shape of a boomerang,
to protect Bombay from the
Locally known as the Kala Qilla or Black aggressive sea-faring Maratha
Fort, the Riwa Fort is located in Dharavi, leader KanhojiAngre.
on the banks of the Mithi River. The
most significant part of this Into-British Interestingly, the Riwa Fort also
architecture is that its main ramparts are has an underground tunnel, which
built with laterite stones found in black was built for an unobstructed
colours. Part of the larger Bombay Castle, flow of the Mithi River in those
this fort also marked the northern portion times. It is a State Protected Fort
of the British-held Bombay in the 17th under Directorate of Archaeology
century. The then Governor John Horne and Museums (Government of
commissioned the construction of the Riwa Maharashtra).
Sewri Fort Department of Archaeology and Museums,
Maharashtra Govt., and classified as a Grade
Built on the island of Parel in 1680, I heritage structure, efforts are underway
The Sewri Fort was one of the under Phase I of Mumbai Fort Circuit
fortifications constructed by the Project to restore it. The strategic location of
British to ward off enemy attacks on the Sewri Fort is said to promote ornithology
their territory. as the area overlooks the mudflats that are
In 1689, the Siddi General YadiSakat frequented by migratory birds, particularly
invaded Bombay with an army of the lesser flamingos.
20000 men and first captured the Mumbai has a diverse culture and a long
Sewri Fort. The Fort in 1772 also and rich history. Though some of the forts
witnessed another battle that repelled in the city are in dilapidated condition, they
a Portuguese attack. Post the decline are considered to be magnificent works of
of the regional powers, it was used to architecture and narrate the glorious past of
house prisoners. Mumbai.
Currently owned by the State’s
June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 15Cover Story
Arabian Travel Market 2021:
A New Dawn for Travel and Tourism
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin
Saeed Al Maktoum,
President of the
Dubai Civil Aviation
Authority, CEO
and Founder of the
Emirates Group and
chairman of Dubai
World, officially
inaugurated Arabian
Travel Market
(ATM) 2021, marking
the start of the
28th edition of the
Middle East’s largest
travel and tourism
exhibition.
• T3FS Desk
16 trendy travel trade with food & shop June 2021Trade Event
H
H Sheikh Ahmedwas accompanied
byHE Helal Saeed Al Marri, CEO
of Dubai World Trade Centre
(DWTC) and Director-General of Dubai’s
Department of Tourism and Commerce
Marketing (DTCM), Claude Blanc, WTM
& IBTM Portfolio Director; Danielle
Curtis, Exhibition Director Middle
East,ATMandother VIPs who embarked on a
tour of the show floor as the four-day event
got underway at DWTC.
Taking place from 16to 19 May, this year’s
event has 1,300 exhibitors from 62 countries
including theUAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel,
Italy, Germany, Cyprus, Egypt, Indonesia,
Malaysia, South Korea, the Maldives, the
Philippines, Thailand, Mexico and the US,
underscoring the strength of our reach.
ATM 2021’s show theme is appropriately
‘A New Dawn for Travel & Tourism’ and
spread across nine halls. Consistent with
the existing density restrictions and social
distancing guidelines and regulations, there
will be 11,000 people in the halls at any
given time.
The event will once again play an integral
role in Arabian Travel Week, a 10-day long
festival of travel and tourism events taking
place in Dubai and online. In addition to the
in-person Arabian Travel Market event, the
travel events that are part of Arabian Travel
Week are: travel technology exhibition
Travel Forward, ARIVAL Dubai for the
tours and attractions sector, GBTA’s half day
virtual business travel conference, ITIC’s
Middle East Tourism Investment Summitand
regionally focused buyer groups including
China, and of course ATM Virtual, the online
edition of the ATM exhibition.
This year, for the first time in ATM history,
a new hybrid format will mean a virtual
ATM running a week later, from 24-26 May,
to complement and reach a wider audience
than ever before. ATM Virtual, which made
its debut last year, proved to be a resounding
success attracting 12,000 online attendees
from 140 countries.
June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 17Outbound Connect
DC on the Water
The District’s two rivers, the Potomac and the Anacostia, shine brightly once the warm
weather of spring and summer settles on the city.
F Harbour in Georgetown
ortunately for visitors, there are plenty the National Mall as you navigate one of the
of ways to explore Washington, DC’s most scenic areas in the District.
waterfronts, with family-friendly Georgetown’s river waterfront is home to
outdoor recreation that include being both on tons of great restaurants – many, including
Sequoia, Tony and Joe's Seafood Place and
the rivers and lounging beside it.
Farmers Fishers Bakers, offer patio seating
See the sights on a DC boat tour
in warm weather – and plenty of outdoor Located on Southwest & The Wharf,
activities. In summer, children (and adults, Hornblowers offers sightseeing offers
Live the Wharf life at DC’s too) can splash in the sprinkler-style water sightseeing tours daily, providing stunning
hottest development fountain, watch the boats and feed the ducks. visuals of the memorials and monuments
DC’s waterfront offerings went through the Before or after, get your shopping on in the from an on-the-water perspective. Its boats
roof when The Wharf debuted in October historic neighborhood. offer lunch and dinner cruises, as well as
2017. The development features so many themed excursions, so your options are
things to do, eat and drink – including plentiful. Embark DC offers customized
awesome waterfront views, an array of Head to the Key Bridge tours that depart from the Georgetown
stylish restaurants, four distinct piers, three Boathouse for kayaking and waterfront; Potomac Riverboat Company,
new, state-of-the-art hotels, two great new which offers a variety of narrated cruises on
paddle boarding the river, including water taxi excursions;
music venues in The Anthem and Pearl
Street Warehouse and a free water jitney Located in Georgetown on the Potomac Potomac Paddle Pub, a rain-or-shine pedal
that takes you to the gorgeous East Potomac River, Key Bridge Boathouse is a great boat that doubles as a BYOB booze cruise;
Park. place to go for on-the-water adventures. and DC Cruises, which sports 100-passenger
Rent a kayak, canoe or even a standup tour boats to see the monuments, as well as
paddleboard and make the river your water taxi tours that connect Georgetown
S avor the outdoors at The Yards personal playground. You should be able and the National Mall.
to catch views of the gorgeous Georgetown
Park waterfront, the John F. Kennedy Center
Located near Nationals Park and at the for the Performing Arts and even the Discover dazzling views with DC
center of the bustling Capitol Riverfront Washington Monument. You can also paddle Ducks
neighborhood, The Yards Park sits next to over to Theodore Roosevelt Island, which is
the Anacostia River in resplendent fashion. an attraction unto itself. DC Ducks offers awesome sightseeing tours
Its bridge is an architectural marvel while on its distinctive amphibious vehicles. You
its modernized “outdoor rooms” make the start at Union Station, driving past the city’s
park a perfect place for playtime. Nearby, Have a monumental time with famous monuments and museums, learning
waterfront outfitter Ballpark Boathouse as you go. Then, the car turns into a boat,
Tidal Basin Paddle Boats taking you straight into the Potomac River
offers kayak rentals complemented by views
of the river's wildlife. Gaze at the gorgeous Jefferson Memorial for a thrilling adventure off-land. This
and an array of cherry blossom trees as you 90-minute journey is unlike any other tour
glide around the Tidal Basin on either a in the District and a great family-friendly
Hang out at The Washington pedal boat or a swan boat from Tidal Basin activity.
Paddle Boats. Expect picturesque views of
18 trendy travel trade with food & shop June 2021Outbound Connect
Dubai: Advancing
Sustainability Performance
A directive from Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai
Tourism) mandates that all hotels comply with the Sustainability Requirements for
Hotel Establishmentsby the deadline of 1 July 2021, as set by Dubai Sustainable Tourism
(DST), an initiative to further enhance Dubai’s position as one of the world’s leading
sustainable tourism destinations.
• T3FS Desk Yousuf Lootah,
U
Vice Chairman
nder the directive, hotels local communities. Through improving of Dubai
must also resume monthly internal sustainability operations, hotel Sustainable
submission of carbon emission establishments in turn willenhance the Tourism
drivers. The system has the long-term competitiveness of Dubai’s tourism-
objective of advancing sustainability linked economy.These requirements Over the past
performance across the sector. Back supportDubai’s Carbon Abatement year, the strength
in 2019 Dubai Tourism led by DST Strategy 2021 target to reduce the carbon of the city’s
trained 528 hotels on the implementation emissions by 16% by 2021, overall. tourism industry
of thesesustainability standards and is reflected
Since its inception in January 2017, the in the safe
currently inviting hotels for a refresher
Carbon Calculator – part of the Tourism and successful reopening of Dubai to
webinar ahead of July 2021.
Dirham Platform, is a tool that has been domestic and international visitors. In
Due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, measuring the carbon footprint within alignment with the city’s wider carbon
the deadline was extended for an Dubai’s hospitality sector. On a monthly reduction strategy, we know that tourism
additional 12 month, a decision that basis hotelssubmit theirconsumption of can also be an area where Dubai truly
Dubai Tourism took to strengthen 11 carbon emission sources, including: sets the benchmark at a global level
the foundations for recovery of the electricity, district cooling, water, with forward-thinking sustainability and
hospitality sector. The progress on waste, fuel for transportation, fuel corporate social responsibility practices.
implementation of the mandatory for generators, fire extinguishers, and We strongly encourage hotels to comply
standards will betracked by hotels and liquefied petroleum gas for analysis. This with the 19 Sustainability Requirements
audited by DST. information is aggregated andanalysedto set by Dubai Tourism and provide Carbon
provide valuable industry insights on the Calculator submissions by 1 July. We
The19 Sustainability Requirements
sector’s collective carbon footprint. In know that with the ongoing support of
include sustainable management
addition, by formulating a baseline along the relevant government bodies these
approaches, performance metrics, energy,
with consistent tracking, this information hotel establishments can play a huge part
food and water management plans, guest
enables hotels to understand their energy, in achieving the overall carbon emission
education, employee training initiatives,
water and waste consumption andfurther reduction target over the next year and
the presence of sustainability committees
identify successful cost-saving beyond.
within hotel establishments and corporate
opportunities.
social responsibility programmes for
June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 19Outbound Connect
Seychelles
leaving an
ecological
print
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) launched its partnership with the Global Impact
Network on June 4, 2021, coinciding with the destination’s activities for the World
Environment Day, celebrated on June 5.
T
he partnership, allows Seychelles include the
to become, officially, the first advocate badge,
destination to create its online beach clean-
community page on the Global Impact up badge, tree
Network platform. planter badge -
only available in
Global Impact Network is an app that
Seychelles - and
allows individuals and organisations to take
finally the local
action anywhere and for any ecologically-
produce badge.
oriented cause. Seychelles, the Indian
Ocean sustainable champion, joins the Speaking at
platform to entice its visitors to have a the launch,
profound experience while on holiday in the Mrs. Francis
destination and to be personally transformed reiterated that
by the end of their trip. the mission
of the STB
The digital platform will allow users to
remains to keep
track, measure and showcase sustainable
the destination
actions through fun and achievable
visible,
challenges about real-world issues.
highlighting that
The event was kicked off by a tree-planting this platform
impact network tracks, measures and
ceremony at the Maison Quéau de Quinssy aligns well with the efforts of the country
showcases positive impact for sustainable
gardens by the Minister for Foreign Affairs towards sustainable tourism.
development. A tool that empowers, citizens,
and Tourism, Mr. Sylvestre Radegonde,
“As a proud environmentally-conscious organisations and governments to change
in the presence of Principal Secretary for
destination, this initiative is an opportunity the world. Before I went to study at Stanford
Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Vivianne Fock
for us to encourage our visitors to engage University, I was here in Seychelles when
Tave and Principal Secretary for Tourism
in activities which promote sustainable I came up with the idea for global impact.
Mrs. Anne Lafortune.
development. We want them to make an It is beautiful to see the full circle- come
The tree planting ceremony was followed impact and we aim to make our visitors back and launch- here in Seychelles. I think
by presentations made by the STB Chief become Seychelles ambassadors when they Seychelles is taking a step in the right
Executive Mrs. Sherin Francis and the CEO return to their home, telling the world how direction,” said Ms. Sharpe.
of Global Impact Network, Ms. Tatianna our small nation is helping the fight against
In recognition of its efforts, Seychelles
Sharpe. the global environmental crisis the world is
received the honour of being crowned
facing, each one of us individually, one at a
In her presentation, Mrs. Francis stressed Indian Ocean’s Leading Sustainable Tourism
time,” said Mrs. Francis.
the destination’s objective to encourage Destination for two consecutive years in
responsible tourism and inspire visitors On her part, Tatiana Sharpe, CEO of Global 2019 and 2020.
to take sustainable actions, share their Impact stated that growing up in Zimbabwe,
Renowned for its pristine beauty, the
stories and track global progress towards gave her exposure to poverty and social
Seychelles, one of the Small Islands
achieving the United Nations' Sustainable injustice at a young age, which fuelled her
Developing States, has made it its mission to
Development Goals (SDGs) set in 2015. desire to make a positive impact in her
preserve its exotic paradise and rich natural
community and in the world.
Keeping its ecological focus, the Seychelles heritage through sustainable practices and
community has adopted 4 badges - these “Global Impact is the world’s first social measures.
20 trendy travel trade with food & shop June 2021NTO Update
Kids go free on Yas Island
this summer
Yas Island, Abu Dhabi’s premier leisure & entertainment hub, has unveiled an enhanced
product offering for travel trade at this year’s Arabian Travel Market.
U
ntil 30 September 2021, children below Parks Hopper
the age of 12 will be able to stay and Offer, and AED
play for free - one child for every one 340 for four Days
paying adult. This includes complimentary 3 parks Hopper
admission to the island’s world-class theme Offer, with access
parks, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, YasWaterworld, to all three parks
and Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi, as well included in the
as opportunities to stay and eat for free at the offer. The ‘Kids
island’s diverse portfolio of hotels.* Go Free’ summer
packages give
Yas Island's Parks Hopper & Kids Go Free
families access
Promotion allows kids to access all three of Yas
to more than 100
Island’s theme parks free.
thrilling rides
Not only do kids get to go free to Yas Island’s and attractions at
theme parks, but they can also stay for free, the three one-
if sharing a room with their parents, and of-kind theme
can eat for free, if they are booked on their parks nestled
parents’ meal plan. Additional Yas Island hotels In addition to three globally-renowned theme
on the Island. From braving record-breaking
offers includeup to 20% discount on food parks including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi,
rollercoasters at Ferrari World Abu Dhabi,to
and beverage,and up to 15% discount on spa YasWaterworld Abu Dhabi and Warner Bros.
making waves with thrills and spills at
services. World™ Abu Dhabi, Yas Island is also home to
YasWaterworld Abu Dhabi, to joining the
Guinness World Record breaking adventure hub
stories of superhero favorites andiconic
Parents wanting to bring additional children CLYMB™ Abu Dhabi, as well as outstanding
charactersat Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi,
will be able to add a supplementary child to motorsports, an award-winning golf venue,
there is a wealth of fun and adventurefor the
their ticket for AED 310 for 2 Days 3 Parks world-class hospitality services, Yas Island is a
whole family to enjoy for a summer like no
Hopper Offer, for AED 325 for three Days 3 destination like nowhere else.
other.
Turespaña has Introduced
a New Online Tool
Turespaña has launched a new feature within the TRAVEL SAFE microsite of the
official Spanish tourism portal, whereby international tourists who wish to come to
Spain can consult the travel restrictions due to COVID-19 in our country, as well as the
entry and exit requirements for their respective countries.
T
RAVEL SAFE microsite has included before, during and after the trip. The system including Germany, Saudi Arabia, Argentina,
an information system, permanently is available in Spanish, English, French and Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada,
updated on travel restrictions due German. South Korea, Czech Republic, Chile, China,
to COVID-19, which allows to consult the Cyprus, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia,
The tourists who wish to visit Spain will be
information necessary to make any trip from 50 Denmark, United Arab Emirates, Slovakia,
able to find out the exit requirements from
foreign countries to Spain. Slovenia, the United States, Estonia, Finland,
their country of origin, entry requirements to
France, Greece and Hungary. Countries,
The objective of this initiative is to help the Spain, general measures that exist in Spain,
namely, Ireland, India, Israel, Italy, Japan,
traveler to organize their trip to Spain in a more as well as requirements to return to their
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
secure way with all the information available country of origin. Detailed information on the
Morocco, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, Poland,
in relation to restrictions related to COVID-19, specific measures in force in each autonomous
Portugal, United Kingdom, Romania, Russia,
such as PCR tests, quarantines, as well as community has also been made available.
South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland and Turkey
other prevention measures and regulations
The information is related to fifty countries have been added to this list lately.
June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 21Aviation
India: 8 new Flying Training Academies
I
ndia is set to get 8 new Flying Training Attesting to the perseverance and bids for the same in November 2020. The
Academies under the liberalised Flying determination of the team of the Airports award letters were issued on 31 May 2021
Training Organisation (FTO) policy Authority of India (AAI) is the fact that they to winning bidders: Asia-Pacific, Jetserve,
of the Airports Authority of India (AAI). successfully managed to finalise the bidding Redbird, Samvardhane and Skynex. The
These academies will be set up at Belagavi, process amid the challenging period caused parameters set for prospective bidders
Jalgaon, Kalaburagi, Khajuraho and Lilabari. due to the second wave of COVID-19. These included familiarisation with aviation safety
The set-up of these 8 FTOs is aimed at five airports have been carefully chosen since aspects, regulatory mechanisms, experience in
making India a global flying training hub they have minimal disruption due to weather the field of training pilots on manned aircraft,
and to prevent the exodus of Indian cadets issues and civil/ military air traffic. This the availability of equipment, trainers,
to foreign FTOs. Additionally, these FTOs initiative will help the Indian flying training etc. To make FTOs attractive for bidders,
will also be designed to cater the flying sector in becoming more self-sustaining under AAI reduced the minimum annual rental
training requirements of cadets in India’s the Atmannirbhar Bharat initiative. significantly to Rs.15 lacs. Furthermore, the
neighbouring countries. concept of airport royalty was scrapped to
Airports Authority of India had invited
make these ventures business-friendly.
No-permission-No-Takeoff
M
inistry of Civil Aviation has approved green zone sites can be accessed system for remotely piloted aircraft. Flying
granted permission of “No- from the Digital Sky Platform. in these approved ‘green-zones’ will require
Permission-No-Takeoff' (NPNT) only intimation of the time and location of
As per DGCA, under “NPNT or ‘No
compliant drone operations at 166 additional the flights via the Digital Sky portal or the
Permission – No Take-off’ compliance,
green zones to facilitate, smoothen, and app.
every Remotely Piloted Aircraft (except
promote drone operations in the country.
Nano) has to obtain valid permission through Drone flights in the green zone sites shall
The approved sites allow drone usage up to
the Digital Sky platform before operating be compliant with the Unmanned Aircraft
400 ft Above Ground Level (AGL). These
in India. The framework mandates users System (UAS) Rules, 2021 dated 12th March
zones are in addition to the Sixty-Six green
to register on the online portal that acts as 2021 and other relevant orders/ guidelines
zone sites approved earlier. The list of the
the national unmanned traffic management issued by the Ministry of Civil Aviation.
Passenger Traffic at Indian Airports
T
he domestic passenger traffic which air travel to recover back to
witnessed a steady ramp up post pre-Covid levels by FY2023
resumption of airport operations from May and the international sector by
25, 2020, reaching 64% of the previous year levels FY2024.”
in February 2021 has again suffered a setback. As
The international traffic
per ICRA note, the spike in Covid-19 infections
remains limited to countries
towards March-end and April 2021 has resulted
with special flights under the
in several state governments implementing fresh
Vande Bharat Mission (VBM)
restrictions, resulting in marginalde-growth in
rescue operation flights
traffic in March 2021 (-0.7% M-o-M) compared to
and bilateral ‘Air Transport With the improvement in the operating margins
February 2021 (+1.4% M-o-M).The average daily
Bubble (ATB)’ agreements. Many countries like and the consequent cash flows in FY2022, the
number of departing passengers during March
the US, the UK, Singapore, Kuwait, France, interest coverage and DSCR are expected to
2021 stood at 2.49 lakh; and declined by 28%
Canada, Australia, Iran, Indonesia and the UAE, improve to 1.3x and 1.1x respectively (as against
M-o-M in April 2021 to 1.79 lakh. There was a
which had ATB arrangements or under the VBM, earlier estimates of 2.4x and 1.5x). Slow ramp
further dip of 56% during May 1, 2021 to May 16,
have temporarily banned flights from India, citing up in traffic would affect the cash flows available
2021, compared to the average of April 2021.
the increasing coronavirus infections. for debt servicing for airport operators adversely.
Giving more insights, Mr. Shubham Jain, However, the robust on-balance sheet liquidity of
The major growth drivers for the sectors in the
Senior Vice President, Corporate Ratings, Rs. 5400 crore for the airports is strong to meet the
near term will critically hinge on the success of
ICRA, says“In addition to the passengers being debt obligations and support the sector in near-
mass vaccination, lifting of lockdown restrictions,
apprehensive for air travel, increase in infections term,”Mr. Jain added.
resumption of business travel and improvement in
forced many state governments to implement strict
leisure travel.
covid-19 restrictions during last two months onair
travel. The second wave of Covid-19 infections “The operating income (OI) and
is likely to delay recovery in traffic.Thepassenger operating profits for FY2022 are
traffic growth is now estimated at80%-85% estimated to decline 12% and 40%
Y-o-Y in FY2022 as against our earlier projection to Rs. 12,800 crore and Rs. 2560
of 130%-135% Y-o-Y. This is factoring in the crore respectively, as compared to
assumption that majority of population (above earlier estimates due to revision in
18+ years) will bevaccinated by December 2021, traffic. However, on Y-o-Y basis, OI
in line with the GoI’s vaccination policy targets, is estimated to increase by around
and impact of third wave (if any) to be minimal 50% withoperating margins of20%
due to mass vaccination. ICRA expects domestic as against losses in previous year.
22 trendy travel trade with food & shop June 2021Aviation
Cathay Pacific: Annual Sustainable
Development Report 2020
Safety, Carbon Offsetting, Sustainability in operations and Biodiversity are
some focus areas in which the airline has achieved significant progress.
T Climate Change:
he Cathay Pacific Group recently The airline and biodiversity loss. Going forward, Cathay
released its 2020 Sustainable made a commitment in 2020 to achieve Pacific will continue to review its Sustainable
Development Report that summarises net zero carbon emissions by 2050, thus Food Policy and work with the civil society to
the initiatives that were brought about by the aligning the initiatives with both, the UN’s prevent illegal wildlife trades.
pandemic including new safety measures and Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Conscious food distribution practices,
policies introduced to support its customers (IPCC) and the Paris Agreement.While the managing infrastructure, inflight waste
and employees through the global health airline strategise its fleet planning by taking management, minimal on-ground and aircraft
crisis. The report also points at the progress delivery of ten new fuel-efficient aircrafts emissions, digitalising systems to go paperless,
made in reducing carbon footprint, along last year, it also continues to devise plans reducing on-ground engine operations and
withmeasures taken to tackle operational to meet its goals and strengthen its carbon sustainable procurement are various other
sustainability matters. off-set solutions through its Fly Greener measures taken by the airline to fuel its vision
One of the key focal points for Cathay programmealong with investing in Sustainable of a greener and better tomorrow.
Pacific, as a leading airline, is to embrace Aviation Fuel (SAF).
its responsibility to lead the charge towards
sustainable aviation and ensure future Sustainability in Operations:
generations can experience the joy of travel. Cathay Pacific aims to embed an
The Hong Kong based airline announced environmentally responsible mind-set in
its commitmentto achieve net-zero carbon its culture and sustainable practices across
emissions by 2050, becoming one of the first operations. It has taken a holistic approach
Asian airline’s to establish a timeline for to reduce waste and the consumption of
making carbon neutrality a reality. natural resources by exploring alternative
materials. In 2020, the airline removed over
Below are the key focus areas and progress 43 million pieces or 11% single –use plastic
made so far: items and continues to work towards its target
of reducing single-use plastics usage by 50%
Safety: The airline continues to put from baseline by the end of 2022.
safety at the forefront for its employees,
Mark Sutch, Regional General
customers and other stakeholders. In Biodiversity: The airline has Manager, Cathay Pacific’s - South
2020, the Cathay Pacific introduced implemented policies that protect against legal Asia, Middle East and Africa
Port Restart Process enabling the safe animal trade and serve sustainable seafood
return of passengers and employeesalong on-board.In 2020, the airline’s catering arm While we wade through the detrimental
withimplementing a slew of COVID- served over 58 tonnes of certified sustainable impact of the pandemic, mitigating
related safety precautions forits passengers seafood, representing around 55% of the climate charge and finding solutions
and people. Going forward the airline total volume of seafood purchased. Through for sustainable aviation has also been
continues to focus on maintaining and the airline’sSustainable Development Cargo an imminent focus for the business. We
updating COVID-related safety measures Carriage Policy, embargoes have been placed endeavour to operate in a sustainable
to protect customers and people along with on an increasing number of animals and manner and incorporate multiple social
implementing stringent port restart process wildlife products to restrict opportunities and environment friendly practices into
ensuring the safety and compliance as ports for their shipment and thus supporting all aspects of our business.
reopen. movements aimed at stopping animal cruelty
Uzbekistan Airways: PSA in India
Uzbeksitan Airways announces the appointment of Aeroprime as its PSA
(Passenger Sales Agent) for India.
A
s per the agreement, Aeroprime is with customers and clients within the key Aeroprime’s specialised offering of localised
responsible for the airlines’ sales, strategic market of India. expertise and networks, which gels perfectly
reservations, customer service and with the airlines’ philosophy and vision. The
Abhishek Goyal, Executive Director,
ticketing. The appointment was made as airline will be supported by international best
Aeroprime stated: “We are honoured to be
Uzbekistan Airways seeks to reinforce the practices of Aeroprime, to expand their market
working with Uzbekistan Airways in India.
brand awareness of the airline, as well as share and sales in India.”
Our appointment is a perfect reflection of
provide a proactive on-the-ground engagement
June 2021 trendy travel trade with food & shop 23Aviation
Realistic Outlook for the Aviation Sector
Following last week’s in-person Arabian Travel Market the Middle East’s
largest travel and tourism showcase, continued with the opening on 24 May
2021 of ATM Virtual.
U
nder the same theme of ‘A new equitable vaccine distribution, testing
dawn for travel & tourism’, regimes simplified and made cheaper,
the three-day event, which was all of this lends to the theory that by
specifically designed for those industry the end of the year, we’ll be back in
professionals unable to attend the in- business in some scale,” he said.
person ATM event, kickedoff this year
Sir Tim then moved on to talk about
with Sir Tim Clark, President of Emirates,
business travel and said: “Business
who gave a candid outlook about the
travel will return in absolute terms,
recovery of the aviation industry.
but segments will change. Airlines
During a virtual conversation with top will have to adapt to the changing
aviation consultant, John Strickland, who nature of demand. An a la carte menu
conducted the interview from London, for business class which allows you
Sir Tim initially gave his opinion on the to pick and choose products at various
recovery timescale of the aviation sector. On the latter point, Sir Tim explained price points that go with it, is a smart
that even though there is massive pent- idea.”
“The ideal situation is that the vaccine
programme beats the virus by Autumn up demand, there may well be inhibitors When Strickland asked about the longer
of this year and we get some relief then too. Some passengers might be nervous outlook for aviation, Sir Tim ended on a
demand will come back at a staggering rate. and worried about variant strains of the defiant and positive note. “In the fullness of
Low cost (airlines) will benefit from intra- Coronavirus, the situation in India he said time it will all (Coronavirus) go away it will
European travel, the US domestic market, is creating a ripple effect across the global be history.”
China’s domestic market and international economy.
Elsewhere on the programme IATA’s
travel will (also) return in large numbers,” Although airlines and airports had really Director General Willie Walsh gave a
said Sir Tim. worked hard to ‘sanitise’ how they managed keynote interview, once again with John
“But the problem (with this scenario) passenger welfare, mitigating risk through Strickland and explored the priority issues
will be twofold. The ability of airlines their protocols, that alone would not be on Willie Walsh’s agenda and talked about
to meet the demand when it comes and enough. how IATA needed to drive the engagement
two,the conditionality of country access “It’s a question of how we navigate the and consistency of approach to permit
requirements,” he added. next six months and if we do it right with airlines to begin the process of recovery.
Etihad Airways and Saudia: Partnership
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and the
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s national flag carrier, SAUDIA, announced a new
reciprocal loyalty agreement, expanding on the existing codeshare deal
between the two airlines.
M
embers of the Etihad Guest and and tourism in their respective markets. It Kingdom’s aviation and tourism sectors.”
ALFURSAN programmes can now complements Etihad’s existing codeshare
The partners are also re-launching their
earn and redeem miles on flights agreement with SAUDIA and opens more
codeshare cooperation beyond each other’s
across both carriers’ networks. Loyalty destinations for Etihad Guest members to earn
hubs. Under this extensive commercial
programme members from both airlines and spend their miles through travel.”
partnership,which has seen more than 110,000
will also be able to earnTier Miles and Tier
Khalid Al-Bassam, Chief Commercial passenger journeys facilitated over the past
Segments, helping them progress to the next
Officer, SAUDIA, commented: “We are two years, SAUDIA has added its ‘SV’ code
tier level faster. In addition, members will
pleased to strengthen our partnership with to 15 destinations on the Etihad network
be able to earn miles on Etihad and SAUDIA
Etihad through this latest agreement, which inSaudi Arabia, Asia, the US and Europe. In
codeshare flights.
further builds on ourshared history of addition, Etihad has added its ‘EY’ code to
Terry Daly, Executive Director Guest successful collaboration. By offering our SAUDIA destinations in the Kingdom and
Experience, Brand & Marketing, Etihad guests more opportunities to earn miles Pakistan. This facilitates growth and recovery
Airways, said: “As the aviation industry we are bringing greater value, flexibility for both airlines, provides greater choice,
begins to restart and guests return to the and convenience to their travel experience, convenience and flexibility for guests and
skies, this partnership strengthens the airlines’ which will help fuel growth in demand and freight customers, and further strengthens the
commitment to growing inbound business contribute to our goal of enhancing the ties between the two nations.
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