Starfish Travel Corporation Team

According to a French announcement, Indian students who have even studied there for a semester are now qualified for a 5-year short-stay Schengen visa. “France is of the opinion that when an Indian student studies abroad for even a semester, a bond is formed that should be nurtured and treasured. For this reason, Master’s degree-holding Indian students who have studied in France for at least a semester are qualified for a 5-year short-stay Schengen visa. According to the French Embassy’s official statement, “This is a special provision for Indian alumni to enable them to maintain close ties with France and their French counterparts.” According to the official announcement, applicants must have completed a Master’s degree or higher at a recognized university in India, France, or a third nation, as well as have studied abroad for at least one semester. These candidates will also need to submit a visa application that is properly filled out and complies with all standard Schengen standards. “Our teams are putting in twice the effort to put the choices made in Paris by Prime Minister Modi and President Macron for the benefit of students into practice. France has long been a welcoming and multicultural nation, keen to introduce Indian students to our rich cultural history and chances for top-notch education. The French ambassador to India, Emmanuel Lenain, gave the following message to Indian students: “France will always be your friend, and we will do all necessary to ensure you have an outstanding academic and life experience in our country. Source- Travel biz

A private island resort called Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi, located in the pristine Shaviyani Atoll, is a shining example of how luxury and sustainability can coexist together. With a new relationship with Global Green Journeys, the resort has increased its sustainability initiatives as part of its everlasting dedication to environmental responsibility and conservation. Global Green Journeys is an initiative that promotes scalable and sustainable methods for broad adoption while increasing awareness of effective global solutions. The team’s goal is to highlight various initiatives and activities that are catalyzing progress toward social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The Fairmont Maldives can develop, promote, and put into action more effective sustainability programming for a greener future thanks to this exciting relationship, which perfectly complements the resort’s fundamental values and vision. The pilot project, which is a component of the cooperation, focuses on the epidemic of plastic pollution and the technology created by Precious Plastic to address plastic recycling and produce broader socioeconomic advantages for the nearby communities. The project will offer special insight into the property’s on-site Sustainability Lab, the first resort-based recycling facility in the Maldives, and eventually add to a global dialogue on the significance of sustainability. Two celebrities visited the island resort as part of the pilot project to create custom goods out of recycled plastic and take part in a variety of eco-inspired activities, including a trip to a nearby school that helps divert plastic waste to the lab and is a part of the resort’s CSR School Education program, which aims to motivate the next generation to live more sustainably. As a result of its commitment to environmentally friendly operations and growth, Fairmont Maldives is the first Fairmont resort in the world to get the coveted Green Globe certification. The resort is the crowning glory of the idyllic island hideaway, and it has the longest infinity pool in the Maldives, which leads visitors to the Coralarium, which is home to a mesmerizing underwater art installation by renowned eco-artist Jason deCaires Taylor and the nation’s first coral regeneration project in the form of a gallery. The resort’s 120 opulent villas offer a seamless fusion of stylish, understated, Maldivian rustic charm, whether on the white sand beach, amidst the lush island jungle, or perched above the shimmering seas of the Indian Ocean. Source – Travel daily 

In response to increased demand, dnata Travel, the longest-running travel company in the UAE, has launched a second location in Sharjah to better serve its expanding community. The largest mall in the Northern Emirates, City Centre Al Zahia, is home to dnata Travel’s newest one-stop travel shop, which is open for business and where consumers can meet its knowledgeable, multilingual staff. Shoppers may reserve everything they require for a trip here, including flights, hotels, vacation packages, insurance, tours, attractions, transfers, and more, as well as staycations or more intricate itineraries. “We are seeing an increased demand for bookings within our travel stores, as UAE travelers seek to enhance the booking process with the insider knowledge and inspiration from our travel experts,” said Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure UAE at dnata Travel. We offer the ability to conveniently book every step of a customer’s journey at our locations around the UAE. We can customize a trip to suit their preferences and make sure they are aware of our most recent, special offers and value additions across a variety of fantastic resorts throughout the world. Following the opening of its travel shop in Dubai Hills Mall, dnata Travel Sharjah Al Zahia represents the next stage in the expansion of its retail footprint for the UAE. A pipeline of new retail locations is preparing to offer a wide variety of travel options to both established and expanding UAE towns. “We are enhancing dnata Travel’s long-standing presence in Sharjah, where many of our longest-serving employees and most devoted clients are located,” Meerah Ketait continued. As we strive to improve our retail network, it has been a consistent request over the years for our staff to further increase our presence in the Northern Emirates. We are excited to welcome clients to our brand-new store, where we have special deals and freebies planned to mark the occasion. For the opening of the Al Zahia store, dnata Travel is collaborating with Air Arabia to operate a number of special promotions based on the direct routes offered by the Sharjah-based airline throughout the summer. All customers who book a vacation with the Sharjah team during the month of August will also be entered into a prize draw for a chance to win a trip for two to Thailand, which is the travel agency’s most popular destination with UAE tourists for the summer of 2023. This will involve travel on Air Arabia’s newly added Bangkok route as well as opulent lodging at the five-star Banyan Tree Bangkok. Source – Travel daily 

Further demonstrating its dedication to preserving the environment with the “Fly Green Fund,” Thai Vietjet will hold the first-ever “Garbage Hunter: Scuba Project” on August 14, 2023, on Samae San Island in Chonburi, in the center of the Gulf of Thailand. Early in 2022, the “Garbage Hunter” squad was established with the goals of removing rubbish from various locations throughout Thailand, increasing environmental awareness among airline employees and members, promoting sustainability, and lowering waste and trash in the environment. In Thailand, including Phuket, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Udon Thani, and other locations, Thai Vietjet has successfully hosted more than 10 iterations of Garbage Hunter events since its founding. The most recent episode of Garbage Hunter extends beyond attempts to clean up the land, concentrating on the crucial job of eliminating rubbish from both beaches and even deeper this time, in the ocean, protecting marine life, and maintaining the environment. This will be a great chance for participants to engage in a variety of cleanup initiatives at Samaesan Island dive sites. “Thai Vietjet considers that as a provider of air transportation services, we are also accountable for environmental sustainability. Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Director of Commercial, Thai Vietjet, stated, “We have made a significant effort to reduce pollution from our everyday operations and have taken various efforts to safeguard the environment, lowering the cause of the global warming challenge that humanity has been suffering. The airline anticipates that by organizing a variety of environmental activities and working with other groups all year long, the Garbage Hunter events will be able to collect at least five tons of trash from locations in Thailand annually. The airline anticipates that in the following stage, in addition to the staff members themselves, the public and foreign tourists visiting Thailand will be invited to participate. Source – Travel daily 

For the first half (1H) of 2023, Jazeera Airways released financial statistics that showed total revenues rising 26.1% to KD97.85 million and operational profits of KD9.35 million. In comparison to KD 7.38 million for the same time last year, the net profit for the period was KD6.27 million. A “one-off” gain of KD1.73 million from the airline’s sale and leaseback of engines was also included in the profits for the previous year. Jazeera’s passenger traffic for the first half of the year increased by 40.9% to 2.1 million because to the high demand for air travel. Additionally, load factors rose by 4.1% in H1 to 78.1%. Marwan Boodai, the chairman of Jazeera Airways, announced the results and stated, “As we share our positive results for the first half of 2023, we remain hopeful and confident of our performance. There is a significant demand for travel, and we are happy to see that it is reflected in both the rising passenger volume and the steady load factors. We have already introduced a number of fresh, alluring places, and we eagerly anticipate introducing more in the second part of the year. In the interests of all of our shareholders, partners, and clients, we continue to put our whole attention on maximising our operational and financial performance through various products, services, and initiatives. The excellent cash position of the company was taken into account when the Jazeera Airways Board of Directors recommended an interim cash distribution of 28 fils per share, or KD6.16 million, for H1. Review of the 2nd quarter of 2023 Jazeera significantly increased their network in the second quarter of the year by introducing direct flights to Moscow, Samarkand, Larnaca, Shiraz, Belgrade, Tirana, and Tivat. Jazeera’s seventh destination in Egypt is now served by the airline, which also made history by being the first GCC airline to fly nonstop from Kuwait to Cairo’s Sphinx International Airport. In keeping with its expansion strategy, the airline added two more planes to its fleet and placed an order for more than 2,000 of the world’s lightest aeroplane seats to update its fleet. Each aircraft in the Jazeera fleet will produce a significant weight reduction of 1.2 metric tonnes, lower jet fuel consumption, and boost passenger capacity by adding a row of seats with these new seats. Jazeera Airways recently offered online pre-ordering from their Duty Free and On-Board shop with a focus on upgrading and improving product selections. 2023 Outlook Jazeera will be introducing numerous additional routes in the second half of the year to meet the needs of both business and leisure visitors. Jazeera Airways is on track to add three more aircraft to its fleet by the conclusion of the current fiscal year. These will assist in serving the airline’s quickly expanding network along with the extra destinations planned for the remainder of the year. Source- Travel daily

A private island resort called Fairmont Maldives, Sirru Fen Fushi, located in the pristine Shaviyani Atoll, is a shining example of how luxury and sustainability can coexist together. With a new relationship with Global Green Journeys, the resort has increased its sustainability initiatives as part of its everlasting dedication to environmental responsibility and conservation. Global Green Journeys is an initiative that promotes scalable and sustainable methods for broad adoption while increasing awareness of effective global solutions. The team’s goal is to highlight various initiatives and actions that are catalysing progress towards social, environmental, and economic sustainability. The Fairmont Maldives can develop, promote, and put into action more effective sustainability programming for a greener future thanks to this exciting relationship, which perfectly complements the resort’s fundamental values and vision. The pilot project, which is a component of the cooperation, focuses on the epidemic of plastic pollution and the technology created by Precious Plastic to address plastic recycling and produce broader socioeconomic advantages for the nearby communities. The project will offer special insight into the property’s on-site Sustainability Lab, the first resort-based recycling facility in the Maldives, and eventually add to a global dialogue on the significance of sustainability. Two celebrities visited the island resort as part of the pilot project to create custom goods out of recycled plastic and take part in a variety of eco-inspired activities, including a trip to a nearby school that helps divert plastic waste to the lab and is a part of the resort’s CSR School Education programme, which aims to motivate the next generation to live more sustainably. As a result of its commitment to environmentally friendly operations and growth, Fairmont Maldives is the first Fairmont resort in the world to get the coveted Green Globe certification. The resort is the crowning glory of the idyllic island hideaway, and it has the longest infinity pool in the Maldives, which leads visitors to the Coralarium, which is home to a mesmerising underwater art installation by renowned eco-artist Jason deCaires Taylor and the nation’s first coral regeneration project in the form of a gallery. The resort’s 120 opulent villas offer a seamless fusion of stylish, understated, Maldivian rustic charm, whether on the white sand beach, amidst the lush island jungle, or perched above the shimmering seas of the Indian Ocean. Source-Travel daily

The midscale Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre in Thailand, the premium Mövenpick Hotel Surabaya City in Indonesia, and the region’s largest international hospitality group, Accor, inaugurated three new hotels throughout Asia during the month of July. The buildings show Accor’s dedication to thoughtfully expanding into new areas under their well-known international brands while maintaining a local flavour. As of now in 2023, Accor has added 15 new hotels to Asia. Thailand’s Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre The 234-key city hotel in Rayong, a well-known midscale brand, brings the company’s hallmark experiences to life with naturally intuitive design, roomy modular layouts, wholesome food, and a variety of satisfying experiences for both business travellers and families. The hotel’s 1,200-person capacity pillarless conference and event space features a flexible layout ideal for a variety of gatherings, including social and business functions. Until September 30th, 2023, guests are encouraged to take advantage of a special pricing starting at THB2,200++ per night for members of ALL – Accor Live Limitless, which includes a THB 500 per night food and beverage credit. Rayong has long been a popular weekend vacation spot for Thai citizens as it is about 2.5 hours by car from Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Visitors may access the industrial area, markets, dining establishments, beaches, and tourism destinations from the Novotel Rayong Star Convention Centre, including the 80-year-old Yom Jin Da Road Market, the distinctively curved Seang Chan Beach, the Floating Pagoda, Khao Laem Ya-Mu Ko Samet National Park, and fruit orchards. Indonesian hotel Mercure Pangkalan Bun Kalimantan The Central Kalimantan Province of Indonesia’s first Accor property, Mercure Pangkalan Bun, offers a genuine expression of the local culture. The renowned 4,150-square-kilometer Tanjung Puting National Park, designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, is accessible from Pangkalan Bun, the regency seat of West Kotawaringin. The most significant orangutan conservation area in the world is this park. The interior design of Mercure Pangkalan Bun’s 150 chic and modern rooms, which range from Premium Superior Rooms to the Presidential Suite and embrace the area’s connection to nature, incorporates natural elements like woven rattan and wood. All of the different dining options at Mercure Pangkalan Bun, including the all-day dining restaurant Kelakai, the lobby lounge The Malining, and the Palapas Bar, use locally produced ingredients and feature a lively, modern atmosphere. Additionally, the hotel has the city’s largest pillarless ballroom, the beautiful Batuah Ballroom, which is outfitted with cutting-edge technology to host outstanding weddings, business meetings, and social events for up to 650 guests. A special opening rate of IDR 905.080 net per night, including breakfast for two guests, is available to ALL – Accor Live Limitless members as a way of celebrating the opening through August 31st, 2023. Source- Travel daily

On August 14, 2023, Samae San Island, Chonburi will play host to the first-ever “Garbage Hunter: Scuba Project,” a continuation of the environmental initiative “Garbage Hunter,” as part of Thai Vietjet’s ongoing dedication to environmental preservation through the “Fly Green Fund.” Early in 2022, the “Garbage Hunter” squad was established with the goals of removing rubbish from various locations throughout Thailand, increasing environmental awareness among airline employees and members, promoting sustainability, and lowering waste and trash in the environment. In Thailand, including Phuket, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Udon Thani, and other locations, Thai Vietjet has successfully hosted more than 10 iterations of Garbage Hunter events since its founding. The most recent episode of Garbage Hunter extends beyond attempts to clean up the land, concentrating on the crucial job of eliminating rubbish from both beaches and even deeper this time, in the ocean, protecting marine life, and maintaining the environment. This will be a great chance for participants to engage in a variety of cleanup initiatives at Samaesan Island dive sites. “Thai Vietjet considers that as a provider of air transportation services, we are also accountable for environmental sustainability. Pinyot Pibulsonggram, Director of Commercial, Thai Vietjet, stated, “We have made a significant effort to reduce pollution from our everyday operations and have taken various efforts to safeguard the environment, lowering the cause of the global warming challenge that humanity has been suffering. The airline anticipates that by organising a variety of environmental activities and working with numerous organisations all year long, the Garbage Hunter events will be able to collect at least five tonnes of trash from locations in Thailand annually. The airline anticipates that in the following stage, in addition to the staff members themselves, the public and foreign tourists visiting Thailand will be invited to participate. Source- Travel daily

In response to increased demand, dnata Travel, the longest-running travel company in the UAE, has launched a second location in Sharjah to better serve its expanding community. The largest mall in the Northern Emirates, City Centre Al Zahia, is home to dnata Travel’s newest one-stop travel shop, which is open for business and where consumers can meet its knowledgeable, multilingual staff. Shoppers may reserve everything they require for a trip here, including flights, hotels, vacation packages, insurance, tours, attractions, transfers, and more, as well as staycations or more intricate itineraries. “We are seeing an increased demand for bookings within our travel stores, as UAE travellers seek to enhance the booking process with the insider knowledge and inspiration from our travel experts,” said Meerah Ketait, Head of Retail and Leisure UAE at dnata Travel. We offer the ability to conveniently book every step of a customer’s journey at our locations around the UAE. We can customise a trip to suit their preferences and make sure they are aware of our most recent, special offers and value additions across a variety of fantastic resorts throughout the world. Following the opening of its travel shop in Dubai Hills Mall, dnata Travel Sharjah Al Zahia represents the next stage in the expansion of its retail footprint for the UAE. A pipeline of new retail locations is preparing to offer a wide variety of travel options to both established and expanding UAE towns. “We are enhancing dnata Travel’s long-standing presence in Sharjah, where many of our longest-serving employees and most devoted clients are located,” Meerah Ketait continued. As we strive to improve our retail network, it has been a consistent request over the years for our staff to further increase our presence in the Northern Emirates. We are excited to welcome clients to our brand-new store, where we have special deals and freebies planned to mark the occasion. For the opening of the Al Zahia store, dnata Travel is collaborating with Air Arabia to operate a number of special promotions based on the direct routes offered by the Sharjah-based airline throughout the summer. Source- Travel daily