The Man Who Pays His Way: The notion of allowing airlines to decide on routes and fares in response to demand was revolutionary

Puri Jagannath Temple: The Jagannath temple in Puri has become a major attraction for NRIs attending the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas conclave. 3,400 NRIs visited tourist spots in Odisha, with 2,300 of them visiting the temple. Visitors also went to the Sun Temple and Raghurajpur art village. Special arrangements were made to facilitate their visits.

Cathay Pacific Premium Economy: Cathay Pacific has launched a Premium Economy cabin on its Chennai-Hong Kong flights, enhancing comfort for Tamil Nadu customers. Operating Airbus A350-900 aircraft, the service offers greater comfort with spacious seating and personalised service, providing a choice between Business, Premium Economy, and Economy for medium- and long-haul travellers.

Jharkhand's Topchanchi lake area in Dhanbad district will be developed as a major tourist hub. The 33-acre surrounding the lake will feature a resort, activity parks, food plaza, boating and go-karting facilities. Chief Minister Hemant Soren aims to promote tourism and provide employment opportunities. Efforts are being made to ensure eco-friendly development.

The Fern Hotels & Resorts announces the relaunch of The Fern Seaside Luxurious Tent Resort in a new coastal location in Moti Daman. With 84 redesigned accommodations, modern amenities, pet-friendly facilities, and various dining options, the resort offers an ideal getaway. It is situated just 120 km from Surat and 165 km from Mumbai.

Zoomcar Profitability Improvement 2024: Zoomcar has demonstrated impressive financial progress over the past year. In the first fiscal quarter of 2024-25, the company reported a contribution profit of USD 0.46 million (20 per cent), a significant improvement from a loss of USD 1.2 million (45 per cent) in the first quarter of 2023-24. Similarly, in the second fiscal quarter of 2024-25, Zoomcar achieved a record contribution profit of USD 1.21 million (54 per cent of revenue), up from a loss of USD 0.12 million (-5 per cent) in the same quarter the previous year.

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