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AAHOA recently appointed Viral Patel, Central Midwest regional director, and Nilesh Patel, director at large Eastern Division, to its board of directors for 2024-2025 term. "We are thrilled to welcome Viral Patel and Nilesh Patel to the AAHOA board of directors," said Miraj Patel, AAHOA's chairman. "Their proven leadership and deep-rooted commitment to the hospitality industry make them invaluable additions. Undoubtedly, their expertise will greatly benefit AAHOA and the entire hospitality community as we, the board of directors, continue to advocate for our members as we build tomorrow today." AAHOA recently rebranded its Regional Conferences and Trade Shows as "Hotel Owners Conferences & Trade Shows". The event will focus on initiatives like HerOwnership and HYPE roundtables, fostering connections among industry leaders to promote positive change and empower women and the next generation of leaders.

OKLAHOMA CITY HOTELIER Hemant Shantilal Mistry died on June 23 following an assault in his motel parking lot the previous night. Richard Lewis, 41, was arrested in connection with the attack in which police say he punched Mistry, who died from the impact. Mistry, 59, an AAHOA member, is the second Indo American hotelier this year to die from on-duty violence following the murder of Pravin R. Patel, owner of the Hillcrest Motel in Sheffield, Alabama, in February. A video of the assault has gone viral on social media, showing Mistry in a white t-shirt arguing with Lewis in a sky blue t-shirt. The argument escalates, culminating in Lewis punching Mistry in the face. Mistry collapses as Lewis walks away. Police found Mistry unconscious around 10:00 pm and transported him to a nearby hospital, where he died at 7:40 pm the following day from his injuries, according to a police report.

HILTON INDIA RECENTLY received the "India's No. 1 Company to Work For" award from Great Place to Work, a global research and consulting firm, for the second consecutive year. The recognition is based on a comprehensive survey of more than 5 million employees from across 1,750 organizations in India. The award ceremony took place in Mumbai last month. "It's a great honour to be named India's #1 Best Company to Work for 2024 for the second consecutive year," said Zubin Saxena, Hilton India's senior vice president and country head. "It embodies our dedication to fostering a work environment that instills pride and fosters meaningful connections for our team members. We are deeply grateful to all members of the Hilton India team, who bring their passion each day to work and deliver outstanding hospitality experiences for our guests." Saxena joined Hilton India in November from Radisson Hotel Group and assumed responsibilities in January, overseeing Hilton's operational hotels in India and leading the company's expansion in South Asia.

MOST AMERICANS PLAN to keep spending at least the same on travel, according to a recent Jenius Bank report. The report indicates that consumers view "richness" as balancing expense management with enjoying life and growing their wealth. Approximately 29.3 percent of Americans refuse to cut back on travel, despite its non-essential status, according to the Jenius Bank report. Also, 20.1 percent of consumers' largest one-time payment in 2023 was for a vacation. The study, "The Mind-Money Connection: How Managing Your Finances Can Make You Happier," reveals how consumers' financial situations are linked to their mental health and wellbeing.

CORPORATE TRAVEL SPEND by U.S. companies is expected to grow 8 to 12 percent, reaching or exceeding pre-pandemic levels by the end of 2024, according to a recent Deloitte study. Around 73 percent of travel managers expect their companies' travel spend to increase in 2024, while 58 percent expect further increases in 2025, with projected gains averaging 14-15 percent each year. Deloitte's 2024 corporate travel report, "Upward Climb with Uphill Struggles," found that live events are a top growth driver, with 6 in 10 business travelers expecting to attend a conference, trade show or exhibition this year. "Business travel has been slower to come back following pandemic slowdowns, but this could be the year that it accelerates to new heights," said Eileen Crowley, Deloitte's vice chair and U.S. transportation, hospitality and services attest leader. "More employees are traveling for business-and enjoying it-underscoring that in-person connection often remains a critical component. As companies see a renewed benefit in the opportunities business travel provides, business leaders can capitalize on the enthusiasm and prioritize travel experiences that are valuable to both the organization and employee."

Golden Triangle India Tour is one of the most sought after and demanded trip which is regularly visited by lots of travelers from every nook and corner of the world. It is one of the magnificent circuits of India which will connect three historical cities within a single trip.

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Horyuji Temple is the oldest wooden structure throughout the world. It is also called "Ikaruga-dera"（斑鳩寺）, connecting with the name of the district. Yomei Emperor(用明天皇） hope to build the temple and Buddha statue for recovery from his illness. The area is 187,00 square meters and can be divided into Saiin garan(西院伽藍, west side, upper photo) and Toin garan(東院伽藍, east side).

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India Travel Traveling to and within India is not a problem. Whether you are traveling through air, rail or road, you won't find any difficulty in reaching the India tourist destination you want to visit. India gets flights from all the important cities of the world, connecting the country with all the significant places, the world over.

Bhubaneshwar is one of those cities in India that are yet to be serviced by a global carrier. Recently, this city, which is the capital of Odisha, has acquired international status and as a result is expected to be connected by some popular names of world aviation.

Hiring a private aircraft is all for saving time. There are various reasons for choosing Air Charter Services. A Chartered aircraft provides a comfortable and relaxing environment, offering the means for be in contact with the globe through on panel connections methods and allows have fun with overall convenience and complete security. Though they are a bit expensive than the conventional air trip but are suggested as they provide more convenience without any frustration.

GoAir - one of the leading Indian low-cost carriers (LCCs) - has announced that it is planning to increase its connectivity by a margin of 21 per cent soon. The Wadia Group carrier made this official declaration at a press conference recently. The LCC is planning to expand its network across cities, metro as well as non-metro, for the purpose of better aircraft utilisation and improved air services.

Air Costa, which launched its services is October 2013, is a Vijaywada-based carrier that has plans to connect the tier II and tier III cities. Since its inception, it has been able to operate to cities, such as Jaipur, Coimbatore, Ahmedabad, Madurai, Hyderabad and Chennai.

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Traveling abroad? Enrolling your trip in STEP - The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program, helps you receiving important information from the Embassy about travel alerts and warnings for your destination country. This program also helps Embassy to contact you in case of emergency, confirm your safety and arrange for evacuation. It also makes it possible for the Embassy to contact the traveler's family back home with updates. Stay safe and connected with enrolling your trip in this free service. To gather more information about STEP, read the article here.