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Does it not take your breath away when you come across a Tiger while out on safari? It is, without a doubt, among the most great and thrilling experiences one can ever have. There are numerous wildlife fans who reveal a deep concern for maintaining the wildlife or have a deep fondness for the same fly to among the most beautiful nations in South East Asia, India. This captivating nation has been seeing a significant increase of the tourists not just from within however all around the world. Cuddled in the southern region of Satpura Hills in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Pench National Park, which is also referred to as Indira Gandhi National Park, is a widely known tiger reserve soaked in the stunning history. Despite the fact that it might sound cliched to you, however it's the nonstop fact that India is house to plants and fauna which can be found in lots of areas in the country. And if you are among the wildlife lovers, then you should not waste time and provide a thought of taking a trip to Madhya Pradesh so that you can cover some of the finest national forests in the nation. There are numerous Tiger Reserves in the city, however Pench national park is the one which is home to more than 1200 ranges of plants. And it is an absolute for anybody who is interested with the wildlife, as there are a number of Bengal Tigers that roam around the park. So, don't you think that you must take a Pench jungle safari if you wish to have a close encounter with the wild huge cat? Undoubtedly, it would take your breath away the immediate you come in person with the wild beast, as Tiger safaris are suggested to get up close and personal with the wildlife in India. This park is called after the Pench River. In case, you are not mindful, it might come as a surprise to you that Rudyard Kipling's distinguished book "The Jungle Book" was embeded in this park. Although you can find some of the common animals in this park like leopards, bears, wild dogs, sambhars, deer and othe

KASHYAP "KASH" PATEL, President Trump's nominee for FBI director, highlighted his Indian roots at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, greeting his parents with "Jai Shree Krishna". If confirmed, he would be the first Indian American to lead the nation's top investigative agency. AAHOA backed Patel's nomination, citing his public service and national security experience as crucial for addressing challenges facing both the FBI and the hospitality industry. "Kash Patel's nomination is a significant moment," said Miraj Patel, AAHOA chairman. "His counterterrorism and public service background offers valuable expertise for tackling complex security issues." Patel, 44, was a public defender and federal prosecutor before joining Trump's administration during his first term as president in 2019. He served in various roles, including under the secretary of defence and the director of national intelligence. Trump nominated him in November to replace Christopher Wray, who led the FBI for more than seven years and who Trump appointed in his first term.

STRIKING HOTEL WORKERS in Greenwich, Connecticut, and Providence, Rhode Island, recently ratified union contracts that include wage increases and healthcare. These contracts at the Hyatt Regency Greenwich and Omni Providence Hotel are the first in ongoing national disputes between the hotel workers' union UNITE HERE and Hilton, Hyatt, Marriott, and Omni. The union celebrated the contract settlements but cautioned that ongoing strikes across the U.S. are expected to escalate before labor disputes are resolved. "These first contracts encourage hotel workers in other cities as strikes continue," said Gwen Mills, UNITE HERE's international president. "Hotel workers in Honolulu, San Diego, and San Francisco will strike as long as it takes to secure what they need, and more strikes are possible. We're in this for the long haul, and we urge travelers to prepare for potential widespread disruptions."

INDIAN PRIME MINISTER Narendra Modi declared victory as his coalition secured more than half of the parliamentary seats, setting him on course for a third consecutive term - the first in over 60 years. This follows a six-week-long election in which nearly 1 billion people were eligible to vote. "The National Democratic Alliance is going to form the government for the third time," Modi said in a speech at the Bharatiya Janata Party headquarters in New Delhi. "We are grateful to the people. This is a victory for the world's largest democracy." However, BJP's celebrations seem relatively muted. Modi's alliance had set a bullish target of winning 400 out of 543 parliamentary seats. While the BJP secured 240 seats, the NDA alliance's total is approximately 292, according to India's election commission. The I.N.D.I.A coalition of opposition parties picked up 234 seats, defying exit polls that predicted a much lower tally.

PRESIDENT DONALD TRUMP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi set a target to double bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 during their recent White House meeting. Modi was the fourth world leader to visit Trump after his second term began on Jan. 20. The countries agreed to cooperate on defense, trade, investment, energy security, technology, multilateral ties and people-to-people exchange, according to a U.S.-India joint statement. The Indian delegation to the U.S. included External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Ambassador to the U.S. Vinay Mohan Kwatra. Trump, a critic of India's high tariffs, and Modi agreed Thursday to pursue a "framework" for greater cooperation.

Minsk National Airport in Belarus has deployed Rapiscan Systems' Real Time Tomography (RTT) 110 Hold Baggage Screening (HBS) systems, as a part of the airport's long-term investment and development of its infrastructure.

ON MONDAY, THE Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor authorized an additional 20,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2022. Travel and hospitality industry associations say the authorization will help ease the ongoing labor crisis. The new visas, which permit employers to temporarily hire noncitizens to perform certain labor in the U.S., are part of the first supplemental cap the DHS and DOL have allowed for the H-2B visa program in the first half of a fiscal year, according to a press release. The visas will be set aside for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers on or before March 31. The supplemental H-2B visa allocation includes 13,500 visas for returning workers who received an H-2B visa, or were otherwise granted H-2B status, during one of the last three fiscal years. The remaining 6,500 visas are exempt from the returning worker requirement and are reserved for nationals of Haiti and the Northern Triangle countries of Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

Lenny King is now director of IT for Greenville, South Carolina-based auroHOTELS. Previously, he was director of IT for restaurant chain Taco Johns. Prior to coming to Greenville, South Carolina-based auroHOTELS, King, a native of Missouri, worked first for Intrawest Resorts, managing new property infrastructure and technology systems. He also worked for various hotels and resorts in Florida and Hawaii, including Hilton Daytona, PGA National, Turtle Bay Resort and Marriott Waikoloa. At auroHOTELS, led by D.J. Rama as president and CEO, King will oversee IT strategy, monitoring and enhancing cyber security, managing hotel WiFi and bandwidth, deploying systems to improve overall productivity, increasing automation, flow and reporting. He and his team will support the corporate headquarters and the properties in the field.

A BIPARTISAN SOLUTION to the federal immigration issue is needed to reduce the still ongoing labor shortage for hotels, according to a survey from the American Hotel & Lodging Association. To accomplish that, AHLA affiliate Hospitality is Working created the Workforce and Immigration Initiative that includes a targeted advertising campaign promoting immigration reform and border security. U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics put hotel employment down by more than 350,000 jobs compared to February 2020, AHLA said in a statement. Hotels are looking to fill many of the jobs lost during the pandemic, including more than 105,000 hotel jobs currently open across the nation. "Workforce shortages are severely impacting America's economy, notably the leisure and hospitality sector, which is facing historic worker shortfalls. This crisis has contributed to high levels of inflation and restricted economic growth. Americans everywhere are feeling the impacts of these difficulties. To address the extraordinary workforce shortages, Congress and the administration must come together and find bipartisan solutions that include incorporating more immigrants into the American economy," said Chip Rogers, president and CEO of AHLA. "The goal of the newly launched Workforce and Immigration Initiative is to highlight the historic opportunity to take action on this critical issue. Americans are demanding our that leaders in Washington put partisan politics aside and prioritize growing our economy and workforce, by developing an efficient and workable immigration system. The time to act is now."

FLORIDA ATTORNEY GENERAL Ashley Moody is targeting fake postings offering vacation rental properties. The state's campaign against these specific scams plays into AAHOA's call for more short-term rental regulation, the association said. The scams involve fake postings offering vacation rental properties with requests for application fees or security deposits, according to Moody's office. Victims of the scam pay the deposit, only to find the listing has disappeared and so has the deposit money. The would-be vacationers often show up at the property and find that the actual owners have no record or intention of renting. "Florida is one of the most popular vacation destinations in the nation," Moody said. "Scammers will take advantage of this by creating fake vacation rental listings in hopes of stealing personal information and money. Whether you are traveling within the state or from out of state, make sure to take extra precautions when renting a vacation home to avoid being burned this summer vacation season."