Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, this man-made wetland is one of India’s premier birding destinations. Rare birds like Siberian crane visit this site, however, sightings have dwindled. It’s still a great site to spot sarus crane, black-necked stork, and bar-headed goose.

JOALI, the ultra-luxury lifestyle brand from the Maldives, has appointed THRS (Travel and Hospitality Representation Services) as its exclusive PR and Sales representative in the Indian subcontinent. This strategic alliance highlights JOALI’s commitment to India – one of the Maldives’ largest and fastest-growing luxury source markets – and reinforces THRS’s position as the partner of choice for leading global hospitality brands.

JOALI is a lifestyle brand inspired by the joy of living, where art, design, and wellbeing come together as essential elements of the travel experience. Over the past seven years, the brand has grown into two celebrated Maldivian properties, JOALI Maldives and JOALI BEING, each with distinct identities yet united by a commitment to creativity, inspiration, and exceptional guest experiences.

Set on the pristine Muravandhoo Island in Raa Atoll, JOALI Maldives is the country’s first art-immersive ultra-luxury resort. Celebrating the “joy of creative living,” the resort showcases specially commissioned artworks, inspiring design, and imaginative lifestyle experiences. Its 73 beach and overwater villas, including multi-bedroom residences, are each a design story in themselves, crafted around the concept of sustainable glamour. Guests are invited to savour world-class dining, unwind in private pool villas, and discover rich experiences rooted in creativity, culture, and artful living.

The resort is home to JOALI Art Studio & Gallery, the Muramas Kids Club offering enriching and educational experiences to uncover the magic of the land, a fitness centre, and an array of bespoke excursions. The spa experience is derived from the principles of JOALI BEING. Families, couples, art lovers, and design enthusiasts alike are invited to embark on a cultural adventure of a lifetime.

JOALI BEING is a truly unique destination in the Maldives, a well-living island where guests come to feel lighter, happier, and more energised. A place of joyful transformation brought to life through architecture, mindful cuisine, and immersive luxury. Rooted in the Four Pillars of Mind, Skin, Microbiome, and Energy, the island blends modern science with time-honoured traditions to inspire purposeful living, balance, and renewal.

Home to 68 beachfront and overwater villas shaped by biophilic principles, the island flows in harmony with the ocean and surrounding nature. Transformation unfolds in uplifting spaces such as the KAASHI Hydrotherapy Hall with Watsu, Aufguss sauna, salt inhalation, and a Turkish Hammam. CORE, the island’s fitness and movement zone, offers innovative facilities, dynamic training, and energy-filled programmes, while recreational sports,

marine adventures, and sound healing experiences create vibrant pathways of movement and discovery. Mindful cuisine nourishes and inspires, while B’Kidult welcomes families with meaningful activities that encourage connection and shared well-living. Every stay at JOALI BEING becomes a personal journey of energy, renewal, and joyful living.

Both properties are a 40-minute seaplane from Malé International Airport, with JOALI BEING just 15 minutes by speedboat from JOALI Maldives perfect for seamless twin-island journeys for travellers seeking both creativity and transformative journeys. For private charters, guests can travel aboard JOALI’s own seaplane, where extra spacious cabins, attentive service, and refined comfort turn every flight into a serene, bespoke experience.

The Maldives remains a top outbound destination for Indian luxury travellers, driven by convenient flight access, visa-on-arrival, and an increasing appetite for bespoke short-haul getaways. According to the Maldives Ministry of Tourism, India continues to rank as one of the leading source markets, underscoring the country’s growing role in shaping Maldivian tourism.

Through this collaboration, THRS will spearhead JOALI’s visibility in India by delivering high-impact sales representation, integrated PR campaigns, and strategic storytelling designed to resonate with India’s most discerning luxury travellers.

Yeishan Goel, Group CEO, THRS, said, “We are delighted to be entrusted with JOALI’s India growth strategy. JOALI represents the pinnacle of ultra-luxury hospitality, combining artistry, creativity, and wellbeing in ways that truly redefine the Maldives experience. India is one of the most dynamic outbound markets in the world, and we see tremendous opportunity to create meaningful growth for JOALI by engaging India’s luxury travel ecosystem at the highest level. Our mandate is clear: to ensure JOALI is the first choice for Indian travellers seeking transformative journeys in the Maldives.”

Semiha Askin, Global Director of Sales & Marketing added, “The Indian traveller is evolving – seeking not just destinations but deeper, more meaningful experiences. With THRS as our partner, we are confident of strengthening JOALI’s resonance in this key market and welcoming more Indian guests to discover the joy, creativity, and transformative well-living that are at the heart of our brand.”

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Responding to a similar issue of how frequent work flights can be hectic, a Redditor who travelled over 100 days a year for work, posted on the subreddit casual conversation about his go-to work trip tips that prevent any hassle because his precautionary measures anticipate them beforehand.

11 tips for work flights

Flying has its own hurdles (don’t get distracted by the measly lounge discount), which makes it essential to have a checklist on hand to avoid the stress of last-minute inconvenience.

The redditor revealed that they gained ‘experience’ by the ‘repetition’ of taking flights for work. They posted 11 tips, which cover everything from airport essentials to hotel hacks.

The first one specifically ‘may sound like your parents,’ as the Redditor noted, because it may sound like advice from your parents, but certain hacks, even if they are old-school, are still worth paying attention to because they are still relevant for solving real problems.

The list they shared also included tips concerning hotel bookings and hygiene aspects:

1. Leave early:

I know this sounds like your parents, but I would rather have an extra 90 minutes to kill at the airport than have a traffic jam or a detour make me miss a flight. I can still work in a booth/chair at the airport if I need it. Yes, I’ve heard the argument of the “hours gained/lost” by waiting, but if it’s a difference of working for an hour at home or at the airport with no ‘stress’, then choose the latter.

2. Spray hand sanitiser:

Spray hand sanitiser, not aerosol, from a pump. Good for your hands, a public toilet seat in an emergency or the random sticky surface in the rental car.

3. Sanitising wipes:

Never turn down the sanitising wipes on the flight. See number 2. I personally use them for my noise-cancelling headphones or backups for the above.

4. Noise-cancelling headphones:

Noise-cancelling headphones with an audio jack. Don’t just rely on the Bluetooth working on the flight.

5. Get a battery pack:

Buy a battery pack. When you absolutely need a plug in the airport, you’ll never find it. Even better if you rely on your laptop for work, buy one that can output 65-100 W from a single line (not combined output). Yes, they are heavier, but take out the guesswork.

6. Use clothes hangers with clips:

Use the clothes hangers with the clips in the hotel to hold the blackout curtains together.

7. Hack for light sleepers:

If you’re a light sleeper, get the highest floor in the hotel. No kids running the hall on the floor above.

8. Get habituated to background noise while sleeping:

Learn to sleep with background noise. I use an app on my phone at home and on the road. Same app, same white noise sound.

9. Travel with advil:

I travel with Advil/tylenol and 4 mucinex. If I hit a wall, then I can make it through a couple of days until I can get home or to a pharmacy without having to panic.

10. Utensils for food on the run:

Grab a couple of the wrapped utensils from a fast food place, a few napkins and a couple of straws. Nothing more frustrating than getting food on the run and then trying to eat your pasta without silverware or a to-go cup and no straw.

11. Add large carabiner:

Add a large carabiner to your backpack (6” ‘stroller hook-sized). You can use it to hang your bookbag from stall walls or in a variety of places if there’s no hook. Also comes in handy for water bottles or ball caps, or even a grocery bag when you’re running out of hands.

What other things do you need to keep in mind?

The other responses also confirmed that arriving at the airport on time does help reduce the stress of rushing and worrying about missing a flight.

They also shared plenty of other useful tips, like travelling with an eye mask and earplugs if you need to sleep on the plane or get a noisy co-passenger.

One user also mentioned downloading the apps for all the airlines and hotel chains they use, and even saving any contacts one may need after landing. This precaution is because sometimes the airport navigation stress can get to your head and make you panic, hence this keeps your things sorted as you land.

But not all the tips are foolproof. One response recounted how booking a room on a higher floor backfired, and they ‘regretted’ when it was right above a noisy bar or nightclub. So while some tips are objectively helpful, some others need to be modified as per your specific situation.

Note to readers: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them. This article is for informational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice.