Bangalore, India - Giving a boost to the city's global status, J Hotels & Resorts at Maldives, has launched its four prime properties, offering host of travel and tourism services. J Hotels & Resorts has properties which have distinct personalities, but all with the sophistication and class that you can identify with, we are the perfect destination for you - just choose to your tastes.

With this launch Connoisseur Conference and Leisure Consultants Pvt. Ltd, and Akqua
Sun Holidays India Pvt. Ltd leading tour operators and travel service providers in India, also announced their merger.

Talking to the media Mr.Mahmood Shaugee, Minister for Tourism and Aviation added,
"Maldives has been a favourite tourism destination for many Indians. We also have a
plethora of Bollywood producers queuing up to shoot their movies here. With the new international airport in place, Bangalore has the opportunity to be the gateway of India for the small states of Indian Ocean countries. It has the potential to be the hub of travel trade in India. The formation of J Hotels & Resorts will add to the prospects of Maldives as it will to India and Bangalore. Professional hospitality services providers are important to the business and I am sure, leisure and corporate travels will benefit hugely from their services."

Speaking about J Hotels, Mr. B A Rahim, Director Akqua Sun Holidays India Pvt. Ltd.
said, "We have the combined expertise and exposure to give the very best to all our
clients and customers. Tourism industry in India is growing with an average of 110%
plus and we are confident of taking Bangalore to get a larger share of this pie."

The promoters are looking at exploiting corporate tourism apart from the regular
leisure travellers. With Connoisseur and Akqua providing a one stop solution with a
host of services, the merger is seen by many as a blessing for today's harried tourists and travellers.

Presently Connoisseur and Akqua Sun have offices in Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai,
Hyderabad and New Delhi.

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