Since stepping into her role as Director of Spain’s Tourism Office in India in September 2024, Elena Orland has championed a dynamic strategy to deepen Spain’s connection with India. Elena’s focus is now on diversifying India’s travel palette and promoting lesser-known regions like Extremadura and Navarra. Hazel Jain Elena Orland, …

Brent Hill, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism Fiji, shares updates on Fiji, the new Loloma Hour sustainability programme and meaningful travel experiences that will take centre stage in 2025. Hazel Jain Fiji has been steadily engaging with the Indian market. How significant is India for Tourism Fiji’s growth strategy? Absolutely, India …

India’s tourism sector is booming, yet critical challenges persist. Despite contributing 11% to the GDP, the industry struggles with basic amenities like clean toilets and high inter-state taxes. Pandian Kumaravel, MD, Cholan Tours, says that redressal of the issues can unlock India’s full tourism potential. Surbhi Sharma India’s tourism sector …

TAAI celebrated International Women’s Day with the ‘Women of Wonder Awards 2025’, felicitating 75 women leaders from travel, hospitality and aviation sectors. Underscoring its commitment to empowering women, the association aims to double its membership, as it approaches its 75th anniversary next year. Surbhi Sharma Commemorating the International Women’s Day, …

Cross Hotels & Resorts sets its sights firmly on India with a dedicated three-city Sales Mission, aimed at expanding its brand presence in the country and engaging the travel trade partners. Creating tailored experiences for Indian travellers, the hotel group is tapping into India’s booming outbound travel market through strategic …

Markus Tan, Regional Director – India, the Middle East, South Asia, and Africa, Singapore Tourism Board, assured trade partners at its India roadshow that 2025 will be an action-packed year with loads of offers, entertainment and activities. Hazel Jain As India and Singapore celebrate 60 years of diplomatic relations in …

With a focus on sustainable tourism, enhanced connectivity and visa-free entry for Indians, Tourism Malaysia has launched the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 campaign. Janice Alyosius Tourism Malaysia introduced the Visit Malaysia Year 2026 (VM2026) campaign at an exclusive Malaysia Networking Dinner at Hotel Pullman, Aerocity, in New Delhi recently. The …

Cross Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its foothold in Indonesia with the signing of a Hotel Management Agreement with Geonet Property & Finance Group for a 120-suite resort in Berawa, Bali. Surbhi Sharma Cross Hotels & Resorts continues to strengthen its foothold in Indonesia with the signing of a …

BIT 2025 concluded in Milan with resounding success, reinforcing its position as a leading travel exhibition. The event featured intense discussions on key topics with a focus on India’s tourism potential. TT Bureau India’s outbound travel market remains one of the most dynamic, and its participation at BIT 2025 reflected …

Asego’s Global Assistance & Travel Insurance for Students offers all-round protection for students beyond university insurance, so that they can focus on education without the stress of unforeseen disruptions. TT Bureau As educational opportunities expand globally, the number of students travelling abroad for higher studies continues to rise. According to …