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With non-stop flights on the horizon, the Middle East nation has plans to double its visitor numbers to 160,000 within the next 12-18 months. Through ‘Explore Jordan’ initiative, Royal Jordanian Airlines is joining forces with tour operators to promote the country as a vibrant new destination for Indian travellers. Hazel …

The 45th edition of FITUR in Madrid focused on driving tourism growth through sustainability, innovation, and inclusivity, while offering a platform for discussions on balancing tourism expansion with responsibility. TT Bureau The 45th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR), organised by IFEMA MADRID, solidified its position as the largest …

Sheetal Munshaw, Director, Atout France, predicts a significant rise in Indian visitors to France, characterised by extended stays and exploration of off-the-beaten-path destinations. In 2025, the NTO will adopt a highly targeted approach, focusing on niche markets and segmented audiences to cater to diverse interests. Hazel Jain Sheetal Munshaw, Director, …

Dubbing India’s youths as the best ambassadors for promoting the country’s tourism domestically and internationally, Dr Sagnik Chowdhury, Deputy Director General & Regional Director (West & Central India), MOT, GoI, explains how the ministry is making a strong attempt to train the youths through skill-based courses for productive engagements. Hazel …

The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) recently held its annual convention in the Ninh Binh province of Vietnam. The convention, attended by around 385 delegates, offered its members an opportunity to discover an unexplored region of Vietnam, as well as get insights from experts on pertinent issues affecting the …

The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is geared up for its convention in August and the upcoming elections in April-May. In its bid to strengthen itself on a pan India basis, the association has special focus on increasing its membership, for which it has also reduced fees in many …

The Maha Kumbh Mela is underway at Prayagraj, UP, from 13 January to 26 February, a once-in-144-year event marked by rare celestial alignments. Skyscanner observes a significant increase in travel interest for the event and shares trends. TT Bureau Renowned as one of the world’s largest spiritual gatherings, The Maha …

Goa is performing better than the national average and has great resilience and adaptability in the competitive tourism, says Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Govt of Goa, while dismissing reports on the decline in the state’s tourist footfalls. Goa’s overall tourist footfall in 2024 shows a robust 21 per cent …

India’s tourism sector is at a critical stage, burdened by policy roadblocks, infra gaps, and imbalance in inbound and outbound travel. Arjun Sharma, Chairman, Select Group, suggests bold reforms and innovative strategies to unlock the country’s vast potential. Janice Alyosius Drawing attention to the systemic inefficiencies and policy shortcomings faced …

ProChile commemorated its 50th anniversary with the Indian stakeholders in New Delhi recently. The event celebrated not just ProChile’s achievements, but Chile’s evolution as a global player in trade, tourism, and cultural exchange. Surbhi Sharma Established to promote Chilean exports, attract foreign investment, and enhance tourism, ProChile has spent five …