The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has elected a new leadership team for 2025–2027, headed by Ravi Gosain as its new President. Bringing a fresh mandate focused on digital innovation, stronger government advocacy and global outreach, the team pledges inclusive growth and capacity building for members across all regions. …

GRNconnect showcases its renewed digital vision and strategic direction at Arabian Travel Market 2025, drawing attention with the relaunch of its busineses-to-business portal and a strong focus on innovation. With deeper global collaborations and plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence, the company signals its readiness to lead the next wave of …

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary & Director General, Tourism, says India’s tourism sector is poised for growth with a renewed focus on infrastructure development and sustainable measures. Janice Alyosius Suman Billa, Additional Secretary & Director General, Tourism, said that India’s tourism demand is rapidly outpacing its supply. “India’s economic rise over …

SanJeet, Director, DDP Publications, becomes the first Indian to be conferred with the ‘PATA Award of Merit’ at the PATA Annual Summit 2025, held recently in İstanbul, Türkiye. TT Bureau The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) honoured two distinguished leaders in the Asia Pacific travel and tourism industry during the …

Network of Indian MICE Agents unveiled its new executive team, with an aim to steer its next phase of growth, on its 10th anniversary. Led by Nitin Mittal, the newly-elected National Coordinator, the association, including representation from tier III cities, underscores its commitment to inclusivity and drive growth of the …

GRNconnect has launched an upgraded platform to improve the way agents make travel bookings. GRNconnect 2.0 introduces a seamless, intuitive and data-driven approach, ensuring smarter tools, streamlined processes and enhanced functionalities. Janice Alyosius GRNconnect has taken a significant leap forward with the complete revamp of its platform. The transformation goes …

Kerala witnessed more than 2 crore domestic tourists in 2024. The state aims to leverage the tourist offerings in its Northern region with advance infrastructure and new products, such as caravan parks and heli tourism, to further boost the numbers. Sikha Surendran, Director, Kerala Tourism and Managing Director, KTDC shares …

India’s tourism industry is undergoing a transformative phase, with rapid growth in infra, MICE tourism and aviation. Government is taking initiatives to develop new destinations and experiences, says Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Tourism Minister, GoI. Surbhi Sharma Highlighting the evolving nature of India’s tourism industry and its emerging position as a …

Visa policies are a crucial factor shaping outbound travel, influencing both leisure and MICE tourism. Simplified processes like e-visa or visa-on-arrival attract travellers, while complex or delayed procedures deter them. Shravan Bhalla, Director, High Flyer Visa policies play an important role, as they regulate the entry of passengers into a …

As global travel evolves, there is a growing liking for unique, less crowded destinations. Whether it is leisure or MICE, the emerging trends are reshaping how we explore the world. Markus Tan, Regional Director, STB, India, Middle East, South Asia and Africa Indian travellers have evolved, with changing preferences that …