Odisha is set to turn a new page in reviving its tourism as the state government works towards channelling a budget of Rs. 812 crore into developing the state as a top destination for both domestic and international tourists. Pravati Parida, Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister, Government of Odisha, …

The 39th IATO Annual Convention, held recently in Bhopal, witnessed record-breaking attendance of more than 1,200 delegates, who enjoyed the charm of destinations in and around the city. After successful organisation of this year’s convention, the association’s focus now shifts to Puri in Odisha for next year’s convention. Janice Alyosius …

As Oman continues to strengthen its position as a top-tier global destination, the ongoing partnership with Indian travel agents and strategic initiatives undertaken by the sultanate are poised to attract more visitors from India. Janice Alyosius The Sultanate of Oman recently organised its four-city India roadshow to showcase the country’s …

The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM), to be held in Jaipur from 13-15 September this year, aims to showcase Rajasthan’s capabilities in hosting Weddings, Incentives, Conferences, and Events (WICE) as its theme for the latest edition. Surbhi Sharma The 4th edition of the Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) will be …

As travel continues to evolve in response to the shifting global dynamics, Viacation sets ambitious goals and takes initiatives to redefine the travel experience. Jatinder Paul Singh, Co-Founder & Global CEO, Viacation, shares his vision for the company’s trajectory over the next few years and how they are developing innovative …

An indication of how important The Asian market is to Air New Zealand is reflected in the increase in its seat capacity from November this year to March 2025. The airline will add an extra 20,000 seats on its routes between Singapore and Auckland with 11,000 of those being in …

Balitrip Wisata, an Indian DMC to Bali offering complete travel solutions, starting from cultural, and recreational to corporate, conferences and incentive groups, has introduced new itineraries. This year, the DMC will conduct a four-city roadshow in the first week of September, starting in Ahmedabad, followed by Pune, Indore, and concluding …

Indians are increasingly opting for Sri Lanka as a destination for MICE events and weddings, claims Richard Nuttall, CEO, SriLankan Airlines. In an exclusive interview, he highlighted that the airline served close to 70,000 Indian passengers in the last five months with the majority originating from Chennai and are working …

Leading the 40-member delegation on an educational tour to Türkiye recently, Riaz Munshi, National President, OTOAI, says that the destination has huge potential in the India market, with many unexplored cities yet to be discovered by the Indian traveller. Meanwhile, the association is in discussion with Türkiye Tourism Promotion and …

Swosti Premium Beach Resorts Puri opened its gate with a grand ceremony in the temple town situated across the pristine Blue Flag beach, and will be a game-changer for the tourism in the state, offering great stays and expansive venues for conferences and meetings. Nisha Verma Inaugurated by Dharmendra Pradhan, …