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Religious tourism in India is witnessing a remarkable surge, with travellers — especially seniors and families — opting for visits to sacred destinations. From air travel to specialised pilgrimage packages, the sector is evolving to cater to devotees who are often high-spending travellers, proving that faith and comfort can go …

From beach yoga sessions in Mahabalipuram to storytelling dinners in Madurai, India’s MICE landscape is evolving fast — with local flavour, seamless e-visa access and immersive cultural experiences redefining business events. Today’s MICE clients seek more than venues — they want experiential journeys. Despite infrastructure gaps, strategic investments and digital …

The ETAA Business Partners Meet 2025, held in Mumbai recently, was a resounding success. It brought together more than 100 B2C travel agents and 27 exhibitors from across the industry, including a mix of domestic and international DMCs, forex providers, travel insurance companies and global tourism boards, making the meet …

Akoya Hotel & Spa, a luxurious and award-winning five-star property nestled on the pristine shores of Réunion Island, has announced the appointment of Global Destinations as its official sales and marketing representative in India. TT Bureau This partnership represents a major milestone in Akoya’s global expansion strategy, with a strong …

Jasmeet Singh, Chief Commercial Officer – Holidays & Experiences, MakeMyTrip, talking to TRAVTALK, outlines how the brand is blending innovation & personalisation, while underlining the importance of offline agents in curating culturally-rich experiences. Nisha Verma Travel preferences are evolving fast, feels Jasmeet Singh, Chief Commercial Officer – Holidays & Experiences, …

With India becoming central to global cruise strategies, Ratna Chadha, Co-Founder & Chairperson, TIRUN Travel Marketing, emphasises its growing outbound demand. Trust, training & tech are key to empowering Indian travel partners, while destinations like the Mediterranean and Galapagos lead cruise itineraries. Surbhi Sharma India’s booming economy and expanding outbound …

While the Indian travel industry goes through a transformation, Cozmo Travel has a clear vision — to be a catalyst in shaping India’s new-age travel landscape by delivering meaningful and scalable travel solutions. Santosh Kanchan, Country Head – India, Cozmo Travel, talks about how he keeps his company relevant and …

Many aviation industry players say there has been a ‘slight increase’ in booking cancellations, but it is only a matter of time before things return to normal. The ticket cancellations were mostly due to concerns over operational reliability and delays, and clients with tight connections or important schedules have been …

If you thought social media influencers and celebrities only reigned the B2C realm, you may have been living under a rock. They are fast spreading their influence even in the B2B world. Today, even the trade is tapping their undeniable power. Hazel Jain There is a quiet revolution happening in …

While Türkiye and Azerbaijan have done predominantly well with the Indian MICE and wedding groups in the past, just one decision from their end changed everything. But one country’s loss is another’s gain. TRAVTALK speaks to key MICE players to find out how much business is moving away from the …