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On March 31 and April 1, 2026, Nice Côte d’Azur hosted the 19th edition of Rendez-vous en France, the largest BtoB exhibition dedicated to the international promotion of the French tourism offer. A large-scale event, orchestrated by Atout France in collaboration with the Nice Côte d’Azur Tourist Office and the Provence-Alpes-Côte-d’Azur CRT, which proved to be a real collective success.
Thomas Cook (India) Limited has expanded its foreign exchange network with a new franchise outlet in Guwahati, strengthening access across Assam.
For Indian travellers dreaming of Bhutan’s serene monasteries and Himalayan landscapes, getting there just became significantly easier.
For 20 years, Rendez-vous en France has been the leading trade show for exhibitors that want to bring the French tourism offering to an international market. Created and organized by Atout France, it is now the top BtoB gathering focused on marketing France as a destination abroad.
Service consistency in remote tourism circuits is coming under pressure as commercial LPG supply disruptions begin to affect hotel operations, package stability
The recent ceasefire announcement is expected to support recovery across the global tourism sector, particularly in key markets such as the GCC and Europe.
Starting off their series of member meets this year, the OTOAI Managing Committee visited Kolkata and Mumbai to meet their members. It was in collaboration with myPartner By Make My Trip that saw an impressive turnout of travel agents and industry stakeholders. Addressing the gathering, Himanshu Kesari Patil, President, OTOAI, spoke about the association’s continued commitment to fostering meaningful engagement and creating opportunities for its members. He emphasized that such platforms play a crucial role in encouraging dialogue, innovation, and long-term collaboration within the travel fraternity.
Speaking about how the industry stakeholders must react to the current geopolitical situation, Isha Goyal, Chief Executive Officer, STIC Travel Group, says, “In my view, ‘waiting and watching’ is not enough. We didn’t ask for this crisis, but it’s at our doorstep — so here’s my two cents on what this moment demands from the Indian travel agent. Protect your margins. Service, consulting, and itinerary design fees feel uncomfortable to introduce mid-crisis, but they are the only parts of the model that hold when airline yields spike and commissions compress. Agencies that charge for expertise rather than simply marking up product are the ones that retain margin. Also, triage your client portfolio ruthlessly. In a downturn, the top 20% will still travel — differently, but they will. A large part of the middle will defer. Chasing that segment is expensive and largely unproductive.”
At the TravTalk ThinkTank held at Radisson Blu Plaza Delhi Airport, Gaurav Seth, Head of Trade Sales, Merlin Entertainments, highlighted the importance of expanding distribution channels to increase reach. He explained that relying solely on traditional B2B partners is not sufficient to tap the full Indian outbound market. Seth noted that partnerships with airlines, banks and loyalty programmes can help reach new customer segments, including VFR travellers and independent bookers. By diversifying distribution strategies, attractions can enhance visibility, improve accessibility and drive higher penetration among Indian travellers.
Thomas Cook India organises a webinar for the travel trade today at 3 pm IST, focusing on ongoing airfare disruptions and their impact on group travel deliveries. The session will be led by Romil Pant, Executive Vice President & Business Head – Holidays and Neeraj Singh Dev, Executive Vice President – eCommerce & Short Haul Holidays & Digital Transformation, who will address challenges such as pricing volatility, availability constraints, and timeline pressures, while offering solutions, including smarter routing and improved on-ground support.
Minor Hotels announces the signing of Anantara Kolkata Hotel, expanding the luxury brand’s presence into Kolkata, one of India’s largest cities and a growing MICE destination. Scheduled to open in 2032, the hotel will be part of the upcoming World Trade Center (WTC) Salt Lake Kolkata.
At the TravTalk ThinkTank, Neeraj Singh Dev, Executive Vice President – eCommerce & Short Haul Holidays & Digital Transformation, Thomas Cook India, highlighted that repeat visitation depends more on service quality than attractions alone.