In-the-Issue

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, …

With 63 operational hotels, including 23 Ibis and Ibis Styles properties, Accor’s growth and brand positioning in India are on a strong trajectory. Pratima Badhwar, Head of Commercial for Accor India and South Asia, discusses the brand’s strategic growth, challenges in the competitive Indian market, the focus on sustainability initiatives, …

Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC) in Delhi recently, Rajan Bahadur, Chief Executive Officer, Tourism and Hospitality Skill Council (THSC), reaffirmed the council’s dedication to empowering individuals through skill development and contributing to the growth of tourism and hospitality industry in the country. Surbhi Sharma …

Madhya Pradesh, known for its rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes, is emerging as a MICE destination. As the state continues to refine and expand its tourism offerings, the IATO Annual Convention serves as a pivotal moment in showcasing the state’s potential as a premier MICE destination. Janice Alyosius The …

Spiritual tourism is a key contributor to the travel and tourism industry of the country, which employs more than 80 million people and generates significant revenue. India’s spiritual tourism market is estimated to reach $59 bn by 2028. Janice Alyosius The spiritual tourism market in India will continue to grow, …

The newly announced Conference Advisory Team for WTM London 2024, to be held from 5-7 November at ExCeL London, will curate the ‘world’s most influential travel and tourism event’. Global experts have been invited to shape the conference programme. TT Bureau World Travel Market London has unveiled its 2024 Conference …