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In 2023, more than 6 lakh Indian travellers visited Oman, thanks to easy accessibility from all corners of India and streamlined visa procedures. Saada Abdullah Saif Al Harthi, Director, Business Development Department, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, says they were excited to see the overwhelming response from …

Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, says tier-II & III cities of India hold the potential to become big tourist attractions, provided the union and state governments work in tandem with the tourism and hospitality industry. He stresses on infrastructure development, saying that it plays key role in the pursuit of tourism …

South African Tourism is penetrating deeper into India’s tiered cities to address the untapped,cash-rich travellers. Despite no direct air connectivity and no e-visa facility, the tourism board targets 100,000 visitors from India in next financial year. Neliswa Nkani – Hub Head – Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, South African …

With more than 30 per cent of Indian travellers choosing to visit Middle East destinations, this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM 2024)will be focussing on India’s outbound tourism potential. The event will have an India summit in its latest edition. TT Bureau The upcoming ATM 2024 from 6-9 May will …

Having recently concluded a three-city sales mission, Utah Office of Tourism has revealed a three-year plan for the India market. This includes working extensively with the tour operators on Utah-focused itineraries, as well as creating a multi-state trip to lure in the visitors. Hazel Jain India is a primary emerging …

VisitBritain continues to showcase West Midlands to the Indian travel trade through the latest engagement at Showcase Britain 2024 B2B event, as well as the Britain Ireland Marketplace event held in London, followed by an exciting familiarisation tour. Shuja Bin Mehdi, Senior Manager Industry Engagement – India, VisitBritain, shares details. …

Manta Air, an aviation company based in Maldives, is set to make a foray into the international arena. Ahmed Maumoon, Deputy CEO, Manta Air, unveils their plans, outlining the three weekly flights connecting Dhaalu and Bengaluru from March 2024. Meetu Malhotra Having been in operation for five years now Manta …

Girish Mahajan, Minister of Tourism, Government of Maharashtra, says the government is keen to provide optimal facilities for tourists. He emphasizes on the need for green and sustainable tourism, urging collective efforts to make Maharashtra a sustainable destination. TT Bureau The Directorate of Tourism (DoT), Government of Maharashtra, in association …

PM Narendra Modi’s push for ‘Wed in India’ has potential to boost economy. But are Indian families willing to do this?Do we have have the infrastructure to deal with the demand? TRAVTALK speaks to three key wedding planners on the issue. Hazel Jain A large percentage of Indian couples are …

Indian hotel industry expected to report 7-9% revenue growth in FY2025, says a report by Investment Information and Credit Rating Agency (ICRA). It predicts hotel occupancy to be at decadal highs in FY2025, while average room rates moving towards the peak of FY2008. TT Bureau The Indian hotel industry is …