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While the opening month of the Navi Mumbai International Airport (NMIA) has been pushed again to August 2025, the airport authorities have managed to woo all three major airlines in India. But located more than 40-odd kms away from the city centre, will it be able to woo the passengers? …

As part of its tourism revival initiative called ‘Rubaroo with Jammu & Kashmir, the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) recently took a delegation of 22 members from different cities to the Valley. The delegation explored various tourism sites, facilities and properties in Pahalgam and Srinagar. Nisha Verma As part …

Cross Hotels & Resorts recorded a 275% YoY growth in room nights from India in 2024. The group has recently opened Lumen Bangkok and is going to open Cross Vibe Bangkok and Away Bangkok Sukhumvit in Bangkok in July to cater to the growing demand from travellers. Surbhi Sharma With …

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 …

ETAA’s exclusive B2B networking event is open to B2C travel agents, both ETAA members and non-members, and aims to foster meaningful connections between travel professionals and key industry stakeholders including tourism boards, airlines, DMCs, visa service providers, and travel tech companies. TT Bureau  Following the overwhelming success of the inaugural edition of …

Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI, emphasising on India’s goal to rank among the world’s top 10 adventure tourism destinations by 2034, sheds light on the association’s initiatives. With safety, sustainability and mega-trails at its core, ATOAI plans to launch Responsible Adventure Tourism Awards and RATG course this year, he informs. Surbhi …

With India emerging as the fourth-largest economy globally, its travel and tourism sector is poised to become a key economic driver. Julia Simpson, President & CEO, WTTC, outlines how India’s infrastructure growth can shape the industry’s future. Janice Alyosius For India to fully capitalise on its tourism growth momentum, infrastructure …

Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin and Away Bangkok Sukhumvit, part of Cross Hotels & Resorts, are all set to open in July. Surbhi Sharma Chatchaya Glaiprayong, Head of Global Sales, Cross Hotels & Resorts, sharing details about the two properties said that 196-room Cross Vibe Bangkok Srinakarin caters to the needs …

Indian travel agents are uniquely positioned to turn seasonal trends into high-conversion opportunities by blending data, storytelling and strategic partnerships. Key opportunities for the agents are in decoding emerging seasonal tourism trends like cherry blossom festivals, winter markets, or cultural carnivals, and crafting compelling journeys for niche travellers. Surbhi Sharma …

Pieter Elbers, CEO, IndiGo, in an exclusive interaction with TRAVTALK, shares the airline’s international vision, upcoming route map and the role of partnerships and the travel trade in IndiGo’s transformation from a regional leader to a global force. Nisha Verma “This is India’s time!” said visibly energised Pieter Elbers, CEO, …