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It has been a record-breaking year for India-Japan tourism with a 40 per cent increase has been recorded over 2023. Ryo Bunno, Executive Director, Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) Delhi, gives a peek into what is in store for travel agents this year and a deeper focus on the MICE …

With an ambitious goal of welcoming 250,000 Indian travellers this year, the Korea Tourism Organisation continues to deepen engagement with the Indian travel trade by enhancing resources, streamlining travel processes and offering innovative marketing initiatives to make South Korea a top outbound destination for Indians. Hazel Jain Korea Tourism Organisation …

Björn Bender, CEO, Rail Europe, speaks to TRAVTALK about the company’s focus on simplifying train travel bookings across Europe for Indian travel agents, new products they can promote and the growing trend of slow travel among Indian travellers. Hazel Jain How important is India as a market for Rail Europe? …

Oman is positioning itself as a leading destination for Indian travellers. In an exclusive interview with TRAVTALK, Shabib Al Maamari, MD, Visit Oman, outlines strategies, including the promotion of Oman as a wedding destination, to attract Indian visitors. Dr Shehara Fernando Oman is rapidly gaining traction among Indian tourists due …

Moscow is reinforcing its status as a premier destination for leisure and business tourism. The destination saw a 1.5-fold rise in Indian travellers in H1 2024, compared to the same period in 2023. Introduction of e-visa system in August 2023 played a pivotal role in driving this growth, thereby making …

Italy is strengthening its engagement with Indian travel agents through targeted roadshows and sales missions to drive inbound tourism growth. ENIT is actively promoting weddings, MICE, and luxury travel from India, focussing on expanding regional tourism beyond traditional destinations, says Alessandra Priante, President, ENIT SPA. TT Bureau Italy has long …

In the countdown to Visit Malaysia Year 2026, Tourism Malaysia is leaving no stone unturned to ensure that its presence is felt in India. Nuwal Fadhillah Ku Azmi, Director, International Promotion (Asia & Africa), Tourism Malaysia, shares plans with TRAVTALK. Hazel Jain India has been a key market for Malaysia …

Tourism Authority of Thailand New Delhi, in partnership with TravelBullz, launched the Thailand Honeymoon Escapes campaign to showcase Thailand as a premier honeymoon destination. As part of the initiative, TravelBullz offered special incentives for travel agents, providing them with an opportunity to promote Thailand while earning rewards. Janice Alyosius Thailand …

As global travel evolves, there is a growing liking for unique, less crowded destinations. Whether it is leisure or MICE, the emerging trends are reshaping how we explore the world. Markus Tan, Regional Director, STB, India, Middle East, South Asia and Africa Indian travellers have evolved, with changing preferences that …

With non-stop flights on the horizon, the Middle East nation has plans to double its visitor numbers to 160,000 within the next 12-18 months. Through ‘Explore Jordan’ initiative, Royal Jordanian Airlines is joining forces with tour operators to promote the country as a vibrant new destination for Indian travellers. Hazel …