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In order to expand its visitor base, Goa is actively looking to develop the Middle East market and has started dialogues with major airlines from the Gulf countries to increase air connectivity. Hazel Jain Goa’s international tourism industry relies on air connectivity, and the Middle East airlines play a vital …

The recent launch of direct flights from Bhubaneswar to Bangkok and Singapore has ignited enthusiasm among local travel agents and hoteliers, as it presents a game-changing opportunity for them. The increased connectivity is expected to have a transformative impact on tourism, businesses, and the overall economy of the Indian state. …

The 5th Odisha Tourism Conclave was organised by Hotel & Restaurant Association of Odisha, in association with Tourism Department, Government of Odisha and World Trade Center Bhubaneswar on 23 February 2023. The event organised on the theme ‘Redefining The Soul of Incredible India’ showcases the state as a major tourist …

Gayatri Rathore, Principal Secretary, Tourism, Govt. of Rajasthan, says there is a need to keep a futuristic and holistic development approach for next 50 years to make India a tourism superpower. She hails MOT’s destination focused approach for development. Nisha Verma Claiming that Rajasthan’s USP is having multiple heritage destinations, …

Kerala inks a pact with UN Women India to empower women in tourism. As per the pact, signed at the first-ever Global Responsible Tourism Summit, both parties will promote women-friendly tourism in the state. State Responsible Tourism Mission will implement the MoU. TT Bureau Kerala has entered into an agreement …

There are numerous lesser-known destinations in Uttar Pradesh that have huge tourism potential. Realizing this fact, the state government is seriously attempting to showcase and market the state’s tourism attractions and offerings. Recently, held IATO Convention in Lucknow has been one of the steps in this direction. Inder Raj Ahluwalia …

Vigneshwari, Managing Director, Kerala Tourism Development Corporation (KTDC), shares how they are making sure that Kerala, known for offering innovative tourism products, has a plethora of experiences and destinations for tourists coming to the state. Nisha Verma Kerala is currently focusing on Caravan tourism and making sure that the tourists …

Odisha and Hockey India are now set to host the Hockey World Cup for the second consecutive time. Officials of Odisha government and Hockey India have left no stones unturned in the preparations for the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023. TT Bureau Over the past few years, Odisha, …

Keeping sustainable tourism in mind, Meghalaya is determined to welcome more than 15 lakh tourists by the end of 2024. Here are the measures the state has been taking to attract visitors. TT Bureau Meghalaya has been working on a master plan to develop its tourist routes keeping sustainable tourism …

After its two destinations entered the UNESCO heritage list, Telangana is making sure that they spread the word around and lure more tourists to the state. Uppala Srinivas Gupta, Chairman, TSTDC, shares what kind of initiatives they have taken in the state to boost tourism not only in its capital …