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Tourism’s power extends beyond economics — it shapes perceptions, fuels jobs and builds India’s soft power. At the FAITH Conclave 2025, leaders rallied around unity and resilience, envisioning a $3 trillion economy and an ‘Invincible India’ where travel drives growth and elevates the nation globally. Puneet Chhatwal, Chairman, FAITH & …

The 68th Annual Convention of TAAI, to be held in Abu Dhabi in September, signals more than a return to the destination — it reflects how the UAE’s capital is shaping global tourism narratives. The launch of the TAAI Travel Mart will transform the event into a platform where plans …

The IATO convention in Puri, Odisha, will not only focus on putting the destination in the limelight, members will also get a chance to discuss pertinent issues and indulge in policy dialogue during dedicated business sessions at the event. Janice Alyosius The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) is all …

The FAITH Conclave 2025 is all set to take place at Taj Palace in Delhi between 12–13 August 2025. The event, to be organised under the theme ‘Indian Tourism: Invincible Spirit’ and attended by a powerful line-up of leaders, will aim to address policy bottlenecks, promote unified representation and drive …

Skål International Delhi’s recent event in the country’s capital was more than a celebration — it was a clear signal of India’s rapidly growing leadership in global tourism networking. The event, coinciding with the visit of President of Skål International World, outlined that Skål’s spirit of ‘Doing business among friends’ …

More than 200 delegates from India attended the Outbound Tour Operators Association of India’s (OTOAI’s) 6th Annual Convention, organised at the Carlton Hotel in Moscow, Russia. The four-day convention witnessed B2B meetings between the delegates and local partners. It gave the visitors a glimpse into the offerings of Moscow and …

ETAA’s exclusive B2B networking event successfully concluded in Mumbai and was open to B2C travel agents, both ETAA members and non-members, and fostered 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 …

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 …

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 …