In-the-Issue

TravelBullz marked its 15th Foundation Day with a three-city roadshow in India this year. Talking about the company’s performance thus far and plans for the future, KD Singh, Founder & President, TravelBullz, said that their overall global hotel business has grown 400% over the last three years. The company will …

The latest edition of Australia Marketplace India unfolded in Jaipur with the energy of a reunion and the promise of deeper opportunities. Described by Tourism Australia as a ‘festival of Australia in India’, the three-night, four-day event brought together over 80 Australian sellers and over 100 handpicked Indian buyers, reaffirming …

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 …

This has been a good year for Oman Air as it added two new routes, apart from strengthening the existing routes. In an exclusive with TRAVTALK, Sunil VA, Regional Vice President – ISC & FE, Oman Air, shares ‘oneworld’ alliance benefits for the trade. Hazel Jain Despite geopolitical challenges earlier …

The Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI) had all heads turning to Russia with their 2025 convention in Moscow, followed by a Fam trip to St Petersburg. The event was aimed at changing tourist perception of Russia. The Moscow City Tourism Committee ensured that the main takeaway for delegates …

Suman Billa, Additional Secretary and DG, Ministry of Tourism, GoI, says setting up city-level convention bureaus can unlock India’s true MICE potential. The bureaus will boost India’s global competitiveness, streamline services and attract major events, tapping into its vast but underutilised meetings & exhibitions potential. Surbhi Sharma India’s MICE sector …

Religious tourism in India is witnessing a remarkable surge, with travellers — especially seniors and families — opting for visits to sacred destinations. From air travel to specialised pilgrimage packages, the sector is evolving to cater to devotees who are often high-spending travellers, proving that faith and comfort can go …

From beach yoga sessions in Mahabalipuram to storytelling dinners in Madurai, India’s MICE landscape is evolving fast — with local flavour, seamless e-visa access and immersive cultural experiences redefining business events. Today’s MICE clients seek more than venues — they want experiential journeys. Despite infrastructure gaps, strategic investments and digital …

The travel and hospitality industry is undergoing a radical transformation, driven by evolving customer expectations, digital acceleration, and the convergence of multiple sectors—from fintech to eCommerce. At the heart of this shift are companies like Vernost, a Software with a Service (SWAS) provider that combines enterprise-grade platforms with localized execution to solve complex …

Suman Billa, Director General, Ministry of Tourism, has highlighted that ‘Heal in India’ campaign aims to transform the country into a global healing destination, leveraging Ayurveda, modern healthcare and seamless ecosystems to drive tourism-led GDP growth. Surbhi Sharma In a world increasingly seeking holistic healing, India stands at a crossroads …