The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) slated to be held from 22 to 24 July will witness around 9,000 B2B structured meetings between buyers and sellers. These meetings will be held between buyers coming from pan-India and exhibitors. Almost 400 buyers (domestic tour operators) from across the country will also participate. Around 200 exhibitors will showcase the prowess and potential of their tourism products like hotels, resorts, amusement parks, etc.   

Located on the banks of River Beas, Manali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is known for its stunning snow-covered peaks, picturesque valleys, innumerable adventure activities, and much more. Spree Hospitality is known for its designed for the evolved, modern global traveler to India. It has satisfied million customers with its properties focusing on modern decor, a full-service, cutting-edge technology, and a deep respect for the environment. If you’re looking for the best places to stay in Manali, look no further! Come stay at Zip by Spree Hotels Avishi Greens and experience the very best that this fabled city has to offer. The resort is 2.1 Kms from Tibetan Monastery, 3 Kms from Circuit House and 39 Kms from Kullu-Manali Airport. This 4-star Spree hotel in Manali offers a wide variety of facilities and amenities to ensure that your getaway in the mountains is as comforting as can be, helping you rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern amenities offering four different categories of rooms: Standard Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Room with Balcony and Executive Room. The in-house restaurant Treat serves a wide range of national and international delicacies with the panoramic view of the valley. The banquet space of this hotel can host social and corporate events seamlessly in the 1300sq. feet state of the art facility.

LINKIN Reps has been appointed the India sales, marketing, and public relations representation office for Haritha Villas+ Spa, Sri Lanka. LINKIN Reps will be responsible for driving holistic sales, trade marketing and PR Strategies in India for Haritha Villas+ Spa, Sri Lanka. “India has always been a very important market for us, not only as it is the number 1 inbound market to Sri Lanka, but also due to them being our closest regional neighbour. The long-standing friendship and support rendered to Sri Lanka by the people of India have been pivotal in supporting us in this very difficult time of unprecedented economic uncertainty as well as the global pandemic and other international shocks. Keeping this in mind, we are happy that LINKIN Reps will represent us, with their vast tourism experience and through their large network of travel agents in the country to promote our little island and Haritha Villas + Spa to the luxury travel segment in India”, said Thanuja Weerasinghe, Sales & Marketing. “India has always been a very important market for us, not only as it is the number 1 inbound market to Sri Lanka, but also due to them being our closest regional neighbour. The long-standing friendship and support rendered to Sri Lanka by the people of India have been pivotal in supporting us in this very difficult time of unprecedented economic uncertainty as well as the global pandemic and other international shocks. Keeping this in mind, we are happy that LINKIN Reps will represent us, with their vast tourism experience and through their large network of travel agents in the country to promote our little island and Haritha Villas + Spa to the luxury …

The island of Lombok, which is part of the magnificent Indonesian archipelago, (known for) is renowned for the pristine beauty of its untainted landscape, which draws travelers from all over the world. Away Lombok Mandalika and Amber Lombok Beach by Cross Collection have joined the company’s expanding portfolio on the back of a hotel management agreement (HMA) that Cross Hotels & Resorts and PT. Origin Resorts Lombok inked. The announcement brings the total number of Cross-branded boutique properties in Indonesia to six, following on from a twin-hotel management deal in the prominent tourist destination of Bali in April 2022. These include Away Bali Legian Camakila, Cross Bali Breakers, Tanadewa Resort and Spa Ubud by Cross Collection and Tanadewa Villas and Spa Nusa Dua by Cross Collection. A truly tropical haven, Away Lombok Mandalika attracts travellers with a league of its own accommodation options, including deluxe garden and pool suites adorned with organic elements and indigenous crafts. Away Lombok Mandalika, located close to Kuta, offers its guests the chance to “Escape Everyday Life” and check off a number of bucket-list items, including phenomenal surfing, breathtaking sunsets, and late-night partying. “We are honoured to partner with PT. Origin Resorts Lombok and I am excited about the continued expansion of our eco-friendly footprint on the beautiful island of Lombok. With these two magnificent resorts joining the Cross family, I am confident our strong international network will help bring a new genre of holidaymaker to Lombok. Cross Hotels & Resorts is committed to the focused expansion of our business in Indonesia. Our dedication and flexible execution are key as we continue to transform hospitality for all,” said Harry Thaliwal, Chief Executive Officer, Cross Hotels …

Costa Cruises is presenting exclusive offers to its travel partners for the first time ever on its 2,3,4 nights cruises ex Dubai and Abu Dhabi from December 2022 on its flagship Costa Toscana. It will highlight these offers in its webinar today at 3 pm. To register, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532. Registration link:- https://event.webinarjam.com/register/417/k68xntp1

After a gap of four years, The Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) announces its Convention at Kuching in Sarawak, Malaysia this September from 20th to 23rd 2022. The theme of the convention is BUILD  BACK  BETTER. Elaborating on the theme, President Ajay Prakash said, “As we seek recovery post-COVID, it is vital that the tourism industry does not forget the lessons of the Pandemic. As one of the biggest global industries, the power of tourism to shape the world is phenomenal. It can be a powerful force for doing good, not only for the stake holders but for the entire world. Build  Back  Better encapsulates the resolve to rebuild tourism in a more responsible and sustainable manner.” 

Usha Padhee, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt of India stated that the government is working to increase the number of airports in the country to 200 by 2024 from the current 140 airports. She further stated that aviation and tourism are complimenting sectors. “Air connectivity needs to be in tandem with what the tourism sector is doing,” she added. 

India’s international education segment is witnessing unprecedented growth, rapidly surpassing pre-pandemic levels by approximately 35%. In a strategic intent to target this high growth potential, Thomas Cook (India) Limited – India’s leading omnichannel forex services company has launched an attractive contest with a host of assured prizes for students. Every month, three lucky winners get a chance to win flight tickets to their study destination; with one student winning a pair of bluetooth earpods daily. Additionally, every forex transaction comes with special discounts on select partner brands. The Study Buddy contest is live across Thomas Cook India’s hybrid omnichannel network (online forex store, call center, or extensive retail presence – over 100stores in 65 cities across India) till September 30, 2022. 

Atlys, a new travel app, condenses the visa application process to just a few minutes. Travelers can now use Atlys to get visas to travel freely to 232 countries and territories. The app starts its simplified process with a few easy questions. Once answered the app processes all the paperwork, payments, and other required documents for international travelers to 232 countries and territories. 

India’s international air passenger volumes are likely to reach 96-97 per cent of the pre-Covid levels at 329-332 million this fiscal with June traffic already at 79 per cent of the levels seen before the outbreak of the pandemic, revealed ICRA