International Air Transport Association (IATA) has revealed that in 2023, airlines are expected to post a small net profit of $4.7 billion—a 0.6% net profit margin. It is the first profit since 2019 when industry net profits were $26.4 billion (3.1% net profit margin). In 2022, airline net losses are expected to be $6.9 billion.
Read More »Four tourism track meetings to be held during G-20 in India, says Arvind Singh
Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism has shared that sustainability commitment needs to come in mainstream in tourism, especially with G20. “There are four tourism track meetings slated to be held during G-20. It is the ideal time that India should take the leadership position in responsible tourism,” he said.
Read More »Cross Hotels joins hands with TravClan for an exclusive webinar today at 12pm (IST)
Cross Hotels & Resorts, along with TravClan, has organised an exclusive webinar for travel trade today at 12pm (IST). Those who want to get a chance to win exciting prizes, register with jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com, or call +91 9650196532.
Read More »Ebix is consolidating its business in India currently: Naveen Kundu
Naveen Kundu, MD, EbixCash Travel & Holidays, has said that while they keep doing something new, they are currently consolidating themselves in India because when we acquired companies in 2018-2019, we were hit by pandemic, which was bad. “We had made huge investments in India and it’s time to relaying our foundation and now everything is growing organically, and we are very focused in what we are doing,” he said.
Read More »With VisitBritain England Expert e-learn platform, learn to sell cities & destinations in England
Vishal Bhatia, Country Manager, VisitBritain- India has shared that they have launched The VisitBritain England Expert e-learn platform, in partnership with TravTalk. “The objective is to educate, familiarise and equip our industry partners with destinations across England, priority focus being on the West Midlands region & London,” he said
Read More »By 2032, travel & tourism sector to directly generate 8% of all jobs in 82 cities globally: WTTC report
WTTC’s Cities Economic Impact Report (EIR), has revealed that by 2032, the travel & tourism sector will directly generate up to 8% of all jobs in the 82 cities analysed in the Cities Report, up from 6.6% in 2019 and a low of 5.1% in 2020.
Read More »Le Murraya Hospitality signs India Sales Associates as their India Representatives
Le Murraya Hospitality Group (LMH) from Koh Samui, Thailand enters India Outbound Travel market by partnering with INDIA SALES ASSOCIATES (ISA Tourism Pvt Ltd) as their India Representatives. Le Murraya Hospitality Group (LMH) operates boutique hotels and resorts, namely- Le Murraya Hotel, Synergy Resort and La Vida Resort and restaurant ownerships as well as other hospitality services. Based in the beautiful island of Koh Samui – these properties offer not only the diverse stay facilities ranging from budget to luxury categories but also a variety of dining experiences, serving the best of Thai favourites, Mediterranean, Western cuisine and with a breath-taking views from the amazing beaches. Speaking on this new partnership, Mr Manas Sinha, Director, INDIA SALES ASSOCIATES said, “Koh Samui is steadily growing as a must visit part of Thailand. It has become a hot favourite amongst Indian guests looking at the wholesome experiences. By presenting these three properties, we are happy to bring a range of options for our valued travel partners. The resorts on their front are very keen to customize servicing, food and other facilities to impart excellent holiday memories to Indian couples and families”. Le Murraya Boutique Hotel, Samui Located in the heart of Chaweng beach and just 15 minutes drive from Samui international airport, Le Murraya Hotel is Thailand’s hippest new hotel with spacious and serviced residence like rooms each with modern amenities and stylish furnishings, is the perfect choice for long and short stay accommodation on this vibrant island get-a-way. The hotel is home to an elegant pool-side restaurant serving the finest in Asian and international cuisine. A fully quipped fitness room is open to guests who like to stay healthy and fell …
Read More »Tourist transport drivers training program to be a milestone before G-20: GK Reddy
G Kishan Reddy, Union Tourism Minister, distributed skill training certificate to taxi/ cab/ coach drivers under Tourism Awareness Programme, where he said, “This training programme before the G-20 summit will act as a milestone in the development of Indian tourism.”
Read More »UNWTO brought tourism to UN General Assembly first time: Zurab Pololikashvili
Speaking at the WTTC Global Summit in Riyadh, Zurab Pololikashvili, Secretary-General, UNWTO said, “This year, we brought tourism to the UN General Assembly for the first time and we have also put tourism on the G20 agenda. UNWTO can be your voice at the global governance level.”
Read More »Hyatt to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform
Hyatt has signed an agreement to acquire Dream Hotel Group’s lifestyle hotel brand and management platform including the Dream Hotels, The Chatwal Hotels and Unscripted Hotels brands, with properties in some of the world’s most prominent hotel markets across the Americas, Europe and Asia.
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