Shravan Bhalla, Convention Head & VP, Outbound Tour Operators Association of India, says, “Post fam trips, travel agents can sell Kenya as a wildlife destination in a much better and more professional way. Stay in Kenya can be extended to 10 nights from just 4-5 nights”,

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, says that the country will scrap entry visa requirements for citizens of India and China visiting the nation beginning from 1 December 2023 for up to 30 days. This decision comes with a view to boost the tourism and local economy.

Louise Bryce, VisitBritain’s Partnerships Director, said, “There is pent-up demand within the Indian market, but trade relationships, economic, political, and cultural ties, and 1.6 million people with Indian heritage that live in the UK is really helping to support that growth.”

“We are promoting weddings via ‘I do’ campaign, so we support PM’s view on overseas weddings. But, there is need for infra improvement. All the monuments, Goa beaches, heritage sites should be open for weddings,” strongly appeals Rajeev Jain, Director, Rashi Entertainment.

5th OTOAI Convention which was held at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, Kenya, from 24th-27th Nov. “150 members were present in the convention and we are happy about receiving positive response from the members who went for fam trips and sightseeing,” said Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI.

According to siftings and evaluations of TheKredible, among the top five OTAs, MakeMyTrip is leading the chart in terms of operating revenue, witnessing a 95 per cent surge to ₹4,863 crore in FY23 from ₹2,492 crore in FY22.

According to VisitBritain’s statement, visitors from India spent a record £764 million in the UK in 2022, exceeding 2019 levels by 2%. This growth has continued in to 2023, making it one of the UK’s fastest and largest growing source tourism markets.

The Global Quarterly Trend Report by FCM Consulting listed a major aviation takeaway for Q3-2023, which is that fuel, cost recovery, sustainability and fleet upgrades will continue to impact the airlines. 3 per cent -7 per cent rise in fares is predicted by the report.

How India Travels 2023 report by Booking.com reveals that around 29% of Indians travelled for more than 25 days in 2022 for leisure, which is highest than large markets like China (25%), Australia & UK (24%),  France & Germany (23%), followed by USA & Brazil (15%).

V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism, during her brief address at the International Tourism Mart held in Shillong, pointed out, “Development of tourism in the northeast should take into the account the sensitive ecosystem of the region.”