Speaking about the company’s plans for the India market, Dillip Rajakarier, Chief Executive Officer, Minor Hotels, has revealed that they will launch a master brand soon. “Now that we have gone global, we want to put all our brands together under a master brand. Also, we will launch two new brands in India which we will announce soon,” he announced.

N Prakash Reddy, Managing Director, TGTDC, said, “To develop a comprehensive master plan for dedicated tourism clusters in Telangana, International consultants will be approached through a tender process. Established through PPP, these clusters will identify appropriate locations for essential infrastructure development. The plan encompasses hotels, resorts, transportation networks including roads, along with various tourist-centric amenities to enhance visitor experience.”

Travel Wedding Show hosted over 70 wedding planners from across India at Anantara Jewel Bagh Jaipur, facilitating over 2,000 meetings in two days. The event served as a premier platform for business and networking, bringing together top planners to discuss luxury trends, collaborations and the future of destination weddings. With a focus on innovative venue partnerships and bespoke experiences, the gathering reinforced Jaipur’s status as a premier wedding hub while shaping the future of India’s luxury wedding industry.

Keeping with its new campaign, ‘Starring Great Britain,’ VisitBritain will conduct an exclusive webinar showcasing handpicked luxury experiences for the ultimate British journey across London, England, Wales, and Scotland, focusing on luxury and culture in 2025. Join the webinar today at 3 pm to learn more. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

René de Monchy, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand, said, “India is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing markets, with holiday visitor numbers experiencing double-digit growth. We are focused on enhancing our commercial ties through improved connectivity and high-impact campaigns.” Meanwhile, O and Air New Zealand signed an MoU to explore the potential for direct connectivity.

Highlighting that an India Tourism Stack can establish India as the world’s most seamless and digitally advanced travel destination, Suman Billa, Additional Secretary, MOT, said, “It is time for policymakers, industry leaders, and digital innovators to come together and build the India Tourism Stack — a public good that can catalyse inclusive economic growth and elevate India’s global tourism stature.”

Mugdha Sinha, Director General, Ministry of Tourism said that the country is likely to witness its next peak in foreign tourist arrivals in 2028-2029. She added that over the next three years, the government is investing ₹120 billion ($1.4 billion) in developing infrastructure creating only alternative and detour destinations.

Keeping with its new campaign, ‘Starring Great Britain,’ VisitBritain will conduct an exclusive webinar showcasing handpicked luxury experiences for the ultimate British journey across London, England, Wales, and Scotland, focusing on luxury and culture in 2025. Join the webinar on 24 March at 3 pm to learn more. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

TAAI hosted the ‘Women of Wonder Awards 2025’ in Delhi to celebrate women across India who have significantly impacted the travel, hospitality, and aviation industry. Among the awardees were Pravati Parida, Dy CM, Odisha, Mugdha Sinha, DG, MOT, etc. Out of 75 awards, 20 were received by TAAI’s Region and Chapter heads.

Travel and tourism start-ups have grown exponentially in Kerala in recent years, fostering innovation and generating jobs. According to the state’s Tourism department, 156 start-ups have been operating in the hospitality sector. Of these, 102 started operations in the past three years. Anoop Ambika, CEO, Kerala Startup Mission, said, “79 start-ups in the tourism sector were registered with us.”