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Elysian has been appointed as the PR and sales representative for Grecotel Hotels & Resorts to promote its collection of luxury accommodations in Greece to the Indian market. Grecotel is the leading Greek hospitality group, presenting a unique collection of luxury hotels and resorts across Greece, in iconic locations, intertwined with Greece’s history and heritage: its portfolio contains a spectrum of products, from luxurious beachfront and luxury all-inclusive resorts to high-end city hotels. The Grecotel brand is synonymous with Summer in Greece. It carries an almost five-decade legacy as the industry leader in Greece, with its luxury properties in the best locations of the top Greek destinations, personalized service, authentic Greek hospitality, environmental responsibility, and amazing experiences deeply connected with the local culture. The Group portfolio prides itself to include Iconic Hotels & Resorts in landmark locations recognized worldwide, such as THE DOLLI Acropolis in Athens with the most stunning view of the ancient world, the revamped Cape Sounio in the Athens Riviera surrounded by archaeological ruins overlooking the Temple of Poseidon, the cosmopolitan Mykonos Blu on Psarou beach, the idyllic Mandola Rosa and Riviera Olympia complex in Western Peloponnese, next to the birthplace of the Olympic Games, the splendid Corfu Imperial nestled in a private Peninsula, and the majestic Amirandes in Crete, resembling a Minoan water Palace. Each has a distinct character and aesthetic, but all share the same level of exquisite hospitality. The Grecotel extensive portfolio of 40 luxury Hotels and Resorts is spread in 15 destinations across Greece, in the center of Athens and Athens Riviera, Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, Kos, Mykonos, Western Peloponnese, Larissa, Kalamata and Alexandroupolis. The Group celebrates a wide range with different offerings depending …

Sitapaat Suttisuntrangkura, General Manager, Cross River Kwai, said, “We have our Indian specialists that will help us to maximize our capability to arrange or accommodate Indian Clientele upon their needs and requests as Indian market is quite new for us”.

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%).

Louise Bryce, Partnerships Director, VisitBritain, from our London office said, “The Indian market one of the markets that is fueling the general recovery of the tourism to UK. A 764 million pounds spent from the market in 2022, which is forecasted to turn into billion pounds”.   

Joel Bartlett, General Manager, MAMAKA by Ovolo, said, “We are closely looking at the needs and wants of Indian market to accommodate and update our offerings according to their needs. We will continue working on the current trajectory and grow in the Indian market.”

Evan Burns, Country Manager – Indonesia, Cross Hotels & Resorts stressed upon the importance of Indian market and tourists. He says, “We have left no stones unturned in order to understand the needs and provide best offerings to them.”

NTB commence series of roadshows in India, displaying diversity and beautiful country. The roadshow took place in six major cities of South and West India, aiming to strengthen the cordial relations between India and Nepal. Buzz Travel Marketing was appointed by NTB to organize the roadshows across India. South India Sales Mission started roadshows in Kochi on 7 June 2023, followed by Coimbatore on 9 June, and Madurai on 12 June. NTB officials attended these events accompanied by Destination Management Companies (DMCs) from Nepal. The roadshows in the South Zone will provide an opportunity for travel professionals, including tour operators, travel agents, and media representatives, to explore the huge tourism offerings of Nepal. The West India Sales Mission started in Ahmedabad on 14 June, followed by Vadodara on 16 June, and concluded in Surat on 19 June. Representatives of 15 private organizations from Nepal also attended the events. The roadshows held in the West Zone to focus on fostering fruitful collaborations between Indian and Nepalese travel professionals, along with developing and nurturing cultural, natural, and adventure treasures of Nepal. Attendees had interactive presentations, connecting opportunities, and discussions on trends and developments in the Nepalese tourism industry. Laxman Gautam, Marketing Head, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department, NTB was excited to bring the roadshow to India and promoting the beauty of Nepal hospitality. Srijana Nepali, Officer, South Asia Unit, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department commented, “Roadshows provide an excellent platform for travel industry professionals in India to discover the incredible experiences Nepal has to offer. We believe strengthening our bond with the Indian market will lead to growth of tourism between both the countries. 

The Indian market has reportedly shown good numbers for South Africa during 2016 as it closed the year on a successful note with a 27 per cent growth in arrivals that clocked at 81,429 by the end of the third quarter. Overall spends from India crossed ZAR 1,100,000,000 by the end of the third quarter and average spend per leisure traveller was placed at Rs 590,000 indicating that South Africa attracts a variety of pocket-sizes. Market intelligence delivered by trade partners tells the tourism board that the destination sells to travellers with an Rs 1.5 lakh budget as effectively as it appeals to travellers with Rs 10.5 lakh budget. Hanneli Slabber, Country Manager, South African Tourism– India, said, “We want to sustain this growth and also attract return travellers. Going forward, we are going to focus on increasing the geographical scope of the market – our biggest sources are Mumbai and Delhi, followed by Bangalore and Chennai. The average number of nights spent by Indian tourists in South Africa is now at 11 days for holidays and 19 days for business travellers. I reckon that they’re taking some time off to explore South Africa after the conclusion of their work in SA.  VFR is at 21 days average stay.” The global campaign for 2017 will be rolled out in India through joint marketing campaigns with travel agents, a brand-new Facebook page (Visit South Africa India), television and outdoor advertising campaigns. The Facebook page and all other campaigns will be tailored for India. Travel agents will also undergo destination training and all the aspects that make South Africa amazing through a 17-city Learn SA programme slated for mid-2017.