Tourism Breaking News
32 million global passengers are expected to cruise in the year 2020, reveals Cruise Line International Association’s 2020- State of the Cruise Industry Outlook. In 2019, the projected number of passengers taking cruises globally is 30 million, which was 1.5 million more than what it was in 2018 (28.5 million). CLIA also revealed that 278 ocean cruise line ships are projected to be in operation in 2020, while 19 are scheduled to debut next year.
Breaking News
- Malaysia extends visa exemption for Indians until 2026 to draw more tourists
- India’s outbound to reach 39 million by 2028, reflecting 8% annual compound growth rate: Travelport
- Indians keen to visit destinations with one-of-its-kind experiences, Varanasi sees 100% increase in year-end searches: Booking.com
- Sustainability will be a challenge, educate cab drivers to make them flag bearers of change: Shekhawat
- World’s steepest cableway opens Switzerland with a new direct connection between Stechelberg and Mürren
- AP Tourism Minister unveils state’s Tourism Policy 2024-2029, aims to attract ₹25,000 crore investment
- Tourism is not just about economic value, but also about fostering deeper global ties: Puneet Chhatwal
- Infrastructure is the scaffold holding tourism sector together, says Mugdha Sinha, Director General, MOT
- Year End Hospitality Quote from Dr. K Prakash Shetty , Founder & Chairman , MRG Hospitality & Infrastructure Pvt. Ltd
- Tourism Minister Shekhawat urges industry to create document on reinstating SEIS scheme in a new format
- ITQ to implement tech solutions for travel agents to help them handle their customers better and scale up their business: Anoop Tewari
