Paul Wilson, Executive Vice President of Cross Hotels & Resorts, stated, “Indians comprise about 25-30% of the total guests for Cross Hotels & Resorts. We aim to lead in this market, understanding it better than anyone else. India’s growth shows no signs of slowing, and neither does ours.”

Switzerland Tourism invites the Indian outbound travel trade to attend an exclusive webinar on Zurich, on March 15 at 3pm. The city gives access to numerous tourism activities. Attend all webinars for a chance to win a trip to Switzerland in 2025! For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

As per KPMG report, India’s sustainable tourism market was valued at USD 26.01 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 151.88 million by 2032, registering a CAGR of 19.3 per cent from 2022 to 2032. Thus, showcasing that sustainability is going to act as a catalyst in the growth of tourism as a sector in India.

While commenting on the ‘Chalo India’ campaign launched by PM Modi, Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, said, “Anything that is done to promote tourism we wholeheartedly welcome it. However, we need to rope in Destination Management Companies, foreign tour operators and get them to market us.”

Maharashtra Tourism will soon table a draft of tourism policy before the state cabinet for approval proposing to come up with a dedicated tourism zone. The proposed zone will have amusement parks, hotels, and restaurants, and provisions for allocating 1,000 acres of land for the same near the Navi Mumbai International Airport.

Loveleen Multani Arun, Founder-Director, Panache World, shared, “Luxury travel in India can be a great asset to the country. Luxury travellers are willing to pay the top dollar for authentic, sustainable, and local experiences. We need more entrepreneurs who understand this nuance.”

The 54th Annual Convention of FHRAI will be held in Goa from 16-18 October, 2024. Pradeep Shetty, President, FHRAI, announced the same at Travel For Life Tourism Sustainability Summit, held in Delhi. “FHRAI is committed and focused to make sustainable tourism its new agenda for growth,” he said.

To attract the growing Indian outbound market, ‘Cross Hotels & Resorts’ is all set to commence its India Sales Mission 2024 by organizing muti-city roadshows from 11-15 March, across India. Beginning with Delhi, the delegation from Cross Hotels & Resorts will travel to Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Kolkata.  

At FHRAI’s ‘Travel For Life Tourism Sustainability’ Summit 2024, Amitabh Kant, G-20 Sherpa, India, said that the hospitality industry is the number one agent of change. “Indian tourism and hospitality industry must focus on the value per tourist instead of arrival numbers,” he shared in his address.

Picture this: It’s sunrise and you are watching hot air balloons transform the Canberra skyline as you drift above Lake Burley Griffin in complete and utter luxury. This picture can be a reality at the Canberra Balloon Spectacular, one of the most anticipated annual events in Australia, from 9th to 17th March 2024 in Canberra. People from all over the world gather for this festival to embark on hot air rides. This spectacular is a 9-day extravaganza, where over 40 gigantic balloons inflate and take shape to set afloat, all at the same time, in Canberra’s National Triangle, on the doorstep of Australian Parliament House. While a third of the pilots flying the vessels are based out of Canberra, the remaining crew of pilots come from across the globe. Amidst these balloons of all shapes and colours, the festival features a special shape balloon this year named ‘Lucy’. Lucy was specially selected because of her connection with International Women’s Day on March 8, the day before the Canberra Balloon Spectacular begins on March 9. Lucy has travelled around the globe to be in Canberra, originally from Bristol in England, she then toured the Netherlands, and now lives in Montreal, Canada. As one soars high across Australia’s capital city, a panoramic view of Lake Burley Griffin and the National Arboretum Canberra is an unmissable sight to catch. This festival attracts over 40,000 people with its balloon magic. Visitors are able to join in the spectacular, booking flights with Balloon Aloft Canberra. As a memorable keepsake, all guests will be presented with a flight certificate, accompanied by a celebratory glass of champagne. Ballooning occurs all year round in Canberra. Have you booked …