Highlighting India’s progress in promoting health and wellness tourism, state tourism minister, Shripad Naik noted that the country witnessed more than 1.4 million medical tourists in the past one year, making it one of the top destinations for medical tourism. He also urged delegates to collectively contribute to a more holistic and sustainable approach to global health and appealed that they engage in meaningful discussion on various aspects of the global health architecture. 

Rakesh Verma, Additional secretary tourism said that Darjeeling is an established destination, and it receives a lot of tourists and the entire region of Siliguri, Darjeeling area has a lot of potential and we will continue to focus on this. There are a lot of adventure tourism opportunities. I am sure that this has got an impetus due to our G20 meeting and we will focus on that.   

Baku Life Travel appoints India-based travel agency representation Vertical of SSR Travel Solutions ( SSRTS ) to strengthen its position in the travel trade and accelerate sales to the ‘land of fire’ in the upcoming years through networking and robust sales initiatives.

ISRO has started the feasibility studies for India’s suborbital space tourism mission on a liquid propellant stage booster. India is well poised to enter the space tourism market and is expected Indians may be able to take a space trip within 7 years.   

Sudesh Kumar Poddar, President, FHRAI, has said that the key area of focus as the President for him is to urge the government to have more M!CE tourism on the lines of G20, or national & international games in India. “When such mega events happen in the country, direct benefit goes to the transport and to the hospitality industry,” he said.

Juan A. Gomez, Head of Market Intelligence at ForwardKeys said, “As a source market, India has also managed to recover some ground and some regional leisure destinations are set to post growth on arrivals from India in Q2 versus 2019.”  

Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism said, “Word of mouth publicity and international showcasing, as part of the G20 Presidency events, will go a long way in promoting tourism as a whole and we need to take this opportunity to also learn from international experience and see what we can do better to leverage this as our strength.” 

Spree Hospitality, a leading hospitality company with a portfolio of hotels and resorts across India, has announced the launch of its latest property Zip by Spree Hotels Purple Orchid. This 4-star property is located near Hope Farm, Whitefield in Bangalore. The property’s doors will open to guests on April 25th, 2023. This is Spree Hospitality’s fifth property in Bangalore. The upcoming property is set to become the ultimate destination for business and leisure travellers looking for stylish accommodation options in Bangalore. As part of EaseMyTrip, Spree Hospitality provides unbeatable service, comfort, and style. Spree Hospitality currently operates 30 plus properties across India in the hotel, club and guesthouse industry and more than 7 hotels will be launched this quarter. Expressing happiness on the latest addition to the portfolio, Vice President of Spree Hospitality Mr. Sagar Khurana said “We are excited to offer a unique and luxurious experience to our guests at our upcoming hotel in Bangalore. Our goal is to provide affordable yet high quality accommodation to travellers in key locations across India. We are confident that our hotel will become a sought-after destination for business and leisure travellers alike due to its state-of-the-art amenities, impeccable service, and prime location. As we welcome guests from around the world to Bangalore, we look forward to providing them with the best experience possible.” Featuring 60 spacious rooms, Zip by Spree Hotels Purple Orchid offers a modern-looking interior that is designed to make guests feel comfortable and relaxed. Hotel guests can enjoy both local and international cuisine at the hotel’s in-house restaurant, which features elegant décor and cozy ambiance. Zip by Spree Hotels Purple Orchid offers guests a well-equipped fitness center as well …

According to Forwardkeys, post-Covid, non-stop connections and simple flight itineraries have become decisive factors for travellers concerned about the inconveniences of varying travel requirements and the likelihood of flight disruptions. Despite travel restrictions now being lifted in most destinations around the world, this trend is expected to persist in 2023.  

Prem Krishnan, Additional Director, Kerala Tourism, stated that Caravan Tourism has been recently launched and is gaining momentum. As part of the initiative, 14 tourist hubs are planned to be established along with caravan parks. Private players interested in investing in the caravan business are being offered incentives by the government.