Travel Agents Federation of India’s eastern region chairman Anil Punjabi said with a lot of bookings and enquiries from people from various countries and Indian states, tourist arrivals to Kolkata and other parts of the state will be at an “all-time high” this time during Durga Puja. 

Continuing with its series of exclusive webinars to help the travel trade discover Spain, the Tourism Office of Spain – Mumbai, along with Andalucia Tourism, will conduct an exclusive one-hour webinar titled ‘Self Drive in Andalucia’ on Saturday, July 23 at 3 pm IST. Sign up today for the Spain Specialist Program (SSP) and register now to attend the webinar. The webinar will conclude with an exciting quiz on the destination and the winner will leave with a 7-day trip to Andalucia in November 2022. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Goa government has come up with a concept of co-working spaces on the beaches. The state is going to promote the “culture of #WorkationGoa” through co-working spaces to be created on the beaches, said Tourism and Information and Technology (IT) Minister Rohan Khaunte.  

Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, has said that after the cancellation of their convention in Bengaluru, Karnataka, they are now looking at Rajasthan for organising the 37th IATO Convention in December 2022.

All taxis in Goa must come on a single app so that tourists get a better experience, state tourism minister Rohan Khaunte. “We need to protect the business of existing taxi operators and also adopt technology. That is why I support the concept of getting all taxis in Goa on a common app. The state government and the sector must design a common app for the tourist taxi service,” he said. 

According to the latest poll of GBTA members, business travel is projected to reach pre-COVID 19 levels of US $1.4 trillion in revenue by 2024, business travel bookings are seeing an increase rebound month on month. However, travel managers cite staffing shortages and government policies and restrictions as having a significant impact on corporate travel programs. 

The Rajasthan Domestic Travel Mart (RDTM) slated to be held from 22 to 24 July will witness around 9,000 B2B structured meetings between buyers and sellers. These meetings will be held between buyers coming from pan-India and exhibitors. Almost 400 buyers (domestic tour operators) from across the country will also participate. Around 200 exhibitors will showcase the prowess and potential of their tourism products like hotels, resorts, amusement parks, etc.   

Located on the banks of River Beas, Manali is one of the most popular tourist destinations in India. It is known for its stunning snow-covered peaks, picturesque valleys, innumerable adventure activities, and much more. Spree Hospitality is known for its designed for the evolved, modern global traveler to India. It has satisfied million customers with its properties focusing on modern decor, a full-service, cutting-edge technology, and a deep respect for the environment. If you’re looking for the best places to stay in Manali, look no further! Come stay at Zip by Spree Hotels Avishi Greens and experience the very best that this fabled city has to offer. The resort is 2.1 Kms from Tibetan Monastery, 3 Kms from Circuit House and 39 Kms from Kullu-Manali Airport. This 4-star Spree hotel in Manali offers a wide variety of facilities and amenities to ensure that your getaway in the mountains is as comforting as can be, helping you rejuvenate your body, mind and soul. The hotel rooms are spacious and comfortable with modern amenities offering four different categories of rooms: Standard Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Room with Balcony and Executive Room. The in-house restaurant Treat serves a wide range of national and international delicacies with the panoramic view of the valley. The banquet space of this hotel can host social and corporate events seamlessly in the 1300sq. feet state of the art facility.

LINKIN Reps has been appointed the India sales, marketing, and public relations representation office for Haritha Villas+ Spa, Sri Lanka. LINKIN Reps will be responsible for driving holistic sales, trade marketing and PR Strategies in India for Haritha Villas+ Spa, Sri Lanka. “India has always been a very important market for us, not only as it is the number 1 inbound market to Sri Lanka, but also due to them being our closest regional neighbour. The long-standing friendship and support rendered to Sri Lanka by the people of India have been pivotal in supporting us in this very difficult time of unprecedented economic uncertainty as well as the global pandemic and other international shocks. Keeping this in mind, we are happy that LINKIN Reps will represent us, with their vast tourism experience and through their large network of travel agents in the country to promote our little island and Haritha Villas + Spa to the luxury travel segment in India”, said Thanuja Weerasinghe, Sales & Marketing. “India has always been a very important market for us, not only as it is the number 1 inbound market to Sri Lanka, but also due to them being our closest regional neighbour. The long-standing friendship and support rendered to Sri Lanka by the people of India have been pivotal in supporting us in this very difficult time of unprecedented economic uncertainty as well as the global pandemic and other international shocks. Keeping this in mind, we are happy that LINKIN Reps will represent us, with their vast tourism experience and through their large network of travel agents in the country to promote our little island and Haritha Villas + Spa to the luxury …

The island of Lombok, which is part of the magnificent Indonesian archipelago, (known for) is renowned for the pristine beauty of its untainted landscape, which draws travelers from all over the world. Away Lombok Mandalika and Amber Lombok Beach by Cross Collection have joined the company’s expanding portfolio on the back of a hotel management agreement (HMA) that Cross Hotels & Resorts and PT. Origin Resorts Lombok inked. The announcement brings the total number of Cross-branded boutique properties in Indonesia to six, following on from a twin-hotel management deal in the prominent tourist destination of Bali in April 2022. These include Away Bali Legian Camakila, Cross Bali Breakers, Tanadewa Resort and Spa Ubud by Cross Collection and Tanadewa Villas and Spa Nusa Dua by Cross Collection. A truly tropical haven, Away Lombok Mandalika attracts travellers with a league of its own accommodation options, including deluxe garden and pool suites adorned with organic elements and indigenous crafts. Away Lombok Mandalika, located close to Kuta, offers its guests the chance to “Escape Everyday Life” and check off a number of bucket-list items, including phenomenal surfing, breathtaking sunsets, and late-night partying. “We are honoured to partner with PT. Origin Resorts Lombok and I am excited about the continued expansion of our eco-friendly footprint on the beautiful island of Lombok. With these two magnificent resorts joining the Cross family, I am confident our strong international network will help bring a new genre of holidaymaker to Lombok. Cross Hotels & Resorts is committed to the focused expansion of our business in Indonesia. Our dedication and flexible execution are key as we continue to transform hospitality for all,” said Harry Thaliwal, Chief Executive Officer, Cross Hotels …