In financial year 2021, the foreign direct investment equity inflow to the hotel and tourism industry in India was approximately 369 million U.S. dollars. This was a share of 2.21 percent of the FDI equity inflows into the service sector, revealed Statista.

Ajay Bhatt, Minister of State, Tourism, has said that tourism has a huge potential in the country. “We have endeavored to ensure that the tourists get the best facilities and infrastructure while they tour the country. Whenever we get a request regarding facilities, etc. from a concerned department, we ensure it is disposed of at the earliest. The police personnel are also sensitised to deal with the tourists,” he said.

Ministry of Tourism has shared that in line with the requests from stakeholders, they have decided that separate authorization letter for adventure tours can be issued to the existing approved tour operators who have already submitted all the additional documents related to adventure tours.

Jyotiraditya Scindia met Roger Cook, Deputy Premier of Western Australia & Minister of Trade, State Development & Tourism, along with the Australian delegation. “We discussed furthering direct flight connectivity btw the two countries. Also, glad to learn about our shared interest in infusing environmental sustainability in the aviation & steel production sectors,” he shared in a tweet.

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) expects 4 to 6 million International Visitor Arrivals (IVAs) for 2022, revealed STB in its tourism performance numbers for the first half of 2022 and expectation for full year. Indonesia (282,000), India (219,000), Malaysia (139,000), Australia (125,000) and Philippines (81,000) were Singapore’s top five international visitor-generating markets.

PATA India has launched the First ever PATA India Tourism Impact Contest. The contest aims to bring into focus, what industry stakeholders feel, impacts their business growth, development and future outlook. Participants have to prioritise issues impacting their business and share one new and innovative BIG Difference IDEA. Three winners will get cash prizes, up to Rs. 25, 000/-. The contest closes on 15th August 2022.

Telangana government is working to develop popular irrigation projects into tourist spots, including Konda Pochamma, Kaleshwaram, Karivena and Basavapur in Yadadri, revealed V Srinivas Goud, Tourism Minister, State of Telangana. The Minister was speaking after launching the Travel and Tourism Fair (TTF) at HICC in Madhapur here on Tuesday. Goud said Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao has accorded top priority to tourism development and has specifically instructed the tourism officials to develop tourist spots at different reservoirs across the State, he said.

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) expressed concern that a premature return to pre-pandemic slot use rules in the EU this winter risks continuing disruption to passengers. The European Commission has announced it intends to return to the longstanding 80-20 slot use rule, which requires airlines to operate at least 80% of every planned slot sequence. Global slot rules are an effective system for managing access to and the use of scarce capacity at airports. The system has stood the test of time and while airlines are keen to restart services, the failure of several key airports to accommodate demand, coupled with increasing air traffic control delays, means a premature return to the 80-20 rule could lead to further passenger disruption. The evidence so far this summer has not been encouraging. Airports had the 2022 summer season schedules and final slot holdings in January and didn’t evaluate how to manage this in time. Airports declaring that full capacity is available and then requiring airlines to make cuts this summer shows the system is not ready for reviving “normal” slot use this winter season (which begins at end of October). “The chaos we have seen at certain airports this summer has occurred with a slot use threshold of 64%. We are worried that airports will not be ready in time to service an 80% threshold by the end of October. It is essential the Member States and Parliament adjust the Commission’s proposal to a realistic level and permit flexibility to the slot use rules. Airports are equal partners in the slot process, let them demonstrate their ability to declare and manage their capacity accurately and competently and then restore the slot …

The National Tourism and Transport Cooperative Federation Ltd (NFTC) is set to launch a new transport service ‘Sahakar Taxi’ on the lines of Ola and Uber. The service is aimed at generating lakhs of jobs. The NFTC will also start a courier service through travel and tourism as well as cooperative courier service with the transport depots of the states, a statement by NFTC stated. The NFTC has launched a new central board office and a YouTube channel in Delhi-NCR (National Capital Region). This new set-up was inaugurated by D N Thakur, national president of RSS’s Prakalp Sahakar Bharati. NFTC chairman V V P Nair said in the statement, “Today, through the National Tourism and Transport Cooperative we are going to provide employment to lakhs of people in the next one year like Ola and Uber.” Nair said that the cooperative is going to start a transport service on indigenous model, which will be available at much cheaper and concessional rates compared to foreign transport service providers. “The special thing in this will be that the drivers will get maximum benefit. A major part of the income will go to the drivers. People associated with this service like drivers, mechanics, all those with insurance will be benefited,” he stated.

Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is delighted to announce the opening of Radisson Resort Goa Baga strengthening its presence in India’s vibrant beach city of Goa. Located in the heart of North Goa, travelers and locals can find their balance in this newly opened resort that flows with relaxing natural spaces, thoughtful architecture, and details. Strategically situated just 800 meters from the famous Baga Beach and 39 kilometers from Dabolim Airport, Radisson Resort Goa Baga is a favorable destination for leisure and business travelers. Guests have a multitude of attractions within proximity, including the upbeat Saturday Night Market, top nightclubs, and a selection of popular beaches like Baga and Calangute. The property also offers easy access to places of worship, world heritage, and historic sites like Chapora Fort and Fort Aguada. The resort’s activity desk is equipped to help guests organize outdoor adventure activities, water sports, old city tours, and more. Boasting contemporary and modern-day architecture, Radisson Resort Goa Baga features multiple categories of aesthetically and spaciously designed rooms, including superior rooms, premium rooms with pool and balcony views, junior suites with pool and balcony views, and suites with terrace. The hotel also offers 24/7 in-room dining, free Wi-Fi and is well-equipped with facilities like a restaurant, bar, swimming pool, fitness center, and spa.