5th OTOAI Convention which was held at Sarova Stanley, Nairobi, Kenya, from 24th-27th Nov. “150 members were present in the convention and we are happy about receiving positive response from the members who went for fam trips and sightseeing,” said Riaz Munshi, President, OTOAI.

According to siftings and evaluations of TheKredible, among the top five OTAs, MakeMyTrip is leading the chart in terms of operating revenue, witnessing a 95 per cent surge to ₹4,863 crore in FY23 from ₹2,492 crore in FY22.

According to VisitBritain’s statement, visitors from India spent a record £764 million in the UK in 2022, exceeding 2019 levels by 2%. This growth has continued in to 2023, making it one of the UK’s fastest and largest growing source tourism markets.

The Global Quarterly Trend Report by FCM Consulting listed a major aviation takeaway for Q3-2023, which is that fuel, cost recovery, sustainability and fleet upgrades will continue to impact the airlines. 3 per cent -7 per cent rise in fares is predicted by the report.

How India Travels 2023 report by Booking.com reveals that around 29% of Indians travelled for more than 25 days in 2022 for leisure, which is highest than large markets like China (25%), Australia & UK (24%),  France & Germany (23%), followed by USA & Brazil (15%).

V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism, during her brief address at the International Tourism Mart held in Shillong, pointed out, “Development of tourism in the northeast should take into the account the sensitive ecosystem of the region.”

Ovolo Hotels Hong Kong is organizing an exclusive webinar for the travel trade. Join the webinar to explore the offerings of the property on Friday, 24 November 2023 at 3pm (IST). Get ready for a blast! Kindly register to attend the webinar. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532 for more info.

According to recently released report by Future Market Insights, India’s faith-based tourism market value is $1.02 billion in 2023, accounts for 6% to 11% of India’s overall tourism market, it is projected to grow by 16% from 2023 to 2033,

After the long wait, Ovolo Hotels is excited to announce the complete launch of MAMAKA by Ovolo, the first urban resort in Bali which brings good vibrations back to the Kuta-Legian area; this marks the first Ovolo property in Indonesia and the first outside of Hong Kong and Australia. “Kuta is definitely in need of something new and fresh to attract more modern and lifestyle-oriented visitors to the area through vibrant colors, design, and a focus on details,” Ara Design said. They also added, “We are very honored to work with Ovolo Group to help develop MAMAKA in Bali and deliver an innovative and inspiring design to the Kuta neighborhood.” MAMAKA by Ovolo’s design concept is wonderfully created by Ara Design, taking the Ovolo DNA. Enriched with Balinese spirit by incorporating vibrant colors and natural elements, combined with sun rays to create an exhilaratingly simple yet warm atmosphere. The eclectically designed urban resort is perfectly located in the lively Kuta-Legian neighborhood, specifically on the famous Kuta beachfront. Listed as the best sunset spot on the island, featuring entertainment destinations and shopping centers, and last but not least, Kuta beach’s renowned surf break. “We can’t wait to welcome back our guests and deliver the mind-blowing and unique experience in the Ovolo way,” said Joel Bartlett, General Manager of MAMAKA by Ovolo. He also added, “MAMAKA’s perfect location on Kuta Beach brings a much-needed revamp to the area and we are here to bring back the good vibrations.” MAMAKA’s location on Kuta Beach is very well-known to surfers, with its long stretch of golden sand and amazing sunsets. MAMAKA by Ovolo has proudly teamed up with Rip Curl School of Surf to …

The objective of the Sales Mission by Sultanate of Oman’s Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, was to raise awareness within the trade, inspiring them to promote the Sultanate of Oman as a leisure destination to their clientele.