V Vidyavathi, Secretary Tourism emphasized on the importance of promoting Andhra Pradesh’s tourism assets like musical, arts, crafts, and gastronomic offerings. Ministry of Tourism also aims to celebrate rich culture and shed light on lesser-known spots.     

Louise Bryce, Partnerships Director, VisitBritain, from our London office said, “The Indian market one of the markets that is fueling the general recovery of the tourism to UK. A 764 million pounds spent from the market in 2022, which is forecasted to turn into billion pounds”.   

Cross Hotels & Resorts Bangkok is organising an exclusive webinar for the travel trade highlighting the offerings of the property on Tuesday, 21 November 2023 at 3pm. Get ready to win exciting prices and register to attend the webinar. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532. 

Arjun Chadha, Country Manager, India, Oman Tourism, said, “This year until September, we have surpassed pre-pandemic arrival numbers from India. We have nearly reached half a million Indian travellers visiting Oman this year, and we anticipate an even better year in 2024.”

VisitBritain’s first trade aims to display Britain as a prime destination. Destination Britain India, taking place in Delhi from 19-21 November, will gather British suppliers and 75 Indian buyers for business interactions, featuring travel partners from across Britain.

The Kerala government said that the first-ever Tourism Investors Meet (TIM) has boosted Kerala’s travel and hospitality sector during post-Covid. The meet led to investment offers worth ₹15,116.65 crore, including an MoU with Kerala Tourism and Tamara Leisure Experiences.

As per JLL, the Indian hospitality sector continued to witness YoY growth in Q3 2023. Though several hotel openings were slotted, development activity is likely to pick up in this last quarter. Out of 59 hotels comprising 4,669 rooms, 12 are conversions of existing.

Cross Hotels & Resorts has unveiled its latest triumph, an exciting hotel management agreement with PT. Grha Swahita (BIP Group) that will see Cross Paasha Bali Seminyak become part of an exclusive portfolio on 1st January 2024. Nestled at the heart of Seminyak, this gem of a property promises beachside bliss by day and an electrifying nightlife scene after sunset. Harry Thaliwal, CEO, Cross Hotels & Resorts, commented, “This momentous signing is a pivotal milestone in our continued pursuit of excellence in Indonesia, especially Bali. Seminyak is a beacon of natural beauty, and I am confident this hotel will elevate the stylish beach town to new heights. This partnership embodies the shared vision between Cross Hotels & Resorts and PT. Grha Swahita, thus I anticipate remarkable success on the horizon”. As Cross Hotels & Resorts continues to build its presence across the Asia-Pacific region, it is unwavering in its commitment to a new corporate vision, one that charts a path towards becoming ‘APAC’s Hotel Management Operator of Choice’, offering owners a revolutionary alternative to conventional chains. This signing becomes Cross Hotels & Resorts’ 8th jewel in Indonesia’s hospitality crown. Suzanna Tanojo, Principal of PT. Grha Swahita (BIP Group), extolled the partnership, affirming, “Our quest was to unearth a hotel management provider that shared our vision, and in Cross Hotels & Resorts, we’ve found the ideal ally. Cross boasts a formidable global reach, and we place our faith in their specialization. What truly sets them apart is their unwavering dedication to F&B development—a defining factor in our decision-making process.”      

Patricia Yates, CEO, VisitBritain, said, “India is one of our most important inbound visitor markets, also boasting strong airline connectivity including to regional destinations and we know there is pent up demand for travel. Working with travel trade is extremely crucial in India”.

Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has allocated 1.5 cr for land based activities and 1cr for training with an aim to promote Tehri as paragliding capital of the world and not just India, says, Ashwin Pundir, Additional CEO (adventure), Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board”