Meena Bhatia, Vice President & General Manager Le Meridien New Delhi, said, “Delhi is becoming one of the most sought-after international global destinations for MICE, especially after the launch of Bharat Mandapam and the upcoming Dwarka Convention Center, along with the existing Noida Convention Center. With these convention centers, it is set to become a tri-city convention hub in the near future.”

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, MOT, said, “Accommodation is one of the essential features for the development and growth of a destination. We are working with the tourism and hospitality industry on investment promotions and encouraging investments in destinations with enormous potential.”

Sheetal Munshaw, Director – Atout France India, reveals that India is within the top 15 source markets for France. According to Oxford Economics, an estimated 4,96,000 Indian visitors are expected to visit France in 2023. With the Rugby World Cup will further help in positioning France as a preferred destination.

Lt.Colonel Dr. Ghalib Abdullah Hassan Al Majed Al Marri, Director of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence reiterated, “The new visa issuance application which process all the entry permits through AI solutions within 3 to 10 minutes with this new system. Travel agents apply through the smart portal, the main AI system  is comparison of pictures which is a new solution which expedite the process.

Cross Hotels & Resorts proudly announces the multitude of awards received by Away Chiang Mai Thapae, highlighting its unwavering commitment to sustainability. As an organization with a strong focus on green and sustainable practices, Cross Hotels & Resorts recognizes and commends Away Chiang Mai Thapae for leading the way in sustainable hotel operations.  The efforts of Away Chiang Mai Thapae have not gone unnoticed, as the hotel has received numerous accolades and recognition in the industry. Most notably, the retreat has been awarded a prestigious 5-star rating by the Sustainable Tourism Acceleration Rating (STAR) system, administered by the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). This rating recognizes the hotel’s dedication to health safety standards and its contribution to creating a valuable and sustainable image of Thai tourism.  In addition, Away Chiang Mai Thapae has been listed and certified by the TAT CF Hotels platform, further confirming its commitment to reducing carbon dioxide emissions. This recognition highlights the hotel’s efforts in minimizing its environmental impact and actively participating in sustainable practices.  The hotel’s dedication to sustainable practices is further exemplified by its gold-level Green Hotel Award from the Department of Climate Change and Environment in Thailand. This esteemed award acknowledges Away Chiang Mai Thapae’s commitment to resource and energy efficiency, pollution control, and active engagement in local arts, culture, and community development.   

ITA Airways launched the 2023-2024 winter season at the TTG Travel Experience International Tourism Fair in Rimini during a press conference presented by Andrea Benassi, General Manager ITA Airways, and Emiliana Limosani, Chief Commercial Officer ITA Airways and CEO Volare “This is my first time at TTG Travel Experience, and I’m honored to be here today at this annual event where tourism operators gather to build the upcoming seasons – said Andrea Benassi, ITA Airways General Manager – ITA Airways wants to be the reference national carrier for the mobility of Italians by ensuring quality connectivity at both domestic and international level, with a particular focus on the intercontinental segment. Since the start of our operations, our goal is to be an efficient, innovative carrier, representing Italy worldwide, – added the General Manager – our passengers should immediately feel at home and experience Italy even before landing”. Emiliana Limosani presented the major news for the 2023-2024 winter season, which will offer 52 destinations, including 17 domestic, 23 international, and 12 intercontinental. Two new intercontinental routes, Rio de Janeiro and Malè (Maldives), will be added to the flights already operated to New York, Boston, Miami, Los Angeles, Sao Paulo, Buenos Aires, Tokyo, and New Delhi. We are very proud of the excellent commercial results achieved this year, which surpassed our forecasts. These were achieved thanks to the constant work carried out and the support of the trade segment, which were crucial elements for us since the start of our operations – said Emiliana Limosani, Chief Commercial Officer ITA Airways and CEO Volare. From January 2023 to date, we have carried 11 million passengers, 55 percent more versus the same period in 2022, with an average load factor of 80 percent, namely 7.5 percentage points higher versus the same time frame in 2022, with an increase …

InfoComm India Summit 2023, the educational platform of InfoComm India, is happening from 25 to 27 October 2023 at the event’s new venue – Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. There are more than 40 free-to-attend learning sessions at InfoComm India Summit, divided into four specialized tracks, each tailored to meet the needs of different industry players as well as vertical-market organisational leaders and decision-makers. Summit attendees can thus look forward to hear from renowned experts who will offer comprehensive and meaningful insights into technological advancements, current challenges, and to spark ideas on how adaptive companies and organisations can outrun disruption.  AV Leaders Connect is an exclusive half-day program on show opening day for the AV industry’s C-suite and directorate-level leaders. The program provides them with valuable insights into emerging technology trends and disruptions, enabling them to identify growth opportunities.   The program will feature a welcome address by InfoCommAsia Executive Director, June Ko; a keynote presentation on “Harnessing Disruptive Technologies for AV Innovation” by Dave Labuskes, CEO of AVIXA; and a panel discussion, moderated by Mradul Sharma, Managing Director of 3CDN Workplace, on “Evolving Expectations and Requirements in the AV Market”. Panel members include Abhimanyu Gupta, Managing Director of Actis Technologies; Shankar Jadhav, Managing Director, Investments and Head Strategy of Bombay Stock Exchange; and Trupti Shah, Head – Collaboration of Mahindra & Mahindra Limited.  AVIXA Seminars – designed and delivered by leading AV system integrators and consultants – support the AV community in enhancing their technical expertise, and foster the development of future AV leaders. This year’s program covers four solution areas: Conferencing & Collaboration, Learning Solutions, Digital Signage, Security & Control. It is the first time at InfoComm India …

InfoComm India Summit, which is happening from 25th-27th October in Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai. It will have 40 free-to-attend learning sessions divided into four specialised tracks to meet needs of different industry players.   

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism & Culture, “We are collaborating with MoCA & other ministers for ‘whole-of-government approach’, with an aim to result in operationalization of tourism routes and facilitating easier access to iconic sites   

Tamil Nadu announces its first tourism policy to grant industry status to the sector and attract ₹20,000 cr investment. It will benefit tourism projects and stakeholders, leading to increased employment opportunities and training, according to TamilNadu Travel Mart Society.