Learn more Costa Serena and its sailings ex–Mumbai & Cochin in November and December 2023 at this exclusive webinar today at 3pm. It will highlight specially curated itineraries for a truly international experience with an Indian touch. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532. 

Learn more Costa Serena and its sailings ex–Mumbai & Cochin in November and December 2023 at this exclusive webinar today at 3pm. It will highlight specially curated itineraries for a truly international experience with an Indian touch. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Atmosphere Core reveals ambitious expansion plan in India with proposed launch of 25 properties in India by 2025, with the inauguration of 8 hotels and resorts within 2 brands.

ITA Airways was awarded the prestigious title of “Best travel inclusion initiative of the year” in the Business Travel category during the awards ceremony of the EMA – European Mission Awards. This year in its second edition, the event took place at the Teatro della Pergola in Florence. Carla Catuogno, Regional Manager Europe, and Gianluca Della Torre, Head of Business Sales Italy, from the ITA Airways Commercial team, led by Emiliana Limosani, ITA Airways’ Chief Commercial Officer and CEO Volare, received the award at the ceremony. We are very proud to receive this European recognition from the Business Travel community. This is a further confirmation of our teams’ commitment at the international level. This award encourages us to continue investing in business travel, a strategic segment for ITA Airways”. Receiving this important award confirms that we are moving in the right direction. It is a further incentive to continue to improve, investing knowledge and skills in first class services and initiatives aimed at increasingly enhancing and simplifying the experience on board our aircrafts – said Giovanna Di Vito Chief Program Office, ESG & Customer Operations – ITA Airways was born with the aim of guaranteeing its customers a unique travel experience, paying attention to the needs of each and every one. We strongly believe in the value of inclusion and work to develop universal access to air travel.”  

Hotelivate’s current report titled ‘The 2023 Indian Hospitality Trends & Opportunities Report’ claims that in 2023-24, nationwide occupancy is anticipated to range between 68-70% with the nationwide rates likely crossing ₹7,500.  

The market for India’s outbound tourism is on upward trajectory and shows an impressive rise. Gajesh Girdhar, Chairman, NIMA, mentioned, “The market is set to reach $15 bn in 2023, with anticipated 11.4% CAGR by 2032. The growth is driven by Indians especially millennial”.   

Praveen Chander Kumar, Exec VP, Sales and marketing, said, “IHCL will inaugurate Taj Guras KutirResort & Spa, and Ginger Hotel in Gangtok, in October this year, as part of expanding our hotel presence in the Northeast of India.

A new wax figure is on the way to Madame Tussauds Dubai later this year, and this news is a red-carpet showstopper! Madame Tussauds Dubai has announced the upcoming reveal of wax figure of Allu Arjun, a popular South Indian actor. Allu Arjun, on getting the news that he had been selected for a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Dubai,  said, “I visited Madame Tussauds in Los Angeles and was blown away by the experience! I can’t believe that now I’ll have a wax figure, I never would have believed it!” Sanaz Kollsrud, General Manager of Madame Tussauds Dubai said,” Allu Arjun is without a doubt the biggest actor from the south of India. What better way to mark his incredible success than by giving the fans what they want – his first ever wax figure! Our artists have been working with the actor on his likeness and we can’t wait to unveil the figure later this year!” A ’sitting’, that is a meeting between the celebrity and the artists at Madame Tussauds, took place in Dubai earlier this year. Over 200 measurements were taken, being the normal, detailed process needed to create one of the amazing wax figures. This legendary Indian actor is known as the ‘King of Dance’ and hails from the south of India. His figure will wear an iconic red jacket which he wore in the iconic boardroom dance scene of his movie Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Known for his dynamic performances and unparalleled dance moves, Allu Arjun has captured the hearts of millions of fans across the world, making him the perfect addition to the iconic Madame Tussauds Museum.  

Datuk Musa, Deputy Director General of Promotion, Malaysia said, “We are exploring opportunities in tier II & III cities in India to enhance traffic both into Malaysia and India. Malaysia has always been a popular destination for Indian travellers particularly for pilgrimage or leisure holidays

Manisha Saxena, Director General, Tourism, Government of India, said, “I believe that on social media, as well as all the platforms and across all travel fairs,will be able to sell India and market India’s experiences like never before.”