Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI said, “We aim to make India amongst the top 10 adventure tourism destination in the world. Border tourism, sports tourism, adventure tourism will boost inbound tourism as well as foster India to become adventure tourism hub.

DCT Abu Dhabi is organizing a webinar titled ‘Student Experiences’ for the travel trade on September 26th at 3 pm. It will provide agents with insights about new learnings, fascinating attractions, and the rich heritage of Emirati culture. For more information, please contact jaspeet.kaur@ddppl.com, +919650196532.

Costa Cruises will be starting operations in India with the launch of their premier cruise Costa Serena, for India sailings. The cruise is also looking to extend the season until 10th January 2024, with one itinerary to Maldives-Mumbai-Cochin-Maldives-Mumbai. Alessandro De Masi, Consul General of Italy in Mumbai, also mentioned that the cruise will offer 100 per cent customisation for Indian guests. 

Online visa application platform Atlys has raised USD 12 million in a Series A round led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) and Elevation Capital. The funds raised will be used to expand the platform’s product offerings for travellers, attract customers, and further strengthen the team through talent acquisition.    

Singapore has introduced biometric immigration clearance at Changi Airport. Josephine Teo, Minister for Communications and Information, said, “Passengers departing from city-state will go through automated immigration clearance from first half of 2024.”   

Parveen Chander, Executive Vice President, Executive Vice President – Sales & Marketing, has communicated that Mumbai will see two major hotel opening this year – a 371 keys flagship Ginger at the Mumbai Airport and an eco-sensitive designed hotel Taj The Trees in Vikhroli               

Ajay Bhatt, Union Minister of State for Defence & Tourism, tweeted that “We engaged in a productive discussion with tourism officials in Port Blair”. He stated that tourism plays vital role in development of Andaman & Nicobar, we explored ways to enhance tourism sector.   

Join the Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, today, 2023, at 11:30 am for an exclusive webinar. Discover Oman’s enchanting blend of beach, hiking, culture, and nature. Dive into their captivating attractions and stand a chance to win a free trip.

India Assist teams up with Fairstreet Sports for MotoGP Bharat, to be held at Buddh International Circuit, Greater Noida from September 22-24. India Assist brings on board its emergency assistance for travel, flights, hotels, and other related services to ensure a safe and successful spectator experience for the grand event that is to be held for the first time in India. Harish Khatri, Founder and MD, India Assist, said, “We want every individual spectator to have a wonderful experience for this event. And our services provide them with immediate assistance, to make it truly hassle free. The success of any event can be ascertained that way, which is how our goals align with those of MotoGP for this race.”

Learn more about the largest cruise ship in domestic waters – Costa Serena – and its sailings ex Mumbai and Cochin in November and December 2023 at this exclusive webinar on September 21 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.