48% of Indians will be allocating an increased budget for their travel in the coming year, and 37% will be increasing the duration of the trip, to embark on extraordinary adventures and make the most of every opportunity.

Balli attracts millions of international visitors each year. The Beach-dotted Island will impose $13.30 fee on travellers wanting to visit ‘Island of Gods’ in order to bolster and safeguard its coffers and preserve its culture and tropical beauty beginning next year.

Oman to host roadshows in Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata and Mumbai starting from 24th to 31st July with an aim to bolster ties between Oman and India, and foster understanding of Oman’s rich heritage and warm hospitality, breathtaking landscapes. It will give chance to Indian travel professionals to explore the diverse experiences of Oman

Cross Hotels & Resorts, a leading hospitality brand, proudly declares Buzz Travel Marketing, India, as one of the recipients of the prestigious GSA of the Year Award for 2023. The award ceremony took place simultaneously with the recently concluded Bali & Beyond Travel Fair 2023 (BBTF), where industry professionals from around the world gathered to celebrate excellence in tourism Travel Loop Representation from Australia and New Zealand, alongside Red Tree Representation, the United Kingdom, also received special mentions for their exceptional contributions throughout. The recognition serves as a testament to their outstanding achievements and dedication to promote Cross Hotels & Resorts globally. Paul Wilson, Executive Vice President, Cross Hotels & Resorts expressing his gratitude said, “It was  special days for Cross Hotels & Resorts, culminating in our appreciation night for our dedicated sales representatives. This event was a heartfelt acknowledgement of the invaluable contributions made by our agents on the ground”. Through their unwavering efforts and strong relationships in their home countries, they have propelled Cross Hotels & Resorts to new heights. We extend our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of them, he furthermore added. Sandeep Raghav, Director of Business Development, Cross Hotels & Resorts India office, shared, “We are extremely happy to see strong business growth and brand awareness for Cross Hotels & Resorts across India”. With the recognition of Buzz Travel Marketing and other esteemed awardees, the brand reinforces its position as a leader global tourism industry.

Given a surge in demand towards traveling, ACKO travel index 2023 revealed, approximately 71 per cent of Indian travellers are ready to spend Rs 1–6 lakh on their international trips, while domestic travellers would like to spend up to Rs 1 lakh

The new team of TAFI Northern India Chapter, which will serve for a term of two years from 2023 to 2025, consists of Khushvinder Sarna as Chairman, Dinesh Kumar as Secretary, Rajiv Agarwal as Treasurer, and Naveen Gupta and Charu Arora as Committee Members.

Skyscanner report revealed, around 75% Indians said that they are willing to increase their travel budget to experience live cricket matches. With the upcoming 2023 Cricket World Cup, there is already a 46% spike in searches from within India to Ahmedabad, one of the host cities, for October this year.

In 2022, India experienced a significant number of Schengen visa application rejections, with 121,188 applicants denied, resulting in an 18% rejection rate and an estimated loss of approximately Rs 87 crore due to the rejected applications as per Schengen Statistics.

ATOAI Seminar & Adventure Tourism Roadshow scheduled to take place on 13th July in Mumbai. This eagerly awaited event promises to be great chance for adventure enthusiasts, travel professionals, and industry stakeholders from India, to come together, exchange knowledge, and develop connections within the adventure tourism sector. Offering an ideal platform for participants to share best practices, learn from industry experts, and explore different world of adventure travel altogether. With intend of enhancing skills in selling products, attendees will have the chance to attend interactive sessions dedicated for best practices and effective sales techniques. These sessions will provide valuable insights in marketing and selling experiences, enabling participants to reach new heights in their business ventures. Certified First Aid, CPR & Wilderness Responder & Responsible Adventure Travel course is a two-day program of 16 hours. It is certified course aimed at providing participants with the necessary skills to respond to emergency situations in the wilderness. 30 participants were certified. Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI, expressing his excitement, said, “We are excited to bring together adventure travel enthusiasts, industry professionals, and stakeholders at the ATOAI Seminar & Adventure Tourism Roadshow. This event aims to promote best practices, provide valuable insights, and facilitate networking opportunities within the adventure tourism community”. “We look forward to creating a platform that encourages the growth of adventure tourism in India and showcases the incredible adventures our country has to offer,” he furthermore added. Key Highlights Chance to meet authentic sellers of adventure products. With range of exhibitors showcasing their offerings, attendees will gain first-hand knowledge of the thrilling adventure tourism experiences available in India. Adventure Sports Cover 360 is ATOAI Adventure Insurance and Rescue Partner for these regional …

LOT Polish Airlines will add Rome Fiumicino to its global route network from Warsaw Chopin Airport from 30 October 2023. India-originating passengers can fly with LOT Polish Airlines from Delhi and Mumbai to Warsaw and then, after a short stopover, conveniently continue to their onward destination in the Eternal City of Rome. The new daily flights connect Warsaw Chopin Airport with Rome Fiumicino (FCO). Passengers from Mumbai (Sundays and Wednesdays) and Delhi (Fridays) can for example seamlessly connect in Warsaw On the other days of the week, LOT Polish Airlines departs Warsaw at 7:15h in the morning, arriving in Rome at 9:25h local time, hence ideal for those guests with a stopover in Poland. All flights are operated with modern, fuel-efficient Boeing 737MAX8 aircraft. LOT Boeing 737MAX8 aircrafts include 186 seats in a two-cabin configuration (LOT Business Class and LOT Economy Class) including complimentary on-board service in Economy Class. The Boeing 737MAX8 cabin features the Boeing Sky Interior concept with ergonomically designed seats, eye-friendly lighting, and spacious luggage compartments. Amit Ray, Director India, DACH markets and Italy, and Head of Global Corporate and Strategic Sales at LOT Polish Airlines: “We are delighted to add the new service from Warsaw to Rome to our global network and thus offering our guests from India a completely new Star Alliance travel option with us”. “The close business relations between Italy and India needed more capacity for the Indian outbound market and Rome has always been a key leisure destination, ” he added.