Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, is organising exclusive webinar to help attendees learn more about beautiful city of Salalah in Oman, on 28 June 2023 at 11:30 am. Register to get chance to win free trip to Oman. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com, 9650196532.  

WTTC’s Economic Impact Research 2023 reveals India’s travel & tourism sector is recovering &  touching pre-pandemic levels. Int’l visitor spend in India will reach more than ₹2 trillion with domestic visitor spend forecasted to reach ₹ 12.6 trillion.

ITA Airways launched the new, direct Washington – Rome roundtrip flight, which will be initially operated with five weekly flights, and will become daily from August 1 to cover the high season. The monographic exhibition “Imagining the Future: Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius,” hosted by “Confindustria,” the Association of Italian Industry, for the inaugural event of its new headquarters in Washington, presents ITA Airways as Official Carrier. The project developed in joint partnership with Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana was presented on June 20, 203, during an international press conference held at the Martin Luther King JR Memorial Library Auditorium, Washington D.C As an expert in the handling of sensitive consignments, the exceptional operation of this piece of art was carried out by ITA Airways. In addition to the transportation under strict security measures, the critical stages of palletizing, custody and transfer were carried out in a temperature controlled environment to meet requirements to ensure the preservation of this unique artwork. Emiliana Limosani, Chief Commercial Officer of ITA Airways and CEO of Volare expressed how it is an honor for ITA Airways to serve as worldwide ambassador Made in Italy.  On behalf of ITA Airways, she committed, “representing and showcasing the best of Italian Excellence by helping to export the style and image of Italy, internationally recognised as the cradle of culture and art. In light of this natural inclination and mission of ours, we are proud to have been chosen by Confindustria as the Official Carrier of the event held to mark the opening of their new office in Washington”. Washington is a much-desired destination, for both leisure and business travellers, thanks to the presence of …

NTB commence series of roadshows in India, displaying diversity and beautiful country. The roadshow took place in six major cities of South and West India, aiming to strengthen the cordial relations between India and Nepal. Buzz Travel Marketing was appointed by NTB to organize the roadshows across India. South India Sales Mission started roadshows in Kochi on 7 June 2023, followed by Coimbatore on 9 June, and Madurai on 12 June. NTB officials attended these events accompanied by Destination Management Companies (DMCs) from Nepal. The roadshows in the South Zone will provide an opportunity for travel professionals, including tour operators, travel agents, and media representatives, to explore the huge tourism offerings of Nepal. The West India Sales Mission started in Ahmedabad on 14 June, followed by Vadodara on 16 June, and concluded in Surat on 19 June. Representatives of 15 private organizations from Nepal also attended the events. The roadshows held in the West Zone to focus on fostering fruitful collaborations between Indian and Nepalese travel professionals, along with developing and nurturing cultural, natural, and adventure treasures of Nepal. Attendees had interactive presentations, connecting opportunities, and discussions on trends and developments in the Nepalese tourism industry. Laxman Gautam, Marketing Head, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department, NTB was excited to bring the roadshow to India and promoting the beauty of Nepal hospitality. Srijana Nepali, Officer, South Asia Unit, Tourism Marketing and Promotion Department commented, “Roadshows provide an excellent platform for travel industry professionals in India to discover the incredible experiences Nepal has to offer. We believe strengthening our bond with the Indian market will lead to growth of tourism between both the countries. 

After qualification procedure conducted by Supervisory Board of the Company, Michał Fijoł  was appointed as President of Management Board of LOT Polish Airlines. The new President had been a Member of the Management Board for Commercial Affairs since 7 years Fijol thanked Supervisory Board for trusting him with this position. He said, “I do believe that my experience and cooperation with professional and passionate team of LOT Polish Airlines will bring nothing but good results and strengthen the position of the National Carrier not only on the Polish market but also on foreign markets of crucial importance to us.” Michał Fijoł has been associated with LOT Polish Airlines since January 2016 – first as the Management Board Representative for Commercial Affairs, and back in March 2017 he took the position of Member of the Management Board for Commercial Affairs.  

FCM Consulting along with CAPA & Envest Global, to unveil a new approach for clients to address their environmental issues when planning business travel in order to empower clients. Over 5,000 global businesses have signed up for the Science Based Targets initiative. Committed to taking initiatives for climate action & environmental impact alongside traditional financial priorities whilst making travel decisions. Glenn Thorsen, Sustainability Lead, FCM Consulting, believes that TMCs can provide deeper and more accurate analysis on travel impact with measurable benefits. He said, “As sustainability has risen to top of agenda, our business is step ahead in the evolution of emissions measurement”. Marco Navarria, Corporate Travel Community, Global Content & Marketing Director, CAPA said that CAPA and Envest Global remain committed to provide objective, data-driven assessment of  environmental sustainability performance of the world’s largest airlines, and being the single source of truth for key industry stakeholders. As companies become more sharp sustainability related issues. FCM’s team of experts have devised an industry-first service and also insights from CAPA-Envest Airline Sustainability Benchmarking Report.

Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said, ” I believe this is a historic day. IndiGo has placed an order for 500 aircraft, this is more than 25 per cent than our fleet in 2013-14. This shows that there is immense potential in Civil Aviation sector of India”.

Samar Chokshi, Country Manager, Destination New South Wales said during a media briefing event said, India is the fastest recovering market for New South Wales and is only 14.9% behind pre-Covid numbers. India accounted for 6.3% of visitations to the destination.

Ministry of Tourism, signed MoU with Airbnb to promote India as the most sought-after tourism destination. Under the MoU, Airbnb will launch a dedicated ‘Soul of India’ microsite for the global audience showcasing India’s rich culture and built heritage.

Sharing association update, Ajay Prakash, President, TAFI says, “All chapters need to finish their elections before July 15, 2023 because this is the election year for TAFI. Before September 13, 2023 we are required to complete our national elections as well.”