India generated an income of $7.4 billion through medical tourism over the last decade, and the figure is expected to rise to $43.5 billion in the next 10 years, officials said. The health sector in India has seen many private investments in the past five years

V. Vidyavathi, Secretary, Tourism, said, “The MOT, in partnership with UNEP and UNWTO,  is organizing a side event ‘Towards a circular economy of plastics in tourism – the Global Tourism Plastics Initiative’ to create an awareness on plastic pollution & sustainability.

Vistara aims to increase its fleet by 10 airplanes and recruit over 1,000 employees this fiscal year. The airline has halted its US expansion plans and is poised for a merger with Air India. Vistara currently operates 61 aircraft with a staff of over 5,200.

Sheetal Munshaw – Director, Atout France India informed, “It’s the first time that we have launched France Connoisseur e-learning program. that is a collaboration and which has originated at our headquarters.  This is our first worldwide initiative. We started with eight long-haul markets and India is one of the pilot projects. ”

Tourism New Zealand will bring together three convention bureau experts from Auckland and Queenstown live today at 11am. They will help attendees learn about the MICE offerings in New Zealand. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com.

In view of the growing potential of Cruise Tourism and the vast opportunities that it presents, Ministry of Tourism is organizing side events on Cruise Tourism on the sidelines of the fourth G20 Tourism Working Group meeting at Goa from 19-20 June 2023

An IATA report revealed, India has the right vision and well-timed strategy for the aviation sector and its still a long way to go, especially with good economic growth and high population, but it should also be ensured that the positive impact is not curtailed by too many taxes.

Barun Gupta, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hyatt Regency, Delhi,  said that travel trade is an integral part for them. “In terms of our customer relationships, they are one of the biggest contributors in terms of our revenue, I believe 2024 will be a great year for inbound,” he added.

Naveen Kundu, Managing Director, EbixCash, said, “With all the macro-economic indicators, ongoing infrastructure development, and the government’s vision will position India as an ideal and forefront M!CE destination for businesses all over the world soon.”  

V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, held a review meeting with the senior officers of the MOT on 12th June to address and discuss the usage of PM Gati Shakti Mission for the overall development of the tourism sector in the country