India takes the top spot as the most beautiful travel destination, with more than 219 million posts dedicated to the country. The new study, conducted by travel experts at Titan Travel, has analyzed Instagram data to reveal the most beautiful countries in the world.

Ministry of Civil Aviation has tweeted, “Incredible growth in the northeastern States airports from just 9 in 2014 to an impressive 17 now, nearly doubling in just 9 years. Enhanced regional connectivity and accessibility, opening new horizons for the region.”

Jyotiraditya Scindia, Union Minister of Civil Aviation, has said, “115 AAI airports will be carbon neutral by 2024-2025 including upcoming 6 more airports (Jaipur, Lucknow, Trivandrum, Guwahati, Ahmedabad and Mangalore). Airlines must take voluntary measures.”

K.B Kachru, Vice President, Hotel Association of India & Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South-Asia, Radisson Hotel Group said that, “Investments into tourism and hospitality sector will be some of the obvious and immediate gains for hospitality sector.

IndiGo is strengthening its international network with the launch of new codeshare connections via Istanbul to USA. This strategic expansion opens up world of possibilities for Indian travelers, allowing seamless access to New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington, effective from June 15 2023, through its codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines. These new connections mark an important milestone, with Indigo’s entry into a new continent, reinforcing its commitment to enhancing international connectivity from India. Vinay Malhotra, Head of Global Sales, IndiGo, expressing excitement, “We are thrilled to expand our codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, for the first time across the Atlantic to the USA. New York, Boston, Chicago, and Washington are renowned for their cultural significance, iconic landmarks, and vibrant lifestyles. By offering seamless travel experiences at affordable fares, we aim to create more opportunities for Indian travelers to discover and connect with these exceptional destinations”. He also explained how this connection will not only support burgeoning trade and commerce between countries but also offer increased option to students and tourists alike. He said, “This expansion reinforces our vision to strengthen international reach while offering on-time performance, and hassle-free service across our unparalleled network”. IndiGo passengers will gain access to a multitude of destinations across the United States, including New York, the bustling metropolis that never sleeps; Boston, the historical hub of academic excellence and cultural heritage; Chicago, the vibrant city known for its architecture and deep-dish pizza; and Virginia, where the Dulles International Airport serves as a gateway to the captivating Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. Whether it’s strolling through Central Park in New York, exploring the Freedom Trail in Boston, marveling at the Cloud Gate sculpture in Chicago, or visiting …

Tourism New Zealand will bring together three convention bureau experts from the cities of Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown live on 14th June at 11am. They will help attendees learn more about the MICE offerings in New Zealand. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532 to register.

ITA Airways and Turkish Airlines jointly declares the commencement of codeshare partnership that will be effective within July 2023. The signed agreement between the two flag carriers will be offering flexibility in terms of flight choices for customers of both airlines between Italy and Türkiye. Through this codeshare partnership, ITA Airways’ marketing flight numbers will be placed on Turkish Airlines’ flights between Rome and Istanbul; and Turkish Airlines will place its marketing numbers on 9 destinations of ITA Airways within Italy from Rome, including Brindisi, Bari, Catania, Florence, Genoa, Palermo, Lamezia Terme, Turin and Trieste. Mr. Bilal Ekşi, CEO, Turkish Airlines, said “Rome and Istanbul have always been exceptional cities to attract and connect people. I firmly believe this codeshare agreement between Turkish Airlines and ITA Airways will be developing the existing network with even more destinations and foster cooperation and traffic between two countries with high potential”. He also informed how this partnership is a way to generate positive energy for tourism, expand Turkish Airlines’ reach and enhance customer benefits. Fabio Lazzerini, CEO and General Manager, ITA Airways, “With the codeshare partnership with Turkish Airlines, ITA Airways’ commercial strategy of growth makes a step forward, together with the existing partnerships with the world’s leading carriers”. “This partnership opens up a privileged access route to Istanbul, one of the most fascinating and historically rich cities in the world for all ITA Airways passengers. This agreement represents the Company’s 32nd codeshare: an excellent result we have achieved in less than two years”, he added.

Amit Kashyap, Director, Tourism, Himachal Pradesh, has said, “This year till may end we have received 72 lakh tourists and by June end we are expecting a huge footfall. In the recent weekend we had a good footfall.” The rise in numbers comes as a result of heat wave in the plains

Vinay Dube, CEO, Akasa Air, has said that India has one of the best airfare regimes in the world. “The airfares on an average in India are the most customer friendly in the world in any kind of sizeable aviation economy. However, gouging is not a good thing and shouldn’t happen.”

Rakesh Verma, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, has remarked in a recent tweet that Rakesh Vermais one of the key strategic pillars of National Strategy for Sustainable Tourism formulated by Ministry of Tourism to mainstream sustainability into tourism sector.