Auxilia Networks has been appointed as India representatives for ETOA – European Tourism Association, Europe’s premier tourism association for the promotion of European destinations and experiences. With over 1,100 members from global brands to independent small businesses, serving 63 origin markets, ETOA is a powerful platform with a strong voice to enable a sustainable business environment for the development and growth of both European tourism and tourism entities in other markets around the world who do business in Europe.

In a strategic partnership, ClickMyCruise join hands with Explora Journeys, the luxury cruise line division of MSC Cruises. Nalini Gupta, Managing Director, ClickMyCruise, said, “This partnership is a significant step in our mission to provide curated, world-class travel experiences for Indian luxury cruise enthusiasts.”

Thomas Cook India has expanded its network in Bengaluru with the introduction of foreign exchange services at its new outlet in Sahakara Nagar. This strategic move aligns with the company’s focus on enhancing its footprint across high-growth source markets. With this addition, the company now operates nine forex outlets in Bengaluru and twelve across Karnataka.

In a bid to promote tourism, the Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a first-of-its-kind Vistadome coach service connecting the Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary to the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. This initiative marks UP as the first state in the country to offer a jungle safari experience via a Vistadome train. It aims to offer travellers a thrilling wildlife experience while showcasing the natural beauty of the state.

The Karnataka Tourism Forum (KTF) announced its newly appointed office bearers for the upcoming term. Elected as President, Patrick George, said, “I look forward to working closely with our members, government bodies, and stakeholders to position Karnataka as a leading year-round tourism destination.” Meanwhile, Vaibhav D Kamat becomes the Vice President.

Designed as a dialogue to spark ideas, encourage collaboration and offer strategic insights for the road ahead in Indian tourism, ATOAI is all set to hold a virtual event ‘Turning Tides: Navigating Upcoming Tourism Trends’ today (20 May) starting from 4 pm. The one-hour online dialogue will bring together the leaders in the Indian travel and tourism landscape.

Satish Sehrawat, President, ITTA and Bobby KS Sawhney, Hony. Secretary, ITTA, said that they are organising a series of workshops across India for transporters to expand the association’s outreach and membership base. “Following the success of the Agra event, we are now gearing up for our next workshop in Jaipur this June, with more planned in Mumbai, Kerala, and Bengaluru,”  added Sawhney.

The 10th edition of the Global Hospitality Conclave (GHC) was recently held at The Oberoi, New Delhi. Considered as a prestigious and dynamic event in the hospitality industry, it has raised the bar of discourse on critical issues impacting the world in general and hospitality in particular over the last decade. GHC, steered by the alumni of the erstwhile Oberoi School of Hotel Management (OSHM), now The Oberoi Centre for Learning & Development (OCLD), was started to share and gain knowledge and provide an enviable opportunity to network with the best in business. Over the years, the conclave has grown in representation and credibility into a powerful forum for Oberoi Hotel alumni to celebrate their journey of learning and excellence. It seeks to bring together professionals from different areas of the service and hospitality industry, encouraging interactions and debates. This year, the event commemorates The Oberoi Group’s 90 Years of Excellence in hospitality. It brought together a distinguished gathering of senior leadership of The Oberoi Group, OSHM / OCLD alumni and those who currently hold or have previously held executive roles at The Oberoi Group to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and inspire the future.  

Amadeus has signed an extended partnership with BCD Travel, which will see the global travel management company become the latest reseller of Cytric Easy for Microsoft Teams. Through the new integration, corporate travel managers will have access to the benefits of Cytric Easy technology as part of the BCD Travel portfolio.

Conducted by Allianz Partners, the India Travel Index 2025 reveals that about 47% of Indian travellers planning trips in 2025 have saved at least ₹126,000, with 85% intending to purchase travel insurance due to personal safety, extreme weather and flight disruptions. This indicates a growing trend of financial preparedness and a strong emphasis on travel protection among Indian travellers.