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Rajiv Mehra, President, IATO, has announced that they are working on a new website for the association, which will be launched by the end of January or February. “To promote India overseas, we have revamped our website, which will have more packages.” he said while speaking at the IATO Luncheon meet in Delhi.

Dispelling untruths about tourism in Goa in recent times, Rohan Khaunte, Minister for Tourism, Govt of Goa said, “The last week of December 2024 saw 200 daily fights. There was 21 per cent growth in tourist arrivals in 2024 over last year. Foreign tourist arrivals into Goa have shown a 3 per cent increase in 2024.”

Omar Abdullah, Chief Minister, Jammu & Kashmir said the 6.4km Z-Morh Tunnel will boost tourism at Sonamarg. The tunnel is expected to ease travelling to Kargil and Leh by road. It is anticipated that the tunnel can help develop the town into a premier winter destination, similar to Gulmarg.

SS Innovators and Realtors Private Limited, Jammu-based real estate and road development company, has announced the opening of Ramada Plaza by Wyndham Jammu Vijaypur in Jammu & Kashmir in partnership with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts which is the world’s largest hotel franchising company with more than 9,200 hotels in 95+ countries. This Ramada Plaza by Wyndham hotel is located in Vijaypur on Jammu-Pathankot National Highway NH1A. Also known as the City of Temples, Jammu is the most visited place in the Union Territory. The city is the main hub for business and trade for the administrative division of Jammu and has ample variety of businesses and trade opportunities. Prominent industrial sectors in the city comprise of food grain mills, textile industry, carpet industry, handicraft and handloom industry. The hotel has 85 contemporary rooms and a host of amenities with an ADD, Coffee Lounge and a Bar, Fitness Center, Spa, Swimming Pool with the largest meeting and banqueting space in the city. The hotel is easily accessible by a short drive of 25 kilometers from Jammu Airport and about 15 kms from Samba Fort and the SIDCO’s Samba Industrial Area. Dimitris Manikis, President, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts EMEA said, “We are delighted to announce the opening of our Ramada Plaza branded hotel in the culturally rich and economically vibrant city of Jammu. This marks our third hotel in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, further expanding our presence beyond Katra and Srinagar. The launch of this property is a significant milestone in reinforcing Wyndham’s commitment to providing world-class hospitality to travelers from around the globe. We are proud to contribute to the growth story of this remarkable region, renowned for its boundless …

Alejandro Del La OSA, CEO, Europamundo Vacaciones, shares, “Our special offer for the travel agents ends on 16 January, 2025 that allows them to sell tours for the next season till March 2026 at 2024 rates. It gives them an opportunity to sell FITs and groups at better prices and save on the increase in prices of next season.”

India’s rapidly expanding digital infrastructure is elevating travellers’ expectations, says Zubin Saxena, Senior VP, Hilton. “Customised itineraries and smooth, hassle-free online booking experience are becoming the norm, further driving domestic tourism growth,” he said while lauding use of technology in hospitality.

Marking 60th anniversary of India-Singapore cultural relations, Markus Tan, Regional Director, IMESA, STB, said, “In Jan, STB plans special offers and experiential trips alongside events like Singapore Art Week to commemorate this milestone. The destination is offering an exciting array of new attractions this year.”

MOT is set to make Maha Kumbh this year a landmark event not only for spiritual gatherings, but also for global tourism with luxury tents, cultural pavilions and flights. To ensure seamless travel for tourists, it has partnered with Alliance Air to enhance air connectivity to Prayagraj from multiple cities across India.

Jaal Shah, Group Managing Director, Travel Designer Group said, “RezLive.com has made waves in the travel industry by launching cruise bookings in India, a move met with an enthusiastic response from its travel partners.” The milestone underscores the company’s dedication to diversifying its offerings, catering to the growing demand for luxury and experiential travel in India.

Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister, Uttarakhand announced the state’s winter pilgrimage initiative has been extended to a year-round event. The move comes as part of a broader strategy to increase the state’s tourism for the entire 12 months instead of six months. This will allow devotees to visit Char Dham temples in all seasons.