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Over 15 million Indian nationals visited foreign countries in the first half of 2024, Delhi was the biggest port of departure: MOT

The Ministry of Tourism released key statistics recently that stated that over 15 million Indian nationals visited foreign countries in the first half of 2024, compared to over 13.2 million in January-June, 2023. Delhi was the biggest port of departure for Indian nationals, accounting for 24.35 per cent of the traffic. Mumbai was second in the list with 20.09 per cent of the departures. The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, United States, Thailand, and Singapore were the five biggest destinations for Indian nationals.  

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Focus is on members, that’s our priority, addressing their challenges and engaging them comprehensively: Sunil Kumar

Newly elected TAAI President Sunil Kumar has said that the focus of the new team will be on members. “TAAI’s goodwill and its strength lies in its members. Members First is our mission. We aim to address their challenges, learning from their concerns, engaging them much more comprehensively in the overall design and administration of TAAI, through various means like member networking opportunities,” he said.

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87% of Gen Alpha and Gen Z in APAC actively shape family travel plans, remain key decision-makers: Hilton’s 2025 Trends Report

A recent Hilton 2025 trends report reveals that 93 per cent of Generation Alpha and Generation Z in India actively influence family travel decisions, marking them as crucial decision-makers in the travel planning process. With 89 per cent of these young travellers expecting to travel at least once a year, they view travel as a fundamental part of personal growth. The report highlights that sports events, music concerts, and outdoor activities are among the top motivations for travel for this demographic in 2025. Digital connectivity plays a significant role in their travel experiences, with Indian travellers spending up to four hours daily on devices during trips.

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Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre & JECC-Managed by Accor wins ‘Best Wedding & MICE Hotel award at ITA 2024 in Mumbai

Novotel Jaipur Convention Centre – South Asia’s leading convention and exhibition centre – blends modernity seamlessly with functionality for global travellers, thus winning the ‘Best Wedding & MICE Hotel’ award at the recently concluded India Travel Awards 2024 in Mumbai. Spread over 42 acres, with 300,000 sq. ft of event space and 226 modern, well-appointed rooms spanning multiple categories, our hotel offers an expansive setting for MICE. It offers 13 breakout meeting venues, a VIP lounge, 2 green rooms, and Mugdha – The Grand Ballroom with retractable auditorium-style seating for up to 740 attendees, making it ideal for conferences, exhibitions, business gatherings, and weddings of any magnitude.

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Moscow offers a historical journey: estates of the XIX century in a modern life

Mansions of the 19th century nobility are an integral part of the cultural heritage of Moscow. Magnificent estates grew following the industrial upsurge of the country, which peaked at the end of the 19th century and took over the beginning of the 20th century. The old aristocracy as well as merchants and industrialists occupied the best houses in Moscow and the city outskirts. These were urban and country houses where life was always bustling. Now these buildings make up the cultural center of the city. Today Moscow has the biggest number of mansions among European capitals and the city takes great responsibility when it comes to preserving this heritage for future generations. More than 60 historic estates have been restored over the past 12 years. The capital’s authorities plan to renovate another 74 mansions in the near future. Apart from the restoration works, Moscow is reigniting traditions and breathing new life into old estates, organizing a large-scale Moscow Estates Festival that attracts the attention of both residents and tourists to the capital’s heritage. The festival introduces Moscow’s history in a new interactive and engaging format. This year The Moscow Estates Festival was held for the 3rd time, and it was the largest one yet. In total, during the three months of the festival, held from June 15 till September 15, more than 3,000 events have been held at 40 venues – from historical picnics and performances to open-air concerts and modern musicals. Over 702,000 people have visited the third edition of the festival: both Muscovites and tourists from other cities and countries. Evgeniy Kozlov, Chairman of the Moscow City Tourism Committee said, “While the Russian capital holds a big number …

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