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Ministry of Tourism, along with its India Tourism Offices, IHMs, Indian Institute of Tourism & Travel Management (IIT- TM), and ITDC is participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters including 6,331 physical files and 1.803 e-office files that have been identified for review.

Liberty International Tourism Group, a global leader in Destination Management, proudly announces its expansion into Australia and New Zealand, further strengthening its presence in the Asia-Pacific region. Grant Charlesworth has been appointed as CEO of Liberty Australia, bringing over 20 years of experience in travel and events. “Australia offers immense potential for MICE and luxury travel, and I’m excited to lead Liberty’s growth in the region,” Charlesworth stated. Lawry said, Kate Lawry has been named CEO of Liberty New Zealand. With over 30 years of extensive expertise in tourism, Lawry aims to showcase New Zealand’s unique offerings to global travelers. “I look forward to delivering world-class experiences and leveraging Liberty’s global network.” Expanding Liberty’s Global Footprint With the addition of Australia and New Zealand, Liberty continues to strengthen its position as one of the world’s leading Destination Management Companies. These new offices will provide unparalleled access to some of the most sought-after destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, offering tailored MICE, premium leisure, and corporate travel solutions to clients looking for exceptional service and local expertise. Mario Enzesberger, founder of Liberty International Tourism Group, added, “We are thrilled to expand our footprint into Australia and New Zealand with Grant and Kate leading the way. Their expertise and passion for these incredible destinations will ensure Liberty delivers the best possible experiences for our clients in the region.” For more information, please visit: www.liberty-int.com.

Speaking at the APAC Travel Marketplace, Abdulla Yousuf, Director of Int’l Operations, DCT Abu Dhabi, said, “Year-to-date, there has been a 25% year-on-year growth in seat capacity into Abu Dhabi in total. Compared to last year, about 3.7 million seats have been added directly to the city.”

Anjushree Hotel, Ujain won the ‘Best Luxury Hotel-Madhya Pradesh’ award at the India Travel Awards 2024. “The award showcases Ujjain’s ability to deliver world-class hospitality services,” said Amitava Saha, the General Manager of five-star luxury property, after receiving the award.

Air passengers might have a reason to smile this Diwali season as average airfares on many domestic routes have dropped 20-25% compared to the year-ago period, according to an analysis by ixigo. The prices are for one-way average fare on a 30 days APD (advanced purchase date) basis.

DCT-Abu Dhabi will host the first-of-its-kind APAC Travel Marketplace in Al Ain on 15 and 16 October, connecting over 200 travel agents from the APAC region with 60 Abu Dhabi-based stakeholders. The B2B event is part of ongoing efforts to strengthen relationships with the APAC travel trade.

Hotels in India are witnessing unprecedented wedding bookings this season. Properties are nearly sold out for key dates, with rates increasing by up to 25%. Unique offerings and services are being launched to cater to the growing popularity of destination weddings in Udaipur, Goa, and beyond.

Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya Udaipur won ‘Luxury Resort of the Year’ at ITA 2024. From shimmering lakeside to vast realms of the Magical Forest, this property is surrounded by the Aravalli hills, and has 64 suites. Responsible luxury is the bedrock of belief and commitment for ITC Hotels.

KB Kachru, President, HAI and Chairman Emeritus & Principal Advisor, South Asia, Radisson Hotel Group, said at a recent event, “Investment in training and resources that empower hotels to progress on their journeys of sustainability is a key factor that will drive India to its goals of Netzero.”

Speaking at the 21st ASEAN-India Summit at Vientiane, Lao PDR, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said, “To promote tourism, we could declare 2025 as the ‘ASEAN-India Year of Tourism.’ For this initiative, India will commit US $5 million.” He added, “To commemorate a decade of India’s Act East Policy, we could organise a variety of events between India and ASEAN countries. By connecting our artists, youth, entrepreneurs, and think tanks etc., we can include initiatives such as a Music Festival, Youth Summit, Hackathon, and Start-up Festival as part of this celebration.”