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Mamaka by Ovolo invites the Indian outbound travel trade to attend an exclusive webinar to explore unique and exciting opportunities at the property. Attendees will get a chance to e-meet the hotel’s General Manager, Director of Sales and Assistant Sales Manager. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddpal.com or 9650196532.

Travelling by public transport in Switzerland is the best way to enjoy its unparallel panorama. And, the all-in-one ticket, Swiss Travel Pass, grants travellers unlimited access to Switzerland’s public transport network. During this webinar, you will get to learn about the Swiss Travel System and its various offerings. Attend all webinars for a chance to win a trip to Switzerland in 2025! For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532. 

Himachal Pradesh to launch new flight routes connecting Chandigarh, Kullu, and Dharamshala. Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Chief Minister, Himachal Pradesh said, “Strengthening air connectivity is crucial to achieving our tourism goals, and reducing travel time and costs for tourists is essential.”

According to a recent report by KPMG, in the past two years, searches for religious destinations in tier II and III cities have increased by 97%. Specifically, searches for Ayodhya grew by 585%, Ujjain by 359%, and Badrinath by 343% from 2022 to 2023. 

During her address at the ATOAI Women’s collective webinar, Mugdha Sinha, Director General of Tourism, advocated for the integration of sustainable practices and the promotion of women-led development, such as employing female trekking guides. Sinha also stressed the importance of gendered data collection to inform policies, urging industry professionals to collaborate on enhancing the adventure tourism experience.  

Mamaka by Ovolo invites the Indian outbound travel trade to attend an exclusive webinar to explore unique and exciting opportunities at the property. Attendees will get a chance to e-meet the hotel’s General Manager, its Director of Sales and its Assistant Sales Manager. For more info, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddpal.com or 9650196532.   

Madhavan Menon, Executive Chairman, Thomas Cook India entered the Gallery of Legends at the India Travel Awards. “We are committed to leveraging cutting-edge technology, such as AI, to enhance customer interactions and stay ahead of the curve in the industry,” he said at the event.

According to the latest report by KPMG, religious tourism is a substantial driver of employment and economic activity both globally and within India. By 2030, more than one hundred million people are expected to be gainfully employed through temporary and permanent jobs created by India’s spiritual tourism alone, which is anticipated to be worth around US$ 59 billion by 2028. 

Skyscanner in its latest survey revealed a strong desire for destination weddings among Indians, with 85% of them either planning or have already had a destination wedding. Gen Z, in particular, is leading the charge, with 49% considering tying the knot at a stunning wedding destination, compared to 33% of Millennials. Goa tops the list of spots for Indian couples seeking a sun-soaked wedding celebration, followed by Dubai.

Speaking at the inauguration of Swosti Premium Beach Resorts Puri, JK Mohanty, CMD, Swosti Resorts, said, “It is the first five-star property in Puri and will change the hospitality landscape of the town, which receives thousands of visitors from across the country as well as outside.”