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According to siftings and evaluations of TheKredible, among the top five OTAs, MakeMyTrip is leading the chart in terms of operating revenue, witnessing a 95 per cent surge to ₹4,863 crore in FY23 from ₹2,492 crore in FY22.

According to VisitBritain’s statement, visitors from India spent a record £764 million in the UK in 2022, exceeding 2019 levels by 2%. This growth has continued in to 2023, making it one of the UK’s fastest and largest growing source tourism markets.

The Global Quarterly Trend Report by FCM Consulting listed a major aviation takeaway for Q3-2023, which is that fuel, cost recovery, sustainability and fleet upgrades will continue to impact the airlines. 3 per cent -7 per cent rise in fares is predicted by the report.

Artoso Hospitality Corp, a new lifestyle hospitality venture, by Sushill S Wadhwa and Platinum World Grroup, introduces three distinctive brands: Stamps Hotels & Resorts, Woodstones Hotels & Resorts, and Artvue Hotels & Resorts, and is looking to attract owners of standalone hotels or properties to convert to one of their unique brands. Underpinning this venture is the commitment to redefine luxury experiences and solve challenges faced by both independent hotel owners and discerning guests. Sushill S Wadhwa, Founder & CMD, Platinum World Grroup, says, “The brands are all very different from each other. They’re all luxury brands with their own unique identities. I have always wondered why there is a Check-in and Check-out time of 3pm and 12 pm respectively, hence we plan to have a 24 hours check-in & Out for our hotels. Many hotels close their breakfast between 10.30-11am, we plan to have Anytime Breakfast in all our hotels, like this there will many areas of high levels of personalisation for the guests, like selecting what VIP Amenities they want instead of a standard bottle of wine/champagne,. and even personalise their mini bars with beverages and brands of their choice. All our hotels and rooms will be AI powered, so that with a simple voice command, they can set the temperature of their AC, watch a particular channel, set the lights as per their mood, and order room service or spa.” Distinctive Brands: Stamps, Woodstones and Artvue are poised to become synonymous with opulence, offering bespoke experiences that transcend conventional hospitality norms. Each brand caters to diverse preferences, from the cool casual vibe of Stamps to the timeless appeal of Woodstones and the avant-garde charm of Artvue. Stamps Hotels and Resorts: is a new brand of trendy hotels catering to young and young …

How India Travels 2023 report by Booking.com reveals that around 29% of Indians travelled for more than 25 days in 2022 for leisure, which is highest than large markets like China (25%), Australia & UK (24%),  France & Germany (23%), followed by USA & Brazil (15%).

V Vidyavathi, Secretary, Union Ministry of Tourism, during her brief address at the International Tourism Mart held in Shillong, pointed out, “Development of tourism in the northeast should take into the account the sensitive ecosystem of the region.”

Ovolo Hotels Hong Kong is organizing an exclusive webinar for the travel trade. Join the webinar to explore the offerings of the property on Friday, 24 November 2023 at 3pm (IST). Get ready for a blast! Kindly register to attend the webinar. Contact jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532 for more info.

According to recently released report by Future Market Insights, India’s faith-based tourism market value is $1.02 billion in 2023, accounts for 6% to 11% of India’s overall tourism market, it is projected to grow by 16% from 2023 to 2033,

Top sales event of the year promises huge savings for travelers. Expedia TAAP agents look to boost Black Friday sales with 30% or more off select hotels worldwide Expedia Group has declare its biggest Expedia TAAP sales event of the year, having negotiated at least 30% off thousands of hotels worldwide*. The Black Friday deals apply to bookings made during the 12-day sale between November 17-29, 2023, and are valid for travel through December 31, 2024. Expedia TAAP works with more than 100,000 travel agents globally, providing access to a wide-ranging inventory to travel agents, including more than three million properties, 220,000 activities, 120 car rental companies and 500 airlines. Travel agents also have access to a range of Expedia Group technology and tools, including a Virtual Agent that permits them to self-serve and find answers to common questions, quickly search for information or modify bookings. There’s also Live Agent Chat where knowledgeable agents are available to answer detailed questions and help with decision-making. This Black Friday event is the ideal chance for travel agents to drive bookings, promote early bird offers, and get ready for their best Black Friday yet. They can even take benefit of free eye-catching marketing assets designed to grab the customer’s attention.

Speaking at ITM 2023 in Shillong, Conrad K Sangma, CM of Meghalaya, stated, “The kind of economic growth that we’re witnessing in the northeast is unprecedented. There is a strong and special focus to ensure that the northeastern states progress in unison with the rest of the country and to ensure economic development reaches this region. In a small state like ours, with a population of 3.8 million people, roughly about 80,000 youths join the workforce every year. Therefore, the government must strategise to create job opportunities for these youths. These numbers will continue to increase in the future. Hence, all governments in the northeast and across the country face a tremendous challenge in generating job opportunities for our young population. Tourism is one sector that can create these opportunities for our youth. Therefore, as a state government, tourism has been one of the main pillars of our economic policies and programs.”