Robin Lawther, Vice President, Expedia TAAP, said, “Our Summer Sale gives agents a strong edge during peak season with exclusive deals and easy bookings. We have seen strong engagement, especially for last-minute trips, with at least 25% off thousands of properties worldwide boosting agent-led sales.”
Read More »National Sports Policy 2025 boosts India’s $10 billion sports tourism potential: DreamSetGo
Monish Shah, Co-founder & CEO, DreamSetGo, said, “The National Sports Policy 2025 aligns with our vision of making India a global sports tourism hub. With India’s $10 billion sports tourism market growing fast, the policy supports world-class infrastructure and creates opportunities for delivering premium experiences globally.”
Read More »India sees 6.2% surge in foreign tourist arrivals in Q1 2025, driven by leisure and medical travel
India welcomed 28.5 lakh foreign tourists during January-March 2025, up from 26.8 lakh in Q1 2024 and 6.2% year-on-year growth, as per the MOT’s report. The rise signals renewed global confidence in India’s tourism offerings, including heritage, wellness and medical travel, despite global economic uncertainties.
Read More »India’s rising middle class set to drive global leisure travel spending to $15 trillion by 2040: BCG report
With India’s rising middle class and younger Indian travellers, the country is poised to reshape the global leisure travel industry. According to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), global leisure travel spending is projected to triple from $5 trillion in 2024 to $15 trillion by 2040, driven by emerging markets like India and China.
Read More »Andhra Pradesh receives 130 applications to start adventure activities
In a major boost to Andhra Pradesh’s adventure tourism sector, the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (APTDC) has received over 130 applications from companies eager to launch operations. In response, the government has issued detailed guidelines covering operator registration, safety standards, security protocols, environmental protection and local employment, aiming at regulating the sector and ensuring tourist safety.
Read More »Yas Waterworld Yas Island unveils 20 new rides & attractions in Abu Dhabi
Yas Waterworld Yas Island, Abu Dhabi is making a massive splash this summer. From July 1, the capital’s popular water park will open a new 13,445-square-metre zone featuring more than 20 additional rides, slides, and attractions to support Yas Island’s broader strategy to evolve into a year-round tourism and entertainment hub.
Read More »Amitabh Kant to join IndiGo board as Non-Executive Director
IndiGo announced the appointment of Amitabh Kant as a Non-Executive Director on the Board of Directors of InterGlobe Aviation Limited, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals. Speaking on this, Kant said, “I am delighted to join the Board of IndiGo. In under two decades, the brand has transformed air travel in India, emerging as a global benchmark for operational excellence and customer experience. I look forward to contributing to IndiGo’s and India’s next chapter of trade, tourism, and economic growth.”
Read More »Thomas Cook launches ‘TravSure’ programme to boost travel confidence, unveils Buy 1 Get 1 deals
Amid ongoing geopolitical tensions, Thomas Cook has launched its ‘TravSure – Travel with Confidence’ program to reassure customers and give them confidence to travel again. It covers all international group tours and soon extends to personalised holidays. The company is also running an “End of Season Sale” offering Buy 1 Get 1 Free deals across destinations.
Read More »HRAWI writes to Maharashtra govt over excise duty hike, says it will push retail liquor prices by 14–60%
Expressing concern on the recent proposal to increase excise duty on liquor in Maharashtra, HRAWI in a letter to Ajit Pawar, Deputy CM & Minister of Finance & Excise, Maharashtra, said the proposed hike is expected to cause a sharp rise in the retail prices of alcoholic beverages reportedly between 14% to 60% across various categories, with the steepest increase in IMFL.
Read More »‘Make Visakhapatnam a global tourism hub by promoting adventure, water sports & cruise tourism’
Ajay Jain, Special Chief Secretary for Tourism, Visakhapatnam, has called for positioning the city as a global-standard tourism destination. He urged officials to create awareness campaigns promoting adventure, water sports, and cruise tourism. Highlighting the potential to host major national and international events, he said that the city should have 10,000 star-rated hotels.
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