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In September 2023, country-wide occupancy rate fell short of the levels recorded during the same period in 2022 and 2019. This was one of the key highlights of HVS ANAROCK Hotels & Hospitality Overview, October 2023 report.

Thailand will waive off visa requirements for Indians starting from 10 November to 10 May 2024. This is done to lure tourists during the winter season. Spokesperson for Thai Tourism, Chai Wacharonke, said, “Indians can remain in Thailand for 30 days”.

After releasing a report ‘Travel Trends: Redefining value through experience in 2024’, Skyscanner stated that films and entertainment have an impact on Indians. As per the report, 94 per cent of them inclined to take a trip to a destination after watching a film.

Experience Kissimmee is organizing an exclusive virtual tour of  Florida for the travel trade on 1 November 2023 at 11am. Through this webinar, the agents will understand to make their clients’ trip memorable. For more information, write to jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.

Harmandeep Singh Anand, MD, Jagsons Travels, says, “We have invested heavily in the business in order to promote niche products. This way, our partners in tier cities also benefit. We are educating and empowering the travel trade in these cities through our GPS.”  

The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, hosted a mega trade Familiarization (FAM) trip, welcoming 14 trade partners from across India. This six-night tour showcased the diverse and breathtaking landscapes of Oman, featuring prominent destinations. 

EEMA is collaborating with the MOT to formulate a strategy for wedding tourism. Prerana Agarwal Saxena, Lead, EEMA Wedding Council, SAID, “This strategy comprises a 10-point agenda recommended by EEMA to the ministry and is expected to be finalized by the end of this year.”  

Mamaka by Ovolo is hosting an exclusive webinar for its Indian travel trade to give highlight their key offerings. The webinar is scheduled for October 31, from 3-4 pm (IST). Additionally, Mamaka is introducing special promotional offers for their trade partners. For more details, contact Jaspreet Kaur at jaspreet.kaur@ddppl.com or 9650196532.    

Rakhee Gupta Bhandari, Principal Secretary, Punjab Tourism, says that with an aim to lure investors, government is developing tourism spots in Mohali, Pathankot and Sri Mukstar Sahib. She shared, “The Wonderla Group has committed to invest ₹500 cr in Mohali to establish a theme park and water sports facilities.”

Neliswa Nkani, Hub Head – Middle East, India and South-East Asia, South African Tourism, said, “Our  endeavor to innovate and to explore newer avenues of association by expanding such programs like Learn SA to tier-2 and tier-3 cities of the Indian market.”