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ForwardKeys revealed that long-haul travel from the UK is 46% ahead of last year and 16% behind 2019. India has gained inbound tourism market share verus 2019 to become the second largest long-haul destination for UK, with a 20% growth on 2019 volumes.   

IDMC World Celebrates Success in Showcasing B2B Packages for Indian Destinations and MICE, Including Destination Weddings. IDMC World, a leader in providing B2B packages for Indian destinations, MICE, and destination weddings, is delighted to highlight its achievements following a series of successful road shows in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar. The recent road shows held in Lucknow, Varanasi, Gorakhpur, and Patna showcased IDMC World’s commitment to offering exceptional B2B solutions tailored to the unique and vibrant Indian market. These events served as a platform for industry professionals, event planners, and partners to discover the rich array of opportunities provided by IDMC World. As a leading provider in this segment, IDMC World has demonstrated its dedication to facilitating memorable experiences for clients looking to explore India as a destination for business events, incentives, conferences, and the increasingly popular trend of destination weddings. Vikas Gupta, Director of IDMC World commented, “We take pride in our role as facilitators of unforgettable experiences”. “Our B2B packages are designed to make Indian destinations and the concept of MICE, including destination weddings, more accessible and appealing to a global audience. The success of our road shows reflects the growing interest in India as a top choice for various events and celebrations.” During these road shows, attendees had the opportunity to engage with IDMC World’s team of experts, gaining insights into the diverse packages and services available. The company’s comprehensive offerings range from tailored event planning and logistics to exclusive cultural experiences and breathtaking wedding venues. IDMC World expresses its sincere appreciation to all those who attended and contributed to the success of these road shows. The company remains dedicated to nurturing partnerships, creating memorable experiences, and continuing …

Ajay Prakash, has been re-elected as the TAFI President for the new term in an online election held in Mumbai today. While Anil Kalsi takes over from Kamal Jadhwani as Vice President, Abbas Moiz and Hitank Shah maintain their old position as Secretary and Treasurer, respectively. The new team have also co-opted four members for an extended team.

Tourists are flocking in droves to the hill resort of Munnar to spend the Onam holidays. All rooms in resorts, homestays, and hotels in Munnar have been fully booked by tourists till September 3. All prominent resorts to host elaborate feasts.

Accor signs 30 new properties throughout Asia in June & July 2023. The group continues to expand its dominance across strategic markets with 7,600+ rooms set to be added to the portfolio across its premium, midscale & economy division.

K Ramachandran, Minister of Tourism dept, Tamil Nadu govt, after inspecting Mullakadu beach said that the tourism dept has planned to revamp the beach into a tourist spot having water sport facilities at a cost of Rs1.7 cr.

G Kishan Reddy, Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, has said that the National Tourism Policy can be released around World Tourism Day on 27th September. He said, “Now, Parliament doesn’t need to do anything for the policy, & MOT only has to release it.

An Air Services Agreement was signed between New Zealand and India in Auckland which is expected to boost bilateral ties in civil aviation between the two countries. According to the MoU, designated airline(s) of New Zealand may operate any number of services with any type of aircraft, with third and fourth freedom traffic rights to/from six points: New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.  

Sharing data on India as a cruise source market, Joel Katz, MD (Australasia), CLIA, says, “India ranks much higher among its Asian counterparts. In 2019, India contributed around 313,000 pax to cruise operations internationally, an increase over the previous year of more than 40%. India’s source market had grown at double-digit rates for consecutive years, putting India behind only Mainland China, Taiwan and Singapore in the Asia region, and ahead of Japan and Hong Kong.”

Mani Ganeshan, Global Head of Engineering, Travel Distribution & Centre Head, Amadeus Labs, says, “Personalisation has become the key to success in the industry, and with the integration of IoT, Virtual Reality, Robotics, and AI/ML, we can facilitate this transition seamlessly. The use of data analytics and artificial intelligence allows us to gain insights into guests’ preferences, enabling us to tailor services accordingly and provide recommendations that lead to higher guest satisfaction and loyalty.”