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Nishant Kashikar, Country Manager, India and Gulf, Tourism Australia, shared Australia’s tourism recovery surpasses 88% of 2019 levels, eyes , shared that Australia’s recovery has been 88% of pre-Covid levels. “India is the fastest growing market for Tourism Australia, and possibly the first market to recover to pre- COVID levels”.

To enhance tourism in Ladakh, officials have unveiled a plan to make all the forbidden zones in Ladakh accessible to tourists. This will include allowing tourists to bike towards the strategic and forbidden Chang Chenmo sector, near the patrolling points of Pangong Lake.

New report from Amadeus revealed that the traveler expectations have changed over the past four years. The global hotel average daily rates (ADR) are above pre-pandemic levels, standing at US$216 for June this year, compared to US$184 in the same month of 2019. 

Vietjet has announced 50% off on SkyBoss and SkyBoss Business class ticket on the latest wide-body A330 aircraft, valid on all domestic and international route networks. Passengers are given the opportunity to fly like leaders, with exclusive benefits available on their website. Vietjet has launched its latest mega sale on every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (GMT+7). One million of promo tickets priced from ₹5,555 can be purchased from website or the Vietjet Air app, which is subjected to availability, to fly between India and Vietnam for traveling from 10 Aug – 31 March 2023. Passengers can save 50 per cent off on SkyBoss and SkyBoss Business tickets by using the special codes SKYBOSSALL50 and BUSINESS50 until June 30, 2023, which are valid for all the routes flying across Vietnam and internationally to Australia, Kazakhstan, India, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia. Nguyen Thanh Son, VP, Vietjet said, “Vietjet has just received new wide-body A330 aircraft to respond the needs of SkyBoss Business passengers, we have also increased the frequency of the Ho Chi Minh City – Hanoi route (more than 24 flights per day), and opened new international routes across five continents. Sharing his concern on sustainability, he welcomed businessmen to experience its SkyBoss Business class with different services, green cuisine, macrobiotics, support for use of recycled products, eco-friendly and bamboo material, towards the goal of green future”. SkyBoss Business ticket holder can have access to the luxury lounge, enjoy private cabins, a cocktail bar, a flat bed seat, fresh and tasty organic meals, 18 Kg cabin baggage, 60 Kg checked baggage and a golf club set, and travel insurance and priority treatment throughout the flight.  

Sourabh Zamsingh Pardhi, Managing Director & Commissioner of Tourism, Gujarat: Development of better connectivity and logistic facilities offered by the state to the producers have gone a long way in encouraging film tourism in the state.

Arvind Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Tourism claimed. “We’re also planning to do a major event on international M!CE conference in Hyderabad in July to take advantage of the tailwinds created by the G20, which will focus and deliberate on how India can develop as a major M!CE destination”.

KAZIN DMC participated in Riyadh Travel Fair under the umbrella of Kazakh Tourism Board from 22-26 May. Rohit Shorey, Founder & CEO, KAZIN DMC, says that they plan to enter Asian, European & African markets, and will open sales office in Dublin, Ireland by end of 2023.  

Malaysia Tourism will be the country partner for 8th edition of Travel Wedding Show, to be held from 24-25 June, 2023 at Mementos by ITC Hotels, Ekaaya Udaipur. The event sees wedding planners indulge in one-on-one B2B meetings with exhibitors across the country and outside.  

The transportation and logistics arm of the Hayleys Group, Advantis announced a partnership with India’s cruise line, Cordelia Cruises to usher in a new wave of in-bound luxury tourists to Sri Lanka. Advantis Travel and Aviation will serve as the General Sales Agent, while Advantis Group subsidiary Clarion Shipping will serve as Port Agent for Cordelia Cruises in Sri Lanka. Cordelia Cruises aims to revolutionise the tourism market in the region by offering an extraordinary cruise experience that exudes style and luxury through its crown jewel – “The Empress”, an iconic vessel with 796 cabins in 5 distinct categories filled with state-of-the-art amenities, the ship is capable of accommodating 1,800 passengers. The luxury cruise line will embark on its inaugural sailing to the island, in June 2023. The collaboration marks a milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to revitalise inbound tourism and capitalise on the island’s significant untapped potential as an international hotspot for cruise tourism. Embarking on a cruise journey to Sri Lanka opens up a world of thrilling shore excursions for travellers, with Jaffna, Hambantota, and Trincomalee serving as bases. These exceptional locations offer an opportunity to embark on unforgettable adventures that showcase the very best of Sri Lanka’s rich heritage, breathtaking natural beauty, and vibrant cultural diversity. A significant boost to the Sri Lankan tourism industry is anticipated, attracting an estimated 80,000 tourists within the first four months alone. This surge is set to unlock significant commercial opportunities for the tourism value chain, drive economic growth and position Sri Lanka as a premier destination for discerning travellers, providing a timely impetus to the country’s travel and tourism industry. Cordelia Cruises President and CEO, Jurgen Bailom stated: “Sri Lanka …

Union Minister for Tourism, G Kishan Reddy said that Jammu & Kashmir expects to see 20 million tourist arrivals and that the government is mulling 100% FDI to create tourism infrastructure across the country with special focus on J&K. “In year 2022, 1.84 crore tourists visited J&K and this year, we expect 20 million tourist arrivals including foreign guests. Without private investment we cannot become a world tourist destination that is why we want investment globally and locally,” he said.