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Peter Semone, Chairman, PATA, has said that PTM 2023 has attracted over 1000 delegates from 46 global destinations, which includes 159 sellers from 92 organisations and 15 destinations, along with 196 buyers from 191 organisations and 38 source markets.

Number of FTA’s in India skyrocketed to 6.19 mn, witnessing a substantial increase as compared to 1.52 mn in the year 2021. The top three source countries for FTAs are United States of America, Bangladesh, and United Kingdom, according to MOT data.

Inaugurating the 38th IATO Convention in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar (CSN), Sandipanrao Bhumre, Minister- EGS & Horticulture, Maharashtra and Guardian Minister – CSN, said that the event would put focus on tier-II cities for big events and would also attract more tourists.

Ajeet Bajaj, President, ATOAI said, “We aim to make India amongst the top 10 adventure tourism destination in the world. Border tourism, sports tourism, adventure tourism will boost inbound tourism as well as foster India to become adventure tourism hub.

Ajay Bhatt, Union Minister of State for Defence & Tourism, tweeted that “We engaged in a productive discussion with tourism officials in Port Blair”. He stated that tourism plays vital role in development of Andaman & Nicobar, we explored ways to enhance tourism sector.   

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.   

“Punjab government to boost tourism, create opportunities for both inbound and domestic tourists, in order to elevate the state’s reputation with business-friendly policies and captivating attractions,” said Anmol Gagan Mann, Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs.      

WelcomHotel by ITC Hotels, Rama International, Aurangabad, will host the 38th IATO Annual Convention in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, from 29 September-2 Oct. The theme of this year’s convention is “Inbound Tourism and Emerging sustainable trends”.

ITA Airways launched the new, direct Washington – Rome roundtrip flight, which will be initially operated with five weekly flights, and will become daily from August 1 to cover the high season. The monographic exhibition “Imagining the Future: Leonardo da Vinci: In the Mind of an Italian Genius,” hosted by “Confindustria,” the Association of Italian Industry, for the inaugural event of its new headquarters in Washington, presents ITA Airways as Official Carrier. The project developed in joint partnership with Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana was presented on June 20, 203, during an international press conference held at the Martin Luther King JR Memorial Library Auditorium, Washington D.C As an expert in the handling of sensitive consignments, the exceptional operation of this piece of art was carried out by ITA Airways. In addition to the transportation under strict security measures, the critical stages of palletizing, custody and transfer were carried out in a temperature controlled environment to meet requirements to ensure the preservation of this unique artwork. Emiliana Limosani, Chief Commercial Officer of ITA Airways and CEO of Volare expressed how it is an honor for ITA Airways to serve as worldwide ambassador Made in Italy.  On behalf of ITA Airways, she committed, “representing and showcasing the best of Italian Excellence by helping to export the style and image of Italy, internationally recognised as the cradle of culture and art. In light of this natural inclination and mission of ours, we are proud to have been chosen by Confindustria as the Official Carrier of the event held to mark the opening of their new office in Washington”. Washington is a much-desired destination, for both leisure and business travellers, thanks to the presence of …

Barun Gupta, Director of Sales & Marketing, Hyatt Regency, Delhi,  said that travel trade is an integral part for them. “In terms of our customer relationships, they are one of the biggest contributors in terms of our revenue, I believe 2024 will be a great year for inbound,” he added.