Tag Archives: Outbound tourism

“India holds a special place in Korea’s strategic outreach. Building on incredible success of 1.2 lakh Indian visitors in 2023, we are setting an ambitious goal of welcoming 2 lakh travellers from India in 2024,” said Myong Kil Yun, Regional Director, India & SAARC, Korea Tourism Organization (KTO).

Trevolution reported a growth in demand for trans-Pacific flights highlighting 22 per cent increase in India’s inbound tourism compared to pre-pandemic time. Another key highlight was a 179 per cent increase in outbound travel from India boosting job opportunities in the industry.

Saada Abdullah Saif Al Harthi, Director for Business Development Department, Ministry of Heritage and Tourism, Sultanate of Oman, shared, India is the second-largest source market for Oman. The Sultanate aims to do joint collaborations pan India, including tier 2 and tier 3 cities.

Akmal Aziz, Deputy Director, Tourism Malaysia said, “In response to rising demand, the Malaysian government is negotiating with the Indian government to enhance the number of slots available under the bilateral aviation agreement. Following feasibility studies and market research, airlines are also considering launching new flights from tier II and III cites. Hopefully, flight frequency will increase in 2024.”

“We believe that Indian travellers are ready to see and experience new and offbeat destinations and attractions. They now like to immerse themselves in destinations and the unique experiences they have to offer,” says Noriah Jaafar, Director of Tourism Malaysia

Abhishek Sonthalia, MD, Turtle Down Under, mentions that in the month of August 2023 there were 7,195 visitors coming to New Zealand from India. It is 191.3% return of arrivals as compared to August 2019 in an exclusive interview.

Datuk Musa, Deputy Director General of Promotion, Malaysia said, “We are exploring opportunities in tier II & III cities in India to enhance traffic both into Malaysia and India. Malaysia has always been a popular destination for Indian travellers particularly for pilgrimage or leisure holidays

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.

Regency Holidays emerged as a standout participant at the prestigious Uniglobe Travel Expo held in Udaipur, India, from September 15 to 17, 2023. This two-day event brought together travel industry professionals from around the world and served as a platform for Regency Holidays to explore new partnerships and promote Qatar as a unique destination in the Indian travel market. The Uniglobe Travel Expo, known as the “SuperHeroCon 2023,” was a grand gathering that featured approximately 30 supplier tables and was attended by over 200 participants throughout the event. These participants, representing the travel industry from 60 countries, showcased their brands to an engaging audience across 40+ locations in India and beyond. Regency Holidays, as a valued participant, connected with industry movers and shakers, fostering potential collaborations to boost Qatar’s appeal among Indian travellers. Regency Holidays stands at the forefront of Qatar’s travel and tourism industry, offering an array of tailor-made experiences that highlight the country’s rich cultural heritage, modern infrastructure, and natural beauty. At the Uniglobe Travel Expo, the company’s representatives engaged in private meetings with travel industry owners and professionals, making lasting impressions through impactful brand videos displayed on large screens. Manoj Kumar Tiwari, General Manager, Regency Holidays, speaking about Regency Holidays participation in SuperHeroCon 2023, “We were thrilled to participate in the Uniglobe Travel Expo in Udaipur. This event provided us with a remarkable opportunity to showcase Qatar’s unique offerings to a highly influential audience. We are excited about the potential partnerships that may arise from this event and look forward to further strengthening Qatar’s position as a premier travel destination for Indian tourists.” Key highlights of the event included a Partner & Sponsor Expo, motivating talks by inspirational speakers, …

According to CAPA’s latest report, international departures from India is expected to reach 45 mn by 2030 as compared to 20 mn in 2019, making India one of the most attractive and fastest growing outbound market.