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Turkey-based Holitopia Travel appointed FootprintsWorldwide as its Sales & Marketing Partner in India. Holitopia Travel, an acclaimed destination management company announced its partnership with FootprintsWorldwide. This collaboration aims to bring the unforgettable experiences offered by Holitopia Travel to the Indian market. Holitopia Travel is more than just a destination management company; they are architects of extraordinary journeys. With a deep commitment to excellence, they specialise in curating personalised travel experiences that go beyond the ordinary. Holitopia Travel as a FootprintsWorldwide Experience As the Sales & Marketing Partner for Holitopia Travel in India, FootprintsWorldwide will employ its expertise and professionalism to introduce the Turkish destination to the Indian market. Prioritising on delivering seamless and memorable adventures, FootprintsWorldwide will offer a variety of products tailored to the needs of Indian travellers. Whether it’s conferences, special events, group tours, or bespoke experiences, delivering seamless and memorable adventures in Turkey will be the main objective of this collaboration. Commenting on the partnership, Cansu Gunay, Managing Director, Holitopia Travel, expressed her enthusiasm, “We are delighted to appoint FootprintsWorldwide as our partner in India. Their deep understanding of the luxury as well as MICE segments in the Indian market, coupled with their commitment to delivering exceptional experiences to the discerning travellers, make them the perfect partner for us.” This partnership marks a notable move forward for both Holitopia Travel and FootprintsWorldwide. By combining their strengths, they aim to create exceptional memories for Indian travellers exploring the stunning landscapes and rich history of Turkey.

Madhavan Menon, Executive Chairman, Thomas Cook (India), said the travel industry is expected to continue growing at a steady pace for the next four to five years. The increasing purchasing power of people who can afford holidays, regardless of the cost, will continue to drive the growth trend, he said, adding that Covid-19 has taught companies the importance of productivity.

In a significant development, Tamil Nadu ranked second in foreign tourist visits, with 1.23 million foreign tourists visiting the state. To further increase the numbers by more than 20 per cent, the state government has decided to formulate and implement a creative and brand positioning strategy to target international and domestic markets.

Research on the Indian travel market and shopper behaviour by Swiss research agency m1nd- set revealed that in the next five to six years, the country will be the world’s fourth-largest travel spender. The middle class in India will account for about half of the population by 2030, it added.