Miscellaneous

Experience Kissimmee Launches ‘Kissimmee Meeting Impact Incentive’ from January 2026
Experience Kissimmee has announced the launch of a new destination-focused meetings programme, the Kissimmee Meeting Impact Incentive, effective from January…
Thomas Cook India, SOTC sign MoU with Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
Thomas Cook (India) Limited and its group company SOTC Travel have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Mauritius…
India Launches Major Tourism Upskilling Drive: IIMs to Train 10,000 Tourist Guides at 20 Iconic Destinations
In a significant move to professionalise India’s tourism sector and enhance visitor experience, the Government of India has launched a…
‘Reclaiming Incredible’ Calls for Strategic Reset of India’s Global Tourism Narrative
A new book, Reclaiming Incredible by tourism and hospitality professional Naveen Kundu, presents a strategic blueprint to reposition India as…
Oceania Cruises Marks Keel Laying of New Luxury Ship ‘Oceania Sonata’
Oceania Cruises has completed the keel-laying ceremony for its next-generation luxury ship, Oceania Sonata, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera,…
Skyscanner Reports Surge in Travel Searches as Men’s T20 World Cup Begins in India and Sri Lanka
Skyscanner has reported a sharp rise in flight search activity as the Men’s T20 World Cup kicks off across India…
Red Dot Representations Partners with Muthaiga Travel to Promote Kenya in Global Markets
India-based destination representation firm Red Dot Representations has entered into a strategic partnership with Kenya-headquartered Destination Management Company (DMC) Muthaiga…
New-Age Travel Startups Turn to Shared Tech Platforms as TravClan’s Volt API Sees Rapid Adoption
A growing number of India’s new-age travel startups are moving away from building in-house backend systems, opting instead for shared…
ICPB Lays Out Strategic Roadmap to Strengthen India’s Global MICE Position
The India Convention Promotion Bureau (ICPB) has outlined a comprehensive strategy to enhance India’s standing as a leading global MICE…
Morocco to showcase at OTM 2026 as Indian tourist arrivals surge 224% over pre-pandemic levels
The Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) has confirmed its participation at OTM 2026, scheduled from February 5 to 7 at…
Travel Trade Hails Infrastructure-Led Union Budget 2026
Welcoming the Union Budget 2026, the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) expressed its appreciation to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for presenting…
Union Budget 2026 Ushers in New Era for Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Growth
In a landmark Union Budget 2026 presented today, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered a powerful thrust to India’s travel, tourism and…
Mannai Holidays and Red Dot Representations Engage Indian Travel Trade to Highlight Qatar’s Tourism Strengths
Qatar’s tourism landscape and its growing relevance for Indian travellers took centre stage during a recently conducted webinar organised by…
Auxilia Networks Takes On India Mandate for UK’s Evan Evans Tours
Tourism consultancy and representation firm Auxilia Networks has added a new international name to its growing portfolio with the appointment…
Go Smart Tourism Partners with Level Travel to Promote Luxury and Experiential Jordan Travel for Indian Market
Mumbai-based Go Smart Tourism, a leading destination representation and travel marketing company, has announced a strategic partnership with Level Travel,…
Konkan Tourism Tableau Steals the Spotlight at Republic Day Parade
The Republic Day celebrations at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, Dadar, began with the hoisting of the national flag by Honourable…
Atlys Withdraws Controversial Reel, Issues Apology After Travel Agents’ Objection
In a significant development highlighting growing sensitivities between travel-tech platforms and traditional travel agents, visa services company Atlys has withdrawn…
Chitrotpala Film City Foundation Stone to Be Laid on January 24; ₹400 Crore Project to Transform Film Tourism in Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is set to take a major leap in film production and creative infrastructure with the foundation stone laying ceremony…



















