Miscellaneous
Sunil Kumar: A Global Voice for Change in Travel & Tourism
At the helm of both UFTAA and TAAI, Mr. Sunil Kumar has rendered remarkable service to the travel and tourism…Read more
Oyo Affiliate Accused of Cheating Nashik Hotelier in 3 Crore Dispute
In a major blow to hospitality giant Oyo’s reputation, My Preferred Transformation and Hospitality Pvt Ltd—an affiliate of Oyo—has been…Read more
StarCruises Returns to Hong Kong with Debut of Star Voyager, Boosting Asia Cruise Tourism
The recently renovated Star Voyager cruise ship will make her premiere from Hong Kong from June 27 to August 31,…Read more
Travel Insurance Sales Jump 18.95% in 2025 as Indian Travellers Focus on Medical Protection and Visa Security
In the first quarter of 2025, the travel insurance market in India grew rapidly, with policy sales rising by an…Read more
Shaping the Future of Indian Tourism – Suman Billa, DG Tourism
As the Director General of Tourism, Government of India, Suman Billa brings with him a bold and strategic vision to…Read more
PATA Annual Summit 2025 Concludes in Istanbul with Renewed Vision for Sustainable Tourism
The Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) successfully hosted the PATA Annual Summit 2025 (PAS 2025) from April 21–23 at the…Read more
HRAWI Organizes FSSAI’s Advanced FoSTaC Training for Hospitality Professionals in Mumbai
The Hotel and Restaurant Association of Western India (HRAWI) hosted FSSAI’s Advanced Food Safety Supervisor Training in Catering (FoSTaC) on…Read more
A Blow to Hope: Pahalgam Attack Aims to Derail Kashmir’s Progress
In the darkest years of terrorism in Kashmir, even then, one thing remained untouched — tourism. It was recognized by…Read more
Terror Attack in Pahalgam Shakes Kashmir’s Tourism Industry: Government, Industry Leaders, and Airlines Respond Swiftly
The beautiful valley of Kashmir, long known for its scenic beauty and peaceful retreats, was struck by tragedy on April…Read more
India’s Cruise Tourism Set to Soar with Cruise Bharat Mission, River Tourism Boost, and 45,000 Cr Investment Roadmap
India is charting a strong course in cruise tourism with a multi-pronged approach that combines coastal and river cruising, infrastructure…Read more
Voice of Influence: Ajay Prakash, President – TAFI (2025)
Advocating for Ethical, Inclusive, and Forward-Thinking Travel “The role of a travel agent has evolved from being a ticketing intermediary…Read more
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Resume in 2025 After Five-Year Hiatus, Starting June 30 from Delhi
The sacred Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is set to resume in 2025 after a five-year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic,…Read more
FHRAI to Host 55th Annual Convention in Bengaluru from September 12–14, 2025
The Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI) has announced that its 55th Annual Convention will take place…Read more
Vikash Kejriwal Appointed CEO of SKIL, Driving the Next Phase of Growth and Innovation
Vikash Kejriwal has been named CEO of SKIL, one of the top companies in corporate travel, events, and mobility in…Read more
Voice of Influence: Prateek Hira
President & CEO - Tornos & Indian Frontiers, and “Chair FICCI Tourism Committee- UP” Redefining Inbound India with Vision, Voice…Read more
Voice of Influence – Kanwaljeet Singh Sawhney
Kanwaljeet Singh Sawhney, General Secretary of the Indian Tourist Transporters Association (ITTA), brought attention to the major financial challenges faced…Read more
Suman Billa’s Appointment as DG Tourism Ignites Excitement in the Industry
The travel and tourism industry is abuzz with optimism following the appointment of Suman Billa as the new Director General of…Read more
Malaysia Aviation Group Posts RM54 Million Net Profit in 2024 Despite Operational Challenges
Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) has reported a Net Profit After Interest and Tax (NIAT) of RM54 million for the financial…Read more
