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India Targets Doubling Tourism’s GDP Contribution to 10% in a Decade
Suman Billa has outlined an ambitious roadmap for India’s tourism sector, stating that the country aims to double tourism’s contribution…
Kashmir Tourism Push Faces Ground Reality Check as Trade Flags Coordination Gaps
Kashmir tourism may be gaining visibility across key source markets, but growing feedback from the travel trade suggests that on-ground…
Maharashtra Appoints Mangesh Joshi as Tourism Director in Bureaucratic Reshuffle
The Government of Maharashtra has appointed Mangesh Joshi, an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer, as the new Director of the…India Pushes Hub-and-Spoke Aviation Model; Delhi Airport Positioned as Key Global Transit Hub
India is accelerating its transition towards becoming a global aviation hub, with Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu reviewing the…
Khandu Seeks PM Modi’s Backing for Integrated Tourism Model
Arunachal Pradesh is looking to reposition India’s largest hydropower project as a multi-sector economic driver, with plans to transform the…Noida International Airport Restructures Leadership to Meet BCAS Norms
Noida International Airport has announced a key leadership transition following regulatory directives from the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS),…
Virgin Atlantic Strengthens B2B Push with Key Sales Leadership Appointment*
In a strategic move to sharpen its corporate and agency sales engine, Virgin Atlantic has appointed Anthony Uphill as Vice…
IHCL–Etihad Alliance Signals Rise of Integrated Travel Loyalty Ecosystems
In a move that reflects the growing convergence between aviation and hospitality, Indian Hotels Company (IHCL) has partnered with Etihad…
Nissan–Avis Partnership Signals Big Shift Towards Subscription-Based Corporate Mobility in India
In a move that underlines the rapid transformation of corporate mobility in India, Nissan Motor India Pvt. Ltd. (NMIPL) has…
Uttar Pradesh Bets Big on Tourism Startups to Drive Jobs and $1 Trillion Economy Vision
Uttar Pradesh is recalibrating its tourism strategy with a clear focus on job creation, positioning the sector as a key…
IHG Signs Holiday Inn Sriperumbudur, Expands Presence in Industrial Corridors
elhi: IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Thanishq Grande Hotels & Resorts to develop a 200-key…
Travel Demand Shifts Instantly, Not Declines, During Disruptions: Sandeep Dwivedi
Travel demand is not declining but rapidly redistributing across destinations and price segments, as consumers adapt to disruptions and prioritise…
Tier II & III Markets Anchor Hospitality Growth Amid Metro Slowdown: Nikhil Sharma
India’s hospitality sector is witnessing a shift in growth patterns, with Tier II and III markets outperforming metro cities amid…
Travel Growth Story Intact, But Aviation Remains Most Vulnerable: JB Singh
The long-term growth outlook for travel and tourism remains strong despite ongoing disruptions, though aviation continues to be the most…
Fuel Surge and Geopolitics Reshape Aviation Demand: Manish Puri
Rising fuel costs and geopolitical disruptions are significantly impacting global aviation, forcing airlines to recalibrate capacity and pricing strategies, said…
Ambassadors Highlight Power of Culture and Civilisations in Shaping Global Tourism at Iconic Summit
New Delhi: In a high-profile diplomatic panel at the Iconic Travel & Tourism Summit 2026, ambassadors from three major cultural…Rising Costs, Changing Choices: Industry Leaders Examine Consumer Behaviour and Resilience Amid Disruptions
New Delhi: The second leg of the panel discussion at the Iconic Travel & Tourism Summit 2026 shifted focus to…Travel Industry Leaders Decode Disruptions, Resilience at Iconic Travel & Tourism Summit 2026
New Delhi: Amid ongoing global uncertainties and shifting travel patterns, industry stalwarts came together for a high-impact panel discussion on…
