India is a land of vibrant cultures, breathtaking landscapes, and ancient traditions that have always offered great tourist attractions. Experiences for tourists range from pulsating cities to peaceful retreats. But now, there is a new star rising on the horizon of Indian tourism: the amusement parks! These lively, fun-filled havens are not just for kids; they are crafting unforgettable moments for people of all ages and, in a way, giving an entirely new dimension to the Indian travel experience. The Indian amusement park scenario is currently booming and is worth billions of dollars. It is still emerging and full of…
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Aiming to attract 100,000 inbound travellers from India by end of the year, South African Tourism (SAT) is returning with its 2024 edition of ‘Learn South Africa’ initiative. Entering the Tier-II and III outbound tourism markets of India, the flagship travel trade training workshop will enlighten the tourism board’s travel partners with renewed strategy and equip them with tools to market the Rainbow Nation effectively. Set across Chandigarh, Nagpur & Kochi, the initiative will educate over 600 travel partners on new destination offerings. In the recent years, there has been a strong uptick in the number of arrivals from India…
Tourism Malaysia has appointed Syed Anwar as the new Marketing Officer for the Chennai office, effective 2nd September 2024. This appointment follows a comprehensive selection process to find the right candidate for the role. Commenting on this, Razaidi Bin Abd Rahim, Director, Tourism Malaysia Chennai, said, “We are delighted to welcome Anwar to his new role as Marketing Officer. His exceptional work ethic and deep understanding of our market make him a perfect fit for this role. We are confident that his skills and experience will drive our marketing efforts forward and strengthen our engagement with the travel trade and…
DreamFolks is set to offer highway dining for travellers. This new service will be available at over 600 locations along major highways throughout the country, marking DreamFolks’ first expansion beyond airports and railway stations. Members can now savour specially crafted meals at top restaurants on more than 60 major highway routes starting from major cities such as Delhi, Mumbai, Benglauru, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata. This service is designed to offer a smooth, enjoyable dining experience while on the go. Liberatha Kallat, Founder and CMD of DreamFolks, said, “At DreamFolks, we are committed to delivering premium experiences to travellers. With this…
Shreya Gurung, the CEO of Sumi Yashshree Hotels and Resorts, is making significant strides in the hospitality industry as she steers the company toward international recognition. Having been with the company for the past three years, Gurung credits her success to the strong support of her team and her leadership philosophy of leading by example. Gurung’s passion for the hospitality industry began during her formative years at St. Anthony’s, Kurseong, and was further honed during her graduation from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. After completing her studies, she fully dedicated herself to the company, contributing to its remarkable growth from humble…
With just two weeks left for the launch of Melange in Mumbai, the new-age trade show by MTF Events, it has completely sold out its exhibition space. Addressing a select gathering of media and travel trade at Qey Bombay last evening, Pradeep Saboo, Co-Organiser of Melange, said, “We have sold out our exhibition space with over 120 partners joining us from tourism boards, DMCs, airlines, visa service providers, representation companies, hotels, etc., all of who value quality, coming with a sole focus on business. At Melange, our emphasis has always been on the quality and diversity of our exhibitors. We…
FCM Meetings & Events (FCM M&E), the long-standing sector specialist and flagship division of the Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG), has announced a global business expansion with Henry Jones stepping up as the Global Marketing Leader. Jones is a seasoned travel marketer and has spent the last 8 years with Flight Centre Travel Group, working across multiple brands and several regions including the United Kingdom, and Canada supporting the launch of Corporate Traveller’s Melon product. He was most recently the Head of Marketing for FCM Travel Asia based out of Singapore, and has overseen the expansion of marketing efforts into…
According to Goa Tourism Minister Rohan Khaunte they are keen on exploring new emerging global markets to enhance the state’s tourism potential by participating in international trade exhibitions. This move is a result of the disruptions in Goa’s key inbound markets like Russia (due to the Ukraine war), Israel and UK. Addressing the state assembly, Khaunte highlighted the significant increase in international visitors to Goa, rising from 33,000 during the Covid to 450,000 in the current year. Responding to a query, Khaunte said that there has been a shift in perception about Goa’s tourism image post the pandemic. He noted…
MTF Events, the organisers behind the Mumbai Travel Fraternity Cricket League, is set to foray into the exhibitions space with the launch of Melange. Debuting on September 19 at the Jio Convention Centre, BKC in Mumbai, this exclusive two-day event aims to elevate the standards for travel trade shows in India. While facilitating industry engagement and knowledge-sharing, Melange will serve as a platform for business partnerships and brainstorming sessions on cutting-edge technology, industry insights, and analysis for this ever-evolving sector. Talking about this platform, Pradeep Saboo, Co-Founder of MTF Events and Organiser of Melange, said, “Melange as a concept is…
Air India will start non-stop services between Delhi and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia, starting September 15, 2024. Using its two-class configured Airbus A320neo aircraft, Air India will operate daily on the new route. The new route will further strengthen Air India’s network of destinations in Southeast Asia, offer a new flight option to an increasing number of travellers between India and Malaysia, and open new connections for Malaysian travellers to access Air India’s global route network. “We are happy to support the fast-growing tourism and trade corridor between India and Malaysia with this new daily service,” said Nipun Aggarwal, Chief…
