UK tourism suppliers are set to show top buyers from India, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and North Asia why Britain is the destination to visit now, as VisitBritain gears up to host its ‘Destination Britain Middle East and Asia’ trade mission for the first time in India. Taking place from November 20 to 22 in Bengaluru, India, the three-day trade event sees dozens of UK tourism industry suppliers from across the nations and regions meet to do business with more than 70 top buyers from India, the GCC, Japan and South Korea, to drive business to Britain. India is…
Author: Disha Ghosh
Starting December 1, 2024, Russia will implement a pilot programme to collect biometric data from foreign nationals and stateless individuals entering the country. The initiative, which includes facial imaging and fingerprinting, will initially roll out at Moscow’s major airports—Sheremetyevo, Domodedovo, Vnukovo, and Zhukovsky—and at the Mashtakovo border crossing in the Orenburg region. The program, set to run until June 30, 2026, is aimed at bolstering national security and streamlining migration management. If successful, the system will be permanently adopted, according to a government announcement. Nationwide Expansion by 2025 From June 30, 2025, the program will expand to all border checkpoints…
Arunachal’s Adventure Tourism Potential Shines at ATOAI’s Pre-Convention Event Curtain Raiser Event for ATOAI’s 16th Annual Convention Concludes Successfully Co Hosted by the Department of Tourism Govt of Arunachal Pradesh. The Adventure Tour Operators Association of India (ATOAI) hosted the Curtain Raiser for its 16th Annual Convention at The Park Hotel, New Delhi, setting the stage for an event scheduled to take place in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from December 3 to 8, 2024. This evening event highlighted Arunachal Pradesh’s vast potential as a global adventure tourism hub while emphasising ATOAI’s commitment to sustainability and responsible tourism practices. The event began…
The India Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC), a public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Tourism, released its financial results for the second quarter of the fiscal year 2024-25. ITDC reported a total turnover of INR. 158.83 crores for Q2 FY 2024-25. The company’s Profit before Tax (PBT) reached INR. 24.97 crores, while Profit after Tax (PAT) stood at INR. 24.43crores. Commenting on the performance, Lokesh Kumar Aggarwal,Director Finance and CFO, ITDC, stated, “This quarter’s results reflect our commitment to efficient operations and service quality. We are focused on the brand’s continued momentum, and the quarter’s figures support our broader objectives…
EaseMyTrip.com has received approval to acquire Planet Education Australia Pty Ltd, an Australia-based comprehensive education services provider making a strategic investment of 49% paid-up share capital. This strategic investment marks EaseMyTrip’s entry into the international study tourism and strengthens its position in the tourism industry. Founded in 1999, Planet Education has established itself as a education service provider with over 25 years of industry experience. The company offers comprehensive study abroad services, including expert counselling, university placements, and visa assistance, with an impressive track record of helping over 45,000 students achieve their international education goals. Planet Education maintains its headquarters…
Global Destinations has announced a strategic collaboration with Sapporo City to promote Sapporo City, Hokkaido as a top travel destination for Indian tourists along with All Nippon Airways Co. Ltd (ANA), Japan’s largest airline. This collaboration comes at a time when Japan is witnessing a surge in demand among Indian travellers, with Sapporo being positioned as a must-visit locale. Sapporo is the capital of Hokkaido, located in the north of Japan, which is renowned for its pristine natural beauty, vibrant culture, and world-class powder snow. The collaboration aims to introduce more Indian travelers to the unique experiences the city offers,…
Polaris Tourism has joined hands with RedFox Event Company Limited, a destination management company in Southeast Asia with its head office in Thailand and offices at Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. RedFox offers is a member of TICA (Thailand Incentive and Conference Association) & TCEB (Thailand Conference and Exhibition Bureau), empowering travel partners to grow and distribute the products and services via online and offline channels for FIT, groups & MICE. With its own booking platform XConnect, RedFox aims to provide real-time availability, multi-currency options, packages, standalone products like hotels, sightseeing, and transport. This partnership aligns with a commitment to growth…
The ePlane Company, a Chennai-based startup specialising in electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) vehicles, recently closed a significant USD 14 million funding round. This round was co-led by Speciale Invest and Antares Ventures, with participation from Micelio Mobility, Naval Ravikant, Java Capital, Samarthya Investment Advisors, Redstart (from Naukri), and Anicut. This fresh investment positions ePlane as India’s most heavily funded eVTOL enterprise. The funds will be essential for obtaining global regulatory certifications and advancing the commercial viability of ePlane’s technology. The company has targeted mid-2025 for manned flight testing of its eVTOL aircraft, with much of the funding going…
Polarverse, a specialist in Antarctica & Arctic cruises, has been appointed as the India partner for Atlas Ocean Voyages, the leader in yacht expedition cruising. Kiran Bhandari, Director, Polarverse, said, “Antarctica is a top bucket list destination for Indians. With Polar Expeditions by Atlas, Indian guests can now explore the furthest reaches of the Earth in Antarctica, Patagonia and the Falklands, the High Arctic of Svalbard, Norway and Greenland.” Polarverse has always been at the forefront of bringing new and unique experiences to the Indian trade, and using its knowledge and expertise to help the trade bring these experiences to…
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is set to operate Hyderabad and Amsterdam starting September 2, 2025. This new service will make Hyderabad the airline’s fourth gateway in India, joining Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai in providing direct flights to Amsterdam and connections beyond. KLM will operate three weekly direct flights between Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. This route will be operated year-round, strengthening KLM’s commitment to the growing demand for international travel from India. This route will be serviced with the Boeing 777-200ER. This aircraft offers 35 seats in World Business Class, 24 seats in Premium Comfort Class…
