Travel-tech startup Holiday Tribe has raised INR 5.4 crore in seed funding. The investment round was led by Powerhouse Ventures and GSF with participation from notable investors including Dinesh Agarwal and Dinesh Gulati of India Mart, Murugavel Janakiraman of BharatMatrimony.com and actor Gaurav Kapur. The investment will be directed towards strengthening the brand’s tech capabilities, supply network and brand building initiatives. Headquartered in Gurgaon, Holiday Tribe was founded by ex-MakeMyTrip executives Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal in 2023. Anshu Sharma and Chirag Goyal, co-founders of Holiday Tribe, said in a joint statement, “Travel witnessed significant growth in the post-Covid era.…
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Travomint has renewed its agreement with ITQ-Travelport’s distributor for India, Sri Lanka, Maldives and Bhutan. This reinforced partnership will enable Travomint to leverage Travelport’s advanced travel technology solutions to further solidify its presence as a leading travel-tech company in the OTA market. Travelport, working in collaboration with its distributor ITQ, will provide Travomint access to its extensive travel content and technology solutions. This includes real-time access to hundreds of airlines, featuring the merchandised content of over half of these carriers along with multiple automation tools. With this partnership, Travomint will be able to offer a broader selection of flights and…
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2024 global passenger demand with the following highlights: • Total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was up 8.6% compared to August 2023. Total capacity, measured in available seat kilometers (ASK), was up 6.5% year- on-year. The August load factor was 86.2% (+1.6ppt compared to August 2023), a new record high. • International demand rose 10.6% compared to August 2023. Capacity was up 10.1% year- on-year and the load factor rose to 85.7% (+0.4ppt compared to August 2023). • Domestic demand rose 5.6% compared to August 2023. Capacity was…
EaseMyTrip.com has announced the resumption of bookings to the Maldives after careful consideration looking at improved bilateral ties between both the governments, and following a constructive discussion with the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives. Nishant Pitti, Co-Founder & CEO, EaseMyTrip, said, “Basis positive developments in mending India-Maldives bilateral ties, by both governments, we are resuming bookings to the Maldives. This decision comes after careful consideration and follows a constructive dialogue with the Ministry of Tourism of Maldives delegation during their recent visit to India and our office. Being a nation-first company we are always in alignment with our government and…
TripJack’s Double Dhamaka Offer is rapidly becoming the talk of the town, as travel agents seize this golden opportunity to boost earnings during the high-demand festive season leading up to New Year 2025. This target-based rewards programme has an 83%+ engagement rate as agents look to capitalize on the busy travel period. With the Double Dhamaka Offer, travel agents can earn up to 1.25% extra on hotel bookings and up to 0.6% extra on flights. With unlimited rewards beyond the highest slab, agents can push their earnings higher than ever before, making this an irresistible opportunity during peak booking season.…
Pure! Travel Group, a DMC for Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina offers tailor-made services, specializing in leisure & incentive travel. Additionally, selected cruise expeditions to Antarctica and top-notch services for the MICE segment. It works exclusively with B2B partners and has inked an “exclusive marketing partnership by appointing Global India Reps to implement their mandate in India”. Pure! Travel Group was founded by Bram Evers in South America, with shared management, mission, vision, & values focused on social and environmental responsibility, while creating unforgettable experiences with respect for nature, heritage, and local cultures. It has offices at its…
Madhya Pradesh has once again made its mark on the national tourism stage. The Central Ministry of Tourism has announced that the state’s Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas have been declared the best tourism villages in the country. Pranpur has been selected in the craft category, while Sabarvani and Ladpura Khas have been recognised for responsible tourism. These villages were honoured at a ceremony in New Delhi on World Tourism Day. The Additional Managing Director Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board Bidisha Mukherjee received this honour along with rural representatives. The Union Ministry of Tourism organises the Best Tourism Village Competition with…
As monsoon retreats, the Char Dham Yatra has picked up pace again with more than 20,000 pilgrims visiting the four Himalayan temples in a day. The pilgrimage slows down almost every year in the rainy season when landslides frequently block the roads to temples of Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamunotri. The Yatra has picked up pace again with the retreat of monsoon. More than 20,000 pilgrims are visiting the temples in a day on an average, officials here said. On Monday, 20,497 devotees reached Char Dham for “darshan” while 38 lakh pilgrims have visited the four temples so far this…
Noida International Airport is set to commence commercial operations for both domestic and international routes on April 17, 2025. This announcement came after a l meeting chaired by Noida International Airport Ltd (NIAL), during which Yamuna International Airport Ltd (YIAPL) presented a detailed timeline outlining key approvals required for the airport’s launch. The greenfield airport at Jewar in Gautam Buddha Nagar district in Uttar Pradesh, is being developed to enhance domestic, as well as international connectivity to and from Delhi-National Capital Region, Noida and western Uttar Pradesh. The airport — billed to be India’s largest upon completion — is being…
In a strategic move to capture the rapidly growing Indian outbound travel market, Sabah Tourism Board has partnered with BlinkBrand Solutions to capture the outbound potential of India. The partnership aims to position Sabah as an ideal destination for Indian travellers seeking pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, and diverse cultural experiences offering exotic beach getaways. Sabah benefits from excellent connectivity to major Indian markets, providing convenient flight options to Kota Kinabalu via Kuala Lumpur through several reputable airlines such as Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Batik Air. Consequently, Sabah presents itself as an attractive short-haul destination for Indian travellers. Julinus Jeffery Jimit,…
