In 2023, Singapore’s Changi Airport, which managed 328,000 flights and accommodated 58.9 million passengers, witnessed a significant rebound, reaching 83% of pre-Covid-19 traffic levels. Official data reveals that India secured the fifth position among the top five largest passenger markets for the airport. Indonesia claimed the leading position, followed by Malaysia, Australia, Thailand, and India, based on the latest figures released by the Changi Airport Group (CAG). Notably, India had held the sixth position as a travel traffic generator for Changi Airport in 2019, before the pandemic. Prior to the pandemic’s impact in 2019, the airport had recorded 68.3 million…
Author: Prasenjit Chakraborty
Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, Ras Al Khaimah, has forged a strategic alliance with BRANDit, as their Marketing & PR agency in India. This partnership aims to introduce luxury travellers, adventure-seekers and honeymooners to unique experiences that the resort has to offer. Nestled in the heart of Ras Al Khaimah, UAE, Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island boasts a diverse range of activities, world-class amenities and signature dining options. The resort also offers a backdrop for lavish weddings, due to its beachfront location overlooking the Arabian Gulf and multiple venues. “Recognising India as a robust hub for outbound travel, Mövenpick Resort…
Noida International Airport has forged a strategic partnership with Akasa Air, aiming to mutually bolster their growth trajectories. Akasa Air is set to station aircraft at the airport, facilitating the operation of both domestic and international flights from Noida International Airport. This collaboration is geared towards meeting the escalating demand for air travel in the region. With a notable surge in passenger traffic in India recently, the trend is anticipated to persist and intensify in the coming years. Noida International Airport and Akasa Air share a common commitment to enhancing air connectivity from Delhi NCR and Western Uttar Pradesh to…
myBiz, the corporate travel solution provided by MakeMyTrip, has announced its strategic partnership with Zoho, a prominent global technology company. This collaboration is designed to simplify corporate travel and expense management by providing customized solutions for businesses across various industries and scales, addressing different levels of complexities in their travel and expense requirements. The goal is to enhance back-end efficiencies across organizations, thereby improving the ease, efficiency, and flexibility with which businesses can handle their travel, expense, and governance needs. Commenting on this, Raj Rishi Singh, Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Business Officer – Corporate, MakeMyTrip, said, “We believe in…
The Penang Convention & Exhibition Bureau (PCEB) has unveiled the 7th edition of its Penang Roadshow to India 2024. Spanning across four diverse cities from January 15 to 22 – Mumbai (15th), New Delhi (17th), Chennai (19th), and Kochi (22nd) – this expansive roadshow offers a unique opportunity for Indian travel enthusiasts and industry professionals to immerse themselves in the rich offerings of Penang. This destination is celebrated for its unique blend of cultural richness and contemporary allure. Known as the ‘Penang Odyssey’ campaign, this strategic initiative by PCEB aims to position Penang as the preferred destination for both business…
During a recent visit to Mumbai, Leona Flach, Manager of Tourism and Marketing at Frankfurt Tourism Board, highlighted India’s growing significance as a key market for their initiatives. Flach acknowledged the increasing number of Indian tourists visiting Germany, specifically Frankfurt, attributing it to the city’s central location in Germany and Europe “Because Frankfurt is located in the middle of Germany and Europe and there exists a very good flight connections. Hence, reaching Frankfurt from all across the globe (including India) is easy. There is a big traffic from India to Frankfurt and vice versa,” she said. While Frankfurt is traditionally…
The Western Region Chapter of the Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) organised a meeting in Mumbai recently. The purpose of the meeting was to help its members embrace technology and also to explore alternate revenue models. The meeting also witnessed a presentation from Nuvama Wealth. Ajay Prakash, President of TAFI, said that the travel business has changed enormously, and technology is a reality now. “We need to embrace technology and, at the same time, look for alternate revenue models beyond hotels and ticketing,” exhorted Prakash. Describing Nuvama’s presentation as an excellent proposition, he said, “I think there is synergy…
India and Saudi Arabia have inked a bilateral agreement that designates New Delhi with a quota of 175,025 pilgrims for the upcoming annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024. In Jeddah, Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, accompanied by Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan, signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024. As per an official statement, India’s total Haj quota for 2024 amounts to 175,025 pilgrims, with 140,020 seats allocated for pilgrims through the Haj Committee and 35,005 seats reserved for those opting for private operators. “Pleased to announce the…
Over the last three years, IFSC Gift City has witnessed registrations of 26 aircraft leasing companies, overseeing more than 129 transactions, according to insiders. Following the International Financial Services Centre Authority’s (IFSCA) framework release for aircraft leasing in India in February 2021, around 26 such companies have established their operations at this location, driving heightened activity in this sector. An official disclosed that in the last three months alone, three entities received approvals to establish aircraft leasing units at Gift City. Air India was the first Indian commercial airline to set up base in Gift City, followed by IndiGo. The…
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is set to unveil the ‘Harit Nauka’ guidelines alongside the official ‘River Cruise Tourism Roadmap’, according to an official statement. Scheduled for today, the event will gather key stakeholders from waterway states and the central government. The agenda includes the expected signing of several memoranda of understanding to bolster cooperation in advancing inland waterways and related sectors. The focus will revolve around fairway development, engaging the private sector, implementing best practices, enhancing cargo transport efficiency in inland water transport, promoting and developing eco-friendly vessels for passenger transportation, and exploring the economic prospects of river cruise tourism.…
