[ad_1] Bader Ali Habib, Head of South Asia, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism With its strategic focus and effective outreach initiatives, Dubai‘s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) is planning to leave a lasting impression in the Indian market, supported by the growing visitor numbers recorded in the first …
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Oyo Palette: OYO forays into premium hotel & resort category, launches new brand
[ad_1] Oyo Palette – Rani Bagh Palace, Jaipur. Global hospitality technology company OYO has entered into the premium resorts and hotels category with the launch of its new brand-Palette. Similar to the various colours on a ‘palette’, the company said it has curated a range of upscale resorts and hotels …
Read More »Antara to bring Catamaran Cruise to Odisha in Nov; Kerala, Goa next: Raj Singh, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Raj Singh_Antara Luxury River Cruises After the highly successful debut of MV Ganga Vilas as the world’s longest cruise journey spanning 25 river systems, five states, and two countries, Antara Luxury River Cruises is all set to operationalise Catamaran Cruises in the Indian states. Speaking to ETTravelWorld, Founder Chairman …
Read More »Developing tourist destinations as investment regions, ET TravelWorld News, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] In 2019 Travel & Tourism accounted for over 10% of all jobs (333 million) and global GDP (USD 9.6 trillion) while international visitor spending amounted to over USD 1.8 trillion (6.8% of world exports). But India was able to capture less than 1.5% of this market in terms of …
Read More »Indian tourists flock to Southeast Asia as China’s reopening falters, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image Indian tourists are streaming into Southeast Asia, cementing the world’s most populous country’s position as a key growth market for a travel and tourism sector that is feeling the pinch of China‘s slower-than-expected re-opening. From airlines like IndiGo and Thai Airways to hospitality chains offering thousands of …
Read More »US remains top international self-drive destination for Indians with 31% share, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Leading transportation solutions provider, Avis India revealed that Indians travelling abroad have recently shown an increasing preference for renting self-drive cars. Avis has outlined the global travel preferences of Indian consumers by identifying key trends pertaining to international self-drive bookings in 2022 and 2023. Indians have increasingly become eager …
Read More »India on SDG track in tourism; Goa Roadmap to anchor growth: Reddy, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] GK Reddy during roundtable discussion at UN Forum In a momentous occasion for India, the current chair of G20 Presidency, the country’s Union Minister of Tourism, Culture and DoNER, Govt of India, G Kishan Reddy, represented India at the UN High-Level Forum Roundtable. The Minister, who recently concluded chairing …
Read More »Manali, Dubai topped Indian travellers’ list in H1 2023; travel got personalised: Survey, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Representative Image The tourism sector experienced a significant rebound in 2023, with people eagerly embracing extensive domestic and international travel. Booking.com, a digital travel brand, has unveiled the travel preferences of Indian and international voyagers within and to India during the first half of 2023. An intriguing trend observed …
Read More »Use of AI tools such as ChatGPT to plan travel itineraries set to boom, reveals reserach, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] FILE PHOTO: ChatGPT logo and AI Artificial Intelligence words are seen in this illustration taken. Market research company Euromonitor International predicts a massive increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, by travellers to plan their itineraries. The convenience and 24/7 accessibility offered by AI …
Read More »60K tourists, locals rescued in Himachal; CM assures foreign tourists’ safety, ET TravelWorld
[ad_1] Himachal CM Sukhu during evacuation drive In a massive rescue effort, about 60,000 tourists and local residents have been evacuated from the flood-affected regions of Kullu-Manali and Lahaul Spiti districts in Himachal Pradesh. Efforts are still underway to relocate the remaining 10,000 people currently residing in Kasol and Tirthan …
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