Ever-greater numbers of travellers are seeking unique experiences that will provide them with a sense of spiritual fulfilment. The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is responding to this phenomenon by promoting 60 fascinating sites related to faith and culture in Thailand. Faith-based tourism is gaining traction in the global market. Based on data from Future…
National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) Indian Restaurant Summit 2023: A Beacon of National Transformation
The National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) has successfully concluded Day 1 of the landmark NRAI Indian Restaurant Summit 2023 in Kolkata, marking a significant moment in the culinary industry’s evolution. This pivotal event, which began with a focus on innovation, inclusivity, and sustainable growth, has set in motion a nationwide movement that aims to…
IATA: July Sets All-Time High For Domestic Passenger Traffic
Since the outbreak of the pandemic, domestic air travel has been a driving factor in the recovery of global passenger demand, owing primarily to the early reopening of domestic markets. Many firsts occurred in 2023, as air passenger demand recovered strongly across regions. Domestic traffic reached 2019 levels for the first time in April, with…
Vistara announces direct flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt
Vistara, India’s finest full-service carrier and a joint venture of Tata group and Singapore Airlines, announced direct, 6x weekly flights between Mumbai and Frankfurt, starting from 15 November 2023. This new route is in addition to Vistara’s 6x weekly service between Delhi and Frankfurt which has been getting good response since its launch in February…
Cvent unveils agenda for Cvent CONNECT Europe
Cvent unveiled the full agenda for its annual customer and industry event technology conference: Cvent CONNECT Europe. The multi-day, hybrid conference will take place from 7 – 9 November 2023 at the Hilton London Metropole, offering both in-person and virtual experiences. Building on the success of last year’s inaugural in-person event in Germany, Cvent will also…
Record number of passengers for flydubai this summer
flydubai, the Dubai-based carrier, records another exceptional summer carrying more than four million passengers between June and mid-September 2023; an increase of 30% compared to the same period in 2022. The carrier operated more than 32,000 flights across a growing network of 120 destinations in 52 countries. Corfu in Greece and Olbia in Sardinia were…
EaseMyTrip launches Corporate Travel Solutions 2.0
EaseMyTrip.com, one of India’s largest online travel tech platforms, introduces its specialised Corporate Travel Business division. With this launch, the company aims to redefine the experience of business travel by offering bespoke solutions crafted to meet the intricate demands of the corporate world. EaseMyTrip’s Corporate Travel Business offers unparalleled benefits for corporates, revolutionising the way…
Agoda reveals most popular flight destinations for Indian travellers
As travellers take to the skies once again, digital travel platform Agoda shares the top domestic and international flight destinations of 2023 so far. In India, the most popular international destination is Dubai, followed by Bangkok, Bali, Singapore and Hanoi. The ranking shows a clear preference for Southeast Asia, with four of the destinations falling…
ASM Global named operator of Dubai’s ‘Connect Conference Centre’
ASM Global has secured venue operations and management rights for Connect Conference Centre — known as “C3” — becoming the second addition to the company’s Dubai portfolio that includes the iconic Coca-Cola Arena, which the company opened in 2019. It also joins what is already the largest portfolio of conference and convention centres on Earth.Situated…
Lufthansa Group offers special fare for passengers traveling to the UN World Climate Conference in Dubai
The Lufthansa Group has developed a particularly sustainable offer package for passengers traveling to this year’s UN World Climate Conference COP28 in Dubai: From Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Belgium, they can take advantage of a special fare with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines, SWISS and Brussels Airlines that includes 100 percent offsetting of flight-related CO2 emissions via…