Accessible, versatile, flexible and dynamic, the Maltese Islands have seen an increase in M.I.C.E. visitors in recent years and hopes to draw more M.I.C.E. groups from Asia. Rich in history, heritage and culture, the archipelago of Malta, Gozo and Comino has the right infrastructure needed to host conventions, exclusive incentive groups and top executive board meetings. There…
IPD to connect European tour operators to new partners in emerging destinations at WTM
The Import Promotion Desk (IPD) will once again be present at the international tourism trade fair World Travel Market (WTM) in London. From 7th to 9th November, the IPD will present selected tourism companies from Ecuador, Nepal, Tunisia and Uzbekistan that specialise in innovative and sustainable tourism products. Their offer includes unique accommodations, extraordinary tours and high-quality services…
SIA confirms merger talks of Vistara-Air India with Tatas
Singapore Airlines (SIA) said that it is exploring a potential merger of Vistara with Tata Group’s Air India. Tata Group has a 51 per cent stake in Vistara, while SIA holds the balance 49 per cent, as per a news report in the Financial Express. This is the first time that SIA has officially acknowledged…
Travel agency services market to reach USD 407.7 Bn in 2022
The global travel agency services market is projected to reach a valuation of USD 407.7 Bn in 2022. Sales are projected to increase at a 11.5% CAGR, with the market size reaching USD 510.0 Bn by 2032. These insights are based on a report on Travel Agency Services Market by Future Market Insights (FMI). Social…
eDreams ODIGEO gets highest-ever mobile app sales
eDreams ODIGEO, the world’s largest online travel company in terms of flights outside of China and one of the largest European e-commerce businesses, achieved a record in bookings on its mobile apps during the 4th edition of its ‘Prime Days’. The three-day campaign drove a 71% increase in bookings made on the Company’s native apps,…
Pilot Program For Online U.S. Passport Renewal Launches: Here’s Who Is Eligible
The US Department of State has now launched its pilot program once more for the renewal of United States passports online. With all the forms, appointments, photos and long waiting times to deal with, renewing a passport the old fashioned way could be a real pain to manage. Should the pilot be successful, the online…
APT & Travelmarvel launch ‘Fly Free Offer’
The luxury river cruise specialist APT and its four-star sister brand Travelmarvel have launched a ‘Fly Free Offer’, giving guests free flights on select 2023 European river cruises. The campaign includes bookings made before 30 November 2022 and represents savings of up to £1,500 (approx. USD 1,677.31) per person. The offer will provide agents with a great…
ABTA to hold its 2023 Travel Convention in Turkey
Slated to be held between 30 October and 1 November, 2023 it will be held at the all-inclusive The Lugo Hotel. Plans for next year’s convention were announced at the end of this year’s Travel Convention, which was held in Marrakech, Morocco after being postponed during the pandemic. Moderator Chris Ship said delegates will be…
Goa to host 9th World Ayurveda Congress & Arogya Expo in Dec
‘Ayurveda for one Health’ is the focal theme of the December 8-11 event this year at Kala Academy, being organised by World Ayurveda Foundation, an initiative of Vijnana Bharati. The 9th World Ayurveda Congress (WAC) & Arogya Expo, will be held in Goa in December, seeking to give a transformational push to Ayurveda to bring it…
MPTB invests in film tourism sector
Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board (MPTB) participated in the recently concluded 19th Regional Convention in Nashik organised by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Association of India (FHRAI). In the three-day event, the tourism board showcased possibilities in the hospitality and tourism industry and also invited them to invest in Madhya Pradesh. Sheo Shekhar Shukla, principal…