News and Updates

North America is all set to witness a celestial spectacle on April 8, 2024, as the solar eclipse graces the skies, traversing Mexico, the United States, and Canada. Travel enthusiasts can bask in the cosmic wonder from 13 states until 2044.

FICCI and UP Tourism collaborate to announce the 6th edition of the Uttar Pradesh Travel Mart, set for April. The event aims to spotlight the state's tourist attractions and potential, drawing global attention to its cultural and heritage sites.

VFS Global appoints GB Srithar as Head of Tourism Services to lead specialised services to support client governments in enhancing tourism and trade activities. With over 27 years of experience, Srithar joins from the Singapore Tourism Board

Taiwan Tourism Administration announced the opening of the Taiwan Tourism Information Centre (TTIC) at the Raheja Platinum on the Andheri-Kurla Road, Mumbai, India, determined to come back into the Indian market after three years due to COVID-19 pandemic

Air India announces the establishment of a 600,000-square-foot aviation training academy in Gurugram, India, featuring 20 simulators to train pilots for Airbus and Boeing fleets and aims to train 50,000 aviation professionals in various roles

VFS Global solidifies its standing as a Preferred Employer, attaining remarkable Glassdoor scores that surpass the coveted four-out-of-five mark in 2023. This outstanding achievement positions it as a global leader and the preferred choice for prospective employees

Qatar's hosting of the upcoming AFC Asian Cup highlights it as an excellent opportunity for travel agents. TBO.com offers the best deals and discounts for clients attending the AFC Asian Cup, aiming to make their experience in Qatar memorable

Trade News: EbixCash Limited released a comprehensive overview of its travel business today, highlighting outstanding performance across all travel verticals and reported impressive growth.

IATO addresses the problem arose as Sikkim permits issued by the India-Taipei Association were not initially accepted, but after intervention from the Ministry of Home Affairs and Bureau of Immigration, tourists from Taiwan can now smoothly enter Sikkim

TBO, a global travel distribution platform connects beyond 147,000 buyers across more than 100 countries. It aims to simplify the business of travel for suppliers such as hotels, airlines, car rentals, transfers, cruises, insurance, rail, travel agencies and independent travel advisors

TBO.COM expands European presence with €25 million acquisition of Jumbonline from Jumbo Tours Group. TBO, a global travel distribution platform connects beyond 147,000 buyers across more than 100 countries

Singapore Tourism Board organised a networking evening on December 12, 2023, summarising key highlights from 2023, showcasing Singapore's broader destination story, and outlining differentiated experiences for Indian travellers in 2024

An innovative pioneer in the aviation sector, Air India has built an extensive domestic network with non-stop flights to cities around the world, across the USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far-East, South-East Asia, Australia, and the Gulf

Air India partnered with renowned hospitality design firm Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA) to revamp its lounges at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport and JFK Airport's Terminal 4 in New York elevating the customer experience

Air India has implemented an automated aircraft cleaning system to improve operational efficiency and promote environmental sustainability. With this initiative, the airline aims to save up to 75,000 litres of water per aircraft annually

Air India is poised to establish a nonstop service linking Delhi with Phuket, marking its second destination in Thailand following Bangkok. This move aims to strengthen the airline's presence and connectivity in South East Asia and the Far East

Air India achieved a milestone by implementing the airline industry's inaugural Generative AI Virtual Agent, named "Maharaja," powered by Microsoft Azure OpenAI service for superior customer service

Air India forged an intermodal interline agreement with WorldTicket, the exclusive distributor for Deutsche Bahn, Europe's railway operator introducing air links across 5600 German Train Stations including those lacking airports on Deutsche Bahn

Air India has forged a strategic partnership with Alaska Airlines, expanding its international reach and offering seamless connections to 32 destinations in the USA, Mexico, and Canada. The collaboration includes bilateral interlining

Taiwan Film Festival marked a remarkable return, emphasising enhanced socio-cultural ties between Taiwan and India in New Delhi on December 11, 2023.

Riyadh Travel Fair scheduled from May 22 - May 26 saw KAZIN DMC participating with the Kazakh Tourism Board and setting sights on European expansion by year-end

Travel Agents Association of India announced its 67th Convention and Exhibition in Colombo, Sri Lanka from July 6 – 9, 2023 in Association with the Sri Lanka Association of Inbound Tour Operators

IATO President Rajiv Mehra wrote to the PM requesting him to restore SEIS (Service Export Incentive Scheme) or introduce an alternative scheme in the new Foreign Trade Policy as the inbound tourism sector is still suffering