Azerbaijan and Belarus strengthen bilateral ties in tourism
The Azerbaijani delegation also participated in three panel discussions on key tourism segments at a recent forum in Minsk, Belarus. The discussions focused on gastro and agritourism, as well as active and eco experiences.
IndiGo, Digi Yatra, BLR Airport conducts contactless international travel trials with IATA
IndiGo in partnership with Digi Yatra Foundation, Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), and International Air Transport Association (IATA), demonstrated integrated international travel flow from ticketing and managing bookings to a seamless, biometric-enabled journey in technical trials at the Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport).
Aviation Ministry to reduce landing, parking charges for domestic carriers by 25%
The Ministry has issued directions to the AERA to reduce landing and parking charges by 25% for 3 months from the prevailing tariff at all major airports under its purview. These measures are expected to reduce the charges payable by airlines by approx. INR 400 crores.
Meet Boston appoints Sartha Global Marketing as its India representative
Meet Boston, the private-sector nonprofit tourism marketing organisation representing Boston, Cambridge, and the metropolitan area, has appointed Sartha Global Marketing as its representative in the Indian market. This strategic partnership marks Meet Boston’s formal entry into India and underscores the destination’s growing focus on the rapidly expanding Indian outbound travel market...
Tourism New Zealand names Tishtar Parakh as India Country Manager
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Tishtar Parakh as Country Manager for India, strengthening its leadership presence in a key outbound market. In her new role, Parakh will be responsible for driving strategic initiatives, deepening trade engagement, and expanding Tourism New Zealand’s footprint across the Indian travel ecosystem.
South African Tourism concludes 11th edition of ‘Learn SA’ workshop in Lukcnow
South African Tourism concluded its multi-city ‘Learn South Africa’, which culminated in its final leg in Lucknow on March 31, 2026. The 11th edition of ‘Learn South Africa’ in Lucknow marks a key milestone in South African Tourism’s continued endeavour to strengthen its partnerships with India’s travel trade professionals. Strengthening its efforts to tap into the growing appetite for...
Rail Europe boosts its cross-border offering with European Sleeper integration
The integration gives travel sellers worldwide access to new overnight routes connecting European cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels and Prague, as well as the recently launched Paris-Berlin service, with further expansion planned, including routes such as Brussels-Milan later this year.
Moroccan National Tourism concludes 3-City South India roadshow
Moroccan National Tourism Office (MNTO) has concluded a strategic three-city MICE roadshow across Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Held on March 23, 24, and 25, 2026 respectively, the roadshows brought together over 80 travel trade professionals and Moroccan stakeholders, highlighting Morocco’s growing appeal as a MICE and experiential travel destination...
JourneyLabel teams up with Los Angeles Tourism to launch “We Love LA”
The partnership is said to mark a strategic step in continuing to connect one of the world’s most iconic cities with India’s evolving community of luxury travellers. JourneyLabel will showcase Los Angeles through a distinctive lens that celebrates the city’s culture, creativity, entertainment legacy, and contemporary luxury lifestyle.
India: The Next Travel Goldmine
Thirty million Indians stepped out of the country in 2024. That’s not just a statistic, but a signal. A signal that India is now one of the most powerful outbound travel engines globally. With rising disposable incomes, a young and aspirational demographic, and airlines unlocking new routes at an unprecedented pace, India is no longer an emerging market, it’s the market everyone wants a piece of.
