Travel industry growth to outpace global economy, says global travel report
By 2035, the travel industry is expected to generate more than $16 trillion globally, representing nearly 12% of global GDP.
Emirates invests in facial recognition technology across Dubai International (DXB)
Allows customers to skip queues and speed through the airport every time they travel, choosing the route of the dedicated Biometric Zones when flying to and from Dubai International (DXB).
Cox & Kings data reveals winter travel costs down by 40%
A 7-night itinerary covering Paris, Vienna, and Prague, which typically costs INR 2.3-INR 2.6 lakh per person in summer, falls to around INR 1.5 - INR 1.8 lakh in winter.
Decoding India’s Outbound Imperative
The discussion explored India’s outbound momentum and its expanding global footprint, while highlighting how destinations can differentiate themselves in an increasingly competitive market and how SATTE continues to serve as a potential bridge, helping destinations build visibility, trust, and tangible traction in the Indian market. The discussion was steered by Jyoti Mayal, Chairperson of the Tou
Espire Hospitality Limited signs a new Country Inn Hotel in Dehradun
The property will feature 61 well-appointed rooms
Air Arabia operates first flight between Ras Al Khaimah and Kazan
With the new addition, Air Arabia now connects Ras Al Khaimah with Moscow, Yekaterinburg, and Kazan.
Royal Orchid & Regenta Hotels signs new Regenta Resort in Bathinda
This signing aligns with the group’s strategy to strengthen its presence in key regional centres and deliver high-quality hospitality experiences
From optional to essential: Asego’s Dev Karvat on India’s evolving travel insurance mindset, agent initiatives
As travel from India grows, Karvat bets on company’s customised cover, stronger appetite of Tier-II/III for innovation and other travel protection products.
UN Tourism & UTM highlight meetings & events as drivers for local development
The 17th UTM-UN Tourism Training Programme, organised by Macao University of Tourism (UTM) in collaboration with UN Tourism, focused on "Leveraging Meetings and Events for Local Development." The four-day training programme (October 21-24), sponsored by MGM, brought together renowned industry leaders, academics, and practitioners from across the Asia-Pacific region.
“Better Borders” could unlock $401BN for global economy and create 14MN new jobs: WTTC & SITA
A new report by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) reveals that smarter border management could supercharge the global economy, adding $401BN in GDP and creating 14MN new jobs across G20, EU, and African Union nations by 2035.
