Tactical reset in travelling patterns, not a slowdown: Travel agents offer a ground reality check
Airfares up 60%, bookings down by nearly a third, and revenues hit by up to an average 20%: India’s outbound travel market has gone under strain as West Asia’s airspace had shut down key corridors. Yet demand endures, redirecting sharply towards short-haul Asian destinations and domestic travel, reshaping how, not whether Indians travel. T3 spoke to the agents to dig in deeper, an exclusive report
Reimagining Incredible India
India’s tourism potential is widely acknowledged, yet its global performance tells a different story. Industry gathers for a candid discussion at SATTE 2026 spotlighting why the Brand India needs more than just the nostalgia. Full report here:
IATO concludes its tri-city European roadshow, Namaste India Showcase
Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) concluded its first-ever international roadshow, IATO Namaste India Showcase March 6-11, 2026, to directly engage with global travel markets. The multi-city European roadshow successfully concluded its engagements across Frankfurt, Paris, and Amsterdam, strengthening tourism ties and fostering meaningful dialogue between Indian tourism stakeholders...
IATO plans for Europe roadshow; continues discussions, advocacy around inbound tourism growth
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) organised its luncheon meeting at The Hotel Park on February 19, 2026. The meeting brought together the stakeholders, and association members from across India to discuss the opportunities and challenges around the inbound tourism...
Ravi Gosain, President IATO appointed as Chair of FICCI Inbound Tourism Committee
FICCI Strengthens Its Tourism Leadership to Boost India’s Global Inbound Footprint.
IATO delegation meets Governor of Manipur to discuss key issues affecting state’s tourism development
The delegation was led by Ravi Gosain, President – IATO, accompanied by Rajiv Mehra, Immediate Past President, Radhakrishna Sharma, IATO State In-charge – Manipur, and E.B. Blah, IATO State In-charge – Meghalaya.
IATO holds its 43rd AGM in New Delhi; discusses tourism revival, policy advocacy & more
Besides reviewing progress & discussing challenges, a series of First Responder and GenAI training workshops across major cities to help members enhance operational efficiency and technological readiness were also announced at the AGM.
40th IATO Convention opens in Puri with a call for policy support, stronger inbound push
The next edition of IATO Convention (2026) to be hosted in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.
IATO's 40th Convention in Puri to put a spotlight on rejuvenating India’s inbound by 2030
The convention will take place from August 22 to 25 at Swosti Premium Beach Resorts. Sanjay Razdan - Vice President will be the Chairman of the Convention along with Viney Tyagi, Hony. Joint Secretary and Gagan Sarangi - Chairman, IATO Odisha Chapter as the Co-Chairmen.
